KEA Recruitment 2025 — Multi-Department Vacancies (RPC & Kalyana Karnataka)
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released two recruitment notifications on 09-Oct-2025—one for the Regional (RPC) cadre and another for the Kalyana Karnataka (371J) local cadre. Vacancies span multiple bodies such as BDA, Karnataka Soaps & Detergents Ltd. (KSDL), RGUHS, KKRTC/NWKRTC, Agriculture Marketing Dept., Department of Technical Education and Pre-University Education (PUE). Wherever the syllabus is identical, selection will be through a common OMR-based examination.
Quick Overview
Recruiting Body
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
Cadres
RPC (General Karnataka) & Kalyana Karnataka (Article 371-J region)
Vacancies (as per notice)
RPC: 387 | Kalyana Karnataka: 321 (Multiple organizations)
Application Mode
Online only
Exam Mode
OMR objective test with negative marking
Who Conducts What?
KEA conducts written test; respective departments handle document verification & appointment.
Department:
Bangalore Development Authority (BDA)
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Eligibility / Education |
|---|---|---|
First Division Assistant (FDA) | RPC: 4 Posts HK: 1 Post | Bachelor’s Degree (any discipline) from a university established by law in India. |
Second Division Assistant (SDA) | RPC: 14 Posts HK: 6 Posts |
PUC / 12th Standard or equivalent. Accepted equivalents: 3-year Diploma; 2-year ITI; 2-year Vocational Education Diploma (JOC/JODC/JLDC); NIOS HSC; or Class 12 from CBSE/ICSE/any State Board. |
Total | 25 Posts | — |
Department:
Karnataka Soaps & Detergents Ltd. (KSDL) — RPC
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Eligibility / Education |
|---|---|---|
Assistant Officer (Quality Control / Laboratory) | RPC: 1 Post | M.Sc Chemistry. |
Assistant Officer (Production & Maintenance) | RPC: 2 Posts | B.E./B.Tech (Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical / IP) or M.Sc Chemistry. |
Assistant Officer (Purchase / Stores / Logistics) | RPC: 1 Post | Any Degree with PG Diploma in Materials Management / Business Administration or MBA. |
Total (RPC) | 4 Posts | — |
Department:
Karnataka Soaps & Detergents Ltd. (KSDL) — HK
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Eligibility / Education |
|---|---|---|
Officer (Marketing) | HK: 1 Post | Any Degree with PG Diploma in Marketing Management or MBA in Marketing Management. |
Marketing Assistant | HK: 4 Posts | Any Degree. |
Operator (Semi-Skilled) | HK: 9 Posts | SSLC with ITI / NATS pass in the relevant trade. |
Total (HK) | 14 Posts | — |
Department:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore — RPC
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Eligibility / Education |
|---|---|---|
Junior Programmer (Group-C) | RPC: 4 Posts | BE (Electronics / Computer Science) or MCA. |
Assistant Engineer (Civil) | RPC: 1 Post | BE in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) from a university established by law in India. |
Assistant Librarian | RPC: 1 Post |
i) Master’s in Library & Information Science (or equivalent) from a recognized university; ii) Basic computer knowledge (word processor, spreadsheet on Windows). If CS was not a subject, a 6-month computer certificate from a Govt. recognized institution. |
Assistant (Group C) | RPC: 11 Posts | Any Degree. |
Junior Assistant (Group C) | RPC: 23 Posts | PUC / 12th Standard or equivalent. Accepted equivalents include: 3-year Diploma; 2-year ITI; 2-year Vocational Education Diploma (JOC/JODC/JLDC); NIOS HSC; or Class 12 from CBSE/ICSE/any State Board. |
Total | 40 Posts | — |
Department:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore — HK
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Eligibility / Education |
|---|---|---|
Junior Programmer (Group-C) | HK: 1 Post | BE (Electronics / Computer Science) or MCA. |
Assistant (Group C) | HK: 1 Post | Any Degree. |
Junor Assistant (Group C) | HK: 2 Posts | PUC / 12th Standard or equivalent. Accepted equivalents include: 3-year Diploma; 2-year ITI; 2-year Vocational Education Diploma (JOC/JODC/JLDC); NIOS HSC; or Class 12 from CBSE/ICSE/any State Board. |
Total | 4 Posts | — |
Department:
Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC) — RPC
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Eligibility / Education |
|---|---|---|
Assistant Accountant | RPC: 3 Posts |
|
Conductor | RPC: 60 Posts |
|
Total | 63 Posts | — |
Department:
Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC) — HK
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Eligibility / Education |
|---|---|---|
Assistant Accountant | HK: 13 Posts |
|
Conductor | HK: 240 Posts |
|
Total | 253 Posts | — |
Department:
North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC)
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Eligibility / Education |
|---|---|---|
Assistant Traffic Inspector (Grade-3) | RPC: 19 Posts Includes 15 current + 4 backlog. |
|
Total | 19 Posts | — |
Department:
Department of Agricultural Marketing (Karnataka) — RPC
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Eligibility / Education |
|---|---|---|
Assistant Engineer (Civil) | RPC: 10 Posts | BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering from a recognized university. |
Junior Engineer (Civil) | RPC: 5 Posts | Diploma in Civil Engineering (or BE/B.Tech Civil) from a recognized institution. |
Marketing Inspector | RPC: 30 Posts | B.Sc in Agriculture Marketing & Co-operation or B.Sc (Hons) Agricultural Marketing & Co-operation or B.Sc (Hons) Agri Business Management, from an Agricultural University recognized by ICAR. |
Market Supervisor (Group-C) | RPC: 30 Posts | Any Degree (as per department norms). |
First Division Assistant (Group-C) | RPC: 30 Posts | Any Degree. |
Second Division Assistant (Group-C) | RPC: 75 Posts | PUC / 12th Standard or equivalent. Accepted equivalents include: 3-year Diploma (Department of Technical Education), 2-year ITI, 2-year Vocational Education Diploma (JOC/JODC/JLDC), NIOS HSC, or Class 12 from CBSE/ICSE. |
Total (RPC) | 180 Posts | — |
Department:
Department of Technical Education (DTE) — RPC
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Eligibility / Education |
|---|---|---|
First Division Assistant (FDA) | RPC: 50 Posts | Bachelor’s Degree (any discipline) from a university established by law in India. |
Total (RPC) | 50 Posts | — |
Department:
Department of Technical Education (DTE) — HK
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Eligibility / Education |
|---|---|---|
First Division Assistant (FDA) | HK: 16 Posts | Bachelor’s Degree (any discipline) from a university established by law in India. |
Second Division Assistant (SDA) | HK: 27 Posts |
PUC / 12th Standard or equivalent. Accepted equivalents: 3-year Diploma (Dept. of Technical Education); 2-year ITI; 2-year Vocational Education Diploma (JOC/JODC/JLDC); NIOS HSC; or Class 12 from CBSE/ICSE/any State Board. |
Total (HK) | 43 Posts | — |
Department:
School Education (Pre-University) — RPC
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Eligibility / Education |
|---|---|---|
Librarian (Group-B) | RPC: 10 Posts | Must hold M.Lib.Sc / M.L.I.Sc with at least 55% marks (Second Class). |
Total (RPC) | 10 Posts | — |
Department-wise Vacancies (RPC & Kalyana Karnataka)
| Organisation / Body (English paraphrase of Kannada names) | RPC | Kalyana Karnataka |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) | 18 | 07 |
| Karnataka Soaps & Detergents Ltd. (KSDL) | 04 | 14 |
| Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) | 40 | 04 |
| Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC) | 63 | 253 |
| Information & Media body (as per notice) | 19 | — |
| Agricultural Marketing Department | 180 | — |
| Department of Technical Education | 50 | 43 |
| School Education Department (Undergraduate) | 10 | — |
| Total | 387 | 321 |
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 years.
| Applicant Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General Merit (GM) | 38 years |
| Category-2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | 41 years |
| SC / ST / Category-I | 43 years |
Application Fee
• Pay online only.
• Fee once paid is non-refundable.
• Fee once paid is non-refundable.
| Applicant Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General Merit (GM) & Categories 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B | ₹ 750 |
| SC / ST / Category-I, Ex-Servicemen, and Transgender applicants | ₹ 500 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | ₹ 250 |
Salary / Pay Scale
Pay scales below are taken from the department tables you shared. Allowances are extra as per rules.
| Department / Post | Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|
BDA — First Division Assistant (FDA) | 44,425 – 83,700 |
BDA — Second Division Assistant (SDA) | 34,100 – 67,600 |
KSDL — Assistant Officer (QC/Lab) | 61,300 – 1,12,900 |
KSDL — Assistant Officer (Production & Maintenance) | 61,300 – 1,12,900 |
KSDL — Assistant Officer (Purchase / Stores / Logistics) | 61,300 – 1,12,900 |
KSDL — Officer (Marketing) | 61,300 – 1,12,900 |
KSDL — Marketing Assistant | 33,200 – 57,200 |
KSDL — Operator (Semi-Skilled) | 31,600 – 47,625 |
Agricultural Marketing — Assistant Director (Group-A) | 69,250 – 1,34,200 |
Agricultural Marketing — Junior/Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 54,175 – 99,400 |
Agricultural Marketing — Marketing Inspector | 27,650 – 52,650 |
Agricultural Marketing — Market Supervisor (Group-C) | 37,900 – 70,850 |
Agricultural Marketing — First Division Assistant (Group-C) | 44,425 – 83,700 |
Agricultural Marketing — Second Division Assistant (Group-C) | 34,100 – 67,600 |
NWKRTC / KKRTC — Assistant Traffic Inspector (Grade-3) | 22,390 – 33,320 |
School Education (PU) — Librarian (Group-B) | 54,175 – 99,400 |
How to Apply (Online Only)
Visit the KEA portal and open the Recruitment page for “KEA Multi-Department Recruitment 2025”.
Click New Registration, verify mobile/e-mail via OTP, and create your login.
Log in and choose your Cadre (RPC / HK), department, and post(s).
Fill the form: personal details, category, address, and educational qualifications.
Upload photo & signature and required documents as instructed on the portal.
Preview everything and click Final Submit.
Pay the application fee online and wait for success confirmation.
Download/print the Application Form and Payment Receipt.
• Applications are accepted online only; no hard copies required.
• Keep your Application Number safe; ensure your registered mobile/e-mail stay active.
• Corrections (if allowed) can be made only during the official edit window.
• Keep your Application Number safe; ensure your registered mobile/e-mail stay active.
• Corrections (if allowed) can be made only during the official edit window.
Selection Process
• Competitive Examination (OMR) by KEA with two papers. Negative marking as per KEA rules.
• Paper pattern applies to the following posts:
• Paper pattern applies to the following posts:
Junior Programmer — Group-B
Assistant Engineer (Civil) — Group-B
Assistant Administrative Officer (Civil) — Group-B
| Paper | Subject (brief) | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-1 | General/Competitive paper as per KEA syllabus for the post. | 300 | 2 hours |
| Paper-2 | Post-specific paper (e.g., subject/language notified by KEA). | 300 | 2 hours |
Selection Process (KSDL — Post Specific)
• Competitive OMR exam with two papers per post.
• Each paper: 100 marks • 2 hours.
• Paper-1 = General; Paper-2 = Post-specific (high-level topic only).
• Each paper: 100 marks • 2 hours.
• Paper-1 = General; Paper-2 = Post-specific (high-level topic only).
Assistant Officer — Quality Control / Laboratory
Paper-1
General competitive paper (KEA pattern).
100 marks · 2 hours
Paper-2
Specific paper — Chemistry (Inorganic / Physical / Organic) & related interdisciplinary areas.
100 marks · 2 hours
Assistant Officer — Production & Maintenance
Paper-1
General competitive paper (KEA pattern).
100 marks · 2 hours
Paper-2
Specific paper — Soap/Detergent process, raw materials, HSE, plant operations & quality basics.
100 marks · 2 hours
Assistant Officer — Purchase / Stores / Logistics
Paper-1
General competitive paper (KEA pattern).
100 marks · 2 hours
Paper-2
Specific paper — Materials management, purchasing, inventory, stores/warehouse & supply-chain basics.
100 marks · 2 hours
Selection Process (Post-Specific)
Second Division Assistant (SDA)
Junior Assistant
Assistant Traffic Inspector (Grade-3)
Competitive OMR examination with two papers, each for 100 marks and 2 hours.
Paper-1 (General)
General/competitive paper covering broad GK & reasoning areas as per KEA pattern (Constitution, Karnataka & Indian GK, basic science, environment, computer basics, mental ability, etc.).
Paper-2 (Specific)
Post-specific paper consisting of General Kannada, General English, and Computer Knowledge (as indicated in the notice).
Important: Negative marking applies — ¼ mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. Minimum qualifying threshold is as per KEA norms (GM typically higher than reserved categories). Exact instructions on exam centres, hall-ticket download and other rules will be on the KEA portal/notification.
📅 Important Dates
| Online Application Start | 09-Oct-2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14-Nov-2025 |
Note: Last date extended to 14-Nov-2025 (KEA notice dated 31-Oct-2025). Dates are subject to updates; follow the portal notifications regularly.
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