Karnataka Soaps & Detergents Limited (KSDL) — Recruitment 2025 (RPC & Kalyana Karnataka)

Karnataka Soaps & Detergents Limited (KSDL) invites online applications (through KEA) for multiple posts under two cadres. Vacancies are Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) — 04 and Kalyana Karnataka (KK/HK) — 14. RPC breakup: Junior Officer – Quality Assurance (01), Junior Officer – Production & Maintenance (02), Junior Officer – Materials/Stores (01) — pay scale ₹61,300–1,12,900. KK/HK breakup: Junior Officer – Marketing (01) — ₹61,300–1,12,900; Sales Representative (04) — ₹33,200–57,200; Operator – Semi-Skilled (09) — ₹31,600–47,625. Eligible candidates should submit the application as per instructions on or before 10 November 2025.

🔎 Quick Overview

Post Name, Vacancies & Education

Note: Education is a brief summary for quick reading. Refer to the official KSDL/KEA notification for exact eligibility and experience conditions.

Age Limit

• The above limits already include the +3 years one-time relaxation applicable 29-09-2025.
• Other relaxations (Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Govt. employees, etc.) apply as per rules; candidates can claim the higher applicable benefit, not both.
• Age is calculated as per the date specified in the KEA notification/advt.

💳 Application Fee

Payment mode: Online only (UPI / Net-banking / Card). Note: Fee is non-refundable.

Service/bank charges may apply. Keep the payment receipt and the submitted application printout for document verification.

✅ Selection Process — Karnataka Soaps & Detergents Limited (KSDL)

• Mode of selection: KEA will conduct a competitive examination (Offline — OMR). Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.
• Exam structure:
  • Paper-1 (Common): General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Science, History & Geography (India/Karnataka), Constitution, Public Administration, Rural Development, Economy, Environment, Logic & Reasoning, everyday awareness. (Objective questions)
  • Paper-2:
    • Junior Officer – Quality Assurance: Inorganic, Physical & Organic Chemistry; interdisciplinary topics.
    • Junior Officer – Production & Maintenance: Toilet-soap production; raw materials; packaging for soaps/detergents/cosmetics; HSE; manufacturing & maintenance fundamentals; supply chain basics.
    • Junior Officer – Materials/Stores: Materials & Purchase Management, Warehousing/Stores, Inventory Management techniques (EOQ, ABC, etc.).
    • Junior Officer – Marketing (KK): Core marketing concepts (customer value & engagement), consumer markets & buyer behaviour (objective coverage).
    • Sales Representative / Operator (Semi-Skilled): Paper-1 as above; Paper-2 typically tests General Kannada, General English, and Computer Knowledge.
• Compulsory Kannada Language Test: Required only for candidates who have not studied Kannada at SSLC/equivalent. Objective test for 150 marks; 50 marks minimum to qualify. Marks are qualifying only (not added to merit).
• Qualifying benchmark: In the competitive exam, candidates must score at least 35% of total marks to be eligible for consideration (as applicable to KEA recruitment outside transport-specific posts).
• Negative marking: ¼ mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. An additional “no-answer” bubble is provided; shading it for unanswered questions avoids the negative mark.
• Exam centres: Tests are proposed across major Karnataka districts such as Bengaluru, Mysuru, Davanagere, Dakshina Kannada, Shivamogga, Belagavi, Dharwad, Ballari, Koppal, Vijayapura, Tumakuru, Kalaburagi (subject to administrative change).
• Merit & selection: Final selection will be prepared on exam performance (post-wise syllabus as above) followed by verification of original documents and eligibility conditions.

Note: The pattern above summarizes KEA’s notification for KSDL posts under both RPC and Kalyana Karnataka cadres. Read the official PDF for exact syllabus wording, centre list and any updates.

How to Apply — KSDL Recruitment 2025 (via KEA)

1. Read the KEA/KSDL notification and confirm your eligibility for the selected post and cadre (RPC or KK).
2. Register/Login on the KEA online portal using a valid mobile number and email ID.
3. Select KSDL Recruitment 2025, choose Cadre (RPC/KK) and the exact Post.
4. Fill personal, educational and reservation details; choose your preferred exam centre.
5. Upload a recent photo, signature and supporting documents (age/education; caste/EWS/PwBD; KK 371(J) certificate if claiming KK quota).
6. Pay the application fee online and click Final Submit.
7. Download/print the submitted application and fee receipt; note your Application Number.
8. Track updates on the KEA website for Admit Card, exam schedule, and document verification notices.

Apply online only through KEA. Last date: 10 November 2025.

📅 Important Dates

📥 Important Links (Official)

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