NWKRTC Recruitment 2025 — Grade-2 Officer Posts via KEA (Direct & Internal)
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has invited online applications for recruitment to
Grade-2 Officer posts in the North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC).
As per the corporation’s recruitment rules, vacancies will be filled through both direct recruitment and
internal (departmental) quota. In total, the notification covers 27 direct vacancies and
6 internal vacancies for posts such as Assistant Administrative Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer,
Assistant Law Officer, Assistant Labour & Welfare Officer, Assistant Mechanical Engineer and
Assistant Traffic Manager.
Eligible candidates must apply online only through KEA and appear for the offline OMR-based competitive
examination that will be conducted at various centres across Karnataka. The online application window is open
from 21 November 2025 to 10 December 2025, and the last date for payment of the examination fee is
11 December 2025. Candidates are strongly advised to read the detailed NWKRTC Grade-2 Officers notification
on the KEA website carefully before submitting their application.
Quick Overview
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Notification
ED/KEA/Admn/CR-27/2024-25 (RPC) — 19 Nov 2025
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Total Vacancies
33 posts (27 Direct + 6 Internal quota, incl. backlog)
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Key Posts
Asst. Administrative Officer, Asst. Accounts Officer, Asst. Law Officer, Asst. Labour & Welfare Officer, Asst. Mechanical Engineer, Asst. Traffic Manager (Grade-2)
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Pay Scale
Approx. ₹42,600 – ₹75,010 per month (post-wise Grade-2 officer scale)
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Apply Dates
21 Nov 2025 → 10 Dec 2025 (online only)
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Fee Payment
Up to 11 Dec 2025 (online payment through KEA)
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Age Limit
Minimum 18 years; upper age limit & relaxations as per KEA & Govt norms (extra 3 years as per GO 29-09-2025)
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Qualification
Post-wise Master’s in Social Work / Business Administration / Commerce / Law or B.E. (Mechanical/Automobile) with required experience & HTV licence for some posts
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Exam Mode
Offline OMR competitive exam by KEA — Common Aptitude Paper (300 marks) + Specific Paper (300 marks)
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Kannada Test
Kannada language knowledge compulsory; separate test for those who haven’t studied Kannada up to SSLC
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Where to Apply
KEA portal – cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea (NWKRTC Grade-2 Officers link)
Educational Qualification & No. of Posts
A. Grade-2 Officers — Direct Recruitment
| Post | No. of Posts | Minimum Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Administrative Officer (Grade-2) | 02 | A Master’s Degree in Social Work or Business Administration with specialization in Personnel Management / Human Relations from a University established by Law. |
| Assistant Accounts Officer (Grade-2) | 02 | A Master’s Degree in Commerce or B.Com with MBA in Finance from a University established by Law. |
| Assistant Law Officer (Grade-2) | 04 + 01* |
(a) A Degree in Law from a University established by Law; and (b) Must have practiced as an Advocate for not less than two (2) years. |
| Assistant Labour and Welfare Officer (Grade-2) | 04 | A Post-Graduation in Social Work (MSW) from a University established by Law with specialization in Industrial Relations / Personnel Management / Labour Welfare. |
| Assistant Mechanical Engineer (Grade-2) | 06 |
(a) A Degree in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering from a University
established by Law; and (b) Must possess a valid HTV (Heavy Transport Vehicle) Driving Licence or obtain one within the period of probation, failing which the appointment will be cancelled. |
| Assistant Traffic Manager (Grade-2) | 08 |
(a) Post-Graduation in MBA (Transportation / Marketing) or
MSW with specialization in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations or
B.E. in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering from a University established by Law; and (b) Must possess a valid HTV Driving Licence or obtain one within the probation period, failing which the appointment will be cancelled. |
Note: Direct recruitment section above includes 26 regular posts + 1 backlog post
for Assistant Law Officer (shown as “04+01*”).
B. Grade-2 Officers — Internal Recruitment (NWKRTC Employees)
| Post | No. of Posts | Minimum Educational Qualification (Internal Quota) |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Labour Welfare Officer (Grade-2) | 01 | A Bachelor’s Degree from a University established by Law. |
| Assistant Traffic Manager (Grade-2) | 02 |
(a) A Bachelor’s Degree from a University established by Law; and (b) Must possess a valid HTV Driving Licence or obtain one within the probation period, failing which the appointment will be cancelled. |
| Assistant Mechanical Engineer (Grade-2) | 02 |
(a) A Bachelor’s Degree in Automobile / Mechanical Engineering from a
University established by Law; and (b) Must possess a valid HTV Driving Licence or obtain one within the probation period, failing which the appointment will be cancelled. |
| Assistant Law Officer (Grade-2) | 01 | A Degree in Law from a University established by Law. |
Internal quota total: 06 posts (Asst. Labour Welfare Officer – 1, Asst. Law Officer – 1,
Asst. Mechanical Engineer – 2, Asst. Traffic Manager – 2). Candidates must already be eligible
NWKRTC employees as per the internal recruitment scheme.
Age Limit (as on 10 Dec 2025)
| Category | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| General Merit (GM) / EWS | 18 years | 38 years |
| Cat-2A / 2B / 3A / 3B | 18 years | 41 years |
| SC / ST / Cat-1 | 18 years | 43 years |
Notes:
- Minimum age is calculated on the last date to apply online (10.12.2025); candidates must have completed 18 years by this date.
- The maximum ages shown above already include the one-time +3 years relaxation granted by Government Order dated 29.09.2025.
- Departmental (internal) candidates are eligible for relaxation in upper age limit up to the length of their qualifying service, subject to a maximum of 10 years, and even after such relaxation their age must be below 45 years.
- Other statutory relaxations (e.g., Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, ex-servicemen, etc.) apply as per Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules, 1977 and detailed NWKRTC/KEA notification.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General Merit / EWS & Cat-2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / Cat-1 / Ex-Servicemen | ₹500 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) / Third Gender | ₹250 |
How to pay: Fee must be paid online only through KEA; the amount is
non-refundable. Last date to pay the fee is
11 Dec 2025. If you apply for more than one post under this NWKRTC Grade-2
Officers notification, you must pay the prescribed fee separately for each post
as per KEA instructions. PwBD category means at least 40% disability with a
valid certificate issued by the District Medical Authority.
Selection Process
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Stage 1 – Competitive Written Examination (OMR mode)
- The written test is conducted by KEA in offline OMR mode.
- There will generally be two papers – a common General Aptitude paper (GK, reasoning, language, etc.) and a post-specific paper related to the subject/discipline of the post.
- All questions are objective type (multiple-choice). Question paper will be set in Kannada & English (except language-specific portions, if any).
- Candidates must carefully follow the instructions printed on the OMR sheet and admission ticket on exam day.
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Stage 2 – Document Verification
- Based on written-exam performance, KEA will prepare a merit list for each post and category (GM, SC/ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, etc.).
- Shortlisted candidates are called for original document verification – SSLC, degree/post-graduate marks cards, caste / reservation certificates, HTV licence (where required), experience certificate (where applicable), etc.
- Candidature will be cancelled if any document is missing, invalid or inconsistent with the online application.
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Stage 3 – Final Selection & Appointment
- Final selection is made strictly on the basis of written-exam marks and valid reservation roster, subject to successful document verification.
- NWKRTC will issue appointment orders to selected candidates, who must undergo medical fitness and other service-related checks as per Corporation rules.
- Appointed candidates will be on probation for the period specified in the NWKRTC Service Rules; failure to obtain/maintain a valid HTV licence (for relevant posts) during probation can lead to cancellation of appointment.
The detailed exam pattern (paper-wise marks, duration, syllabus and any negative marking) will be as per the
official NWKRTC Grade-2 Officers notification and KEA instructions. Candidates should download and read
the exam guidelines given along with the admission ticket before appearing for the test.
How to Apply Online
- Visit KEA portal — Go to cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea and open the link “NWKRTC Grade-2 Officers Recruitment 2025”.
- Register & login — Complete new registration, get your Application Number/User ID, then log in with your credentials.
- Fill application form — Choose the desired post (Direct / Internal), enter personal, reservation and educational details, and provide HTV licence info where required.
- Upload documents — Upload recent photo and signature (and other documents, if asked) in the prescribed size and format.
- Submit & pay fee — Preview the form, click Final Submit, then pay the application fee online on or before 11 December 2025.
- Print & keep copy — Download and print the final application and fee receipt for future reference and document verification.
Apply only through KEA online portal. Read the official notification and
KEA instructions carefully before submitting the form.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Opening date for online application (KEA portal) | 21 November 2025 |
| Closing date for submission of online application | 10 December 2025 |
| Last date for payment of application fee | 11 November 2025 |
Dates are shown exactly as mentioned in the official NWKRTC Grade-2 Officers notification issued through KEA.
Candidates should re-check the KEA website for any corrigendum or change in schedule before applying.
