KEA Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 218 Civil & Town Planner Posts
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, has officially released Notification Nos. ED/KEA/41/NeVi/2026 (RPC) and ED/KEA/40/NeVi/2026 (KK) for the recruitment of 218 Group-C Technical positions. The vacancies are distributed across state infrastructure bodies, including the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), Karnataka Housing Board (KHB), Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited (KRIDL), Directorate of Ground Water, and Town Planning authorities. Positions include Junior Engineer (Civil), Assistant Town Planner, and Draughtsman. Eligible candidates holding a Diploma in Civil Engineering can submit their online applications on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in from 31st October 2026 to 26th November 2026.
📌 KEA Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Exam Name | KEA Group-C Technical (Civil) Recruitment Examination 2026 |
| Notification Numbers | ED/KEA/41/NeVi/2026 (RPC: 187 Posts) & ED/KEA/40/NeVi/2026 (KK: 31 Posts) |
| Posts | Junior Engineer (Civil), Assistant Town Planner, Draughtsman |
| Pay Scale | ₹54,175 – ₹99,400 + Dearness Allowance, HRA & Perks |
| Total Vacancies | 218 Posts (187 Residual Parent Cadre + 31 Kalyana Karnataka) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Karnataka (Bengaluru, KHB Divisions, KRIDL & Urban Local Bodies) |
📅 Important Dates
- Official Notification Release: 31 October 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 31 October 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 26 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 27 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Compulsory Kannada Language Test: 8 January 2027 (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM)
- Competitive Written Exam Dates: January 2027 (Offline OMR Mode)
💰 Application Fee
Payment must be completed online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI:
- General Merit (GM) and Categories 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: ₹750/-
- SC, ST, Category-1, Ex-Servicemen & Transgender: ₹500/-
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD): ₹250/-
🎯 Age Limit (as on 26/11/2026)
The age criteria include the one-time 5-year upper age relaxation sanctioned by the Government of Karnataka:
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age (General Merit): 40 Years
- Categories 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: 43 Years
- SC / ST / Category-1: 45 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: Length of military service + 3 years.
🎓 Educational Qualification
- Junior Engineer (Civil): Must possess a 3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized State Board of Technical Education, or equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of Karnataka. For GBA JE, diplomas in Landscape Architecture, Transportation Planning, or Structural Engineering are also accepted.
- Assistant Town Planner: Diploma in Civil Engineering, Diploma in Civil Engineering (General), or Diploma in Civil Engineering (Draughtsmanship).
- Draughtsman: Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Kannada Language Eligibility: Must have studied Kannada as a first or second language in SSLC or higher, or qualify in the 150-mark Compulsory Kannada Language Test (scoring at least 50 marks).
📊 Vacancy Details
- Total Vacancies: 218 Posts
- Cadre Distribution:
- Residual Parent Cadre (RPC): 187 Posts
- Kalyana Karnataka (KK – Article 371J): 31 Posts
- Key Departmental Allocation:
- Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA): 97 Junior Engineer Posts
- Urban Development Authorities / Town Planning: 60+ Assistant Town Planner Posts
- Karnataka Housing Board (KHB) & KRIDL: 45+ Junior Engineer Posts
- Karnataka Slum Development Board: Draughtsman Posts
🧪 Selection Process
- Stage 1 (Qualifying): Compulsory Kannada Language Test (150 Marks, 50 to pass; exempt for candidates who studied Kannada in SSLC).
- Stage 2 (Competitive Examination): Single combined offline OMR-based examination comprising Paper 1 (General Knowledge – 100 Marks) and Paper 2 (Diploma Civil Engineering – 100 Marks).
- Stage 3: Document Verification of academic diplomas, category claims, rural quota, and Kalyana Karnataka local certificates.
- Stage 4: Merit Allocation and Departmental Counselling based on normalized combined scores.
📚 Exam Pattern
The competitive written test comprises 2 papers of 100 objective questions each (2 Hours per paper) with 0.25 marks deducted for wrong answers:
| Paper | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Knowledge (Indian Polity, Karnataka History, Geography, Rural Dev, Environment, Science) | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Paper II | Civil Engineering Core (Materials, Surveying, Structural Analysis, RCC, Hydraulics, Highway, Estimation) | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Total Competitive Score | 200 | 200 | 4 Hours | |
Note: Candidates must score a minimum of 35% in aggregate across Paper 1 and Paper 2 to be eligible for merit consideration.
🖥️ How to Apply
- Visit the official KEA application portal at https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
- Navigate to the “Recruitment” section and select Recruitment of Junior Engineer (Civil) & Assistant Town Planner (Advt. No. ED/KEA/41/NeVi/2026).
- Complete candidate registration by submitting your active email and mobile number.
- Log in to fill out post options, educational qualification details, and cadre selection (RPC or Kalyana Karnataka).
- Upload clear digital copies of passport photo, signature, Class 10 SSLC marks card, and Civil Engineering Diploma certificate.
- Pay the application fee online through the payment gateway before 27th November 2026.
- Submit your completed online form and print a copy of the final e-acknowledgment slip for verification.
🔗 Important Links
👉 https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Apply Online on KEA Portal
👉 https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Download Official Notification PDF (ED/KEA/41/NeVi/2026)
👉 https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Official KEA Website
📈 Why Apply?
- High State Pay Scale: Group-C technical scale starting at ₹54,175 and progressing up to ₹99,400 per month with standard state allowances.
- Major Civil Engineering Drive: 218 technical vacancies across municipal bodies, housing boards, and urban infrastructure developments.
- Direct Diploma Entry: Outstanding opportunity for 3-year civil diploma passouts to enter permanent Karnataka government service.
❓ FAQs
Q. What is the deadline to apply for KEA Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026?
Online registration closes on 26th November 2026 (11:59 PM), and fee payment can be completed up to 27th November 2026.
Q. What is the qualification required for KEA JE Civil?
Candidates must possess a 3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized State Board of Technical Education.
Q. What is the salary scale for KEA Junior Engineer posts?
The positions carry the revised Karnataka government pay scale of ₹54,175 to ₹99,400.
🏁 Conclusion
KEA Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 is one of the premier state engineering drives for civil diploma holders in Karnataka. Ensure your academic marksheets and category certificates are in order and submit your application on https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea on or before 26th November 2026.
