he Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced recruitment opportunities for First Division Assistant (FDA) and Second Division Assistant (SDA) posts in 2026. The recruitment is aimed at filling vacancies under the remaining basic cadre, offering eligible candidates an opportunity to secure government employment in Karnataka. KannadaJobInfo.in
For the specific KEA FDA and SDA recruitment notification released in May 2026, six posts were announced. The vacancies include 2 FDA posts and 4 SDA posts. Applications for this round were invited online through the KEA recruitment portal. KannadaJobInfo.in
KEA FDA SDA Vacancy Details 2026
The vacancy distribution is as follows:
- First Division Assistant (FDA): 2 posts
- Second Division Assistant (SDA): 4 posts
- Total: 6 posts
The reported pay scale is approximately ₹44,425 to ₹83,700 for FDA and ₹34,100 to ₹67,700 for SDA, subject to the applicable government pay structure and recruitment rules. SPARDHA DEEPA
Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for FDA posts generally need to possess a degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. For SDA positions, candidates can generally apply with PUC/12th standard qualification, subject to the detailed conditions specified in the notification. KannadaJobInfo.in
Applicants should carefully verify the prescribed qualification for their preferred post before applying, particularly where equivalent qualifications or additional language requirements are involved.
Age Limit
The recruitment follows category-wise age relaxation under Karnataka government rules. The reported upper age limit is 40 years for general candidates, with relaxation for eligible reserved categories. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, Category-1 and other specified categories should refer to the official notification for the applicable relaxation. KannadaJobInfo.in
Selection Process
Candidates are expected to go through a competitive examination as prescribed by KEA. The selection process can include written examination and Kannada language requirements, depending on the recruitment rules and post. Candidates should prepare subjects such as general knowledge, language and computer-related topics according to the prescribed syllabus.
KEA’s recruitment portal continues to list FDA and SDA recruitment among its recruitment services, while candidates should rely on the latest official notification for any new recruitment round or revised schedule. CET Online
Important Dates
For the six-post FDA/SDA recruitment announced in May:
- Notification released: May 19, 2026
- Application started: May 20, 2026
- Last date to apply: June 3, 2026
- Last date for fee payment: June 4, 2026
These dates relate to the May 2026 six-post recruitment and should not be confused with KEA’s later broader recruitment announcements. KannadaJobInfo.in
KEA Upcoming Recruitment 2026
KEA subsequently announced a much larger recruitment exercise covering 4,699 upcoming vacancies across various Karnataka government departments, boards and corporations. The announcement includes 2,421 degree-level, 2,062 PUC-level and 216 diploma-level vacancies, with examinations indicated for November and December 2026. The detailed notification and final vacancy distribution are subject to KEA’s official updates. dailysarkarijobs.com
Candidates interested in Karnataka government jobs should regularly check the official KEA portal for the latest notification, application link, syllabus and examination schedule
