The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has invited online applications for Junior Engineer (Civil) and other technical posts in Karnataka government departments and organisations. A total of 218 Junior Engineer/related vacancies are reported across the Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) and Kalyana Karnataka (KK) cadre.
Recruitment Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Post | Junior Engineer (Civil), Assistant Town Planner & Draftsman |
| Total Vacancies | 218 |
| RPC Vacancies | 187 |
| KK Vacancies | 31 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | October 31, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | November 26, 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | November 27, 2026 |
| Pay Scale | ₹54,175 – ₹99,400 |
| Job Location | Karnataka |
| Official Website | KEA recruitment portal |
The RPC recruitment includes 105 Assistant Town Planner, 80 Junior Engineer (Civil) and 2 Draftsman posts.
Junior Engineer Vacancies
Under the RPC notification, Junior Engineer (Civil) vacancies include posts in:
- Greater Bengaluru Authority – 46
- Karnataka Housing Board – 15
- Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited – 12
- Inland Water Transport Directorate – 5
- Karnataka State Minerals Corporation Limited – 2
Thus, 80 Junior Engineer (Civil) posts are included in the RPC notification.
The separate KK notification contains 31 vacancies, including Junior Engineer posts in organisations such as the Karnataka Housing Board and Greater Bengaluru Authority.
Educational Qualification
For Junior Engineer (Civil) posts, candidates generally need a Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised institution or another qualification specifically prescribed for the concerned post. Candidates should check the post-wise qualification in the official notification before applying.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age varies according to category; the reported notification provides relaxations for reserved categories, with the upper age limit extending up to 45 years for eligible categories.
Salary
Selected candidates will receive a pay scale of approximately ₹54,175 to ₹99,400 per month, depending on the post and applicable pay structure.
Selection Process
The recruitment process is expected to include:
- Competitive/Written Examination
- Kannada Language Test, where applicable
- Document Verification
The competitive examination is scheduled for January 2027, while the compulsory Kannada examination is scheduled for January 8, 2027 according to the currently reported schedule.
Application Fee
The reported fee is generally ₹750 for candidates in applicable General/OBC/EWS categories and ₹250 for SC/ST candidates, subject to the exact conditions in the notification.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online through the KEA recruitment portal. Applicants should:
- Visit the official KEA website.
- Open the 2026 Group-C Technical Recruitment notification.
- Select the appropriate RPC or KK recruitment.
- Register and fill in the application form.
- Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
- Pay the applicable examination fee.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
- Download and preserve the application form and fee receipt.
Important: The RPC and KK recruitments are separate cadres. Candidates should carefully check the advertisement number, local-cadre eligibility, educational qualification and reservation conditions before submitting the application.
