KEA JE Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 218 Junior Engineer, Assistant City Planner & Other Posts

KEA JE Recruitment 2026 is now open, and it is one of the larger diploma-level openings in Karnataka this year. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released two notifications covering 218 Group-C technical posts: Junior Engineer (JE) Civil, Assistant City Planner and Draughtsman, across Karnataka Government departments and public bodies.

Of the 218 vacancies, 187 fall under the Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) and 31 under the Kalyana Karnataka (KK) local cadre. Applications opened on 31 October 2026 and close on 26 November 2026 on the official KEA portal.

The headline number hides something useful: more than half of all vacancies are for one post, Assistant City Planner. This guide breaks the numbers down post by post, flags the details the notifications leave open, and adds a short preparation plan for the weeks before the reported exam date.

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KEA JE Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

KEA JE Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

⚠️ One Bengaluru news report links 8 January 2027 to the Kannada language test and says the written examination is held in January. Treat the exam date as provisional until KEA publishes its schedule, and do not leave your application for the final week.

KEA JE Vacancy 2026 – Post-Wise Breakdown

The two notifications list vacancies by post and department. We have merged them into one table so you can see where the openings actually sit.

What the numbers say

Assistant City Planner accounts for 119 of the 218 posts, about 55% of the recruitment. Junior Engineer (Civil) posts across six bodies add up to 93, with the Greater Bengaluru Authority alone taking 50. Everything else, including the single Agricultural Marketing post, is a rounding error in competition terms.

That split matters because the two main posts are likely to draw very different crowds. A Civil diploma holder who applies only for Junior Engineer roles is competing for roughly 93 seats. Where the notification allows you to opt for Assistant City Planner as well, you are widening the pool you can qualify from. Check the official PDFs for which posts you may choose.

📌 Also Read: HPRCA JE Civil Recruitment 2026 for another state-level civil engineering opening.

RPC or Kalyana Karnataka? Choosing the Right KEA Notification

This is where most applicants lose time. KEA has issued two separate notifications, and the vacancy list, reservation rules and eligibility conditions differ between them.

The Kalyana Karnataka notification is a local-cadre recruitment for the Kalyana Karnataka region, so applicants must meet the local-cadre conditions and hold the certificate the notification asks for. The RPC notification covers the remaining posts for the rest of the state cadre.

In practical terms, the notification you open decides which seats you compete for. Read the eligibility clause of both PDFs before you start the form, and pick the category that matches the certificates you actually hold.

💡 Pro Tip: Whether one candidate can apply under both notifications is not stated in the summaries we reviewed. [Check official notification] before paying any fee.

KEA JE Eligibility 2026

Educational Qualification

Most posts ask for a diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised institution. Some posts accept other diplomas, such as Landscape Architecture, Transportation Planning, Structural Engineering, Planning Engineering, Civil Engineering Draughtsmanship or Architectural Assistantship.

✅ The alternative diplomas apply to specific posts only. A Civil diploma is not automatically valid for every post, and an alternative diploma is not valid for every JE seat. Match your diploma to the post-wise table in the official notification.

Age Limit (cut-off date: [Check official notification])

The published summaries describe these maximum ages as already including the standard upper-age relaxation. Other relaxations may apply under Karnataka Government recruitment rules, so confirm yours in the PDF.

KEA JE Salary 2026

The reported pay scale for the advertised posts is ₹54,175 to ₹99,400 per month. Allowances are paid as per applicable Karnataka Government rules.

Put that in perspective: the starting basic pay of ₹54,175 works out to about ₹6,50,100 a year before allowances. Dearness allowance and house rent allowance are added on top, but the in-hand figure depends on the posting city and the rates in force, so we have not guessed it. The exact scale can differ by department, so check the scale against your chosen post in the notification.

KEA JE Application Fee

Other concessions, such as those for specific categories, are listed in the official notification. Pay online and save the receipt, because an unpaid application is treated as incomplete.

KEA JE Selection Process 2026

Selection runs in five stages, based on the published recruitment details.

1. Competitive examination: a written test conducted by KEA, reported to be in offline OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) mode.
2. Merit list: KEA ranks candidates by exam performance under the applicable recruitment rules.
3. Online counselling: qualified candidates choose post and department preferences, and allotment follows merit.
4. Document verification: you produce original educational, reservation and identity documents.
5. Final selection: the recruiting authority completes appointments from the approved merit list.

There is no interview mentioned in the summaries we reviewed. Your rank in the written exam is what drives the allotment.

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KEA JE Exam Pattern and a 10-Week Preparation Plan

Here is what is not yet confirmed: the paper-wise scheme, number of questions, total marks, duration, negative marking and qualifying marks could not be verified from the notification summaries. One report also mentions a Kannada language test. Watch the official site for the detailed instructions and syllabus.

Until then, you have roughly 68 days from 1 November to 8 January 2027. The plan below is our suggestion, not part of the notification.

• Weeks 1–2: Apply first, then collect your documents. Revise core diploma civil subjects such as surveying, building materials, structures and estimating.
• Weeks 3–5: Practise numerical problems daily and note your weak chapters.
• Weeks 6–8: Add general knowledge and Kannada language practice, and start timed OMR-style mock tests.
• Weeks 9–10: Revise, take full mocks, and check the syllabus once KEA releases it.

⚠️ KEA has also opened applications for 5,431 First and Second Division Assistant and similar posts, with exams scheduled on several January 2027 dates. If you qualify for both recruitments, compare the exam dates before you apply.

How to Apply for KEA JE Recruitment 2026

1. Open the official KEA website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
2. Find the Group-C Technical Recruitment 2026 notification for RPC or Kalyana Karnataka.
3. Download the PDF and check qualification, age, reservation and post-wise conditions.
4. Open the online application link for your category.
5. Register with the details the portal asks for.
6. Fill in personal, educational and reservation details.
7. Upload your photograph, signature and supporting documents in the required format.
8. Select your post or department preferences as the system instructs.
9. Pay the application fee online.
10. Submit the form and download the confirmation and fee receipt.

💡 Pro Tip: Keep a scanned copy of every certificate ready before you begin. Government portals slow down near deadlines, so apply a few days early.

Documents Required for KEA JE Recruitment 2026

• SSLC (Class 10) certificate and Diploma certificate with all marksheets
• Aadhaar or another valid ID, recent passport-size photograph and signature
• Caste or category certificate, and income certificate where required
• Kalyana Karnataka eligibility certificate, if you apply under the KK notification
• Kannada medium or rural reservation certificate, where applicable
• Disability certificate, where applicable

The exact list depends on your post and category, so confirm it in the official notification.

Mistakes That Can Cost You Your KEA JE Application

Most rejections in state recruitment come from avoidable errors. Watch for these:

• Applying under the wrong notification, RPC instead of Kalyana Karnataka or the reverse.
• Assuming your diploma works for every post when qualifications are post-specific.
• Paying the fee late. A news report gives 27 November 2026 as the fee deadline, one day after the form deadline.
• Entering a category that does not match your uploaded certificate.
• Skipping the confirmation download and losing the application number.

KEA JE Recruitment 2026 Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions

Final Word on KEA JE Recruitment 2026

If you hold a civil engineering diploma and want a state government career in Karnataka, KEA JE Recruitment 2026 is worth your attention. With 218 vacancies, a reported pay scale starting at ₹54,175, and an application window that closes on 26 November 2026, the sensible move is to read the correct notification today and apply early.

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Disclaimer: All information in this article has been sourced from the official recruitment notifications published by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). GovtServiceInfo.com is not a recruiting authority and does not accept job applications. We strongly recommend reading the full official notifications before applying and verifying all details, especially dates, eligibility and fees, directly from the official website. We are not responsible for any changes made by the recruiting authority after the date of publication.