KEA Female Supervisor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 30 Posts
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Karnataka Examinations Authority, Bengaluru (Government of Karnataka) has released the KEA Female Supervisor Recruitment 2026 notification for 30 posts. Applications are open from 03 November 2026 to 28 November 2026. The application fee is ₹ 750/- for General Merit and other categories (Category-2A / 2B / 3A / . Apply only through the official website (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in).
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Important details
| Name of post | KEA Female Supervisor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 30 Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Karnataka Examinations Authority, Bengaluru (Government of Karnataka) |
| Job location | All India |
| Total vacancies | 30 posts |
| Last date to apply | 28 November 2026 |
| Pay / salary | The pay scale is Rs. 44425-83700. The National Pension Scheme applies, and there is a probation period of two years. |
| Selection process | Current events, general science, geography and social science. → History of Indian society and its development; history of India and Karnataka; the Indian Constitution and public administration. → Practical knowledge and mental ability (SSLC level). → Social and cultural history of Karnataka, and land reforms and social change in Karnataka after independence. → Karnataka's economy, its strengths and weaknesses; rural development, Panchayat Raj institutions and rural co-operative institutions. → The role of science and technology in effective governance in Karnataka; environmental problems and development of Karnataka; mental ability. → A minimum of 35 percent marks in the competitive examination is compulsory to qualify. → Each question has 4 options. 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. → The OMR sheet has a 5th option for unanswered questions. Five extra minutes are given after the final bell to shade it. If no option is shaded for a question, 0.25 mark is deducted. → Selection is through a competitive examination of two papers, held online (CBT) or in Offline-OMR mode. Candidates who are not exempt must also qualify in the compulsory Kannada Language Examination. → Paper-1 covers the following topics: → Rules for the competitive examination: |
| Posted on | 05 Nov 2026 |
| Last updated | 05 Nov 2026 |
Read from the official notice. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website.
Important Dates
- Notification date02 November 2026
- Online application starts03 November 2026
- Last date to apply28 November 2026
- Last date for fee payment29 November 2026
- Paper-1 and Paper-2To be notified
- Kannada Language Examination08.01.2027, 3.00 PM to 5.00 PM
Application Fee
- General Merit and other categories (Category-2A / 2B / 3A / ₹ 750/-
- SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-servicemen / Third gender₹ 500/-
- Persons with disabilities₹ 250/-
The fee is paid online only and is not refundable.
Category : Fee
The fee is Rs. 750/- for General Merit and Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B, and Rs. 500/- for SC, ST, Category-1, ex-servicemen and third gender. Persons with disabilities pay Rs. 250/-. The fee is paid online only and is not refundable.
Age Limit
- Under the Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules, 1977, applicants must have completed 18 years as on the last date fixed for submitting applications. Under Government Order No. ಸಿಆಸುಇ 262 ಸೇನೆನಿ 2025 dated 29.01.2026, a one-time relaxation of 5 years applies to the maximum age. The upper limits below already include it:
- Category : Maximum Age
- General Merit : 40 years
- Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B : 43 years
- SC / ST / Category-1 : 45 years
- Under the same Rules, the maximum age is raised further in the following cases:
- Family members of armed forces personnel who died or were permanently disabled in service can claim ex-servicemen reservation, but they do not get the age relaxation. For the discipline-specific eligibility of the post, see the official notification.
- Holding or held a post in the Karnataka State Government, a local authority, or a corporation owned or controlled by the State Government : Years of service or 10 years, whichever is less
- Ex-servicemen : Period of service plus 3 years
- Released full-time NCC cadet instructors : Years served as cadet instructor
- Village group supervisors under the State's rural employment scheme (present or past) : Years served
- Persons with disabilities : 10 years
- Census Organisation of the Government of India in Karnataka (present or past) : Years of service or 5 years, whichever is less
- Widows (certificate of widowhood and not remarried) : 10 years
- Released bonded labourers (certificate from the District Magistrate) : 10 years
- The minimum age is 18 years, counted as on the last date for applications. The maximum age is 40 years for General Merit, 43 years for Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B, and 45 years for SC, ST and Category-1. These limits include a one-time 5-year relaxation.
Total Post
30 Posts
About this notice
Karnataka Examinations Authority, Bengaluru (Government of Karnataka) has published the KEA Female Supervisor Recruitment 2026 recruitment notice for 30 posts. The largest are Direct Recruitment (General) (28) and In-service (Se) (2).
Eligibility: Candidates who have taken the qualifying examination and are awaiting results on the last date for applications are not eligible; No qualification other than the one above will be considered. All candidates must hold the degree marks card or certificate by the last date for applications; Original marks cards and certificates must be produced at document verification. Otherwise, the candidature will be cancelled. Age: Under the Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules, 1977, applicants must have completed 18 years as on the last date fixed for submitting applications. Under Government Order No. ಸಿಆಸುಇ 262 ಸೇನೆನಿ 2025 dated 29.01.2026, a one-time relaxation of 5 years applies to the maximum age. The upper limits below already include it:; Category : Maximum Age; General Merit : 40 years. Check the official notification for category-wise relaxation and the exact cut-off date.
The application fee is ₹ 750/- for General Merit and other categories (Category-2A / 2B / 3A / , ₹ 500/- for SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-servicemen / Third gender and ₹ 250/- for Persons with disabilities. Pay: The pay scale is Rs. 44425-83700. The National Pension Scheme applies, and there is a probation period of two years.
Applications are accepted from 03 November 2026 to 28 November 2026.
Selection is made through current events, general science, geography and social science, history of indian society and its development; history of india and karnataka; the indian constitution and public administration, practical knowledge and mental ability (sslc level), social and cultural history of karnataka, and land reforms and social change in karnataka after independence and karnataka's economy, its strengths and weaknesses; rural development, panchayat raj institutions and rural co-operative institutions.
हिंदी में जानकारी
Karnataka Examinations Authority, Bengaluru (Government of Karnataka) ने KEA Female Supervisor Recruitment 2026 30 पदों के लिए अधिसूचना जारी की है। आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 28 November 2026 है। आवेदन शुल्क: General Merit and other categories (Category-2A / 2B / 3A / के लिए ₹ 750/-। आवेदन केवल आधिकारिक वेबसाइट से करें।
Vacancy Details
| Post name | No. of posts |
|---|---|
| Direct Recruitment (General) | 28 |
| In-service (Se) | 2 |
| Total | 30 |
Salary / Pay Scale
- The pay scale is Rs. 44425-83700. The National Pension Scheme applies, and there is a probation period of two years.
KEA Female Supervisor at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Karnataka Examinations Authority, Bengaluru (Government of Karnataka) |
| Advertisement No. | ಇಡಿ/ಕೆಇಎ/43/ನೇ.ವಿ/2026 (ಕೆಕೆ), dated 02.11.2026 |
| Department | Women and Child Development Department, Karnataka |
| Post Name(s) | Female Supervisor (Group-C) |
| Vacancies | 30 (28 + 02 in-service) |
| Who can apply | Women candidates only |
| Pay | Rs. 44425-83700 |
| Age Limit | 18 years minimum; maximum 40 / 43 / 45 years by category |
| Application Fee | Rs. 750/-, Rs. 500/- or Rs. 250/- by category |
| Job Location | Kalyana Karnataka cadre |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 28.11.2026 |
About KEA Female Supervisor
- The Karnataka Examinations Authority, Bengaluru, a body of the Government of Karnataka, conducts this recruitment for the Women and Child Development Department. The posts are the 25 percent share of Female Supervisor direct-recruitment vacancies in the department's Kalyana Karnataka cadre. Under the cadre and recruitment rules, this share is filled through "Direct Recruitment (General) and in services as per clause (i)".
Vacancy Details
- Under the department's cadre and recruitment rules, Female Supervisor posts are reserved for women. Only women candidates should apply.
- The 2 in-service posts are reserved for women staff of the Women and Child Development Department who hold a pay scale lower than that of Female Supervisor. Only eligible in-service women should apply for them. If eligible in-service women are not available, these posts will be filled by Direct Recruitment (General) candidates.
- The post-wise and category-wise break-up is published separately, as given by the Women and Child Development Department. It may be revised if the department revises it.
- The notice lists 30 Female Supervisor posts in the pay scale Rs. 44425-83700.
Who Can Apply – Educational Qualification
- Candidates who have taken the qualifying examination and are awaiting results on the last date for applications are not eligible.
- No qualification other than the one above will be considered. All candidates must hold the degree marks card or certificate by the last date for applications.
- Original marks cards and certificates must be produced at document verification. Otherwise, the candidature will be cancelled.
- If a candidate without the prescribed qualification is found at any stage, her candidature will be cancelled without notice.
- For Direct Recruitment (General) and in services as per clause (i): a Bachelor Degree in Home Science or Social Work or Home Science or Sociology or B.Sc. (Home Science/Community Science).
Other Eligibility Conditions
- Must be a citizen of India.
- A woman married to a man who has another living wife is not eligible without prior permission from the Government.
- Must be mentally and physically healthy and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with her duties. The State Government may reject a candidate on the basis of a medical board report.
- Persons permanently debarred by UPSC, KPSC, any other State Public Service Commission or KEA are not eligible.
- A person convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude, or temporarily debarred or disqualified by these bodies, is not eligible until the Government reviews her case and considers her eligible.
Pay and Tenure
- Pay scale: Rs. 44425-1125-47800-1250-52800-1375-58300-1500-64300-1650-74200-1900-83700.
- Candidates selected by direct recruitment will be on probation for two years.
- The National Pension Scheme (NPS) applies.
Documents named in the notice
- Aadhaar card.
- Marks cards of all subjects or semesters of the qualifying degree and the convocation certificate / PDC, obtained by the last date.
- SSLC or equivalent certificate, school transfer certificate, or extract of the admission register showing the date of birth.
- Caste and reservation certificates from the Tahsildar with an RD number, valid on the last date: Form 'D' (SC, with Category-A, B or C, and ST), Form 'E' (Category-1) and Form 'F' (Category-2A, 2B, 3A, 3B). Married women of Category-2A, 2B, 3A and 3B need an income certificate issued in the husband's name.
- Rural candidates: Form-1 from the Tahsildar (General Merit, not in the creamy layer) and Form-2 from the school headmaster, countersigned by the Block Education Officer.
- Service Confirmation Certificate from the appointing authority (in-service WCD candidates); certificates for Kannada medium, project-displaced, PwD (40% or more, or UDID), third gender, sports achievers, ex-servicemen and Kalyana Karnataka (Annexure-A from the Assistant Commissioner), as applicable.
- All certificates must be obtained by the last date and the originals produced at document verification. Certificates obtained later, or in formats other than those prescribed, will not be considered.
Selection and Interview
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-1 | General Knowledge | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper-2 | Specific Paper (syllabus published separately) | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
Kannada Language Examination
- Those who studied Kannada as a first or second language in the SSLC examination of the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board, or in an equivalent or higher examination.
- Those who passed such examinations in the Kannada medium.
- Those who passed the compulsory Kannada examination held earlier by the Commission or another selection authority.
- The Kannada Language Examination is a multiple-choice paper of 150 marks, set to the standard of SSLC first-language Kannada. The minimum qualifying mark is 50. Candidates who are absent or score less than 50 are not eligible for selection. The marks are not counted for selection or seniority.
- The following candidates are exempt from this examination:
- Sports achievers will be given weightage marks as specified in Government Notification No. ಸಿಆಸುಇ 295 ಸೇನೆನಿ 2023.
Important Instructions
- Exam centre details will be announced later. A press note will say when admit cards can be downloaded from the KEA website.
- Candidates must bring the admit card and one original photo ID (PAN card, driving licence, Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID or Government employee ID). Without them, they will not be allowed into the exam centre.
- The exam centre cannot be changed for any reason.
- Reservation is available for Kalyana Karnataka (Article 371(J)), rural, Kannada medium, project-displaced, persons with disabilities (5% horizontal), third gender (1%), sports achievers (2%) and ex-servicemen, subject to the certificates listed above.
- Balija and its sub-castes must claim Category 3(a) for employment. A Category 2(a) certificate obtained for education will not be accepted.
- Serving armed forces personnel may apply one year before completing their terms. They need an NOC or release certificate from the forces.
- KEA does not correspond with candidates. Any letter to KEA should give the application number and post name, the candidate's full name in capital letters, and the postal address given in the application.
- Recruitment updates are posted on KEA's official X account @KEA_KARNATAKA and its website. Helpline: 080-23460460 (10.00 AM to 6.00 PM).
More Details
- Age Relaxation
Mode of Selection
- Current events, general science, geography and social science.
- History of Indian society and its development; history of India and Karnataka; the Indian Constitution and public administration.
- Practical knowledge and mental ability (SSLC level).
- Social and cultural history of Karnataka, and land reforms and social change in Karnataka after independence.
- Karnataka's economy, its strengths and weaknesses; rural development, Panchayat Raj institutions and rural co-operative institutions.
- The role of science and technology in effective governance in Karnataka; environmental problems and development of Karnataka; mental ability.
- A minimum of 35 percent marks in the competitive examination is compulsory to qualify.
- Each question has 4 options. 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
- The OMR sheet has a 5th option for unanswered questions. Five extra minutes are given after the final bell to shade it. If no option is shaded for a question, 0.25 mark is deducted.
- Selection is through a competitive examination of two papers, held online (CBT) or in Offline-OMR mode. Candidates who are not exempt must also qualify in the compulsory Kannada Language Examination.
- Paper-1 covers the following topics:
- Rules for the competitive examination:
How to Apply for KEA Female Supervisor
- Go to the KEA website https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ and select the link given for this recruitment.
- Fill in the application online between 3 November 2026 and 28 November 2026. No detail can be changed or corrected at any stage once the form is submitted.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, white background, 50KB to 200KB) and a signature made with a black sketch or marker pen on white paper (JPEG, 50KB to 70KB). Applications without the photograph and signature will be rejected.
- When claiming reservation, enter the correct RD number of the certificate in the online application.
- Pay the fee online by 29 November 2026.
- If wrong information is given, the candidature can be cancelled at any time without notice, and legal action may be taken. KEA is not responsible for technical problems or a rush at the last moment.
How to prepare
- Selection for this notice: Current events, general science, geography and social science → History of Indian society and its development; history of India and Karnataka; the Indian Constitution and public administration → Practical knowledge and mental ability (SSLC level) → Social and cultural history of Karnataka, and land reforms and social change in Karnataka after independence → Karnataka's economy, its strengths and weaknesses; rural development, Panchayat Raj institutions and rural co-operative institutions.
- The written exam for government job exams usually covers General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English or Hindi and a section on the post's own subject, with questions around class 10 level.
- There is a physical test: start running practice now, it takes weeks to build up and it is pass or fail.
Full guide: How to prepare for Government job exams · Previous year papers
Important Links
| KEA Female Supervisor Apply Online | Click Here cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
|---|---|
| KEA Female Supervisor Notification PDF | Download cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
| KEA Official Website | Click Here cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
| Official Website | Click Here cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
| Link | Details |
| KEA Female Supervisor Apply Online | Open from 03.11.2026 to 28.11.2026 |
| KEA Female Supervisor Notification PDF | Notification dated 02.11.2026 |
| KEA Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
| Official Website | Official website of Karnataka Examinations Authority |
Frequently asked questions
When does the application for KEA Female Supervisor Recruitment 2026 start?
Online application starts: 03 November 2026.
What is the last date to apply for KEA Female Supervisor Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply is 28 November 2026.
How many vacancies are there in KEA Female Supervisor Recruitment 2026?
There are 30 posts in total.
What is the age limit for KEA Female Supervisor Recruitment 2026?
Under the Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules, 1977, applicants must have completed 18 years as on the last date fixed for submitting applications. Under Government Order No. ಸಿಆಸುಇ 262 ಸೇನೆನಿ 2025 dated 29.01.2026, a one-time relaxation of 5 years applies to the maximum age. The upper limits below already include it:; Category : Maximum Age; General Merit : 40 years; Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B : 43 years; SC / ST / Category-1 : 45 years; Under the same Rules, the maximum age is raised further in the following cases:; Family members of armed forces personnel who died or were permanently disabled in service can claim ex-servicemen reservation, but they do not get the age relaxation. For the discipline-specific eligibility of the post, see the official notification; Holding or held a post in the Karnataka State Government, a local authority, or a corporation owned or controlled by the State Government : Years of service or 10 years, whichever is less; Ex-servicemen : Period of service plus 3 years; Released full-time NCC cadet instructors : Years served as cadet instructor; Village group supervisors under the State's rural employment scheme (present or past) : Years served; Persons with disabilities : 10 years; Census Organisation of the Government of India in Karnataka (present or past) : Years of service or 5 years, whichever is less; Widows (certificate of widowhood and not remarried) : 10 years; Released bonded labourers (certificate from the District Magistrate) : 10 years; The minimum age is 18 years, counted as on the last date for applications. The maximum age is 40 years for General Merit, 43 years for Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B, and 45 years for SC, ST and Category-1. These limits include a one-time 5-year relaxation.
What is the application fee for KEA Female Supervisor Recruitment 2026?
General Merit and other categories (Category-2A / 2B / 3A / : ₹ 750/-; SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-servicemen / Third gender: ₹ 500/-; Persons with disabilities: ₹ 250/-.
What qualification is needed for KEA Female Supervisor Recruitment 2026?
Candidates who have taken the qualifying examination and are awaiting results on the last date for applications are not eligible. | No qualification other than the one above will be considered. All candidates must hold the degree marks card or certificate by the last date for applications. | Original marks cards and certificates must be produced at document verification. Otherwise, the candidature…
What is the selection process for KEA Female Supervisor Recruitment 2026?
Current events, general science, geography and social science, History of Indian society and its development; history of India and Karnataka; the Indian Constitution and public administration, Practical knowledge and mental ability (SSLC level), Social and cultural history of Karnataka, and land reforms and social change in Karnataka after independence, Karnataka's economy, its strengths and weaknesses; rural development, Panchayat Raj institutions and rural co-operative institutions, The role of science and technology in effective governance in Karnataka; environmental problems and development of Karnataka; mental ability, A minimum of 35 percent marks in the competitive examination is compulsory to qualify, Each question has 4 options. 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer, The OMR sheet has a 5th option for unanswered questions. Five extra minutes are given after the final bell to shade it. If no option is shaded for a question, 0.25 mark is deducted, Selection is through a competitive examination of two papers, held online (CBT) or in Offline-OMR mode. Candidates who are not exempt must also qualify in the compulsory Kannada Language Examination, Paper-1 covers the following topics:, Rules for the competitive examination:.
What is the official website for KEA Female Supervisor Recruitment 2026?
The official website is https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
Where do I apply for KEA Female Supervisor Recruitment 2026?
Apply only on the official website (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in). GovtPulse is a private information site and never takes applications or fees.