KEA Technical Recruitment 2026: 187 Assistant Town Planner, JE Civil & Draftsman Posts

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has opened a fresh 187-post Group-C technical recruitment under the Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) for Assistant Town Planner, Junior Engineer (Civil) and Draftsman positions across several Karnataka Government departments, boards and corporations. The notification is dated 31 October 2026, and online applications remain open until 26 November 2026, with fee payment allowed until 27 November 2026. The vacancy mix includes 105 Assistant Town Planner posts, 80 Junior Engineer (Civil) posts and 2 Draftsman posts. This is a diploma-focused technical recruitment: the core qualification is generally a recognised Diploma in Civil Engineering or another specifically accepted equivalent qualification, depending on the department and post selected. The notified pay scale is ₹54,175–₹99,400, while age starts at 18 years and the upper limit varies by category. Selection is through a competitive examination, the compulsory Kannada language test where applicable, and document verification. Candidates should choose the exact organisation and post carefully because accepted diploma streams and preference conditions differ between departments. This ZIP covers only the 187 RPC vacancies and intentionally excludes the separate Kalyana-Karnataka cadre notification.

Recruitment Overview

Vacancy Details

Post-wise summary:

• Assistant Town Planner: 105
• Junior Engineer (Civil): 80
• Draftsman: 2

Basic Qualification

The basic qualification is a recognised three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering or another specifically accepted equivalent qualification, depending on the selected post.

Examples from the notification include:

• Assistant Town Planner: Diploma in Civil Engineering / Civil Draughtsmanship route as prescribed.
• Greater Bengaluru Authority JE: notified Civil / Landscape Architecture / Transportation Planning / Structural / Planning Engineering diploma routes; AutoCAD training receives preference.
• Other JE and Draftsman posts: recognised Diploma in Civil Engineering.

Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification by the application closing date.

Age Limit

The minimum age is 18 years.

The currently notified upper limits are:

Separate rules may apply to eligible ex-servicemen, PwD candidates, Government employees, widows and other notified categories.

Pay Scale

All three post groups carry the notified scale of:

₹54,175–₹99,400

This is the pay scale, not a guaranteed in-hand salary. Applicable allowances and deductions will follow the relevant Karnataka Government rules.

Application Fee

Candidates should check the official KEA portal for the exact fee applicable to their category. Fee payment closes on 27 November 2026.

Selection Process

Selection includes:

1. Competitive examination.
2. Compulsory Kannada Language Test where the candidate is not exempt.
3. Merit/rank preparation.
4. Document/eligibility verification.
5. Final selection under the applicable reservation and departmental rules.

Competitive Examination

The recruitment uses two OMR papers:

The notification provides 0.25 negative marking for an incorrect response under the OMR rules.

Kannada Language Test

The compulsory Kannada test, where applicable, is scheduled for 8 January 2027, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM.

It carries 150 marks and is qualifying. Exemptions apply under the conditions stated by KEA.

Important Dates

How to Apply for KEA Technical Recruitment 2026

1. Open the official KEA recruitment portal and locate ED/KEA/41/Ne.Vi/2026 (RPC).
2. Confirm that you are applying under the RPC recruitment, not the separate Kalyana-Karnataka cadre notification.
3. Read the post-specific qualification before selecting Assistant Town Planner, JE Civil or Draftsman.
4. Use Regal Naukri’s Age Calculator to compare your age with the applicable category limit.
5. Use the Government Job Eligibility Checker for a preliminary eligibility review.
6. Complete the KEA online registration and enter diploma/qualification details exactly as shown in your certificates.
7. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
8. Use the Government Job Document Checklist before final submission.
9. Review the Documents Required for Government Jobs guide so reservation and qualification certificates are ready for verification.
10. Submit the online application by 26 November 2026.
11. Pay the applicable examination fee by 27 November 2026.
12. Save the final application and payment acknowledgement.

Documents to Keep Ready

Candidates should keep:

• SSLC/Class 10 certificate for age proof;
• relevant Civil Engineering or accepted diploma certificate;
• diploma marksheets;
• caste/category certificate where applicable;
• rural reservation certificate if claimed;
• Kannada-medium study certificate where applicable;
• ex-serviceman certificate if applicable;
• PwD certificate where applicable;
• transgender identity certificate if claiming the relevant fee category;
• recent photograph and signature;
• other documents required by the selected recruiting organisation.

Important Candidate Notes

• This package covers 187 RPC posts only.
• A separate KEA notification covers the Kalyana-Karnataka local cadre and should not be mixed with this recruitment.
• Vacancy numbers are provisional and may be revised.
• Candidates awaiting their prescribed diploma result should not assume eligibility.
• Post-specific accepted diploma streams differ.
• AutoCAD training is a preference for the notified Greater Bengaluru Authority JE route, not a universal requirement.
• Check the KEA portal regularly for examination and verification updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are available?

There are 187 RPC Group-C technical vacancies.

What is the post-wise vacancy split?

There are 105 Assistant Town Planner, 80 Junior Engineer (Civil) and 2 Draftsman posts.

What is the basic qualification?

A recognised Diploma in Civil Engineering or another specifically accepted equivalent qualification, depending on the selected post.

What is the last date to apply?

The online application deadline is 26 November 2026.

What is the fee payment deadline?

The last date to pay the applicable fee is 27 November 2026.

What is the age limit?

Minimum age is 18 years. The upper limit is 40 years for General Merit, 43 years for Categories 2A/2B/3A/3B and 45 years for SC/ST/Category-I, subject to other notified relaxations.

What is the pay scale?

The notified scale is ₹54,175–₹99,400.

How will candidates be selected?

Through the competitive examination, compulsory Kannada test where applicable, and document/eligibility verification.

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