Karnataka Examinations Authority has released the KEA Recruitment 2025 notification to fill 387 vacancies for Junior Officer, Assistant, and other posts. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with qualifications ranging from 10th to B.Tech or MBA to secure government employment. The online registration process started on 8th October 2025 and will remain open until 31st October 2025 on the official KEA website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the KEA Recruitment 2025, candidates must possess qualifications such as 10th, 12th, B.Com, B.Tech/B.E, Any Graduate, MBA, or LLB depending on the position. The minimum age required is 18 years, while the upper age limit varies between 38 and 43 years based on the applicant’s category. Age relaxation is provided as per Karnataka government rules.
Application Fee
The application fee for KEA Recruitment 2025 varies by category. General Merit and Categories 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B must pay ₹750. Candidates from SC, ST, Category-I, Ex-Servicemen, and Transgender groups will pay ₹500. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are required to pay ₹250 only. All payments should be made online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Selection Process
The selection procedure for this recruitment includes a written examination followed by document verification. The written test will assess general knowledge, reasoning ability, and subject-specific skills. Candidates qualifying in the written exam will be called for document verification, after which the final merit list will be released on the KEA website.
How to Apply Online
Applicants should visit the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and click on the “Recruitment – Kalyana Karnataka Cadre 2025” link. They must register using a valid email ID and mobile number. After registration, candidates can log in, fill out the online form, upload scanned copies of their photo and signature, and select the desired post. Once the application details are verified, the fee must be paid online. Finally, candidates should download the confirmation page for future reference.