KEA FDA SDA Recruitment 2026: Vacancies, Dates and Exam Pattern
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) notice for First Division Assistant (FDA) and Second Division Assistant (SDA) posts was reported in May 2026. The application window in that report has closed, and people searching for a new last date may be looking for a later notice.
Key facts
| Conducted by | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
|---|---|
| Posts | First Division Assistant (FDA) and Second Division Assistant (SDA) |
| Vacancies reported | 6 (2 FDA and 4 SDA), as reported by one job site |
| Application window reported | 20 May to 3 June 2026 (closed) |
| Last date for fee payment | 4 June 2026 |
| Exam date | Not announced in the source we checked |
| Exam | Written OMR exam; centres reported at Bengaluru, Dharwad and Kalaburagi |
| Negative marking | 0.25 mark for each wrong answer (reported) |
| Kannada test | Candidates who did not study Kannada in SSLC must score at least 50 out of 150 (reported) |
| Qualification | FDA: a degree from a recognised university. SDA: PUC or equivalent |
| Age limit | Minimum 18. Maximum 40 (General), 43 (2A, 2B, 3A, 3B), 45 (SC, ST, Category-1), counted as on 29 January 2026 (reported) |
| Fee | Rs 750 (General, OBC), Rs 500 (SC, ST, Category-1, ex-servicemen), Rs 250 (disabled) |
Check before you rely on this
Six vacancies is a small number for a KEA notice, and we found only one site reporting it. Confirm the number of posts and the dates on the KEA website. If KEA has published a newer FDA or SDA notice, its dates will replace the ones above.
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