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A pay scale of Rs 44,425 to Rs 83,700 a month, a government job, and open only to women — the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has invited online applications for 141 Female Supervisor posts in the Women and Child Development Department. Applications opened on 3 November 2026 and the last date to apply is 28 November 2026.
If you hold a Bachelor’s degree in Home Science, Social Work or Sociology, this is your chance. But check one condition carefully before you apply — miss it, and your form could be rejected even after you pay the fee. Read the full details below.
KEA Female Supervisor Recruitment 2026 — At a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total posts | 141 (134 regular + 7 backlog) |
| Post name | Female Supervisor (Group-C) |
| Department | Women and Child Development Department, Government of Karnataka |
| Pay scale | Rs 44,425 – Rs 83,700 per month |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree (Home Science / Social Work / Sociology or B.Sc. Home Science / Community Science); women only |
| Age limit | 18–40 years (as on the last date) |
| Last date to apply | 28 November 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 29 November 2026 |
| Kannada Language Test | 8 January 2027 (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
Who Benefits Directly From This Recruitment?
This recruitment is aimed squarely at women graduates in Home Science, Social Work or Sociology. Of the 141 posts, 134 are regular vacancies and 7 are backlog posts. Seven posts are reserved for women employees of the Women and Child Development Department whose pay scale is lower than that of a Female Supervisor.
Selected candidates will draw a pay scale of Rs 44,425 to Rs 83,700, with a two-year probation period before confirmation. The National Pension Scheme (NPS) applies.
How Many Posts, and in Which Department?
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Regular posts | 134 |
| Backlog posts | 7 |
| Total | 141 |
All posts are in the district and taluk Child Development Project Offices of Karnataka’s Women and Child Development Department. Note that the post-wise and category-wise vacancy details are published separately and are tentative — they may be revised by the department before the examination.
What Are the Important Dates?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 2 November 2026 |
| Online applications open | 3 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 28 November 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 29 November 2026 |
| Kannada Language Test | 8 January 2027 (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
| Paper-1 and Paper-2 examination | Dates not announced yet |
What Are the Educational Qualification and Age Limit?
Educational qualification: A Bachelor’s degree in Home Science, Social Work or Sociology, or a B.Sc. in Home Science / Community Science. Only women candidates may apply. Candidates whose degree results are still awaited on the last date cannot apply.
Age limit: 18 to 40 years as on the last date for submitting applications. Age relaxation is as follows:
| Category | Maximum age |
|---|---|
| Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | 43 years |
| SC / ST / Category-1 | 45 years |
| Persons with Disabilities | 10 years additional relaxation |
| Karnataka Government / local authority / corporation employees | Years of service or 10 years, whichever is less |
| Ex-servicemen | Period of service + 3 years |
| Widows | 10 years’ relaxation |
Other conditions: The candidate must be a citizen of India. The Kannada Language Test is compulsory unless the candidate studied Kannada as a first or second language in SSLC or higher classes.
How Much Is the Application Fee?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General Merit and Category 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B | Rs 750 |
| SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-Servicemen / Transgender | Rs 500 |
| Persons with Disabilities | Rs 250 |
The fee is payable online only and is non-refundable. It must be paid by 29 November 2026.
What Is the Selection Process and Exam Pattern?
Selection is through a competitive examination — Paper-1 (General Knowledge) and Paper-2 (Specific Paper) — followed by a compulsory Kannada Language Test (qualifying) and verification of original documents.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-1 | General Knowledge | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper-2 | Specific Paper | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Kannada Language Test | Kannada (multiple choice) | — | 150 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Paper-1 covers current events, science, history, the Constitution, Karnataka’s economy and mental ability (SSLC level). Candidates need at least 35% marks in the competitive examination to qualify. The Kannada Language Test carries 150 marks and needs a minimum of 50 to qualify — its marks do not count towards selection, and the standard is that of SSLC first language. There is 0.25 negative marking for each wrong answer. The examination will be held in online (CBT) or offline-OMR mode. Sports achievers receive weightage marks under the Government notification dated 3 October 2026.
Which Documents Are Required?
- Aadhaar card
- Degree marks cards of all subjects/semesters and provisional/convocation certificate obtained by the last date
- SSLC or equivalent certificate / school transfer certificate / birth record extract showing the date of birth
- Caste/reservation certificates in the prescribed forms with RD number, valid on the last date
- Rural, Kannada-medium, ex-serviceman, PwD, transgender or sports achiever certificates, if claimed
- Service certificate from the appointing authority for in-service WCD candidates
How to Apply Online
- Visit the KEA official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ and select the link provided.
- Fill in the online application between 3 November and 28 November 2026.
- Enter the correct RD number of your reservation certificates in the application.
- Upload your photograph (JPEG, white background, 50KB–200KB) and signature in black ink (JPEG, 50KB–70KB).
- Pay the fee online only, by 29 November 2026.
- No modification or correction is allowed once the application is submitted — check every detail before you submit.
Important Links
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification PDF | KEA Advt. No. ED/KEA/42/Ne.Vi/2026 (RPC), 2 November 2026 |
| KEA Official Website | Apply online and check updates |
Note: This information is based on the KEA official notification Advt. No. ED/KEA/42/Ne.Vi/2026 (RPC), dated 2 November 2026. Read the official notification before applying. A separate notification for 30 posts in the Kalyana Karnataka (KK) region has also been reported — check the KEA portal for details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for KEA Female Supervisor Recruitment 2026?
The last date is 28 November 2026. Applications opened on 3 November 2026. The fee can be paid up to 29 November 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in KEA Female Supervisor Recruitment 2026?
There are 141 vacancies — 134 regular and 7 backlog posts.
Q3. Who can apply for the Female Supervisor post?
Only women candidates. A Bachelor’s degree in Home Science, Social Work or Sociology, or a B.Sc. in Home Science / Community Science is required. The age limit is 18–40 years.
Q4. What is the application fee?
Rs 750 for General Merit and Category 2A/2B/3A/3B, Rs 500 for SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-Servicemen/Transgender, and Rs 250 for Persons with Disabilities.
Q5. What is the salary of a Female Supervisor?
The pay scale is Rs 44,425 – Rs 83,700 per month.
Q6. How will candidates be selected?
Through Paper-1 (General Knowledge) and Paper-2 (Specific Paper), a compulsory Kannada Language Test (qualifying), and document verification.
Next Action: Read the official notification on the KEA portal and apply online before 28 November 2026.
