KEA Women Supervisor Recruitment 2026 Notification - Summary
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), on behalf of the Women and Child Development Department, has released the official recruitment notification for Female Supervisors (Mahila Melvicharakiyaru) for 2026. The recruitment drive fills 171 vacancies across Residual Parent Cadre and Kalyana Karnataka regions for women candidates.
Eligible female graduates can apply online through cetonline.karnataka.gov.in between 03 November 2026 and 28 November 2026. Applicants reviewing state government recruitments can also check our coverage of the KEA FDA and SDA Recruitment 2026, or explore state welfare schemes such as the Arivu education loan scheme Karnataka.
KEA Women Supervisor Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Department | Women and Child Development Department, Government of Karnataka |
| Post Name | Female Supervisor (Mahila Melvicharakiyaru) |
| Total Vacancies | 171 Posts |
| Eligible Gender | Female Candidates Only |
| Pay Scale | Rs 44,425 to Rs 83,700 per month |
| Application Start Date | 03 November 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 28 November 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | 08 January 2027 (03:00 PM to 05:00 PM) |
| Selection Process | Competitive Written Examination and Document Verification |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
Eligibility criteria and pay scale
- Gender Requirement: This recruitment is open exclusively to female candidates who meet the Karnataka domicile and educational criteria.
- Educational Qualification: Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Home Science, Social Work (BSW), Sociology, or B.Sc in Home Science or Community Science from a recognized university.
- Age Limit: Candidates in the General Merit category must be between 18 and 40 years of age. The upper age limit is 43 years for Categories 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B, and 45 years for SC, ST, and Category-1 applicants.
- Salary Scale: Selected supervisors will receive a monthly salary in the pay band of Rs 44,425 to Rs 83,700 along with applicable state government allowances.
- Selection Process: Recruitment will be determined through a statewide competitive written test scheduled on 8 January 2027, followed by document scrutiny.
How to Apply for KEA Women Supervisor recruitment
STEP 1 – Open the official Karnataka Examinations Authority website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
STEP 2 – Navigate to the Recruitment section and select the Female Supervisor (WCD) application link.
STEP 3 – Complete new registration with your active mobile number, valid email address, and personal profile details.
STEP 4 – Enter your academic scores in Home Science, Sociology, or Social Work, and select your reservation category.
STEP 5 – Upload clear scanned copies of your passport photograph, signature, degree certificates, and domicile proof.
STEP 6 – Pay the application fee online through the payment portal before 28 November 2026 and download your confirmation slip.
