The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released KEA Water Supply Operator Recruitment 2026 for 210 Group C posts in the Urban Local Bodies of Kalyana-Karnataka. The recruitment consists of various jobs like Water Supply Operator, Assistant Water Supply Operator, Electrician (Grade-1) and Electrician (Grade-2).
The KEA Water Supply Operator Notification 2026 was published on 11th September 2026. The notification states that interested applicants will be able to register their applications online from 16 September until 30 September 2026, with the last date for payment of the fee being 1 October 2026.
KEA Water Supply Operator Recruitment 2026: Highlights
KEA Water Supply Operator Vacancy 2026
There are 210 technical posts announced in total for four posts. The number of vacancies is the highest in the case of the Assistant Water Supply Operator.
The KEA Group C job 2026 is a career opportunity for ITI Passed candidates to obtain a permanent job with the government in urban local bodies of Karnataka.
KEA Water Supply Operator Eligibility Criteria 2026
Eligibility of candidates to apply for the post of KEA Water Supply Operator is prescribed, and it is a must for candidates to meet the eligibility conditions as mentioned before applying. The educational qualification is different based on the post.
The Water Supply Operator post requires candidates to have passed SSLC/10th, 2 years of ITI training in Electrical or fitter trade, and one year of training and apprenticeship with National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC).
Assistant Water Supply Operator: The candidate should have SSLC/10th and 2 years of ITI in Electrical or Fitter course. For Electrician Grade-1, one should have SSLC/10th + 2 year ITI in Electrical trade + apprenticeship with NAC. Shaping Grade 2 requires 10th and ITI Electrical (2 years).
KEA Age Limit 2026
The applicant should be a minimum of 18 years old. The age limit is maximum as per the candidate’s category.
- General Merit: 40 years
- 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B: 43 years
- SC/ST/Category-1: 45 years
Recruitment will be conducted according to the applicable age-relaxation policy of the government.
KEA Water Supply Operator Application Form 2026
The KEA Water Supply Operator 2026 application form will be released online from 16th September 2026. The candidate is required to visit the official KEA portal, register, and fill in his/her personal, educational, and category details.
Candidates are required to check the eligibility criteria for the post(s) they are interested in. Candidates should upload all the required documents and pay the application fee and, after checking all details properly, submit the form.
The deadline to apply for KEA Recruitment 2026 is 30th September 2026, and the fee can be paid until 1st October 2026.
KEA Application Fee 2026
The fee for the application varies as per the category of the candidates.
The fee is to be paid and cannot be refunded and should be paid within the given time period.
KEA 2026 Water Supply Operator Exam Pattern
KEA Water Supply Operator exam pattern 2026 comprises of two papers. The candidates are expected to prepare both general knowledge and their technical subject (post-specific).
- Paper 1 – General Knowledge: 100 Questions, 100 Marks, 2 hours.
- Paper 2 – Post-Specific Subject: 100 questions with 100 marks and related to the trade/subject.
A negative marking of 0.25 marks can be applied for each incorrect answer. The candidates are thus advised to prepare to be accurate and speedy.
If a candidate is not eligible for the exemption in the Kannada language as prescribed, he/she may be required to appear in the Kannada Language Test also. The language test is a qualifying test.
Shortlisted candidates will then have to attend for document verification and bring original certificates.
How to Prepare for KEA Water Supply Operator Exam 2026?
The main thing that candidates need to keep in mind while preparing for the KEA Water Supply Operator Exam is the syllabus and the examination pattern. ITI trade concepts should be an integral part of the preparation strategy, as the second paper deals with the post-specific subject.
Engineers Academy offers preparation materials and counsel to aspirants who are aiming for government technical jobs like SSC JE exams, RRB JE exams, State JE exams. Topic-wise practice papers, mock tests and previous year question papers can be used to get better prepared.
FAQs
- What is the total number of vacancies available in KEA Water Supply Operator Recruitment 2026?
According to KEA, the number of posts available for Water Supply Operator, Assistant Water Supply Operator, Electrician Grade-1 and Electrician Grade-2 is 210 Group C, respectively.
- What is the selection procedure for KEA Water Supply Operator Recruitment 2026?
The selection process consists mainly of a competitive written test, the Kannada Language Test (as applicable), and verification of documents. The candidates are required to prepare for General Knowledge and technical subjects related to the post.