Last updated: 5 June 2026
Group C (FDA / SDA) 2026
Group C (FDA / SDA) 2026: 6,800 vacancies. Application window closed. Age limit: 18-35 years. Qualification: Graduation / 12th Pass (post-wise).
Total Vacancies
6,800
Department
Karnataka Secondary Service Selection Board
Age Limit
18-35 years
Qualification
Graduation / 12th Pass (post-wise)
The application window has closed. Monitor the department’s official website for the next recruitment cycle.
Official Note
KSSB FDA/SDA 2026 — First Division Assistant and Second Division Assistant posts. Kannada language test mandatory.
Important Dates
- Application Start
- 18 March 2026
- Last Date to Apply
- 15 May 2026
- Exam Date
- 9 August 2026
- Age Cut-off Date
- 1 January 2027
Selection Process
- Written Exam — 120 marks (MCQ, Kannada mandatory)
- Kannada Language Test — qualifying
- Document Verification
- Merit-based appointment
Previous Year Indicative Cut Off
Figures are indicative based on prior JCCE results. Actual cutoff varies.
| Category | Cutoff Marks | Out of | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / 2A | 82 | 120 | 68.3% |
| SC | 70 | 120 | 58.3% |
| ST | 63 | 120 | 52.5% |
Exam Centres
Major cities / districts where JCCE is typically conducted.
Syllabus Highlights
- Kannada Language — grammar, reading comprehension, writing (mandatory, 40 marks)
- General Knowledge — Karnataka & national current affairs, science (40 marks)
- Arithmetic — basic maths, percentage, ratio (20 marks)
- Reasoning — logical, verbal, non-verbal (20 marks)
Eligibility Criteria
Qualification: Graduation / 12th Pass (post-wise)
| Category | Max Age | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 35 years | No relaxation |
| OBC (NCL) | 38 years | +3 years |
| SC / ST | 40 years | +5 years |
| PwD | 45 years | +10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per notification | 3 yrs after discharge |
Always read the official notification PDF: relaxation rules vary by examination. Age cut-off date: 1 January 2027.
Salary & Perks
₹21,400 – ₹42,000
Apply Kaise Karein
- Confirm eligibility, age limits, and qualifications against the official PDF.
- Complete registration on the authorised portal for Karnataka Secondary Service Selection Board.
- Fill personal, education, and category details carefully.
- Upload photograph and signature within the stated pixel and KB limits.
- After fee payment, save or print the confirmation page.
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Aksar Puche Jaane Wale Sawaal (FAQ)
What is the age limit for Group C (FDA / SDA) 2026? v
For the General category the minimum age is 18 years and the maximum is 35 years. OBC candidates usually receive three additional years, SC/ST candidates five additional years, and PwD candidates ten additional years, subject to the official PDF. Age is reckoned from Friday, 1 January 2027.
How do I apply for Group C (FDA / SDA) 2026? v
Visit the authorised website for Karnataka Secondary Service Selection Board (https://kssb.karnataka.gov.in), complete online registration, fill every mandatory field, and upload photograph and signature scans within the limits stated in the PDF. The closing date was Friday, 15 May 2026 — online applications are no longer accepted. Verify eligibility with our Age Calculator before you pay any fee.
What is the last date to apply for Group C (FDA / SDA) 2026? v
The closing date was Friday, 15 May 2026 — online applications are no longer accepted. The examination is tentatively scheduled on Sunday, 9 August 2026.