Karnataka KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 20 Posts

Age Limit

Additional age relaxation is available to all categories as per the Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules, 1977, and a one-time 5-year age relaxation has been provided vide Government Order No. DPAR 262 SRR 2025 dated 29.01.2026.

Application Fee

Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances, except in the case of a candidate found to be age-barred, whose application will be rejected with the fee refunded.

Selection Process

The examination centre will be Bengaluru only.

Salary

The probation period for this post is 2 years, which may be extendable.

Documents Required

• Recent Passport size Photograph
• Signature
• Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Driving License, etc.)
• SSLC/10th Standard registration number
• LL.B marks card and Degree Certificate
• Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Disability Certificate (if applicable)

How to Apply

1. Visit the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) official website.
2. Read all instructions carefully before starting the online application process.
3. Register yourself by providing the necessary details.
4. Fill in all required particulars accurately, including Aadhaar Card number, SSLC/10th Standard registration number, and LL.B marks.
5. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents as per specifications.
6. Pay the application fee online through the available payment gateway (UPI/Net Banking/Debit Card).
7. Review all entered details carefully before final submission, as the application once submitted cannot be modified.
8. Submit the online application form.
9. Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The last date to apply online for the KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment 2026 is 19 August 2026, till 11:59 P.M.

Q2. How many vacancies are available in the KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment 2026?

Ans: There are a total of 20 vacancies for the Section Officer post, with 18 posts under the Residual Parent Cadre and 2 posts for the Kalyana Karnataka Region.

Q3. What is the educational qualification required for the Section Officer post?

Ans: Candidates must possess an LL.B (Bachelor of Laws) degree from a recognized University to be eligible for this recruitment.

Q4. What is the age limit for KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age limit is 40 years for General Merit, 43 years for OBC categories, and 45 years for SC/ST/Category-I candidates, with age reckoned as on 20.07.2026.

Q5. What is the application fee for KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The application fee is ₹1, for General Merit / Category-II(A)/II(B)/III(A)/III(B) of OBC candidates. For SC / ST / Category-I of OBC / Persons with Benchmark Disability, the fee is as per official notification.

Q6. What is the selection process for the KSLSA Section Officer post?

Ans: The selection process involves a Competitive Examination followed by an Interview.

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