Karnataka Examinations Authority — Department of Higher Education, Karnataka
The Karnataka Examinations Authority has issued an official recruitment notification for Assistant Professor, announcing a total of multiple vacancies located in Karnataka. The online application window opens on 10 August 2026 and closes on 05 September 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Master's degree or final year PG with minimum 55% (General) or 50% (Reserved) marks. and be within the prescribed age limit of No upper age limit, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. The selection procedure comprises Selection is based on combined marks in Paper-I and Paper-II, restricted to the top 6% of appearing candidates.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Exam Date | 11 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Admit Card Available | 01 Oct 2026 |
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) 2026, as per Notification No. ED/KEA/01/KSET-26/2026-27. This examination is the mandated eligibility test for candidates aspiring to work as Assistant Professors in universities, first-grade degree colleges, and other higher education institutions across Karnataka. The exam is scheduled for 11 October 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 10 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 10 August 2026 |
| Online Application Deadline | 5 September 2026 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 6 September 2026 |
| Hall Ticket Release Date | 1 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | 11 October 2026 |
The examination will be conducted in a single session consisting of two papers. Both papers comprise objective-type multiple-choice questions.
| Paper | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I (Teaching/Research Aptitude) | 50 | 100 |
| Paper II (Subject Specific) | 100 | 200 |
The exam duration is 3 hours (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM). Candidates must mark their responses on an OMR sheet.
Yes, candidates in their final year or final semester of a postgraduate degree are eligible to apply provisionally. They must submit proof of passing with the required marks within two years of the result declaration.
The notification confirms the KSET 2026 follows the standard objective-type format; please refer to the official hall ticket for specific instructions on marking schemes.
No, the exam center, subject, and reservation category selected at the time of application are final and cannot be modified under any circumstances.
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