One exam, one application fee: KEA plans common recruitment test for FDA, SDA posts across 33 Karnataka departments

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) plans to introduce a common recruitment examination for equivalent posts across 33 government departments, including FDA and SDA positions. The move will allow candidates to apply for multiple posts through a single application and fee, reducing expenses and recruitment delays. KEA will prepare merit-based selection lists, with candidates indicating their preferred departments and posts. The authority is also considering conducting two common recruitment examinations annually.