Karnataka .: The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has scheduled a written examination for November 14, 2026, to recruit candidates for multiple posts across government departments and educational institutions. The examination will be conducted for the posts of Water Supply Operators and Assistant Water Supply Operators under the Directorate of Municipal Administration, along with Nursing Officers for the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) and the Association of Residential Educational Institutions.
KEA Administrator Islamuddin Gadyal has issued strict instructions to the officials concerned to ensure the smooth and fair conduct of the examinations. The directions were communicated during a video conference with examination officials.
KEA Issues Strict Instructions for Recruitment Examination
During the video conference, KEA Administrator Islamuddin Gadyal instructed officials to ensure that the irregularities reported during the recent Village Administrative Officer (VAO) recruitment examination at the Shiggaon examination centre in Haveri district are not repeated.
He directed officials to implement strict checking procedures at examination centres and ensure that candidates are allowed entry only after thorough verification. Particular attention was given to preventing prohibited items, including mobile phones, from being brought into examination halls.
The administrator also instructed the concerned officials to conduct the examination without allowing any irregularities or malpractice.
Posts Covered Under the November 14 KEA Examination
The written examination scheduled for November 14 will cover recruitment for the following positions:
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Water Supply Operators – Directorate of Municipal Administration
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Assistant Water Supply Operators – Directorate of Municipal Administration
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Nursing Officers – Employees' State Insurance (ESI)
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Nursing Officers – Association of Residential Educational Institutions
KEA Focuses on Preventing Examination Irregularities
The instructions form part of KEA's efforts to ensure transparency and maintain examination discipline following the lapses reported at the Shiggaon centre during the VAO recruitment examination.
Examination Controller Archana was also present during the video conference. Officials concerned have been directed to take the necessary precautions to ensure that the November 14 recruitment examinations are conducted smoothly and without irregularities.
Candidates appearing for the examination should follow the instructions issued by KEA and avoid carrying prohibited items, particularly mobile phones, to their examination centres.
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