Karnataka KSLSA Recruitment 2026: Apply for Section Officer Posts Before 19 August

KSLSA Recruitment 2026: Apply for Section Officer Posts – Apply Online Today!

KSLSA Recruitment 2026: The Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA) has released an official recruitment notification to fill 20 Section Officer vacancies. This is a great opportunity for candidates who have completed an LL.B (Bachelor of Laws) and want to build a career in the Karnataka Government. Below are the complete details of the recruitment.

Job Details

• Recruiting Organization: Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA), Bengaluru
• Post Name: Section Officer
• Total Vacancies: 20
  • General Merit (Residual Parent Cadre): 18 Posts
  • Kalyana Karnataka Cadre: 2 Posts
• Job Location: Bengaluru and District Legal Services Authorities across Karnataka
• Application Mode: Online

Vacancy Details

• Section Officer (General Merit): 18 Posts
• Section Officer (Kalyana Karnataka): 2 Posts

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have completed an LL.B (Bachelor of Laws) from a recognized university.

Age Limit

The age limit will be calculated as on 20 July 2026.

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age:
  • General Category: 40 Years
  • Category 2A, 2B, 3A & 3B: 43 Years
  • SC, ST & Category-1: 45 Years

Additional age relaxation will be provided as per the Karnataka Civil Services Rules.

Salary

Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary of:

₹69,250 – ₹1,34,200

(Pay Scale: ₹69,250-1,650-74,200-1,900-85,600-2,300-99,400-2,700-1,15,600-3,100-1,34,200)

Application Fee

• General, 2A, 2B, 3A & 3B Candidates: ₹1,000
• SC, ST, Category-1 & Persons with Disabilities: ₹500

Payment Mode: Online through UPI, Net Banking, or Debit Card.

How to Apply

Follow these simple steps to apply online:

1. Visit the official Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) website.
2. Click on the KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment link.
3. Register using your mobile number and email ID.
4. Fill in all the required details such as educational qualifications, Aadhaar number, and personal information.
5. Upload your passport-size photograph (white background) and signature in the required format.
6. Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
7. Review all the details carefully using the Preview option.
8. Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.

Selection Process

The selection process includes:

1. Competitive Examination

• Total Marks: 600
  • Paper 1: 300 Marks
  • Paper 2: 300 Marks
• Exam Mode: Offline (OMR Based)
• Exam Centre: Bengaluru

2. Negative Marking

• 0.75 marks (1/4th) will be deducted for every wrong answer.

3. Interview

Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be shortlisted in a 1:5 ratio and called for a 25-mark interview.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the last date to apply?

The last date to submit the online application is 19 August 2026 (11:59 PM).

2. What is the required educational qualification?

Candidates must have completed an LL.B degree from a recognized university.

3. Where will the examination be conducted?

The competitive examination will be conducted offline (OMR mode) in Bengaluru.

4. Is there negative marking in the exam?

Yes. 0.75 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

5. What is the probation period?

Selected candidates will be on probation for 2 years.

Important Dates

 

Important Links

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Notification : Click here

Telegram Link : click here