Section Officer Recruitment 2026

📋 Job Description

- Recruitment drive by Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA) for 20 Section Officer positions in Karnataka.
- Opportunities for LL.B graduates in government legal services administration.
- Posts include 18 under Residual Parent Cadre and 2 under Kalyana Karnataka Region.
- Competitive examination followed by interview for selection.
- Pay scale of ₹69,250 – ₹1,34,200 as per Karnataka Civil Services norms.
- Probation period of 2 years with potential extension.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

- Must be an Indian citizen.
- LL.B degree from a recognized university.
- Minimum age: 18 years as on 20.07.2026.
- Maximum age: 40 years (General Merit), 43 years (OBC Category-II(A)/II(B)/III(A)/III(B)), 45 years (SC/ST/Category-I) as on 20.07.2026.
- Additional age relaxation as per Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules, 1977.
- Candidates must be mentally and physically fit for efficient duty performance.
- No pending criminal cases against the candidate.
- Male candidates with more than one living wife or female candidates married to a person with another wife require prior government approval.
- Persons debarred from examinations or convicted of moral turpitude are ineligible.

🏆 Selection Process

- Selection via Competitive Examination (offline OMR-based) followed by Interview.
- Examination consists of two papers: Paper-I (General Knowledge) and Paper-II (Legal Services & Kannada Language).
- Each paper has 100 questions, 2 hours duration, and 300 maximum marks.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 105 in each paper.
- Negative marking: 0.75 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
- Interview carries 25 marks with a minimum qualifying mark of 13.
- Candidates shortlisted for interview in a 1:5 ratio per reserved category.
- Final selection based on combined marks from examination and interview.
- Kannada Language Departmental Examination mandatory for candidates not studied Kannada up to SSLC.

📊 Key Information

Organization	Karnataka State Legal Services Authority
Location / State	Karnataka
Job Location	Bengaluru, Karnataka
Category Eligibility	General, OBC, SC, ST, PwBD
Experience Required	None
Application Start	20 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	19 August 2026

📊 KSLSA Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Section Officer (Residual Parent Cadre)	18
Section Officer (Kalyana Karnataka Region)	2
Total	20

📁 Required Documents

- Aadhaar Card.
- SSLC/10th Standard mark sheet and registration number.
- LL.B degree/marks card from a recognized university.
- Caste Certificate (Form-D for SC/ST, Form-E for Category-I, Form-F for OBC categories).
- Income and Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable).
- Rural Reservation certificate (Form-2 and Form-1 for General Merit candidates).
- Persons with Benchmark Disability certificate (as per Official Memorandum No. DPAR 115 SRR 2005).
- Kalyana Karnataka Region eligibility certificate (for 371-J claimants).
- Valid photo identity proof (Voter ID/Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Ration Card/Passport/Driving Licence).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) for in-service candidates.
- Two Character Certificates (one from LL.B institution head and two from respectable persons).

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Residual Parent Cadre: 18 posts (General Merit: 9, SC: 3, ST: 1, Category-I: 1, Category-II(A): 2, Category-II(B): 1, Category-III(A): 1).
Horizontal reservation in Residual Parent Cadre: Women (4 posts), Rural candidates (3 posts), Persons with Benchmark Disability (1 post).
Kalyana Karnataka Region: 2 posts (General Merit: 1, SC: 1).
Posts reserved under Article 371-J of the Constitution for Kalyana Karnataka/Hyderabad-Karnataka local cadre.

💰 Salary & Allowances

Pay scale: ₹69,250 – ₹1,34,200.
Includes increments as per Karnataka Civil Services norms.
Probation period: 2 years (extendable).

💳 Application Fee Details

General Merit/OBC Category-II(A)/II(B)/III(A)/III(B): ₹1,000.
SC/ST/Category-I/PwBD: ₹500.
Fee paid via UPI/Net Banking/Debit Card.
Non-refundable except for age-barred candidates.

📝 Exam Pattern

Paper-I: General Knowledge (100 questions, 2 hours, 300 marks, 105 minimum qualifying marks).
Paper-II: Legal Services & Kannada Language (100 questions, 2 hours, 300 marks, 105 minimum qualifying marks).
Negative marking: 0.75 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
OMR-based offline examination at Bengaluru center only.

📚 Syllabus

Paper-I: Current Affairs, General Science, History & Geography of Karnataka, Social Science, General Intellectual Ability, Public Administration & Rural Development, Environmental Science, Logical Thinking.
Paper-II: The Legal Services Authorities Act 1987, KSLSA Rules 1996, KSLSA Regulations 1997, Karnataka Civil Services Rules, Karnataka Financial Code 1958, Constitution of India, Code of Civil Procedure 1908, Bharatiya Nagarika Suraksha Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, General Knowledge in Kannada Language.

✍️ How to Apply

Visit KEA website: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/indexnew.
Read all instructions carefully before starting the application.
Fill in all required details accurately (Aadhaar Card number, SSLC/10th registration number, LL.B marks card details).
Upload scanned passport-size photograph (5cm x 3.5cm, 50KB–200KB) and signature (2.5cm x 7.5cm, 25KB–50KB) in JPG format.
Provide caste, income, rural reservation, PwBD, or Kalyana Karnataka Region eligibility certificate details as applicable.
Pay the application fee via UPI/Net Banking/Debit Card.
Preview the application before final submission and take a printout for records.
Retain the application number for future reference.

⚠️ Important Instructions

Applications submitted after the last date will be rejected.
Candidates must ensure all details are correct before final submission.
No modification allowed after submission.
Multiple applications will result in rejection of earlier submissions.
Candidates must bear their own travel/other costs for examination and interview.
Any attempt to influence the selection process will result in disqualification.
English version of the notification prevails in case of discrepancies.
False information may lead to disqualification and criminal prosecution.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many vacancies are there in KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment 2026?

A. There are a total of 20 vacancies - 18 posts under the Residual Parent Cadre and 2 posts under the Kalyana Karnataka Region.

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

A. The online application can be submitted until 19 August 2026, up to 11:59 P.M.

Q. What is the educational qualification required for KSLSA Section Officer?

A. Candidates must have passed LL.B (Bachelor of Laws) from a recognized university.

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

A. The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age is 40 years for General Merit, 43 years for OBC Category-II(A)/II(B)/III(A)/III(B), and 45 years for SC/ST/Category-I, as of 20.07.2026, with additional relaxations as per government rules.

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

A. The application fee is ₹1,000 for General Merit and OBC Category-II(A)/II(B)/III(A)/III(B) candidates, and ₹500 for SC/ST/Category-I/PwBD candidates.