KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment 2026

The Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA), Bengaluru, has released the KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment 2026 notification for direct recruitment of Section Officer posts. A total of 20 vacancies are announced, including posts under the Residual Parent Cadre and the Kalyana Karnataka Region. Candidates who meet the eligibility conditions—especially the required LL.B qualification—can apply online through the Karnataka Examinations Authority website.

This recruitment is for 20 Section Officer vacancies, with the application window open from the notification release date through 19 August 2026 (up to 11:59 PM). The application must be submitted online only, and the selection will be based on a competitive examination (Paper-I and Paper-II) followed by an interview. The written examination carries 600 marks in total (300 marks each for Paper-I and Paper-II), and the interview carries 25 marks.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment 2026 announces a total of 20 vacancies, split across two cadres. Eighteen posts are under the Residual Parent Cadre and two posts are under the Kalyana Karnataka Region. The distribution is as per the reservation policy of the Government of Karnataka.

18 Posts under Residual Parent Cadre

02 Posts under Kalyana Karnataka Region

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed LL.B from a recognized University. This qualification is mandatory for eligibility for the KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment 2026.

Age Limit

As on 2026-07-20, candidates must be at least 18 years old. The maximum age limit depends on the category. For General Merit candidates, the maximum age limit is 40 years. For candidates belonging to Category-II(A)/II(B)/III(A)/III(B) of OBC, the maximum age limit is 43 years. For SC/ST/Category-I of OBC, the maximum age limit is 45 years. Age relaxation is therefore available for reserved categories as specified in the notification.

In addition to age and educational qualification, candidates must be Indian citizens. The notification also states that there should be no pending criminal case against the candidate. Candidates must not have been debarred or disqualified from any examination or recruitment conducted by a Public Service Commission, Examinations Authority, or University. Government or in-service employees may apply, but they must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) after the selection list is issued and before the appointment order.

Application Fee

How to Apply

1. Go to the official Karnataka Examinations Authority application portal: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/indexnew.
2. Open the “KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment 2026 Apply Online” link.
3. Register using the required details and create your login credentials.
4. Fill the application form carefully with personal, educational, and contact information.
5. Enter the required details such as Aadhaar Card number, SSLC registration number, and LL.B marks card details.
6. Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed JPG format.
7. Pay the application fee online using the available payment gateway options.
8. Recheck all entered details before submitting, because corrections are not allowed after final submission.
9. Submit the form and download/print the confirmation for future reference.

Salary & Pay Scale

The provided notification text does not mention the salary or pay scale details for the KSLSA Section Officer post. Candidates should refer to the official notification PDF for the complete pay structure.

Selection Process

Selection for the KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment 2026 will be done through a competitive examination followed by an interview. The written examination includes Paper-I and Paper-II, carrying a total of 600 marks (300 marks for Paper-I and 300 marks for Paper-II). After the written exam, an interview will be conducted, carrying 25 marks. The competitive examination is stated to be conducted at the Bengaluru centre.

If you meet the eligibility requirements, complete your online application and fee payment before 2026-08-19 (11:59 PM) to avoid last-minute issues.