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Fierce Competition for Government Jobs: 16.51 Lakh Applications for 11,249 Posts!
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News18•28-09-2026, 16:14
Fierce Competition for Government Jobs: 16.51 Lakh Applications for 11,249 Posts!
- •Karnataka sees massive demand for government jobs; 16.51 lakh applications received for 11,249 posts.
- •On average, 147 candidates are competing for each government position, KEA reports.
- •Village Administrative Officer (VAO) posts received the highest applications, with 4.92 lakh for 572 posts, meaning 861 candidates per post.
- •More applications were received for Rest of Karnataka cadre posts than Kalyana Karnataka cadre posts.
- •Recruitment activities have surged after years of slowdown, with a target to fill 75,000 government posts in two years.
Key Questions Answered
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) received a staggering 16,51,210 applications for the 11,249 government posts across various departments.
The highest number of applications was recorded for Village Administrative Officer (VAO) posts in the Revenue Department, where 4,92,534 candidates applied for just 572 positions.
The huge influx of applications is primarily attributed to a lack of large-scale recruitment since 2018, stalled processes following the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and delays caused by court cases regarding internal reservations.
