High Demand for Government Jobs in Karnataka with 16.51 Lakh Applicants

…applications since the process began. The State government plans to fill approximately 75,000 government posts over the next two years. Several departments have since initiated steps to fill vacancies through the KEA. “ I hold a postgraduate degree and have been preparing for government jobs for the past five to six years. Among the vacancies recently notified by the KEA, the minimum educational qualification for most posts is a II PUC or a bachelor’s degree. I have applied for five different posts ,” said Shyam Sundar N.S., a job aspirant from Bengaluru. AI and other factors “The halt of recruitment processes for several years is a key reason for the surge in aspirants. Additionally, individuals who lost their…

…the KEA, the minimum educational qualification for most posts is a II PUC or a bachelor’s degree. I have applied for five different posts,” said Shyam Sundar N.S., a job aspirant from Bengaluru. AI and other factors “ The halt of recruitment processes for several years is a key reason for the surge in aspirants. Additionally, individuals who lost their jobs in the private sector — due to factors including Artificial Intelligence (AI) — are now turning towards government employment. As a result, both the number of candidates enrolling in training centres and the number of applicants for these posts have risen ,” argued Ramesh Kumar, an instructor at a private coaching centre in Bengaluru. Speaking to The Hindu, H. Prasanna, Executive Director of the KEA, said that four more departments have submitted proposals to fill a…

…and the number of applicants for these posts have risen,” argued Ramesh Kumar, an instructor at a private coaching centre in Bengaluru. Speaking to The Hindu, H. Prasanna, Executive Director of the KEA, said that four more departments have submitted proposals to fill a total of 9,340 posts, and notifications for these would be issued soon. Published - September 27, 2026 06:01 am IST…