KEA Assistants Recruitment
KEA FDA & SDA Assistants Exam Syllabus
Detailed Syllabus and Marking Scheme for Group-C Assistant Vacancies
1. FDA / SDA Written Examination Scheme
The recruitment process consists of three written papers (OMR based). Paper 1 is a compulsory Kannada test for candidates who haven't studied Kannada in school.
| Paper | Subject / Exam Focus | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Compulsory Kannada Language (Descriptive test of 10th standard level. Mandatory to pass with min 50 marks). | 150 Marks | 2 Hours |
| Paper 2 | General Kannada OR General English (Candidates select one. Tests vocabulary, grammar, translation, and sentence structure). | 100 Marks | 1.5 Hours |
| Paper 3 | General Knowledge (Indian polity, geography, history, general science, economics, current affairs, and mental ability). | 100 Marks | 1.5 Hours |
2. Detailed Paper Syllabus
Paper 2: General Kannada Syllabus
- Kannada Grammar: Sandhi, Samasa, Kriya, Vibhakti, Tatsama-Tadbhava, Jodu-pada.
- Vocabulary: Idioms, proverbs, spelling errors, vocabulary correction.
- Passage Reading: Answering questions based on a given Kannada passage.
- Words & Meanings: Synonyms, antonyms, and context usage of words.
Paper 2: General English Syllabus
- English Grammar: Tenses, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Active-Passive Voice, Direct-Indirect Speech.
- Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, Homophones.
- Reading Comprehension: Answering questions based on passages.
- Sentence Correction: Spotting errors, spelling corrections, rearranging sentences.
Paper 3: General Knowledge Syllabus
- Indian Constitution & Polity: Salient features, fundamental rights, central & state legislatures, local governments.
- Indian & Karnataka History: Important dynasties (Maurya, Gupta, Kadamba, Vijayanagar), freedom struggle, post-independence India.
- Indian & Karnataka Geography: Landforms, rivers, agriculture, soils, climates, mineral resources.
- General Science: Chemistry, physics, biology in daily application, environmental science, and basic computers.
- Current Affairs: Key developments in sports, science, technology, government schemes, summits, and national importance events.
💡 FDA & SDA Prep Strategies
- ✔Select Language Smartly: Spend time on Paper 2. General Kannada/English is highly scoring and directly determines your rank.
- ✔Solve Previous Papers: KEA repeats several questions in GK and grammar papers. Practicing the last 5 years' papers is crucial.
- ✔Study Karnataka Govt Schemes: Keep a list of all current state guarantee schemes, budget announcements, and rural development plans.
- ✔Daily Current Affairs: Dedicate 20 minutes to read daily national and state news summaries to cover GK Paper current events.