Father in group B service and I got selected for a state government job

Dear Sir,

You are eligible to claim OBC Non-Creamy Layer reservation benefit for your KPTCL Junior Assistant selection, because:

Your father became a permanent Group B officer after age 43.

He never held Group A post before 40 years.

Your family income is below ₹8 lakh.

His contract period does not count as Group B government service.

Hence, you will not lose the job on this ground.

Dear Client,
Your query lacks information. You did not disclose your caste or community which is crucial to address your query. However, be informed that there is no specific, separate reservation category solely for the wards of Group B employees in Karnataka. Reservation in the state is based on an individual's social and educational backwardness, determined by their caste/community and income, not solely on their parent's employment group. Earlier, Karnataka had 50% reservation (15% for SCs, 3% STs and 32% OBCs), while the remaining 50% was reserved for the general category. The 15% reservation for SCs is divided into three: Group A (SC Left / Madigas) with 6%, Group B (SC Right / Holeya) also 6% and Group C (Banjara, Bhovi, Korma, Korcha and ‘most backward’ communities) at 5%. The Karnataka government issued an order on 3rd September, 2025 prescribing a new reservation roster according to which people falling under the general merit category will have a 44% share in jobs and education, down from the earlier 50%. Wards of Group B employees would generally compete under the General Merit (GM) category if they do not qualify for any other reserved category (SC, ST, or non-creamy layer OBC). For updated information and clarification on the subject, you may contact or visit the office of the concerned authorities like DM/SDM or the State Level Caste Scrutiny Committee, or visit the Backward Classes Welfare Department Web Portal.