Karnataka PSC KAS Recruitment 2026 Out – 319 Group A & B Government Jobs, Online Form, Eligibility, Selection Process, Pay Scale & Important Dates OPEN

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The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) has officially released the KPSC KAS (Gazetted Probationers) Recruitment 2026-27 Notification for 319 Group A and Group B vacancies across various state government departments.

The online application process begins on 1 August 2026 and will remain open until 31 August 2026 through the One Time Registration (OTR) portal. Eligible graduates can apply for prestigious posts such as Assistant Commissioner, Tahsildar Grade-2, Commercial Tax Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Excise, Section Officer, and Assistant Registrar.

Candidates can check the vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, selection process, exam pattern, salary, important dates, and how to apply online before submitting their applications.

KPSC KAS (Gazetted Probationers) Recruitment 2026-27 – Overview
Official Notification Out — 319 Group A & B Posts | Apply Online 1–31 August 2026
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Particulars Details
Organization Name Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), “Udyoga Soudha”, Bengaluru-560001
Recruitment Name Karnataka Gazetted Probationers (Recruitment by Competitive Examinations) — KAS Recruitment 2026-27
Notification Number KPSCKA/EXA1/EXMF/9/2026-EXAM-1/I/251710/2026 dated 31.07.2026
Post Name Assistant Commissioner, Commercial Tax Officer, Tahsildar Grade-2, Assistant Director, Assistant Registrar (Co-operative Societies), Section Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Excise and other Group A & B posts
Total Vacancies 319 (Group A – 117 | Group B – 202)
Notification Release Date 31 July 2026
Application Mode Online Mode Only (through One Time Registration – OTR)
Selection Process Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Personality Test (Interview)
Job Location All Karnataka (Local Cadre) + Hyderabad-Karnataka Region (Special Cadre)
Official Website kpsc.kar.nic.in

KPSC KAS Gazetted Probationers Official Notification 2026
Notification Name Detailed Notification for Recruitment to Gazetted Probationers Posts 2026-27 (with PH Schedules)
Notification Type Recruitment under Karnataka Gazetted Probationers (Appointment by Competitive Examinations) Rules, 1997 (as amended)
Major Points to Note in 2026 One-time 5-year age relaxation for all categories as per Govt Order dated 29-01-2026; Application filed via mandatory One Time Registration (OTR); Vacancy split between General Merit (Local) and Hyderabad-Karnataka (Article 371-J) cadre; PH (Persons with Disabilities) schedule attached separately post-wise

Important Dates 2026

  • Official Notification Release: 31 July 2026
  • Online Application Start Date: 01 August 2026
  • Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee: 31 August 2026
  • Preliminary Examination (Tentative): 15 November 2026
  • Exact Exam Date/Centre Details: To be published later on KPSC website (candidates advised to check the Tentative Time Table regularly)
  • Prelims Result Declaration: To be notified
  • Main Examination: To be notified after Prelims result
  • Personality Test (Interview): To be notified after Mains result

Note: KPSC has not released the full tentative time table for Mains/Interview yet; candidates should regularly check the Commission’s website for updates.

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Nationality

  • Candidate must be a citizen of India as per the Karnataka Gazetted Probationers (Appointment by Competitive Examinations) Rules, 1997

Age Limit (As on 01.07.2026)

  • Minimum Age: 21 Years
  • Maximum Age (General Merit): 40 Years
  • Maximum Age (2A/2B/3A/3B): 43 Years
  • Maximum Age (SC/ST/Category-1): 45 Years

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Age Relaxation
Category Upper Age Limit
General Merit (GM) 40 Years
Category 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B 43 Years
SC / ST / Category-1 45 Years
One-Time Special Relaxation (all categories, as per Govt Order No. SAE 262 SRR 2025 dt. 29-01-2026) +5 Years (one-time measure)
Ex-Servicemen (if belonging to General Merit) Length of military service + 3 years (as per rules)
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) 10 Years
Widow / Divorced / Legally Separated Women (not remarried) 10 Years

Educational Qualification

  • Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree awarded by a University established by Law in India, or an equivalent qualification, as per Rule 7 of the Karnataka Gazetted Probationers Rules, 1997 (as amended)
  • Candidates who have appeared for the qualifying degree examination but whose results are not yet declared are also eligible to sit for the Preliminary Examination; however, proof of passing must be submitted along with the Mains application, failing which admission to Mains will be denied
  • Medical candidates who have passed the final professional exam but not completed internship at the time of applying for Mains will be provisionally admitted, subject to submission of the requisite certificate at the time of interview

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Note: Since this is a single common qualification (Degree) for all listed posts, there is no post-wise separate qualification table for KAS Gazetted Probationers, unlike specialist-officer recruitments.

Application Fee
General Merit Candidates ₹600/-
Category 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B ₹300/-
Ex-Servicemen ₹50/-
SC / ST / Category-1 / PwBD Candidates Exempted (No Fee)
Fee Payment Window 01 August 2026 to 31 August 2026
Fee Payment Methods Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI
Note: Fee once paid is non-refundable and will not be adjusted against any other examination/notification. In case of failed/pending transactions, do NOT re-attempt payment repeatedly without confirming status; contact KPSC helpline if amount is deducted but not reflected.

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KPSC KAS Vacancy 2026 — Group A Posts (Post-Wise Details)
Post Name Vacancies (Local Cadre + Hyderabad-Karnataka)
Assistant Commissioner (Junior Scale), Personnel & Administrative Reforms Dept. 36 + 3 = 39
Assistant Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, Commercial Tax Dept. 50 + 0 = 50
Assistant Director, Treasury Dept. 2 + 0 = 2
Executive Officer / Assistant Secretary, Rural Development & Panchayat Raj Dept. 13 + 2 = 15
Assistant Director, Grade-1, Social Welfare Dept. 11 + 0 = 11
Total Group A 112 + 5 = 117

KPSC KAS Vacancy 2026 — Group B Posts (Post-Wise Details)
Post Name Vacancies (Local Cadre + Hyderabad-Karnataka)
Tahsildar Grade-2, Revenue Dept. 18 + 7 = 25
Commercial Tax Officer, Commercial Tax Dept. 74 + 0 = 74
Assistant Superintendent, Prisons Dept. 5 + 1 = 6
Assistant Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Co-operation Dept. 19 + 2 = 21
Assistant Director, Agricultural Marketing Dept. (Co-operation Dept.) 10 + 2 = 12
Deputy Superintendent of Excise, Finance Dept. (Excise Dept.) 5 + 0 = 5
Employment Officer, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood Dept. 3 + 0 = 3
Chief Officer, Grade-1, Urban Development Dept. 18 + 2 = 20
Assistant Treasury Officer, Finance Dept. (Treasury Dept.) 12 + 0 = 12
Assistant Director, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Dept. 2 + 2 = 4
Section Officer, Karnataka Government Secretariat 5 + 0 = 5
Section Officer, Karnataka Public Service Commission 3 + 1 = 4
Assistant Director, Grade-2, Social Welfare Dept. 11 + 0 = 11
Total Group B 185 + 17 = 202
Grand Total (Group A + Group B) 297 (Local) + 22 (Hyderabad-Karnataka) = 319
Note: Category-wise (SC/ST/Cat-1/2A/2B/3A/3B/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) break-up for each post is published in Annexure-1 of the official notification. Within each post, a fixed number of Category-3A vacancies must go to the 59 “most backward” castes listed in Annexure-5, as per Government Order dated 22-05-2026.

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Reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PwBD)

  • 4% horizontal reservation across Group A & B posts as per Govt Order No. DPAR 149 SRR 2020 dated 25-09-2020
  • Specific disability categories identified separately for each post/department (e.g. Blindness/Low Vision, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Locomotor Disability including Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, Muscular Dystrophy, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness, and Multiple Disabilities) — full list annexed in the notification
  • Candidates without disability certificate certified as per Govt norms will not be admitted under the PwBD quota

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Selection Process 2026

  • Stage 1: Preliminary Examination — Objective type, Qualifying in nature (does NOT count towards final merit); candidates admitted to Mains at 1:15 ratio of notified vacancies, category-wise
  • Stage 2: Main Examination — Descriptive/Conventional type; used for Personality Test shortlisting and final merit
  • Stage 3: Personality Test (Interview) — Conducted at 1:3 ratio of vacancies against Mains merit, category-wise
  • Stage 4: Final Selection List — Based on combined Mains (1250) + Personality Test (25) = 1275 marks

Important Points

  • Prelims marks are NOT counted in the final merit — Prelims is purely a screening/qualifying stage
  • Kannada and English papers in Mains are qualifying only (minimum 35% required); their marks are not added to merit
  • Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer applies in both Prelims and Mains objective-pattern questions
  • Candidates must answer Mains descriptive papers entirely in either Kannada or English (except qualifying language papers)

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KPSC KAS 2026 Salary & Pay Scale
Component Details
Pay Scale (Group A – Junior Scale) ₹43,100 – ₹83,900/- (approx., as per current Karnataka pay commission scale referenced in notification)
Pay Scale (Group B) Lower than Group A junior scale, department-specific; details in individual cadre & recruitment rules
Additional Allowances DA, HRA, Travelling Allowance, Medical Benefits and other allowances as applicable to Karnataka State Government Gazetted Officers

KPSC KAS Preliminary Exam Pattern 2026
Paper Subject / Marks / Duration
Paper-1 General Studies (National/International Current Affairs) + Humanities (History, Geography, Polity, Economy with focus on Karnataka) — 100 Questions | 200 Marks | 2 Hours
Paper-2 General Studies (State Current Affairs & Govt Programmes) + General Science & Technology, Environment & Ecology + General Mental Ability — 100 Questions | 200 Marks | 2 Hours
Total 200 Questions | 400 Marks | 4 Hours (2 papers of 2 hours each)
Negative Marking 0.25 Mark deducted per Wrong Answer
Question Paper Language Kannada and English (bilingual)
Standard of Mental Ability Questions SSLC (10th Standard) level; remaining papers are of Degree level

KPSC KAS Main Exam Pattern 2026
Paper Marks / Duration / Nature
Kannada (Qualifying) 150 Marks | 2 Hours | Min. 35% (52.5 marks) to qualify
English (Qualifying) 150 Marks | 2 Hours | Min. 35% (52.5 marks) to qualify
Paper-1: Essay 250 Marks | 3 Hours
Paper-2: General Studies-1 250 Marks | 3 Hours
Paper-3: General Studies-2 250 Marks | 3 Hours
Paper-4: General Studies-3 250 Marks | 3 Hours
Paper-5: General Studies-4 250 Marks | 3 Hours
Total (Written) 1250 Marks
Personality Test 25 Marks
Grand Total 1275 Marks
Note: All 5 papers (Essay + GS-1 to GS-4) are compulsory and of Degree level, descriptive/conventional in nature. Kannada & English qualifying papers are of SSLC First Language level. Written and Personality Test marks are announced together with the 1:1 select list.

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How to Apply Online for KPSC KAS Recruitment 2026

  • Visit the official KPSC application portal — kpsconline.karnataka.gov.in
  • New candidates must first complete One Time Registration (OTR) by clicking “New Registration” and filling personal, educational, and category details
  • Save the OTR login credentials (User ID & Password) generated after registration — these will be used for all future KPSC applications
  • After OTR completion, log in via Applicant Login using Enrollment Number/Mobile Number/Email ID with OTP
  • Go to the “Apply to Post” tab, select the relevant notification, and check eligibility conditions before proceeding
  • Fill in/verify all details carefully — errors in name, category, or qualification could disqualify the application
  • Upload photograph and signature strictly as per specification: Photo under 200 KB, Signature under 70 KB, JPEG/JPG format only
  • Pay the applicable fee through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI on the “Pay Now” screen
  • After successful payment, verify status under the “Applied Post” tab and download the acknowledgement/receipt
  • Take a printout of the final submitted application for future reference

Important: Only ONE post can be applied for under this notification. If you wish to change the applied post before the last date, you must first “Delete” the existing application (fee already paid will NOT be refunded/adjusted) and then apply afresh.

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Documents Required for KPSC KAS Application 2026

  • Educational Qualification Certificates & All Marksheets (Degree/PG as applicable)
  • SSLC Marksheet & Certificate (Date of Birth proof)
  • Caste Certificate — Form ‘D’ (SC/ST/Cat-1), Form ‘E’ (Cat-1), Form ‘F’ (2A/2B/3A/3B) as applicable, in prescribed Govt format
  • Creamy Layer / Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for 2A/2B/3A/3B candidates (valid for 5 years from date of issue)
  • Rural/Kannada Medium Study Certificates (Form-1/Form-2), where applicable, from concerned educational authority
  • PwBD Disability Certificate (as per Govt Order dated 19-11-2005 format) if claiming disability reservation
  • Ex-Servicemen / Dependent Certificate, if applicable
  • Recent scanned Photograph and Signature (JPEG/JPG, within prescribed size limits)

Note: All category/reservation certificates must be valid as on the last date of application submission (31-08-2026). Certificates dated after this cut-off will not be considered, and such candidature will be rejected. Documents must be uploaded/produced at the time of application and re-verified before the interview stage.

Key Rules Candidates Must Note

  • Application must be filed strictly through One Time Registration (OTR) — applications through any other portal/mode will not be accepted
  • Once “Complete Registration” is clicked, no changes are allowed except by deleting and reapplying before the last date (with fresh fee payment, no refund of old fee)
  • Candidates should NOT press browser Back/Refresh/Close during payment — wait for confirmation; contact the helpline if payment status shows “Processing/Pending”
  • A successfully submitted application generates a QR-code-enabled acknowledgement confirming: Application submitted, Payment done, Application accepted
  • Furnishing incorrect, fabricated, or misleading information/documents, or use of unfair means, will lead to disqualification and may attract debarment from future KPSC exams as well as criminal/disciplinary action

KPSC KAS 2026 Preparation Strategy — Tips

  • General Studies with a Karnataka focus: Both Prelims and Mains give heavy weightage to Karnataka-specific History, Geography, Polity, and Economy — do not rely only on national/UPSC-level material
  • Optional/GS papers in Mains: Since all 4 GS papers plus Essay are compulsory and descriptive, daily answer-writing practice in Kannada or English is essential
  • Qualifying language papers: Don’t neglect Kannada/English qualifying papers — failing to clear the 35% cut-off disqualifies the entire Mains attempt regardless of GS marks
  • Current Affairs: Follow Karnataka government schemes, state budget highlights, and national/international current affairs relevant to the notified exam period
  • General Mental Ability (Prelims Paper-2): Standard is only SSLC (10th) level — practice basic reasoning, data interpretation, and comprehension rather than advanced quant
  • Avoid negative marking losses: With 0.25 mark deduction per wrong answer in Prelims, attempt only questions you are reasonably confident about
  • Take regular mock tests replicating KPSC’s bilingual (Kannada/English) exam pattern to build speed and accuracy

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KPSC KAS 2026 Job Profile — What Gazetted Probationers Do

  • Assistant Commissioner (Revenue/DPAR): Administrative and revenue functions at sub-division level, law & order coordination, public grievance redressal
  • Assistant Commissioner of Commercial Taxes: GST/VAT assessment, tax collection enforcement, audits of registered businesses
  • Tahsildar Grade-2: Taluk-level revenue administration, land records, disaster relief coordination, certificate issuance
  • Commercial Tax Officer: Tax administration and enforcement at circle/ward level under the Commercial Taxes Department
  • Assistant Registrar of Co-operative Societies: Regulation and audit of co-operative societies, registration of new societies, dispute resolution
  • Chief Officer (Urban Development): Administrative head of Town Panchayats/Municipalities, urban planning and civic service delivery
  • Assistant Director (Social Welfare): Implementation of welfare schemes for SC/ST/backward classes, hostel and scholarship administration
  • Posting can be anywhere in Karnataka (local cadre) or in the Hyderabad-Karnataka region (Article 371-J special cadre), based on the cadre allotted at recruitment

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KPSC KAS Recruitment 2026 FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies have been announced under KPSC KAS Recruitment 2026?
Ans: KPSC has announced a total of 319 Gazetted Probationers vacancies, including 117 Group A posts and 202 Group B posts across various Karnataka Government departments.

Q2. Is One Time Registration (OTR) mandatory for KPSC KAS 2026?
Ans: Yes. Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the KPSC portal before submitting the online application for the KAS Recruitment 2026.

Q3. Can final-year degree students apply for KPSC KAS Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Yes. Candidates awaiting their graduation results can appear for the Preliminary Examination, but they must produce proof of passing before applying for the Main Examination.

Q4. What is the one-time age relaxation announced for KPSC KAS 2026?
Ans: The Karnataka Government has provided a one-time additional age relaxation of 5 years for eligible candidates as per the notified government order.

Q5. Which are the major posts included in KPSC KAS Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Major posts include Assistant Commissioner, Commercial Tax Officer, Tahsildar Grade-II, Deputy Superintendent of Excise, Assistant Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Assistant Director, and Section Officer.

Q6. Are KPSC KAS Preliminary Exam marks counted in the final merit list?
Ans: No. The Preliminary Examination is only a screening test. Final selection is based on the Main Examination and Personality Test (Interview).

Q7. Is there negative marking in the KPSC KAS Examination 2026?
Ans: Yes. 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer in the objective-type examination as mentioned in the official notification.

Q8. Can candidates apply for more than one post under KPSC KAS 2026?
Ans: No. Candidates can submit only one application under this recruitment notification. If they wish to change the selected post, they must delete the previous application and apply again before the deadline.

Q9. What is the salary offered through KPSC KAS Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Group A Gazetted Officers receive a pay scale of ₹43,100–₹83,900, along with DA, HRA, medical benefits, travelling allowance, and other Karnataka Government allowances.

Q10. What is the last date to apply online for KPSC KAS Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The online application window is open from 1 August 2026 to 31 August 2026, and candidates must complete both the application and fee payment before the closing date.

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