KPSC Assistant Controller & Audit Officer Recruitment 2026 — 68 Posts, Apply Online by 26 Sep (Karnataka)

Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), Bengaluru, has released the KPSC Recruitment 2026 notification (No. KPSCKA/EXA2/PRSL/10/2026-EXAM2/251 dated 27-08-2026) for Assistant Controller and Audit Officer posts, inviting online applications for 68 vacancies in the Karnataka State Audit & Accounts Department. This is a Karnataka Sarkari Naukri 2026 opportunity for Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) posts, comprising 15 Assistant Controller (Group A) posts and 53 Audit Officer (Group B) posts. KPSC, one of Karnataka's premier recruiting bodies for gazetted government posts, conducts this recruitment under the Karnataka Civil Services (Direct Recruitment) Rules, 2011 and the Karnataka State Audit and Accounts Department Services (Recruitment) Rules, 2015. Candidates holding a Master's degree in Commerce or Finance, or membership of ICAI/ICMAI, are eligible to apply for this state government job in Karnataka. Selected Assistant Controllers and Audit Officers will be posted within the Karnataka State Audit & Accounts Department, responsible for auditing accounts of local bodies, government departments and public sector entities across Karnataka. The KPSC Assistant Controller and Audit Officer 2026 selection process consists of a Preliminary Examination (450 marks, for shortlisting only) followed by a Main Examination (2,100 marks across 8 papers) that determines the final merit. The salary for Assistant Controller (Group A) is ₹83,700 to ₹1,55,200 per month, and for Audit Officer (Group B) is ₹69,250 to ₹1,34,200 per month, under the Karnataka state pay matrix, along with DA, HRA and other state government allowances. This is considered a good career opportunity for commerce and finance graduates seeking a stable Group A/B gazetted post in Karnataka. The KPSC Assistant Controller and Audit Officer 2026 online application is available at kpsconline.karnataka.gov.in. The last date to apply for this KPSC recruitment is 26 September 2026. Application fee is ₹600 for General Merit candidates, ₹300 for Category 2A/2B/3A/3B, ₹50 for Ex-Servicemen, and exempted for SC/ST/Category-1/PH candidates. Candidates must read the complete official KPSC Assistant Controller and Audit Officer 2026 notification PDF before applying, as the qualification and reservation details vary within each post category.

Master's degree in Commerce (M.Com) from a university established by law in India, or MBA (Finance) / MBA (Financial Management) / MBA or M.Com (Financial Analysis) from a recognised university, or any other Master's degree with 'Finance' as one of the subjects notified by the University Grants Commission. Candidates who are members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), or members/associate members of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI), are also eligible. Candidates awaiting the result of a qualifying examination may appear for the Preliminary Examination but must submit proof of passing before the Main Examination. No minimum percentage is specified in the notification. No prior work experience is required.

• General Merit: 21 to 40 years (includes one-time 5-year relaxation per Government Order No. Sikasu-262, Session-2025, dated 29-01-2026)
• Category 2A/2B/3A/3B: 21 to 43 years (with one-time relaxation)
• SC/ST/Category-1: 21 to 45 years (with one-time relaxation)
• Ex-servicemen: additional relaxation up to 3 years plus service rendered, subject to a maximum of 10 years
• Persons with Disabilities: additional 10 years relaxation
• Widows: additional 10 years relaxation, subject to prescribed conditions
• Age reckoned as on the last date fixed for submission of applications (26-09-2026)

• Master's degree in Commerce (M.Com) from a university established by law in India
• MBA (Finance) or MBA (Financial Management) or MBA/M.Com (Financial Analysis) from a recognised university
• Any other Master's degree with 'Finance' as one of the subjects, as notified by the University Grants Commission
• Alternatively, membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), or membership/associate membership of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI)
• Candidates awaiting results of a qualifying examination are also eligible for the Preliminary Examination, but must submit proof of passing before the Main Examination
• Age: 21 to 40 years (General Merit), 21 to 43 years (Category 2A/2B/3A/3B), 21 to 45 years (SC/ST/Category-1) as on the last date for submission of applications — includes a one-time 5-year age relaxation notified vide Government Order No. Sikasu-262, Session-2025, dated 29-01-2026
• Additional age relaxation: Ex-servicemen up to 3 years plus service rendered (maximum 10 years); Persons with Disabilities 10 years; widows 10 years, subject to prescribed conditions
• Candidates must be citizens of India
• Nationality and category certificates must be issued by the competent Karnataka Government authority where applicable

• General Merit: ₹600
• Category 2A/2B/3A/3B: ₹300
• Ex-Servicemen: ₹50
• SC/ST/Category-1/PH: Exempted
• Fee payable online via net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI; non-refundable and non-transferable to any other examination

• Assistant Controller (Group A): ₹83,700 – ₹1,55,200 per month
• Audit Officer (Group B): ₹69,250 – ₹1,34,200 per month
• Both scales are under the Karnataka state pay matrix, plus DA, HRA and other admissible state government allowances

1. Visit the official KPSC portal, kpsconline.karnataka.gov.in, and click "New Registration" to complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered
2. Complete OTR using a valid, active e-mail ID and mobile number, and secure your login credentials
3. Log in to the Applicant Login page using your Enrolment Number, Mobile Number, or e-mail ID with OTP, and complete or update your profile under "Registration of Applicant Details"
4. Click the "Apply to Post" tab against Notification No. KPSCKA/EXA2/PRSL/10/2026-EXAM2/251 and select the post(s) — Assistant Controller and/or Audit Officer — you wish to apply for
5. Fill in all personal, educational and category details accurately
6. Upload your photograph (200 KB, specified dimensions) and signature (70 KB) in JPEG/JPG format only
7. Review all filled details carefully before final submission — no correction request will be entertained once submitted
8. Pay the applicable application fee online through net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI
9. Verify that your application shows "Application submitted", "Payment done" and "Application is accepted" against the QR code
10. Take a printout of the submitted application and fee receipt for future reference