KPSC Gazetted Probationers Recruitment 2026 — 319 Posts, Apply Online by 31 Aug (Karnataka)

Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) has released Gazetted Probationers Recruitment 2026 under Notification No. KPSCKA/EXA1/EXMF/9/2026-EXAM-1/I/251710/2026 for 319 posts across 18 designations in Group A and Group B, making this one of the most significant Karnataka government job notifications 2026. The recruitment covers 117 Group A posts and 202 Group B posts, including roles such as Assistant Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, Tahsildar Grade-2, and Commercial Tax Officer across various state departments. Graduates and postgraduates from any recognised university are eligible to apply for this prestigious Karnataka Administrative Service entry route. Selected Gazetted Probationers will be posted across Karnataka government departments including Revenue, Commercial Taxes, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Co-operation, and Social Welfare, taking on administrative and enforcement responsibilities at the state and district level. The selection process for KPSC Gazetted Probationers 2026 consists of a Preliminary Examination (400 marks, screening only), a Main Examination (1,250 marks across five compulsory papers plus two qualifying language papers in Kannada and English), and a Personality Test worth 25 marks. The overall selection runs to 1,275 marks, with candidates admitted to the Main Examination at a 1:15 ratio against notified vacancies. The KPSC Gazetted Probationers 2026 online application is available at kpsconline.karnataka.gov.in from 01 August 2026. The last date to apply for this recruitment is 31 August 2026. Application fee is ₹600 for General Merit candidates, ₹300 for Category 2A/2B/3A/3B, ₹50 for Ex-Military Personnel, and exempted for SC/ST/Category-1/PWD candidates. Candidates must read the complete official KPSC Gazetted Probationers 2026 notification PDF before applying, as reservation category, physical standards for certain posts, and post-wise vacancy break-up are detailed there.

• 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 (Appointment by Competitive Examinations) Rules, 1997
• Candidates awaiting final results are provisionally eligible for the Preliminary Examination, subject to producing proof of passing before the Main Examination
• No separate discipline-specific qualification is prescribed for individual posts beyond this general degree requirement

• Minimum age: 21 years
• Maximum age — General Merit: 40 years
• Maximum age — Category 2A/2B/3A/3B: 43 years
• Maximum age — SC/ST/Category-1: 45 years
• One-time additional relaxation of 5 years for all categories, per Government Order ಸಕಇ 262 ಪಿಆರಇ 2025 dated 29-01-2026
• Ex-servicemen: relaxation equal to military service length plus 3 years
• Persons with Disabilities: 10 years relaxation
• Widowed/divorced candidates (not remarried): 10 years relaxation

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree from a university established by law in India, or equivalent qualification
• Age 21 to 40 years (General Merit), with relaxation up to 43/45 years for reserved categories, plus a one-time additional 5-year relaxation for all categories this cycle
• Only one application per post/category combination accepted
• For Karnataka Police Service (Junior Scale), Karnataka Prisons Service, and Deputy Superintendent of Excise posts — minimum physical standards (height, chest measurement, endurance test) apply
• Minimum 35% required in each qualifying language paper (Kannada and English) at the Main Examination stage to be evaluated further
• Hyderabad-Karnataka (Article 371(J)) local cadre candidates must provide valid proof of eligibility for reserved local cadre posts

• General Merit and other categories: ₹600
• Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: ₹300
• Ex-Military Personnel: ₹50
• SC, ST, Category-1, and Persons with Disabilities: Exempted

• Group A posts (7th Pay Commission, Govt. of Karnataka): ₹56,100 – ₹2,25,900 per month (basic pay), plus DA, HRA and other allowances
• Group B posts (7th Pay Commission, Govt. of Karnataka): ₹36,800 – ₹1,31,100 per month (basic pay), plus DA, HRA and other allowances
• Exact pay level and scale for each of the 18 individual posts is governed by the respective department's service rules and is not specified in the KPSC notification itself

1. Visit the official website — kpsconline.karnataka.gov.in
2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if applying for the first time; OTR details cannot be edited once submitted
3. Log in using your Enrollment Number, Mobile Number, or Email ID along with OTP
4. Go to the "Apply to Post" tab and select the KPSC Gazetted Probationers Recruitment 2026 notification
5. Review the eligibility conditions and instructions carefully before proceeding
6. Complete the post-specific application form using details carried over from your OTR profile
7. Upload a recent photograph (below 200 KB) and scanned signature (below 70 KB) in JPEG/JPG format
8. Pay the application fee online via UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking
9. Verify your submission status under the "Applied Post" tab after payment confirmation
10. Download the confirmation receipt containing a QR code for future reference