KPSC 2024: Exam, Date, Eligibility, Salary, & Available Vacancy

The Karnataka Public Service Commission also known as KPSC, is the recruitment board for the state of Karnataka. It was established five years after Indian Independence i.e., on 18th May 1951. The Commission consists of about 16 chairmen and 64 members. The present chairman of this commission is Mr Shivashankarappa S Sahukar, the Secretary is Mr Suralkar Vikas Kishor, and the controller of this examination is Ms Nalini Atul.

There are about seven members of the commission who are solely responsible for the recruitment process. The headquarters is located in UDYOG Souda, Ambedkar Veedhi in the capital city of Karnataka, Bengaluru. This board recruits’ candidates by conducting various examinations and interviews for various services.

Latest Notification of KPSC KAS 2024

Notification for Group C (HK) Posts with degree qualifications in various departments	Download here
Notification for Group C (HK) Posts with Below degree qualifications in various departments	Download here
Notification for Group C (RPC) Posts with degree qualifications in various departments	Download here
Notification for Group C (RPC) Posts with Below degree qualifications in various departments	Download here

Latest Updates from KPSC

The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC full form) has announced significant updates for the 2024 Group Exam. The KAS Prelims re-exam is scheduled for RPC- November 14, 2024 and HK- November 22, 2024. A total of 486 vacancies are available across Group C positions. They must be between 21 and 38 years old and hold a graduate degree. The selection process includes Prelims, Mains, and Interviews. The application deadline has been extended to April 15, 2024.

KPSC Exam Overview of Group C Exam

Organization	Karnataka Public Service Commission
Post Name	Librarian, Industrial Extension Officer, Junior Engineer
Vacancy	486
Exam Date	RPC- November 14, 2024 HK- November 22, 2024
Application Mode	Online
Exam Mode	Offline
Recruitment Process	Prelims, Mains, Interview
Education Qualification	Must have a degree from a recognized University
Age Limit	21 – 38 years
Salary	INR 14550 – INR 97100
Official website	Click here

KPSC Exam Date 2024

The important events and their dates are announced by the Karnataka Public Service Commission on their website. Candidates should check the latest updates on a regular basis by visiting the KPSC official website for more official information.

Important events	Date
KPSC Group C Notification 2024	29th April 2024
Registration Start	29th April 2024
Registration Ends	28th May 2024
Admit card	27th August 2024
Exam Date	RPC- November 14, 2024 HK- November 22, 2024
KPSC Result	To be notified
KPSC Score Card	To be updated

The notifications and news updates should be referred to carefully regularly for any changes or delays to events like admit card distribution, exam date changes, and important instructions such as carrying additional documents along with the admit card, keeping candidates well aware of any changes or postponement or preponement of events.

KPSC Vacancy

Here is a list of tentative vacancies for the Karnataka Public Service Commission 2024 exam. Candidates can check the Post, the Department of the Post, and the vacancies in that particular post here.

Group C Posts	Vacancies
Industrial Extension Officer	63
Librarian	13
Junior Engineer	341
Water Suppliers	4
Subsidiary Water Supplier	5
Junior Health Inspector	39
Assistant Librarian	21
Total	486

KPSC Eligibility Criteria

The KPSC exam is one of the top government exams in the state of Karnataka. Each candidate applying for the KPSC exam 2024 must fulfill all the criteria to take the examination. Hence, candidates must check the eligibility criteria for educational qualifications, nationality, and age limit.

Age Limit

Age limit plays a huge role in selecting candidates for any competitive examination. This age limit is similar across different job roles. However, the age limit differs according to social categories. The minimum age limit to appear for the exam is 21 years. Any candidate under 21 years old is not eligible to apply for the KPSC recruitment exam.

Category	Age Limit	Relaxation
General Category	38 years	No relaxation
OBC	38 years	3 years
SC/ST	43 years	5 years
Physically Handicapped/ Widows	45 years	10 years
CAT-1	43 years	5 years
2A	41 years	3 years
2B	41 years	3 years
3A	41 years	3 years
3B	41 years	3 years
Ex-serviceman MP	NA	Number of years in service

Candidates belonging to different categories can avail of the age relaxations. They need to generate category proof as and when asked.

Educational Qualification

Educational qualifications differ as per the posts. However, possessing a graduate degree is mandatory for every candidate from any recognized or deemed university. Following are the details of the eligibility criteria:

• Any candidate pursuing their degree and they are in the final year can apply for the examination. But the same is applicable only for the preliminary exams which is the stage 1 exam. Once the candidate is selected for the second stage, i.e., for the main examination, they have to submit their documents along with the degree certificate.
• Medical students who completed their final year but have not done their internship are eligible to apply. Such students can produce their final year passing certificate during the mains examination and write the exam. However, during the final interview process, all the candidates should submit every document mentioned in the notification of a particular post along with their internship certificate.

Educational Qualification for Group C Recruitment 2024

Name of Position	Educational Qualification
Industrial Extension Officer	Degree in Science, Commerce or Business Administration
Librarian	Degree in Library Science
Junior Engineer	Diploma in Civil/ (Public Health Engineering)
Water Suppliers	Must have passed SSLC or its equivalent examination
Subsidiary Water Supplier	Must have passed SSLC or its equivalent examination
Junior Health Inspector	Must have passed SSLC or its equivalent examination
Assistant Librarian	Must have passed SSLC or its equivalent examination

Aspirants should take note that the eligibility criteria for every post are similar but not the same. They should check the detailed criteria before applying for a particular post.

Nationality/Citizenship

Among all these qualifications, nationality is another important aspect of the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) examinations.

• All the candidates who are willing to apply for KPSC must be citizens of India.
• NRIs are also eligible for these KPSC exams only if they are fluent in the Kannada Language.
• Candidates from different states can also apply for the KPSC exams recruitment. However, applicants must be proficient in the Kannada language i.e., they must read, write and speak the Kannada language.

KPSC Application

Every year KPSC recruits candidates for multiple posts. Candidates willing to appear for any of the examinations must keep checking the KPSC notifications. They must fill out the online exam application forms that will be available on the official website.

Application Fees

Candidates can apply for any position in the KPSC examination through online mode using the official website. All candidates must check the eligibility criteria before applying for the KPSC recruitment exam 2024. The application fee for the KPSC exam differs according to social categories as mentioned below:

Category	KPSC Application Fees
Generak Category	INR 600/-
Reserved	INR 300/-
Ex-servicemen	INR 50/-
SC/ST/Cat-1/PWD	Nil

Candidates can pay the application fee for the exam online using a Debit/Credit Card, net banking, UPI, or other online payment methods. Candidates should pay the fees on time to avoid rejection of the application.

How To Apply

The application process for KPSC recruitment 2024 started. Candidates must be aware of the correct application process so that they do not make any mistakes while filling out the form. Here are the steps mentioned that can be followed to apply for the exam.

• Visit the official website of KPSC (Karnataka Public Service Commission).
• Click on ‘Apply Online for Various Notifications’.
• Now, click on the KPSC recruitment Notification as per your interest.
• On the right-hand side, you will find a Login Page.
• Click on ‘New User? Register Here.
• You will receive an ID & password upon successful registration.
• Login and fill out the application form providing your academic and personal details.
• Upload the required scanned documents.
• Pay the exam fee using a Debit card/ Credit card/ Net banking.
• Review your application thoroughly before paying the fee.
• Apply and save it as a PDF.

Applicants must also take a print of the KPSC Application form for future use. Candidates applying for this exam have a specified number of attempts to qualify for the KPSC exam. However, relaxations for the number of attempts differ as per their categories.

Category	Number of attempts
General Category	5 Attempts
SC/ ST/ CAT-1	No limit
OBC	7 attempts

KPSC Admit Card

An admit card or hall ticket is an essential document that identifies the candidate appearing for the KPSC exam. Candidates appearing for the exam must carry along with them an admit card and any one of the photo identity documents such as an Aadhar card, PAN card, Voter’s card, or Passport. Candidates without admit cards are not allowed to enter the exam center.

The hall ticket for KPSC Recruitment 2024 will be released a few days or a month before the examination. All applicants who will apply for the exam are required to visit the official KPSC website to download their Admit Card. Candidates appearing for the exam should verify the details printed on their admit card, once verified candidates can download their admit card by clicking on the download link and take a printout of the admit card to be carried along with them at the exam center. Candidates can follow a few basic steps to download the admit card.

• Candidates should go to the KPSC official website.
• Look for the section “Admit card for KPSC exam 2024”.
• The candidate will need to enter login details such as registration number and date of birth.
• A link to download the Admit card will appear.
• Candidates can click on download admit card and take a print to be carried along with their photo identity document.

As per the exam authorities, an admit card is a document compulsory to be carried along with at the exam center. Candidates should preserve admit cards safely till the entire selection process is completed. KPSC exam authorities will not be responsible for candidates losing their admit card.

Admit Card Details

Candidates should ensure that the information on their admit card is correct and has no errors or mistakes. The admit card for the exam contains the following information:

• Name of a candidate
• Registration Number
• Candidate’s photograph, signature, and name of a guardian
• Name, Date, and Time of Exam
• Name of City and Centre where the exam is being conducted
• Candidate Gender and Category
• Basic rules and instructions to follow during the exam
• The enrolment number of the candidate
• Section for invigilator’s signature

KPSC Exam Center

The list of exam centres is released in their official website. Candidates must pick the exam centers correctly. Exam centers can be chosen based on the distance of the exam venue for the residing area.

Aspect	Details
Exam Name	Karnataka PSC Exam 2024
Exam Date	RPC- November 14, 2024 HK- November 22, 2024
Common Exam Centers	– Bengaluru – Mysuru – Mangaluru – Hubballi – Dharwad – Belagavi – Tumakuru – Hassan – Shivamogga – Bidar
Total Vacancies	173 (Group C)
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, and Interview
Eligibility Criteria	Graduate, age 21 to 38 years
Languages Required	Proficiency in English and Kannada
Official Website	KPSC Official Site

This table summarizes the key aspects of the Karnataka PSC Exam for 2024, including the exam date, shift timings, and other important details related to the exam process.

KPSC Exam Pattern 2024

KPSC exam pattern explains the complete flow of the exam. The selection process takes place in three stages:

• KPSC Preliminary Exam
• KPSC (Mains) Exam
• Personality Test/Interview

The first stage of the examination is the preliminary exam. Candidates who pass the preliminary exam are eligible to take the mains exam. As per KPSC 2020 notifications, two optional papers were removed from a total of 9 (nine) papers hence there is a total of 7 (seven) papers in the Mains exam. The selection of candidates is based on the marks scored in the mains and personality tests.

KPSC Prelims Exam Pattern

Papers	Topics	Marks	Duration
Paper I- (100 MCQs of 2 marks each)	General Studies	40	2 hours
	Humanities	60
Paper-II- (100 MCQs of 2 marks each)	General Studies	40	2 hours
	Science and Technology, Environment and Ecology	30
	General Mental Ability	30

Note:

• There are two papers in the preliminary exam.
• Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are the main component of each of these papers.
• The language of the exam is English.
• The results of this examination are simply qualifying; they do not count towards merit.
• Each of these papers lasts two hours.

For each incorrect answer, a penalty of 0.25 points is applied as part of the negative marking system.

KPSC Mains Exam Pattern

The Mains Examination is the second phase The candidates who qualify in the KPSC prelims exam become eligible to appear for the KPSC Mains exam.

• Mains exam papers are of descriptive type.
• There are a total of 7 (seven) papers in the KPSC mains exam.
• When determining final marks, the main scores are taken into consideration for merit.
• Each paper will last for three hours.
• The language of the question paper will be English and Kannada.
• The written test consists of descriptive-type question papers, with only one of those papers serving as the qualifying structure.
• There is no negative marking.
• The standard of Kannada and English language papers is SSLC level first language Kannada and first language English. The total marks for the rest of the 5 papers are 1250. 2 papers qualifying papers in Kannada/English language are of 150 marks each and 5 (five) papers each of 250 marks.

After passing the Mains exam with the required certification mark, candidates are invited to a personal interview.

KPSC Interview

The personal interview is the final stage of the hiring procedure. Candidates who pass both the preliminary and the main examinations show up for the interview.

• In essence, the purpose of the interview is to assess the applicants’ level of cognitive ability. The purpose of it is to evaluate the potential applicants’ social and academic abilities.
• The majority of the interview’s questions revolve around current affairs or big-picture issues that are relevant to the nation or the world. The goal is to evaluate the applicants’ awareness of and interest in the nation’s present situation as well as their alertness and capacity for critical thought.
• Applicants with insufficient marks or not passing the cut-off criterion established by the commission in the first two rounds are rejected from the interview process.

Candidates appearing for the KPSC 2024 exam should be aware of the KPSC exam pattern in order to prepare well and qualify for the exam with high ranks.

Exam pattern

Paper	Subject	Total marks	Duration (minutes)
Paper 1	General Knowlege (GK)	100	90
Paper 2	General kannada General English Computer awareness	35 35 30	120

KPSC Syllabus

The Karnataka Public Service Commission releases the KPSC syllabus as per the exam conducted by the department. KPSC conducts service examinations twice every year in three stages for recruiting aspirants for posts including First Division Assistant, Junior Engineer, Assistant Engineer, Deputy Superintendent of Excise, Assistant Director, and other administrative posts across government offices in the state of Karnataka.

It is essential to prepare for all the subjects and topics covered in the syllabus from various recommended resources and answer all the questions correctly within the specified duration.

KPSC Prelims Syllabus 2024

Paper I	Paper II
Indian History – Indian National Movement and History of Karnataka	Current affairs and events related to the state of Karnataka
Geography of Karnataka, India and World geography	Important schemes related to the Karnataka state government
Geography of Karnataka, Indian and World geography	Broad understanding of topics from general science and technology
Polity and Indian Economy – Political system of India and economic reforms	Ecology and environment – climate change, Biodiversity, Ecology and Health
	General mental ability for basic numeracy, data interpretation, charts, tables, graphs, comprehension, and logical reasoning.

KPSC Mains Syllabus 2024

Subject	Syllabus
Paper 1 – Kannada Language	Basics of Kannada Language
Paper 2 – English Language	Comprehension Precise Usage Vocabulary Short Essay Communication
Paper 3 – Essay	Essay 1 – Topic of National/International Issues Essay 2 – Topic of State/Local Issues
Paper 4 – General Studies I	History and Cultural Heritage of India & Karnataka Modern history of India Vijaynagar Empire Modern Mysore Karnataka freedom movement Political and social perspectives Post-independence Karnataka Social change & modernization Political system & government Socio-economic system Rural social system and development Planning, Indian economy, rural development Data collection, analysis & interpretation Indian economy, development patterns, decentralization Planning and goals, rural development initiatives
Paper 5 – General Studies II	Physical features and natural resources Lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere Continental physiography & demographic distribution Indian physiography, industrial planning & development Physiographic divisions of Karnataka Urban land-use policy and urbanization of Karnataka Overview & nature of Indian constitution Fundamental rights, distribution of legislative powers Welfare machinery in India Union and state services Public administrative management, Organizational structure, behaviour & concepts of management Informal and formal organization Administrative reforms, management techniques and tools UN and specialized agencies
Paper 6 – General Studies III	Role and impact of science & technology in Indian development, Use and spread of Information Technology in public domain Basics of Science, Technology, Space Tech, and Energy Resources Disasters, Pollution, and Pests Knowledge society, related perception, rural upliftment with science and technology Advancement and modern trends in Natural Sciences, Life sciences, and agricultural sciences Horticulture, Sericulture, initiative of biotechnology Animal Husbandry (dairy, fishery, and veterinary sciences) Development policies, hygiene & health challenges and issues to maintain environment & ecology Environment Conservation, National resources, biodiversity & ecosystem Solid Waste management, Importance of state community civil society interface. Role of information Technology for environment and human health.
Paper 7 – General Studies IV	Ethics, Determinants, Essence, and Consequences Ethics in public administration Accountability and ethical governance RTI and Concept of public service Human values, Integrity, and Aptitude Impartiality, Integrity, objectivity, and non-partisanship Aptitude and foundational values for civil services Emotional intelligence and contribution of social thinkers Case studies of the above issues

KPSC Result and Cutoffs

The results of the KPSC preliminary, mains, and interview tests conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission are declared on the KPSC official website. Candidates can enter their registration number and access their results for the exam they appeared for. The successfully passing candidate will receive the certificate under the signature of the Secretary and Controller of the Departmental Examination.

KPSC Results 2024

The Karnataka Public Service Commission declares the results of the exam within 30 days from the date of the examination. Candidates who have appeared for the exam can check their results by visiting KPSC’s official website and entering their registration number. The names of qualified candidates will be published in the Karnataka Gazette.

There will be no separate mark sheet apart from the result declared on the official website. The candidates who appeared for KPSC preliminary, mains or interview tests can check their result by visiting KPSC official website, by taking following steps.

• Candidates should go to the KPSC official website.
• Click on the Results menu on the webpage.
• The results page will list recently declared results of examinations conducted.
• Click on the link of the exam candidate who has appeared and wants to see the results.
• Candidates should enter their application number and date of birth to view their results.
• Candidate can download their result by clicking on the download result link and preserving it for future reference.

KPSC Cutoffs 2024

Cutoff marks are the minimum marks required for candidates to score to qualify for a respective exam. The cutoff marks are decided based on the total number of candidates appearing for the exam and the individual test results scored over the past few years. The cutoff marks are the basis of a qualified candidate’s eligibility to appear in the next round of exams. KPSC declares cutoff marks on their official website every year for each exam. Candidates scoring more than the cutoff marks qualify to appear in the next stage of the KPSC exam.

The cutoff marks depend on various factors and vary from subject to subject, position applied for, and candidate’s category. It also depends on the total number of vacancies available for the year 2024, the total number of candidates appearing in the exam and the level of difficulty of the exam.

As mentioned, the cutoff marks vary as per the category as mentioned in the tabular format listed below.

KPSC Expected Cut off 2023
Category	KPSC Cut off marks
General	185 – 195
3A / 3B	175 – 185
2A / Category 1	170 – 180
SC / ST	160 – 170
2B	170 – 180

Steps to check cut-off marks of any KPSC exam – preliminary, mains, interview test are pointed below:

• Candidates should go to the KPSC official website.
• Click on the cut-off marks section.
• Select the exam in which the candidate has appeared if available in the cut-off section.
• A link to download cutoff marks will appear as PDF.
• This pdf file can be saved to check cutoff marks for future reference.

KPSC Salary 2024

The Karnataka Public Service Commission releases notifications regarding vacancies, syllabus, exam dates, application dates, along salaries for every post. The salary structure depends upon the type of post the candidate is applying for. The salary structure of the employees increases as per yearly increments. The KPSC Posts list and salary are provided below.

KPSC Post	Salary
Industrial Extension Officer	Rs 33,450 to Rs 62,600
Librarian	Rs 37,900 to Rs 70,850
Junior Engineer	Rs 33,450 to Rs 62,600
Water Suppliers	Rs 27,650 to Rs 52,650
Subsidiary Water Supplier	Rs 21,400 to Rs 42,000
Junior Health Inspector	Rs 23,500 to Rs 47,650
Assistant Librarian	Rs 30,350 to Rs 58,250

Along with the monthly salary KPSC officers are also entitled to get additional perks for KPSC Posts – Retirement Holidays, Paid Holidays, Health Insurance, Maternity & Paternity Leaves, Professional Development, and many more.

KPSC Selection Process

• Preliminary Examination
• Main Examination
• Document Verification
• Interview
• Medical Examination
• Final Merit List

KPSC Preparation Tips

Aspirants preparing for the KPSC exam should have a plan of how to prepare for the exam, what reference materials should be referred from the recommended resources, the syllabus and, the topics covered. Here are a few tips for candidates to prepare and qualify for the exam to be recruited by government offices.

• Candidates appearing for the exam should keep themselves updated with the latest notifications published regularly over the official website www.kpsc.kar.nic.in.
• Candidates should prepare from senior secondary school textbooks from Karnataka state 11th and 12th standard textbooks.
• The preparation must be done regularly with studying from 6 to 8 hours every day. Candidate should prepare from mock tests, quizzes, online and offline questions that would be asked in prelims, mains exams and interview tests.
• Candidates should prepare from previous year’s exam papers to understand the pattern and topics covered in the papers. The recommended books by the exam authorities should be properly studied and the content should be revised thoroughly for the preparation for KPSC exam syllabus.
• Listen and read news, newspapers and online reviews, and articles on current affairs topics on the national and international front. All the subjects and topics covered in the syllabus should be thoroughly prepared.
• Revise all the topics and subjects from the syllabus guide on a regular basis. Understand the topic and its importance so that you remember and can explain it during the exam.
• Make notes about important topics and what subjects have been covered during the day when preparing for the exam.

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Conclusion

The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) is vital for recruiting candidates for state government positions, with the next exam set for August 27, 2024. The selection process includes a Preliminary exam, Main exam, and interview, aimed at evaluating candidates comprehensively. Eligible candidates must be graduates aged 21 to 35 years, with proficiency in English and Kannada. A total of 384 vacancies are available, including roles like Tehsildar and Assistant Director. The exam will be held across various centers in key cities, ensuring accessibility for all candidates.

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