KPSC Recruitment 2023: Every year KPSC (Karnataka Public Service Commission) opens vacancies to fill up different posts in the Karnataka state. The recruitment body i.e. KPSC hosts the state-level exams for the candidates who speak fluent Kannada and any other languages alike. After clearing the exam, candidates will be appointed to various civil level posts in Group A, B (Gazetted Prohibitions), C, and D in the state of Karnataka. The Karnataka Public Service Commission Examination has a three-stage selection procedure mainly the KPSC Prelims exam, KPSC Mains exam, and Personality Test/Interview.
The complete schedule of KPSC 2023 will be provided once the notification releases online. Consequently, candidates have suggested to regularly visit the official website of KPSC for all the updates.
KPSC Recruitment 2023 Highlights
| Full Form of KPSC | Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) |
| Name of the Organization | Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) |
| Name of the Posts | Labour Officer, Assistant Director, Deputy Superintendent of Excise, Assistant Superintendent, Commercial Tax Officer, Tahsildar Grade II, Assistant Labour Commissioner, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner |
| Exam Level | State |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fees | INR 100 |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Selection Criteria | Prelims, Mains and Personal Test/ Interview |
| Language | English and Kannada |
| Official Website | www.kpsc.kar.nic.in |
KPSC Recruitment 2023 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Application form release date | Announced soon |
| Last date to submit form | Announced soon |
| Admit card issue for prelims | Announced soon |
| Prelims exam date | Announced soon |
| Prelims result announcement | Announced soon |
| Mains exam date | Announced soon |
| Mains result announcement | Announced soon |
| Personality test/ interview | Announced soon |
| Final result declaration | Announced soon |
Eligibility Criteria
- Only a citizen of India can apply for KPSC 2023.
- Aspirants must hold a graduation degree from any recognized University/institute.
- The age of the candidate must be in the range of 21 years to 35 years.
- Reserved categories candidates can view age relaxation in prescribed norms mentioned below.
Age Limit:
| Category | Relaxation in criteria | Maximum Age |
| GM | No relaxation | 35 years |
| SC | 5 years | 40 years |
| ST | 5 years | 40 years |
| Cat – 1 | 5 years | 40 years |
| 2A | 3 years | 38 years |
| 2B | 3 years | 38 years |
| 3A | 3 years | 38 years |
| 3B | 3 years | 38 years |
| Ex-MP | No of years in service | |
| PH / Widow aspirants | 10 years | 45 years |
KPSC Recruitment 2023 Application Form
- Go to the main website of the Karnataka Public service Commission (KPSC) and click on the recruitment notification.
- Do the registration for KPSC 2023 by entering a valid email ID, mobile number, and other required details.
- On successful registration, a registration ID and password will be sent to your mobile number and email.
- Log in and complete the application form filling by giving out the personal, academic, and other necessary details.
- Upload the necessary documents involving scanned photographs and signatures.
- Pay the exam fee via debit card/credit card or net banking method.
- Recheck the application form carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application form and get a copy of the same for future references.
Application Fees
| Category | Relaxation in criteria |
| General category | INR 500/- |
| Reserved category | INR 250/- |
| PWD | Exempted |
Pattern of Exam
Paper 1: Kannada
| Sl.No | Syllabus | Marks |
| 1 | Comprehensive understanding of the subject | 25 |
| 2 | Usage of words | 25 |
| 3 | The brevity of the Subject | 25 |
| 4 | Knowledge of words | 25 |
| 5 | Short Essay | 25 |
| 6 | Translation from English to Kannada | 25 |
| Total Marks | 150 | |
Paper 2 and 3:
| Papers | Subjects | Marks | Duration |
| Paper-II | General English or General Kannada | 100 marks | 1 1/2 Hour |
| Paper III | General Knowledge | 100 marks | 1 1/2 Hour |
Selection Procedure
The selection of the candidates for the KPSC KAS will be considered via Prelims, Mains, and Personality Test/Interview.
Stage 1: KPSC Preliminary Exam
The KPSC Prelims exam comprises of objective-type papers carrying 200 marks each. It is qualifying in nature and the aspirants who pass this exam will have to appear for the KPSC Mains exam.
Stage 2: KPSC Mains Exam
The KPSC Mains exam holds 6 mandatory papers and one optional subject of two papers. Those clearing the KPSC Mains exam will then have to give an Interview or Personality Test.
Stage 3: KPSC Personality Test/Interview
At last, those who pass the KPSC Mains exam will be invited for the Personality Test or Interview. The selection of the candidate in the interview round will be confirmed on the basis of their overall performance and personality.
Result
The Karnataka Public service Commission would publish the outcome of Prelims, Mains, and Interview on its authorized website on the specified date and time. It will disclose the result of prelims and mains separately. The final result will be announced after due valuation of written and personal interviews. Aspirants would be appointed to the posts as per choices filled by them and also ranks secured. The official authority will assess their response sheets and likely to publish the result, after the examination is successfully conducted and same will hosted on the website. Competent body will release a combined merit list along the category-wise merit list for all the candidates who have taken part in the said examination. The result mentions the candidate name, father name, caste, category, date of birth, paper name, marks, address and other details. All the individuals will be able to login with their registration and password to obtain their outcome.
Salary and Benefits
| Name of the Post | Salary |
| First Division Assistant | INR 14,550 to INR 26,700 |
| Second Division Assistant | INR 21,400 to INR 4,200 |
| Tahsildar | INR 35,000 to INR 65,000 |
| Group A Officer | INR 67,000 |
| Group B Officer | INR 55,000 |
| Junior Training Officer | INR 17,650 to INR 32,000 |
| Headmaster And Teacher | INR 33,450 to INR 62,000 |
Candidates appointed in KPSC will also receive several perks and benefits along with less workload. The employees enjoy retirement professional development, paid holidays, job training, maternity and paternity leave, health insurance, and holidays.