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KPSC KAS Gazetted Probationers Recruitment 2026 — 319 Posts, Apply by 31 Aug

Aug 02, 2026 12:09 Indian Exam Karnataka PSC

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Job Summary:
• Who: Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC)
• What: Gazetted Probationers (Group A & B) — 319 vacancies
• When: 01 August — 31 August 2026
• Where: Karnataka (various government departments)
• Apply: Online only

Key Dates — KPSC KAS Gazetted Probationers Recruitment 2026

Online Application Start Date	01 August 2026
Online Application Last Date	31 August 2026
Tentative Preliminary Exam Date	15 November 2026 (check KPSC website for updates)

Application Fees — KPSC KAS Gazetted Probationers 2026

General Candidates	₹600
Category 2A/2B/3A/3B	₹300
SC/ST/Category-1/PWD	₹50
Ex-Servicemen	₹50 (only processing fee)

Age Limit (as on 31 August 2026)

Minimum Age	21 years
Maximum Age (General)	35 years
Maximum Age (Category 2A/2B/3A/3B)	38 years
Maximum Age (SC/ST/Category-1)	40 years
PWD Candidates	Additional 10 years relaxation

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Vacancy Details & Eligibility — KPSC KAS Gazetted Probationers 2026

Total 319 vacancies are available for 18 different posts under Group A and Group B. Here’s the break-up:

Group	Post Name	Vacancies
Group A (117)	Assistant Commissioner (Junior Scale), Personnel and Administrative Reforms	39
	Assistant Commissioner of Commercial Taxes	50
	Assistant Director, Treasury Department	2
	Executive Officer / Assistant Secretary, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj	15
	Assistant Director Grade-1, Social Welfare Department	11
Group B (202)	Tahsildar Grade-2, Revenue Department	25
	Commercial Tax Officer	74
	Assistant Superintendent, Prisons Department	6
	Assistant Registrar of Co-operative Societies	21
	Assistant Director, Department of Agricultural Marketing	12
	Deputy Superintendent of Excise	5
	Employment Officer	3
	Chief Officer Grade-1, Urban Development Department	20
	Assistant Treasury Officer	12
	Assistant Director, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs	4
	Section Officer, Karnataka Government Secretariat	5
	Section Officer, Karnataka Public Service Commission	4
	Assistant Director Grade-2, Social Welfare Department	11

Who Can Apply: You need a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from any university recognized by law in India. Some posts may require specific degrees — check the official notification for details.

Selection Process — KPSC KAS Gazetted Probationers 2026

The selection will be done in three stages:

Preliminary Examination: Objective-type questions to shortlist candidates for the Main Exam.
Main Examination: Descriptive papers for candidates who qualify in the Prelims.
Personality Test (Interview): Final stage to assess your suitability for the post.

How to Apply — KPSC KAS Gazetted Probationers 2026

Follow these steps to apply online:

Visit the official KPSC website and complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you haven’t already. Use our KPSC Photo Resizer to prepare your documents.
Log in to your account and click on the link for “KPSC KAS Gazetted Probationers Recruitment 2026”.
Fill in your personal details, educational qualifications, and upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, and required documents.
Pay the application fee online using debit card, credit card, or net banking.
Review your application and submit it. Take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.