KPSC KAS Gazetted Probationers Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 319 Group A & B Posts

KPSC KAS Gazetted Probationers 2026 — Big Opportunity for Karnataka Admin Jobs

KPSC KAS Gazetted Probationers 2026 — Important Dates & Application Fee

Application Window: 1 August to 31 August 2026 — Prelims Tentatively on 15 November

So the application process starts on 1 August 2026 and the last date is 31 August 2026. That is exactly one month to complete your application. And the tentative preliminary exam date is 15 November 2026. But here is the thing — KPSC usually confirms the exact date, time, and venue on their website closer to the exam. So don't book travel or make plans based on this tentative date. Keep checking kpsc.kar.nic.in regularly. The Main Examination and Personality Test dates are not mentioned in this notification — they will be announced later. One important tip: complete your One Time Registration (OTR) early. The OTR details, once submitted, cannot be edited later. So double-check everything before you hit submit. And yes, keep your documents ready before starting the application — degree certificate, SSLC marks card, category certificate if applicable.

Tip: Complete OTR first — it takes 15-20 minutes. Then apply for the post separately. Don't wait until the last day; the portal usually crashes on deadline day.

Application Fee — Rs. 600 for General, Free for SC/ST/Category-1

The application fee varies by category. For General Merit and other unreserved categories, it is Rs. 600. For Category 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B, the fee is Rs. 300. Ex-Military Personnel need to pay only Rs. 50. And here is the good part — SC, ST, Category-1, and Persons with Disabilities are completely exempted from fee payment. The fee can be paid online through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI. Once paid, the fee is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other examination. So make sure you are eligible before paying. Applications with unsuccessful or incomplete payment will be rejected automatically.

KPSC KAS Gazetted Probationers 2026 — Vacancy Details & Eligibility

319 Posts Across 18 Designations — 117 Group A and 202 Group B

So there are 319 vacancies in total. Group A has 117 posts across 5 designations, and Group B has 202 posts across 13 designations. The biggest vacancy is for Commercial Tax Officer under Group B with 74 posts, followed by Assistant Commissioner of Commercial Taxes under Group A with 50 posts. See, this is actually a good spread across multiple departments — Revenue, Commercial Tax, Treasury, Social Welfare, Prisons, Co-operation, Urban Development, and more. And here is the thing — 22 posts (5 in Group A and 17 in Group B) are reserved under the Hyderabad-Karnataka (Article 371(J)) local cadre quota. So if you are from that region, you have additional reservation benefit. The detailed category-wise reservation break-up for each individual post is in Annexure-1 of the official notification — check that PDF carefully for your specific post and category.

Bachelor's or Master's Degree — No Specific Percentage Required

You need a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree from a university established by law in India, or an equivalent qualification. That is it. No specific percentage mentioned. No NET/SET/SET requirement. And if you have appeared for your qualifying examination but results are not yet declared, you are still eligible for the Preliminary Examination. But you must produce proof of passing when you apply for the Main Examination. Age limit is 21 to 40 years for General Merit. For Category 2A/2B/3A/3B, maximum age is 43 years. For SC/ST/Category-1, it is 45 years. And there is a one-time additional relaxation of 5 years for all categories this recruitment. So effectively, General Merit goes up to 45, and reserved categories go up to 50 years. Ex-servicemen get relaxation equal to their military service plus 3 years. PwD candidates get 10 years relaxation. Widowed/divorced women who have not remarried also get 10 years relaxation.

KPSC KAS Gazetted Probationers 2026 — Selection Process & Exam Pattern

KPSC KAS Gazetted Probationers 2026 — Salary & Job Profile

Gazetted Officer Posts — Pay Scale as Per Karnataka Government Rules

So the salary depends on which post you get selected into. Since these are Group A and Group B gazetted posts, the pay scales are as per Karnataka Government service rules. Group A posts like Assistant Commissioner (Junior Scale) typically start in the range of Rs. 55,000 to Rs. 1,00,000+ per month including allowances. Group B posts like Tahsildar and Commercial Tax Officer usually start around Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 80,000+ per month. See, the exact pay scale is not mentioned in this notification because it varies by post and service rules. But one thing is clear — these are permanent government gazetted officer posts with all the benefits — DA, HRA, TA, pension, gratuity, medical benefits. So if you are looking for a stable government career with good salary and growth, this is actually one of the best opportunities in Karnataka.

What You Will Do as a Gazetted Probationer

• Administrative work in your assigned department — revenue, taxation, treasury, social welfare, etc.
• Supervise government schemes and implementation at district or state level
• Handle official correspondence and maintain departmental records
• Coordinate with other government offices and public representatives
• Conduct inspections and audits if posted in field departments
• Process applications and resolve public grievances
• During probation period — undergo training at Karnataka Administrative Training Institute
• After confirmation — posting anywhere in Karnataka based on departmental requirements

And one thing — as a gazetted officer, you will have signing authority and decision-making power in your department. So the work responsibility is real and meaningful. But yes, transfers are possible across Karnataka, so be prepared for that.

KPSC KAS Gazetted Probationers 2026 — How to Apply

Online Application Through kpsconline.karnataka.gov.in — OTR Mandatory

The application process is completely online through the KPSC portal. You need to complete One Time Registration (OTR) first, then apply for this specific post. The OTR process takes about 15-20 minutes, and once submitted, you cannot edit the details. So be very careful while filling in your personal information. After OTR, you can log in and apply under the "Apply to Post" tab. One important thing — don't close the browser or press back while payment is processing. If payment shows "Processing" or "Pending," just wait. And yes, you can delete and reapply before the last date if you made a mistake, but the fee for the deleted application will not be refunded or adjusted.

How to Apply

• Step 1: Visit official website kpsconline.karnataka.gov.in
• Step 2: Complete One Time Registration (OTR) — enter personal details step by step and submit
• Step 3: Log in using Enrollment Number/Mobile Number/Email ID and OTP
• Step 4: Go to "Apply to Post" tab, select this notification, review eligibility conditions
• Step 5: Complete the application form using details from your OTR profile
• Step 6: Pay fee via UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking. Submit form, note application number, keep printout.

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