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KPSC JE Recruitment 2024, Apply Online Starts for 313 Junior Engineer Posts

Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) has released the notification pdf to recruit a total of 313 vacancies for Junior Engineer (Group C posts) in various departments of Karnataka Civil Services. The KPSC JE Recruitment 2024 online registration link has been activated on 29th April 2024 at https://kpsc.kar.nic.in/. Candidates interested in Junior Engineers (JE) must apply for the posts before the last date from the official website of KPSC or the direct link shared in the article. To get details about the recruitment drive, interested candidates must read the complete article.

KPSC JE Notification 2024 PDF

Detailed notification for the recruitment of Junior Engineer posts in various departments of Karnataka Civil Services has been published on the official website on 15th March 2024. The notification pdf helps candidates get information about the respective recruitment such as registration dates, online registration process, eligibility criteria, application fee, syllabus, etc. The candidates are advised to go through the entire notification pdf and then apply for the posts of the relevant department. The direct link to download the KPSC JE Notification 2024 pdf has been shared here below, click on the link and get the pdf easily.

KPSC JE Notification 2024 PDF- Click to Download

KPSC JE Recruitment 2024- Overview

The Group C notification released by the authorities includes vacancies for JE and Assistant Librarian posts. The authorities have notified the department name along with the respective posts, get an overview of the KPSC Junior Engineer Recruitment 2024 from the table below.

KPSC JE Recruitment 2024- Overview
Organization Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC)
Posts Junior Engineer (Group C posts)
Vacancies 313
Mode of Application Online
Online Registration Dates 29th April to 28th May 2024
Selection Process Kannada Language Test
Competitive Examination
Document Verification
Job Location Karnataka
Official Website https://kpsc.kar.nic.in/

KPSC JE Recruitment 2024- Important Dates

The official notification pdf has specified the online registration date for KPSC JE Recruitment 2024. As per the notification pdf, the online registration link will remain active till 28th May 2024. Candidates can check the important dates from the below table.

Events Dates
Official Notification Release Date 15th March 2024
Apply Online Start Date 29th April 2024
Apply Online End Date 28th May 2024
Last Date for the Payment of Application Fee 28th May 2024
KPSC JE Exam Date 2024 To be notified

KPSC JE Vacancy 2024

A total of 313 vacancies have been announced for KPSC Group C posts, out of which 300 posts are for Junior Engineers and 13 posts are for Assistant Librarians. The table below provides the number of vacancies for released posts in different departments.

Departments Posts Number of Vacancies
Department of Water Resources Junior Engineer (Mechanical) for in-service Group C personnel serving in the water resources department 04
Department of Water Resources Junior Engineer (Civil) for in-service Group C personnel serving in the water resources department 54
Department of Water Resources Junior Engineer (Mechanical) 26
Department of Water Resources Junior Engineer (Civil) 216
Public Library Assistant Librarian 13
Total 313

KPSC JE Recruitment 2024 Apply Online

The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) has started accepting online application forms for KPSC JE Recruitment 2024 from 29th April 2024 onwards at https://kpsc.kar.nic.in/. Interested candidates can submit their duly filled application forms by 28th May 2024. The candidates must follow all the guidelines provided by the authorities while filling out the application form and are also advised to fill in the right information. The direct link to apply for the KPSC JE Recruitment 2024 is also shared here, candidates can apply online for Junior Engineer posts by clicking on the below link.

Steps to Apply for KPSC JE Recruitment 2024

For the convenience of candidates, we have provided a complete step-by-step procedure to apply for the KPSC Junior Engineer Recruitment 2024 below.

1. Visit the official website of Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) i.e. https://kpsc.kar.nic.in/.

2. Scroll down on the homepage and click on the ‘Apply Online for Various Notifications’ button.

3. Find the KPSC JE or KPSC Group C Recruitment 2024 link and click on it.

4. Now, click on the ‘New Registration’ button. Then enter information like mobile number, e-mail ID and create a password, and verify the captcha code.

5. Verify the mobile number by entering the OTP received over the registered phone number.

6. An enrollment ID will be received by the candidates after submitting the registration form.

7. Enter the enrollment ID and password. A new screen will appear on the screen, click on the ‘Apply to Post’ button and then click on the ‘Continue’ tab.

8. Complete the application form by filling out the necessary details and submitting the required documents.

9. Pay the application fee by clicking the payment tab and then review the form once.

10. Now, finally submit the online application form.

KPSC JE Recruitment 2024 Application Fees

The candidates belonging to general categories have to pay Rs. 600/- as an application fee while filling out the KPSC JE application form whereas candidates who are handicapped or belong to SC/ST categories are exempted from paying the fee.

Categories Application Fees
Ex-Serviceman Rs. 50/-
General Merit Rs. 600/-
SC, ST Category -1 & Handicapped candidates Exempted
Candidates belonging to Category 2(A), 2(B), 3(A) & 3(B) Rs. 300/-

KPSC JE Eligibility Criteria

Various eligibility parameters are required to be fulfilled by every candidate applying for the posts of Junior Engineer and Assistant Librarian. Age Limit and educational qualifications are the essential parameters that are used to evaluate the candidate’s eligibility for respective posts.

KPSC JE Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for any posts under KPSC Junior Engineer Recruitment 2024 need to have some basic minimum educational qualifications which are prescribed by the authorities. The table below provides the necessary qualifications required for JE Civil & Mechanical posts along with Assistant Librarian posts.

Posts Educational Qualifications
Junior Engineer (Civil) Candidates must have a diploma of Civil Engineering (general) granted by the Board of Technical Education, Government of Karnataka.
Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Candidates must have a diploma in Mechanical Engineering (general) granted by the Board of Technical Education, Government of Karnataka.
Assistant Librarian Candidates must have a diploma in Library Science
granted by the Board of Technical Education.

KPSC JE Age Limit

The candidate who falls between the age group of 18 to 35 years is eligible to apply for the KPSC JE Recruitment 2024. The candidates will need to provide their valid ID proof to determine and verify their correct age as prescribed by the authorities.

Particulars  Age
Minimum Age 18 years
Maximum Age 35 years

KPSC Junior Engineer Recruitment 2024 Selection Process

The Karnataka Public Service Commission will conduct a three-stage selection process for selection candidates for various posts under KPSC JE Recruitment 2024. First, the candidates need to appear for a Kannada Language Test which is for a total of 150 marks and must score at least 50 marks to move to the competitive examination stage. After clearing both stages, candidates will be moved to the final stage i.e. document verification.

Stage 1:- Kannada Language Test
Stage 2:- Competitive Examination
Stage 3:- Document Verification

KPSC JE Recruitment 2024 Exam Pattern

To pass the Kannada language test and the competitive examination, candidates need to understand the exam pattern and prepare a study plan accordingly. The candidates will get the details about the total marks, minimum qualifying marks, type of questions, exam duration, etc. after reading the exam pattern for both exams.

Kannada Language Test Exam Pattern

The first stage for the selection of various posts under KPSC JE Recruitment 2024 is the Kannada language test, an overview of the exam pattern is provided here below.

  • The examination will be conducted for a total of 150 marks including questions related to Kannada language at the SSLC level.
  • The candidates need to score at least 50 marks to qualify for the test.

Competitive Exam Pattern

The competitive examination will include objective-type questions in both Paper I and II, candidates need to appear for both papers. The detailed exam pattern for the examination is provided in the points and table below.

  • The competitive examination includes two papers i.e. Paper I & II.
  • Each paper carries 100 marks including multiple-choice questions.
  • Paper I is conducted for 1.5 hours and the second paper for 2 hours.
  • 1/4th mark will be deducted for every wrong answer in both papers of the KPSC JE competitive examination.
Papers Subjects/Sections Marks Duration
Paper I General Studies 100 1.5 hours
Paper II General English 35 2 hours
General Kannada 35
Computer Knowledge 30

KPSC JE Recruitment 2024 Salary

After clearing all the stages of the KPSC JE Recruitment 2024 selection process, candidates who will be hired for the post of Assistant Librarian will get Rs. 30,350 – Rs. 58,250/- as their monthly salary. The table below provides the monthly pay for the Junior Engineer (Civil & Mechanical) posts.

Posts Salaries
Junior Engineer (Civil) Rs. 33,450 – Rs. 62,600/-
Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Rs. 33,450 – Rs. 62,600/-
Assistant Librarian Rs. 30,350 – Rs. 58,250/-

KPSC Junior Engineer Recruitment 2024 Syllabus

The syllabus for the competitive examination includes subjects such as general studies, general English, computer knowledge, and general Kannada. Candidates need to prepare every topic of the syllabus as per the subjects and obtain a good score, the list of subject-wise topics is provided below.

Subjects/Sections Topics
General Studies
  • General knowledge topics related to current events
  • Matters of everyday perception
  • Matters relating to environmental issues and development of Karnataka
  • The Constitution of India
  • History of India especially relating to Karnataka
  • Matters relating to State and Territorial Administration in Karnataka
  • Matters relating to the development of the economy of Karnataka including initiatives related to rural development, Panchayat Raj institutions and bodies
  • Geography of India, particularly topics related to Karnataka
General English
  • Grammar
  • One-word substitution
  • Vocabulary
  • Comprehension
  • Speech- Direct/Indirect
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Sentence Structure
  • Error Detection
  • Idioms & Phrases
  • Tenses
  • Voice- Active/Passive
General Kannada
  • Parts of speech
  • Phrases
  • Sentence structure
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Vocabulary
  • Idioms
Computer Knowledge
  • Fundamentals of Computers
  • Computer Abbreviations and Terminologies
  • Operating Systems
  • Computer Software
  • Internet & Networking
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Computer Hardware
  • Computer Security: Virus, Malware, Antivirus, etc.
  • Database Management System (DBMS)
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KPSC JE Recruitment 2024- FAQs

Q1: How many vacancies are announced for KPSC JE Recruitment 2024?

A total of 313 vacancies have been announced for the recruitment of KPSC JE posts.

Q2: Which posts are announced through KPSC JE Vacancy 2024?

The posts of Junior Engineers and Assistant Librarians are announced through KPSC Group C recruitment.

Q3: What is the selection process for KPSC Junior Engineer Recruitment 2024?

The selection process for KPSC JE posts include three stages i.e. Kannada language test, competitive examination and document verification.

Q4: What is the salary of KPSC Assistant Librarian posts?

The monthly pay scale of KPSC Assistant Librarian posts is Rs. 30,350 - Rs. 58,250/-.

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