Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) has issued the official notification for KAS (Gazetted Probationers) Recruitment 2026-27. KPSC has invited online applications for 319 vacancies for Group A and Group B posts. The online application window will be closed on 31st August 2026 and therefore the interested candidates are hereby requested to submit their application now at www.kpsconline.karnataka.gov.in. The tentative date for the preliminary examination is 15th November 2026.
KPSC KAS Recruitment 2026
The Karnataka Public Service Commission conducts the Karnataka Gazetted Probationers Combined Competitive Examination every year to fill posts across various Group A and Group B cadres under the Karnataka Recruitment of Gazetted Probationers (Appointment by Competitive Examinations) Rules, 1997.
| KPSC KAS 2026- Highlights | |
| Organization | Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) |
| Posts | Gazette Probationer Group A and B |
| Exam Name | Karnataka Administrative Services Examination (KAS) |
| Vacancies | 319 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 1st to 31st August 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 15th November 2026 |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, and Interview |
| Official Website | https://kpsc.kar.nic.in |
KPSC KAS Notification 2026 PDF
The official notification (KPSCKA/EXA1/EXMF/9/2026-EXAM-1/I/251710/2026) has been released online at the official website www.kpsconline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates who are thinking to apply for these posts must go through the notification by clicking the link shared below.
KPSC KAS Vacancy 2026
KPSC has notified a total of 319 vacancies, 297 under the local/unreserved cadre and 22 under the Hyderabad-Karnataka (Article 371J) reservation quota, split across Group A (117 posts) and Group B (202 posts).
Group A Posts (117 Vacancies)
| Posts | Local Cadre | Hyderabad-Karnataka Cadre | Total |
| Assistant Commissioner (Junior Scale), Personnel and Administrative Reforms | 36 | 3 | 39 |
| Assistant Commissioner of Commercial Taxes | 50 | – | 50 |
| Assistant Director, Treasury Department | 2 | – | 2 |
| Executive Officer/Assistant Secretary, RDPR | 13 | 2 | 15 |
| Assistant Director Grade-1, Social Welfare | 11 | – | 11 |
| Total | 112 | 5 | 117 |
Group B Posts (202 Vacancies)
| Posts | Local Cadre | Hyderabad-Karnataka Cadre | Total |
| Tahsildar Grade-2, Revenue Department | 18 | 7 | 25 |
| Commercial Tax Officer | 74 | – | 74 |
| Assistant Superintendent, Prisons | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Assistant Registrar of Co-operative Societies | 19 | 2 | 21 |
| Assistant Director (Agricultural Marketing), Co-operation Dept. | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Excise, Finance Department | 5 | – | 5 |
| Employment Officer | 3 | – | 3 |
| Chief Officer Grade-1, Urban Development | 18 | 2 | 20 |
| Assistant Treasury Officer | 12 | – | 12 |
| Assistant Director, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Section Officer, Karnataka Government Secretariat | 5 | – | 5 |
| Section Officer, Karnataka Public Service Commission | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Assistant Director Grade-2, Social Welfare | 11 | – | 11 |
| Total | 185 | 17 | 202 |
KPSC KAS 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree from a University established by law in India, or an equivalent qualification, as per Rule 7 of the Karnataka Recruitment of Gazetted Probationers Rules, 1997.
Age Limit
- General Merit: 21 years to 40 years
- Category 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B: 21 years to 43 years
- SC / ST / Category-1: 21 years to 45 years
KPSC KAS 2026 Selection Process
The selection is conducted in three stages as per the KPSC KAS Recruitment 2026:
- Preliminary Examination – Objective type (screening only; marks not counted for final merit)
- Main Examination – Conventional/descriptive written examination
- Personality Test (Interview)
KPSC KAS 2026 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The KPSC KAS exam is structured in three stages: prelims, mains, and an interview. Candidates must successfully clear the prelims stage to progress further in the selection process. The exam comprises two papers conducted offline. Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 consist of objective-type questions designed to assess candidates’ knowledge and aptitude across various subjects
- Both papers carrying a maximum score of 200 marks.
- For each correct answer, you will be awarded 2 marks.
- There is a penalty for incorrect answers, with 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong one.
- Each paper duration is 2 hours.
| Paper | Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | General Studies and Humanities | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper II | General Studies, General Science & Technology, Environment and Ecology, General Mental Ability | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |