KPSC Full Form

KPSC full form is Karnataka Public Service Commission. The KPSC is the body which is created by the constitution of India which helps in selecting candidates for civil service jobs in Karnataka state.

What is the full form of KPSC?

As mentioned above the full form of KPSC is Karnataka Public Service Commission is a conducting body which conducts an examination named Karna. To know taka Administrative Services once every year which aims to select candidates for different vacancies in civil service department in the state of Karnataka. Through this examinations, candidates are recruited as Group A, B, C and D officers 

Overview of KPSC

What is the Eligibility Criteria for KPSC?

Candidates before filling out the application form for KAS must go through the eligibility criteria for the examination

• Candidate must be an Indian citizen 
• Candidate must have a minimum of bachelor's degree from recognized institution

Eligibility on the basis of age 

The minimum age to give the examination is 21 years and the maximum is 35 years. Some candidates also get age relaxation on the basis of their caste 

Age relaxation

Eligibility on the basis of educational qualification

The candidate must have minimum of  bachelor's degree from any recognized institution 

How many attempts can a candidate give?

How to Apply for KPSC?

The following are the steps for filling out the application form for KPSC:

1. Visit the official website of KPSC
2. Click on the registration page link
3. Click on new registration/new user if you are new user
4. Fill in all the required details 
5. After entering click on I agree with terms and conditions (You can also look over terms and conditions before agreeing)
6. Click on the register link displayed on the screen
7. Your user ID/password will be generated
8. Click application form 
9. Fill out all the required information correctly. Attach all required documents. Once again review all the information and documents
10. Pay the application fee amount and after making payment click submit
11.  Download or print out the application form for future ref.

Documents Required for KPSC

Candidates while filling out the application form has to enter and upload the following documents

• Personal information such as applicant name, fathers name, mothers name, age/DOB, aadhar card  etc
• Educational certificates
• Address proof
• Passport size photograph

What is the Application Fee For KPSC?

What is the Examination Pattern of KPSC?

Prelims

• Multiple-choice questions will be asked
• The examination will be conducted in an offline mode
• 2 papers 
• The total no. of questions asked will be 200 per paper

Maximum time duration 2 hours for each paper

• The total marks for each correct answer will be 2

Main exam 

• Total 7 papers
• English & Karnataka papers are mandatory
• Questions will be based on descriptive 
• The question paper will be based on Kannada and English language 
• Total marks will be 1250

What are the Functions of KPSC? 

Below mentioned are the functions of KPSC

• To conduct examinations for recruiting candidates at the departmental level and civil level.
• If any problems arise timely inform the Karnataka state 
• Providing promotions to civil service officers 
• Monitoring hiring procedure 
• Providing compensation to the officers if required
• Providing timely pensions to the retired officers 

What are the Different Benefits and Allowances given to KPSC Qualifiers?

After getting the post or department the candidates can enjoy various different benefits and allowances given by Karnataka govt. Below are the mentioned benefits and allowances

• Medical Benefits
• Easy loan approvals
• Paid vacations with family members
• Low interest on educational loans
• Pension after retirement 
• Allowances for house rent 
• DA  

What are the Different Job Profiles?

After qualifying for the examination following are the posts for which candidates will be hired.

• Assistant Commissioner
• Assistant Commissioner of Commercial Taxes
• Treasury Officer
• Executive officer at Panchayat Raj
• Deputy Superintendent of Police
• District social welfare officer
• Tahsildar
• Commercial Tax Officer
• Deputy Superintendent of Excise  
• Assistant Director
• Labour Officer

KPSC List of Services

After clearing the Karnataka Public Service Commission exam, the candidates are eligible to jooin the service and cadre provided to them. The service depends on the total marks of the candidate in the exam and preference. Th candidate can choose have an idea about the list of services offered by the KPSC in the table below.

List of Services offered under Group A

The list of various services offered in Group A and the cadre are mentioned below:

List of Services Offered under Group B

There are many services offered under Group B in KPSC. The candidates can have a better understanding of the types of Services from the table below:

What is the Salary Offered to KPSC Officers?

After clearing the examination the candidates will be paid according to their profile and the salary will be on the basis of the 7th pay commission. Below mentioned are some salaries according to Profile: