Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 68 vacancies, including Assistant Controller and Audit Officer posts. The online application process will start from 28 August 2026 and will close on 26 September 2026. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website, kpsc.kar.nic.in.
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 27 August 2026 |
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| Opening Date for Online Application | 28 August 2026 |
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| Closing Date for Online Application | 26 September 2026 |
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| Preliminary Examination Date (Tentative) | 6 December 2026 |
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Application Fee
| General Merit candidates | ₹600/- |
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| Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B candidates | ₹300/- |
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| Ex-Servicemen candidates | ₹50/- |
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| SC, ST, Category-1, and Physically Handicapped candidates | ₹0/- |
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Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
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| Maximum Age | 40 Years |
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Nationality & Eligibility
- Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India.
- The educational qualification prescribed for both Assistant Controller and Audit Officer posts is identical.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Commerce (M.Com), or an MBA (Finance), or an MBA (Financial Management), or an MBA/M.Com (Financial Analysis), or any other Master’s degree with ‘Finance’ as one of the subjects, notified by the University Grants Commission, from a university established by law in India.
- Alternatively, candidates who are members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, or members/associate members of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India, are also eligible.
- Candidates who have appeared for an examination whose passing would render them educationally qualified, but whose results have not yet been declared, are also eligible for admission to the Preliminary Examination.
- However, all candidates declared qualified for the Main Examination must submit proof of passing the requisite examination along with their Main Examination application.
- Failing this, candidates will not be admitted to the Main Examination.
KPSC Assistant Controller & Audit Officer Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
A total of 68 vacancies are notified for Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) posts in the Karnataka State Audit & Accounts Department.
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
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| 1 | Assistant Controller (Group A) - Karnataka State Audit & Accounts Department | 15 (SC: 2, Category-1: 1, Category-2A: 3, General Merit: 8, including Women 5, Rural 5, Ex-Military 1, and PH(LD) 1 within the total) |
| 2 | Audit Officer (Group B) - Karnataka State Audit & Accounts Department | 53 (SC: 7, ST: 2, Category-1: 3, Category-2A: 8, Category-2B: 2, Category-3A: 2, Category-3B: 3, General Merit: 26, including Women 17, Rural 16, Ex-Military 4, PH 5, Kannada Medium 2 within the total) |
| Total | Total Vacancies | 68 |
Salary Details
| Post Name | Pay Scale (₹) |
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| Assistant Controller (Group A) | 83,700 - 1,55,200 |
| Audit Officer (Group B) | 69,250 - 1,34,200 |
How to Apply for KPSC Assistant Controller & Audit Officer Recruitment 2026
- Visit the KPSC website, kpsconline.karnataka.gov.in, and click “New Registration” for One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered.
- Complete OTR registration using a valid e-mail ID and mobile number, and secure your login credentials.
- Log in to the Applicant Login page using your Enrolment Number, Mobile Number, or e-mail ID with OTP, and complete or update your profile under “Registration of Applicant Details”.
- Click the “Apply to Post” tab against the relevant notification and select the specific post(s) you wish to apply for.
- Fill in all details accurately, including personal details, educational qualification, and category details.
- Upload your photograph (200 KB, dimensions as specified) and signature (70 KB) in JPEG/JPG format only.
- Review all details carefully before final submission. Once an application is submitted, no request for correction will be entertained.
- Pay the applicable fee online through net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.
- After successful submission and payment, verify that your application shows “Application submitted”, “Payment done”, and “Application is accepted” against the QR code before considering the process complete.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
