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KPSC Assistant Controller & Audit Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 68 Posts

By: EKTA SHRIVASTAVA

On: August 28, 2026

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Job Summary

Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) invites online applications for 68 Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) posts of Assistant Controller (Group A) and Audit Officer (Group B) in the Karnataka State Audit & Accounts Department. Candidates must have a Master’s degree in Commerce, MBA (Finance/Financial Management), or be members of ICAI/ICMAI. The last date to apply is 26-09-2026. The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for 06-12-2026. This recruitment offers a great opportunity for finance and audit professionals aiming for government service in Karnataka.

💼 Job Overview
OrganisationKarnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), "Udyoga Soudha", Bengaluru-560001
Notification No.KPSCKA/EXA2/PRSL/10/2026-EXAM2/251 dated 27-08-2026
Recruiting DepartmentKarnataka State Audit & Accounts Department
Post NamesAssistant Controller (Group A), Audit Officer (Group B) - Residual Parent Cadre (RPC)
Total Vacancies68 (15 Assistant Controller + 53 Audit Officer)
Pay Scale₹83,700–1,55,200 (Assistant Controller); ₹69,250–1,34,200 (Audit Officer)
QualificationMaster's degree in Commerce/MBA (Finance) or equivalent, or ICAI/ICMAI membership
Application ModeOnline only, via KPSC's One Time Registration (OTR) portal
Application Start Date28-08-2026
Application Last Date26-09-2026
Application Fee₹600 (General) / ₹300 (Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) / ₹50 (Ex-Servicemen) / Exempt (SC/ST/Category-1/PH)
Selection ProcessPreliminary Examination followed by Main Examination (written)
Preliminary Exam Date06-12-2026 (tentative)
Job LocationKarnataka State Audit & Accounts Department, Karnataka
Official Websitekpsconline.karnataka.gov.in
👥 Vacancy Details

Vacancy Details

इस सेक्शन में आपको Assistant Controller और Audit Officer के कुल पदों और उनकी श्रेणीवार संख्या का विस्तार मिलेगा। यह जानकारी आपको अपनी पात्रता के अनुसार आवेदन करने में मदद करेगी।

Post NameNumber of Posts
Assistant Controller (Group A) - Karnataka State Audit & Accounts Department15 (SC: 2, Category-1: 1, Category-2A: 3, General Merit: 8, including Women 5, Rural 5, Ex-Military 1, PH(LD) 1)
Audit Officer (Group B) - Karnataka State Audit & Accounts Department53 (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)
📑 Qualification

Qualification

यह सेक्शन आपको Assistant Controller और Audit Officer पदों के लिए आवश्यक शैक्षणिक योग्यता के बारे में विस्तार से बताएगा। सही योग्यता जानना जरूरी है ताकि आप यह सुनिश्चित कर सकें कि आप आवेदन के लिए पात्र हैं।

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, they will not be admitted to the Main Examination.

Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India.

📑 Age Limit

Age Limit

आयु सीमा का सही अंदाजा लगाना बहुत जरूरी है क्योंकि इससे आपको पता चलता है कि आप इस भर्ती के लिए कितने उपयुक्त हैं। इस सेक्शन में नियमों और छूटों का पूरा विवरण मिलेगा।

CategoryMinimum AgeMaximum Age (as per Rules, 1997)
General Merit21 years35 years
Category 2A/2B/3A/3B21 years38 years
SC/ST/Category-121 years40 years
CategoryMinimum AgeMaximum Age (with one-time relaxation)
General Merit21 years40 years
Category 2A/2B/3A/3B21 years43 years
SC/ST/Category-121 years45 years

As per Government Order No. Sikasu-262, Session-2025, dated 29-01-2026, a one-time additional age relaxation of 5 years has been extended. Age is reckoned as on the last date fixed for submission of applications. Additional age relaxation is also available to Ex-servicemen (up to 3 years plus service rendered, max 10 years), Persons with Disabilities (10 years), and widows (10 years, subject to conditions).

📑 Application Fee

Application Fee

यह सेक्शन आपको आवेदन शुल्क के बारे में बताएगा। सही फीस का भुगतान करना जरूरी है नहीं तो आपका आवेदन स्वीकार नहीं किया जाएगा।

  • General Merit candidates: ₹600
  • Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B candidates: ₹300
  • Ex-Servicemen candidates: ₹50
  • SC, ST, Category-1, and Physically Handicapped candidates: Fee exempted

Fees can be paid online through net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI. Once paid, the application fee will not be refunded under any circumstances and cannot be adjusted towards any other examination or recruitment by the Commission. Applications will be rejected if the fee is not paid.

⭐ Important Dates

Important Dates

यह सेक्शन आपको आवेदन प्रक्रिया और परीक्षा से जुड़ी महत्वपूर्ण तिथियों का पूरा समय देगा ताकि आप समय रहते तैयारी शुरू कर सकें।

EventDate
Notification Date27-08-2026
Opening Date for Online Application28-08-2026
Closing Date for Online Application26-09-2026
Preliminary Examination Date (Tentative)06-12-2026

The tentative schedule for exams and result announcements will be published on the Commission's website when finalized.

🎯 Selection Process

Selection Process

यह सेक्शन आपको KPSC भर्ती में चयन प्रक्रिया के बारे में विस्तार से बताएगा। दोनों चरणों – Preliminary और Main Exam – का महत्व समझना जरूरी है।

  • Preliminary Examination (Objective type): दो पेपर होंगे - General Studies (150 marks, 2 hours) और Commerce & Management (300 marks, 2 hours).
  • इस परीक्षा के प्रश्न पत्र Kannada और English दोनों भाषाओं में होंगे। यह परीक्षा केवल Main Exam के लिए shortlist करने हेतु है, अंतिम मेरिट में यह अंक शामिल नहीं होते।
  • वैकेंसी के अनुसार, 1:20 के अनुपात में उम्मीदवार Main Examination के लिए चुने जाएंगे।
  • Main Examination (Descriptive): आठ पेपर होंगे, कुल 2100 अंक, जिनमें Kannada और English पेपर qualifying हैं।
  • Kannada और English पेपर में कम से कम 30% अंक और दोनों का औसत 35% जरूरी है। ये पेपर मेरिट रैंकिंग में नहीं आते।
  • बाकी पेपरों के अंक मेरिट रैंकिंग के लिए गिने जाएंगे।
  • परीक्षा का विस्तृत सिलेबस ऑफिसियल वेबसाइट पर उपलब्ध है।
PaperSubjectMax MarksDurationType
Paper 1General Studies1502 hoursCompulsory
Paper 2Commerce and Management3002 hoursCompulsory
PaperSubjectMax MarksDurationType
1Kannada1503 hoursCompulsory
2English1503 hoursCompulsory
3General Studies3003 hoursCompulsory
4General Studies3003 hoursCompulsory
5Financial Accounting, Management and Analysis3003 hoursCompulsory
6Principles & Practice of Management, Organisational Behaviour, Training and Development3003 hoursCompulsory
7Corporate Finance, Business Economics and Taxation3003 hoursCompulsory
8Principles & Practice of Auditing, Computer Concepts and E-Commerce3003 hoursCompulsory
📑 How To Apply

How To Apply

यह सेक्शन आपको KPSC Assistant Controller और Audit Officer के लिए ऑनलाइन आवेदन कैसे करना है, इसका स्टेप-बाय-स्टेप तरीका बताएगा। सही तरीके से आवेदन करना बहुत आवश्यक है ताकि आपका फॉर्म स्वीकार हो जाए।

  • 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, and upload your photograph (200 KB, specified dimensions) and signature (70 KB) in JPEG/JPG format only.
  • Review all details carefully before final submission - once an application is submitted, no correction request 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.
  • Applications can be submitted only through the KPSC website; applications received through any other mode will not be accepted.
⭐ Important Instructions

Important Instructions

यह सेक्शन आपको आवेदन और परीक्षा से जुड़ी कुछ अहम बातों और सावधानियों के बारे में बताएगा जिसे ध्यान में रखना जरूरी है ताकि आपकी आवेदन प्रक्रिया smooth रहे।

  • Candidates should familiarise themselves with all recruitment details before applying; no queries will be entertained after the closing date.
  • Once an application is submitted, no modification or resubmission is allowed except via a specified correction window before the last date.
  • Applicants must retain original certificates of age, education, and other claims to produce when called; failure may lead to cancellation.
  • Carry a valid government-recognised photo identity proof to the exam centre (Voter ID, Aadhaar, Driving Licence, PAN, Passport, or Govt service ID).
  • Reach the examination centre early to complete biometric and identity verification; no entry after gate closure.
  • The Commission does not correspond by letter; change of address must be notified in writing to avoid missing communications.
  • False information or unfair means at any stage will lead to rejection and possible disqualification.
📑 Who Should Apply

Who Should Apply

यह भर्ती खासतौर पर उन उम्मीदवारों के लिए है जो Master's degree के साथ वित्तीय क्षेत्र में अपना करियर बनाना चाहते हैं। अगर आपने Commerce में Master’s किया है या MBA Finance/Financial Management किया है, या आप ICAI/ICMAI के सदस्य हैं, तो यह आपके लिए बेहतरीन मौका है। फ्रेशर्स और कुछ अनुभव वाले दोनों ही आवेदन कर सकते हैं क्योंकि चयन प्रक्रिया में Preliminary और Main Exams दोनों शामिल हैं। जो लोग सरकारी नौकरी में स्थिरता और अच्छे वेतन की तलाश में हैं, उनके लिए यह भर्ती उपयुक्त है।

📑 Job Difficulty Competition Level

Job Difficulty / Competition Level

KPSC Assistant Controller और Audit Officer की परीक्षा में प्रतियोगिता काफी कड़ी होती है क्योंकि पद सीमित हैं और आवेदनकर्ताओं की संख्या बहुत अधिक। Preliminary परीक्षा objective type (MCQ based) होती है, जो काफी प्रतिस्पर्धात्मक होती है। Main परीक्षा में descriptive पेपर होते हैं जो विषय की गहरी समझ मांगते हैं। इसलिए परीक्षा की तैयारी में मेहनत और रणनीति दोनों जरूरी हैं। अनुमानित रूप से प्रतियोगिता उच्च स्तर की मानी जाती है, खासकर Karnataka के Commerce और Finance background वाले छात्रों में।

📑 Preparation Tips

Preparation Tips

तैयारी की शुरुआत बेसिक कॉन्सेप्ट्स को मजबूत करने से करें, खासकर Commerce, Management, और General Studies के लिए। Preliminary exam की तैयारी में objective questions और पुराने पेपर समझना जरूरी है। Main exam के लिए विषयवार नोट्स बनाएं और Kannada एवं English language पेपर के लिए भी अभ्यास करें। समय प्रबंधन पर ध्यान दें और मॉक टेस्ट जरूर दें ताकि परीक्षा का माहौल समझ आए। ऑफिसियल सिलेबस को ध्यान से पढ़ें और परीक्षा के पैटर्न को समझकर रणनीति बनाएं।

📑 Common Mistakes To Avoid

Common Mistakes to Avoid

आवेदन फॉर्म भरते समय व्यक्तिगत और शैक्षणिक जानकारी गलत न भरें क्योंकि इसके बाद सुधार संभव नहीं होता। योग्यता की गलत समझ से आवेदन न करें, जैसे कि बिना Master’s degree या ICAI/ICMAI सदस्यता के आवेदन करना। फीस भुगतान में लापरवाही न करें क्योंकि बिना फीस के आवेदन रद्द हो जाएगा। परीक्षा के लिए जरूरी दस्तावेज और पहचान पत्र लेकर जाना न भूलें। परीक्षा के समय देरी से न पहुंचे क्योंकि प्रवेश नहीं दिया जाएगा। परीक्षा के पैटर्न और नियमों को ध्यान से पढ़ना जरूरी है ताकि कोई गलतफहमी न हो।

📑 Faq

FAQ

  • Q1. What is KPSC Assistant Controller & Audit Officer Recruitment 2026?
    It is a recruitment drive by Karnataka Public Service Commission for 68 Residual Parent Cadre posts in Karnataka State Audit & Accounts Department.
  • Q2. How many vacancies are available?
    There are total 68 vacancies: 15 Assistant Controller and 53 Audit Officer posts.
  • Q3. What is the last date to apply?
    The last date to apply online is 26-09-2026.
  • Q4. What qualification is required?
    Master's degree in Commerce, MBA (Finance/Financial Management), UGC-notified Master’s with Finance subject, or ICAI/ICMAI membership.
  • Q5. What is the age limit?
    Minimum 21 years; maximum 40 years for General, 43 years for Category 2A/2B/3A/3B, and 45 years for SC/ST/Category-1 with one-time relaxation.
📑 People Also Ask

People Also Ask

  • What is the selection process for KPSC Assistant Controller & Audit Officer 2026?
    Two-stage process: Preliminary (objective) exam followed by Main (written) exam.
  • Is there any age relaxation for ex-servicemen?
    Yes, up to 3 years plus service rendered, max 10 years total.
  • Can freshers apply for this recruitment?
    Yes, freshers with the required qualification are eligible to apply.
  • Where to apply online for KPSC Assistant Controller & Audit Officer?
    Applications are accepted only at kpsconline.karnataka.gov.in.
  • What is the pay scale for these posts?
    ₹83,700–1,55,200 for Assistant Controller; ₹69,250–1,34,200 for Audit Officer.
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⚠️ Disclaimer

Disclaimer

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