KPSC Recruitment 2026 (Assistant Controller, Audit Officer 68 Posts)

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KPSC Recruitment 2026 (Assistant Controller, Audit Officer 68 Posts)

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The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) has released the KPSC Recruitment 2026 notification for 68 vacancies, including 15 Assistant Controller (Group A) posts and 53 Audit Officer (Group B) posts under the Karnataka State Audit & Accounts Department. The recruitment will be conducted through a competitive examination as per the Karnataka Gazetted Probationers Recruitment Rules.

The online application process will be conducted from 28 August 2026 to 26 September 2026 through the official KPSC online portal. Eligible candidates with a Master's degree in Commerce, MBA (Finance/Financial Management), a UGC-notified Master's degree with Finance as a subject, or ICAI/ICMAI membership can apply, subject to the prescribed age limit.

The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for 06 December 2026. Candidates can check the complete details regarding post-wise vacancies, educational qualification, age limit, salary, important dates before applying.

Important Dates

Notification Date : 27-08-2026
Opening Date for Online Application : 28-08-2026
Closing Date for Online Application : 26-09-2026
Preliminary Examination Date (Tentative) : 06-12-2026

Application Fee

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

Age Limit

General Merit : Minimum 21 years ; Maximum 35 years
Category 2A/2B/3A/3B : Minimum 21 years ; Maximum 38 years
SC/ST/Category-1 : Minimum 21 years ; Maximum 40 years

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Assistant Controller (Group A)	15	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.
Audit Officer (Group B)	53	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.

Post Name	Salary
Assistant Controller (Group A)	83,700 – 1,55,200
Audit Officer (Group B)	69,250 – 1,34,200

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