KPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 68 Assistant Controller, Audit Officer Posts

The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) has released a notification (No. KPSCKA/EXA2/PRSL/10/2026-EXAM2/251 dated 27-08-2026) inviting 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. The recruitment follows the Karnataka Civil Services (Direct Recruitment) Rules, 2011, the Karnataka State Audit and Accounts Department Services (Recruitment) Rules, 2015 (as amended in 2023), and the competitive examination will be conducted as per the Karnataka Gazetted Probationers (Recruitment through Competitive Examinations) Rules, 1997. Online applications open on 28-08-2026 and close on 26-09-2026, with the Preliminary Examination tentatively scheduled for 06-12-2026.

Quick answers: KPSC (Karnataka Public Service Commission) is recruiting for 68 RPC posts – 15 Assistant Controller (Group A) posts and 53 Audit Officer (Group B) posts – in the Karnataka State Audit & Accounts Department. Candidates with a Master’s degree in Commerce, MBA (Finance/Financial Management), a UGC-notified Master’s degree with Finance as a subject, or membership of ICAI/ICMAI, are eligible, subject to age limits set by the Karnataka Gazetted Probationers Rules, 1997. Online applications can be submitted at kpsconline.karnataka.gov.in from 28-08-2026 to 26-09-2026. The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for 06-12-2026, and posts are located within the Karnataka State Audit & Accounts Department.

KPSC Assistant Controller, Audit Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

KPSC Assistant Controller & Audit Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

KPSC Assistant Controller & Audit Officer Important Dates

The tentative schedule for exams and result announcements related to recruitment to these posts will be published on the Commission’s website for candidates’ information, as and when finalised.

KPSC Assistant Controller & Audit Officer Vacancy 2026

A total of 68 vacancies are notified for Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) posts in the Karnataka State Audit & Accounts Department.

The full category-wise breakup (including sub-splits for women, rural candidates, ex-military persons, and persons with disabilities within each reservation category) is detailed in the official notification. The notification also specifies that 20% of the Category-1 vacancies are reserved for 59 of the most backward castes identified within Category-1, as per the government orders referenced in the notification.

KPSC Assistant Controller & Audit Officer Eligibility Criteria and Qualification

The educational qualification prescribed for both Assistant Controller and Audit Officer posts is identical:

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.

KPSC Assistant Controller & Audit Officer Age Limit

The age limit is fixed as per the Karnataka Gazetted Probationers (Recruitment through Competitive Examinations) Rules, 1997.

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 to the maximum age limit for recruitment to these posts. With this relaxation, the applicable maximum age limits for this notification are as follows:

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, subject to a maximum of 10 years), Persons with Disabilities (10 years), and widows (10 years, subject to the prescribed conditions), as specified in the notification.

KPSC Assistant Controller & Audit Officer Salary

KPSC Assistant Controller & Audit Officer Application Fee

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 it cannot be adjusted towards any other examination or recruitment conducted by the Commission. Applications will be rejected if the fee is not paid.

KPSC Assistant Controller & Audit Officer Selection Process

Selection follows a two-stage process under the Karnataka Civil Services (Recruitment) Rules, 2011 – a Preliminary Examination (objective, multiple-choice) followed by a Main Examination (descriptive, written) for candidates shortlisted at the Preliminary stage.

Section A – Preliminary Examination

The Preliminary Examination question papers are set in both Kannada and English. Marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination are used only for shortlisting candidates for the Main Examination and do not count towards the final merit ranking. Based on vacancies notified, candidates are admitted to the Main Examination in a 1:20 ratio, based on marks scored in the Preliminary Examination.

Section B – Main Examination

Marks obtained in Kannada and English papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2) are used only for determining eligibility – a minimum of 30% in each and an average of 35% across both is required – and do not count towards the merit ranking. Candidates who do not meet this minimum will not be eligible for evaluation of their other papers. Merit ranking is based on the remaining papers of the Main Examination.

Detailed syllabus for the Preliminary and Main Examinations, as per Section-II of Schedule-2 of the Karnataka State Civil Services (Recruitment) Rules, 2011, is available on the Commission’s website at kpsc.kar.nic.in/Syllabus.

How to Apply for KPSC Assistant Controller & Audit Officer Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the KPSC website, kpsconline.karnataka.gov.in, and click “New Registration” for One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered.
2. Complete OTR registration using a valid e-mail ID and mobile number, and secure your login credentials.
3. 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”.
4. Click the “Apply to Post” tab against the relevant notification and select the specific post(s) you wish to apply for.
5. Fill in all details accurately, including personal details, educational qualification, and category details, and upload your photograph (200 KB, dimensions as specified) and signature (70 KB) in JPEG/JPG format only.
6. Review all details carefully before final submission – once an application is submitted, no request for correction will be entertained.
7. Pay the applicable fee online through net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.
8. 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.

KPSC Assistant Controller & Audit Officer Important Instructions

• Candidates should familiarise themselves with all details related to the recruitment before starting the application process, as no queries regarding the recruitment notification will be entertained after the closing date.
• Once an application is submitted, no request to modify or resubmit the details will be considered, except through the specific correction/deletion window described in the notification prior to the last date.
• Candidates must retain original certificates in support of age, education, and other details claimed in the application and produce them when called for; failure to do so will result in cancellation of candidature/eligibility.
• Candidates must ensure they possess a valid, government-recognised photo identity proof (Voter ID, Aadhaar card/e-KYC, Driving Licence/Learner’s Licence, PAN card, Passport, or a Government service ID) to be carried compulsorily to the examination centre.
• Candidates should reach the examination centre well before reporting time to complete biometric and identity verification; no entry will be permitted after the gate closes.
• The Commission does not correspond with candidates by letter; any change of address must be intimated in writing, and the Commission is not responsible if a candidate does not receive this information.
• Furnishing false information, using fraudulent documents, or resorting to unfair means at any stage of the recruitment process will result in rejection of candidature/interview and may lead to further disqualification.

KPSC Assistant Controller & Audit Officer Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here