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Dates, vacancies and fees can change. Always confirm on the official KPSC website before you apply.
Each Gazetted Probationers exam begins with a notification on the KPSC website listing posts under two groups: Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) and Hyderabad-Karnataka (HK / Kalyana-Karnataka) posts reserved under Article 371J. Here is how a typical cycle runs.
The usual KPSC cycle
| Stage | Usual timing | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Notification | As announced by KPSC | Check posts (RPC and HK), eligibility and dates |
| Online application | About a month | Register on the KPSC portal and pay the fee |
| Admit card | About 1–2 weeks before prelims | Download from the KPSC website |
| Prelims | A few months after applications close | Two papers on one day |
| Provisional key answers | Within days of the exam | Submit objections online with proof |
| Prelims result | Some weeks later | Qualified candidates fill the mains form |
| Mains | A few months later | Seven papers over several days |
| Personality test & final list | After the mains result | Document verification and interview |
How to apply
- Register (one-time) on the KPSC online application portal.
- Fill personal, educational, category and Kalyana-Karnataka (371J) details.
- Upload your photograph, signature and required certificates.
- Pay the fee online – SC, ST, Category-1 and PwD candidates are exempt or pay less; check the notification.
- Submit and keep a printout.
Kalyana-Karnataka (HK) candidates: keep your Article 371J eligibility certificate ready. It lets you compete for both local and residual posts.
Vacancies
Notifications list posts by service and by RPC / HK cadre. Recent notifications have advertised a few hundred posts. Reservation follows Karnataka's rules, with horizontal reservation for groups such as women, rural candidates, ex-servicemen and persons with disabilities.
Admit card and exam day
- Download the admit card from the KPSC website and carry an original photo ID.
- Report early; electronic devices are not allowed.
- Check the question booklet version and fill it correctly on the OMR sheet.
Key answers and objections
KPSC publishes provisional key answers soon after the prelims. Objections can be submitted online within the deadline, with supporting evidence. The final key decides the result. In 2024 KPSC re-conducted its prelims after translation errors in the question paper, so watch the official notices closely.
Results
- Prelims result: candidates qualified for mains (category- and cadre-wise).
- Mains result: candidates called for the personality test.
- Final selection list: published with service allocation.
Use only kpsc.karnataka.gov.in for dates, vacancies and results.