Karnataka Government Jobs: Exams, Bodies & How to Apply

Karnataka runs its state government recruitments through a few key bodies, covering civil services, multi-department posts and police.

This guide maps the main recruiting bodies in Karnataka, the major exams and who can apply. Eligibility, vacancies and dates change with each notification, so confirm on the official site and track live Karnataka vacancies on GovtNaukri365.

Who recruits for Karnataka government jobs?

• Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) — gazetted (KAS) and many Group C posts like FDA and SDA.
• Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) — written exams for several multi-department posts.
• Karnataka State Police (KSP) — constables and sub-inspectors.

Major Karnataka government exams

• KAS (Gazetted Probationers, via KPSC) — for officer posts (graduate-level).
• FDA / SDA (First/Second Division Assistant) — clerical posts via KPSC.
• KSP Constable and Sub-Inspector exams.

Eligibility and how to apply

Eligibility ranges from a 12th (PUC) pass for many Group C and police roles to a bachelor's degree for KAS and higher posts. Kannada proficiency is effectively mandatory (a Kannada language test if you did not study it in SSLC), with Karnataka domicile and rural/Kannada-medium reservation.

Apply online on the relevant body's official portal with documents, photo and signature ready, before the closing date.