KPSC Assistant Controller & Audit Officer Recruitment 2026

Overview

The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) has announced recruitment for 68 Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) posts in the Karnataka State Audit & Accounts Department. This is a prime opportunity for finance and commerce professionals to enter Group A and Group B government services.

Vacancy Breakup

• Assistant Controller (Group A): 15 Posts
• Audit Officer (Group B): 53 Posts

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification:

  • Master's degree in Commerce (M.Com), MBA (Finance/Financial Management), or any UGC-notified Master's degree with Finance as a subject.
  • OR Membership of ICAI (Chartered Accountants) or ICMAI (Cost Accountants).
• Age Limit: 21 to 40 years for General Merit (inclusive of one-time 5-year relaxation). Higher relaxations apply for SC/ST/Category-1 and other reserved categories.

Salary Structure

• Assistant Controller: ₹83,700 – ₹1,55,200
• Audit Officer: ₹69,250 – ₹1,34,200

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 28-08-2026
• Application Last Date: 26-09-2026
• Preliminary Examination: 06-12-2026 (Tentative)

Selection Process

1. Preliminary Examination: Objective MCQs consisting of General Studies and Commerce & Management.
2. Main Examination: Descriptive written papers covering Languages, General Studies, and specialized Financial/Audit subjects.

Application Fee

• General: ₹600
• Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: ₹300
• Ex-Servicemen: ₹50
• SC/ST/Category-1/PH: Exempted