Karnataka Public Service Commission — State Accounts Inspection and Accounts Department
Cut-off Date: 26 Sep 2026 — Candidates must be between 21 to 40 years (General category). Category-wise relaxation and exact DOB boundaries are shown below.
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation | DOB Must Be Between |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 21 yrs | 40 yrs | — | 27 Sep 1986 to 26 Sep 2005 |
| EWS | 21 yrs | 40 yrs | — | 27 Sep 1986 to 26 Sep 2005 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 21 yrs | 43 yrs | +3 yrs | 27 Sep 1983 to 26 Sep 2005 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 21 yrs | 45 yrs | +5 yrs | 27 Sep 1981 to 26 Sep 2005 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 21 yrs | 45 yrs | +5 yrs | 27 Sep 1981 to 26 Sep 2005 |
| PwD (General) | 21 yrs | 50 yrs | +10 yrs | 27 Sep 1976 to 26 Sep 2005 |
Prescribed Age: 21–40 Years (As on 26 Sep 2026)
The Karnataka Public Service Commission has issued an official recruitment notification for Audit Officer, announcing a total of 15 vacancies located in Karnataka. The online application window opens on 28 August 2026 and closes on 26 September 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Master's degree in Commerce or MBA (Finance) or CA/ICWA qualification and be within the prescribed age limit of 21 to 40 years (with specified one-time 5-year relaxation), with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Rs. 69,250 – Rs. 1,34,200. The selection procedure comprises Preliminary Exam (Objective) followed by Main Exam (Descriptive). For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 28 Aug 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply |
26 Sep 2026
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| Exam Date | 29 Nov 2026 |
| Post Name | Audit Officer |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 15 |
| Qualification | Master's degree in Commerce or MBA (Finance) or CA/ICWA qualification |
| Age Limit | 21 to 40 years (with specified one-time 5-year relaxation) |
| Salary | Rs. 69,250 – Rs. 1,34,200 |
| Application Fee | Rs. 600 (General), Rs. 300 (2A/2B/3A/3B), Rs. 50 (Ex-Servicemen), Nil (SC/ST/Cat-1/PH) |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam (Objective) followed by Main Exam (Descriptive) |
The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) has issued a notification for the recruitment of 15 Audit Officer positions (Group B) under the Hyderabad-Karnataka cadre within the State Accounts Inspection and Accounts Department. This direct recruitment is governed by the Karnataka State Accounts Services (Recruitment) Rules.
| Category | Regular Posts | Backlog Posts |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 2 | 1 |
| ST | 1 | 0 |
| Cat-1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2A | 1 | 1 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 |
| General Merit | 6 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 2 |
The selection process consists of two stages:
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