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KPSC Group C
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KPSC Group C — Karnataka clerical / asst posts. 200 MCQs in 2.5 hours.
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Previous year papers
100 questions across all yearsPrevious year paper practice: each year is a set of PYQ-pattern questions — freshly worded in the pattern of that year's paper, not the paper itself. Every card shows how many it holds against the real paper's count.
2025
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2025 paper (which had 200)
Practise these →2024
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2024 paper (which had 200)
Practise these →2023
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2023 paper (which had 200)
Practise these →2022
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2022 paper (which had 200)
Practise these →2021
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2021 paper (which had 200)
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General Studies / General Knowledge
37 QsKarnataka — History, Culture and Administration
22 QsQuantitative Aptitude
28 QsMental Ability and Reasoning
20 Qs
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What can I get from KPSC Group C?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Exceptional performance — top selections
85–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Personal Assistant — ministerial offices and chief secretary office
- •Senior Grade positions consideration — potential for accelerated promotion
- •Account Assistant — Reserve Bank interface positions, state treasury headquarters
- •First Division Assistant — cabinet secretariat, protocol division
- •Priority selection with maximum flexibility in posting preferences
- •Strong foundation for future promotions to Group B cadres
Top tier — premium postings
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •First Division Assistant — Vidhana Soudha (state secretariat), Bengaluru
- •Account Assistant — AG office and state treasury, central postings
- •Personal Assistant — senior administrative offices, pay level 7
- •Junior Assistant — Chief Minister's office, Governor's secretariat
- •Statistical Assistant — directorate of economics and statistics, policy divisions
- •First choice of posting location and department practically guaranteed
Strong contenders — preferred postings
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •First Division Assistant — Bengaluru urban district offices, better locations
- •Account Assistant — treasury and finance departments, state headquarters
- •Junior Assistant — high-profile departments like Home, Finance, Education
- •Stenographer Grade III — Bengaluru sessions court, better working conditions
- •Statistical Assistant — planning and statistics departments
- •High probability of selection with choice of district preference
Competitive range — Group C posts
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •First Division Assistant — Collectorate offices, pay level 6
- •Account Assistant — various Karnataka state departments, basic pay ₹25,500-81,100
- •Bill Collector — revenue administration across taluks
- •Junior Assistant (Kannada) — secretariat departments, Bengaluru
- •Stenographer Grade III — district courts and administrative offices
- •Good chances for all categories with decent mains performance
Near cut-off — borderline
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •May clear prelims for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC)
- •Junior Assistant posts — various departments, pay level 5
- •Typist positions — Karnataka state offices, basic grade
- •First Division Assistant — revenue departments across Karnataka districts
- •Need strong performance in mains/interview to secure final selection
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
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Multiple sources indicate Karnataka Public Service Commission will release the Group C recruitment notification for 2026, covering posts like Junior Engineer, Electrician, Operator, and other technical and non-technical positions. The notification is expected to announce over 980 vacancies, particularly for Panchayat Development Officer posts.
The selection process consists of a written exam with two papers covering General Knowledge and language/computer skills. Each paper carries 100 marks with 0.25 marks deducted for incorrect answers, followed by interview and document verification stages.
Important dates
Notification release (expected)
5 days awayThu, 15 Oct, 2026
ExpectedKPSC typically releases Group C notifications in October-November; exact date not yet announced
Application window opens (expected)
10 days awayTue, 20 Oct, 2026
ExpectedUsually opens within a week of notification
Application deadline (expected)
41 days awayFri, 20 Nov, 2026
ExpectedTypically 30-day application window
Admit card release (expected)
107 days awayMon, 25 Jan, 2027
ExpectedUsually released 1-2 weeks before exam; downloadable at kpsconline.karnataka.gov.in
📍Written exam (expected)
120 days awaySun, 7 Feb, 2027
ExpectedPrevious cycle held over 2 days in early November; 2027 cycle likely February-March
Result declaration (expected)
187 days awayThu, 15 Apr, 2027
ExpectedUsually 1-2 months after written exam; shortlisted candidates proceed to interview
Syllabus
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General Studies / General Knowledge
Current Events
Current events of state, national and international importance.
Modern History of India and Indian Culture
Outline of modern Indian history, freedom movement and culture.
Indian Polity
Constitution and governance with special reference to Karnataka.
Indian Economy
Indian economy with reference to Karnataka economy.
Geography of India and Karnataka
Physical, social and economic geography.
General Science
Basic science and recent science & technology developments.
Karnataka — History, Culture and Administration
History of Karnataka
Ancient to modern history of Karnataka.
Karnataka Unification Movement
Movement for the unification of Kannada-speaking regions.
Karnataka Art, Culture and Literature
Cultural heritage, literature and arts of Karnataka.
Karnataka Administration and Welfare
Administrative structure and welfare schemes of Karnataka.
Quantitative Aptitude
Number System and Simplification
BODMAS, fractions, decimals, square and cube roots.
Percentage
Percentage calculations and applications.
Profit and Loss
Cost price, selling price and discount.
Ratio and Proportion
Direct, inverse and compound ratio, proportion and partnership.
Average
Average of numbers, weighted average and applications.
Simple and Compound Interest
SI and CI calculations.
Time and Work
Work efficiency, pipes and cisterns.
Time, Speed and Distance
Trains, boats, average and relative speed.
Mensuration
Area, perimeter, surface area and volume.
Elementary Algebra
Linear and quadratic equations.
Mental Ability and Reasoning
Number and Letter Series
Find next/missing/wrong term in numerical and alphabet series.
Coding-Decoding
Letter, number and symbol-based coding patterns.
Directions and Distances
Direction sense, shortest distance, displacement.
Blood Relations
Family-tree puzzles, generations and relationships.
Analogy and Classification
Word, number and figure analogy; odd-one-out.
Syllogism
Statement-conclusion using Venn diagrams and rules.
Calendar and Clock
Day calculation, leap years, angle between hands.
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Mirror image, water image, paper folding and embedded figures.
Data Interpretation
Tables, bar/pie/line graphs — calculation-based questions.