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KPSC Group C Recruitment
KPSC Group C — Karnataka clerical / asst posts. 200 MCQs in 2.5 hours.
Updated 24 Aug 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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General Studies / General Knowledge
40 QsKarnataka — History, Culture and Administration
22 QsQuantitative Aptitude
30 QsMental Ability and Reasoning
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Exceptional — premium selections
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) is expected to release the Group C recruitment notification soon for various non-technical positions including Junior Engineer, Health Inspector, PDO and Electrician posts. Over 980+ PDO vacancies are anticipated.
KPSC has released the KAS (Group A & B) notification for 319 posts with applications open till August 31, 2026. Group C notification is expected after the KAS cycle as per the annual recruitment calendar.
Candidates will be selected through a two-paper written exam covering General Knowledge, General Kannada, General English, and Computer Knowledge, followed by interview and document verification.
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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.
Top Group C selections
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Upper Group C competitive posts
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Competitive Group C range
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Mid-tier Group C posts
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Marginal qualifying range
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below qualifying threshold
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.
KPSC Group C 2026 Notification (expected)
36 days awayThu, 1 Oct, 2026
Notification typically released between September–November based on previous cycles; official date not yet announced
Application Window Opens (expected)
40 days awayMon, 5 Oct, 2026
Usually opens within a week of notification release
Application Window Closes (expected)
71 days awayThu, 5 Nov, 2026
Application window typically lasts 30 days
Application Correction Window (expected)
76 days awayTue, 10 Nov, 2026
If applicable, KPSC may open a brief correction window after applications close
Admit Card Release (expected)
168 days awayWed, 10 Feb, 2027
Admit cards typically released 2-3 weeks before written exam
📍KPSC Group C Written Exam (expected)
187 days awayMon, 1 Mar, 2027
Written exam usually conducted February–March; 2023 cycle exam was held November 4-5
Answer Key Release (expected)
201 days awayMon, 15 Mar, 2027
Provisional answer key typically released 2-3 weeks after exam
Result Declaration (expected)
262 days awaySat, 15 May, 2027
Results generally declared 2-3 months after examination
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.
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.
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.