Audit Officer, Group 'B' (Hyderabad-Karnataka Cadre)
Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) invites online applications for the recruitment of Audit Officer (Group 'B') posts in the Karnataka State Accounts Inspection and Accounts Department. A total of 15 vacancies are available, exclusively for local candidates of the Hyderabad-Karnataka (Kalyana Karnataka) region under Article 371(J). Candidates with M.Com, MBA (Finance), CA, or ICWA qualifications are eligible. The online application process starts on 28 August 2026 and closes on 26 September 2026.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), Bengaluru |
| Notification No. | KPSCKA/EXA2/PRSL/11/2026-EXAM2/252 |
| Post Name | Audit Officer, Group 'B' |
| Total Vacancies | 15 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 28 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 September 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam (Tentative) | 29 November 2026 |
| Job Type | Regular |
| Job Location | Karnataka |
| Official Website | kpsconline.karnataka.gov.in |
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Employment Type:FULL_TIME
Number of Vacancies:15
Post-wise Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 15 (13 Regular + 2 Backlog)
A. Regular Posts (13)
| Category | Others | Women | Rural | PH | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1 | 1 | - | - | 2 |
| ST | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Category-1 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Category-2A | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Category-2B | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Category-3B | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
| General Merit (GM) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1* | 6 |
*B, LV – Blind, Low Vision.
B. Backlog Posts (2)
| Category | Physically Handicapped | Total |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 1# | 1 |
| Category-2A | 1# | 1 |
# Hearing impairment/locomotor disability or old-age arthritis.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | M.Com OR MBA (Finance/Financial Management/Financial Analysis) OR any Master's with Finance as subject OR Member of ICAI OR Associate member of ICWA (Institute of Cost Accountants of India). |
| Cadre Eligibility | Must be a local candidate of the Hyderabad-Karnataka (Kalyana Karnataka) region under Article 371(J) of the Constitution. A local-candidate eligibility certificate is mandatory. |
| Age Limit (as on closing date) | Minimum 21 years. Maximum (with one-time 5-year relaxation): General: 40 years; Category 2A/2B/3A/3B: 43 years; SC/ST/Category-1: 43 years. Additional relaxation for Ex-Servicemen, PH (10 years), and Widows (10 years). |
| Application Fee | General: ₹600; Category 2A/2B/3A/3B: ₹300; Ex-Servicemen: ₹50; SC/ST/Category-1/PH: Exempted. |
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination (Objective): Two papers (General Studies and Commerce & Management) for screening. Marks are not counted for final merit. Candidates are shortlisted in a 1:20 ratio.
- Main Examination (Descriptive): Eight papers (Kannada, English, General Studies, Financial Accounting, Management, Corporate Finance, Auditing) totaling 2100 marks. This determines the final merit.
- Preliminary Exam (Tentative): 29 November 2026.
How to Apply for KPSC Audit Officer 2026
Candidates must apply online through the KPSC portal. Follow these steps:
- One-Time Registration (OTR): Visit kpsconline.karnataka.gov.in and complete the New Registration. Fill in your candidate profile carefully.
- Apply to Post: Log in and go to the "Apply to Post" tab. Click "Apply Post" against this notification. The system will check your eligibility.
- Fill Application: Complete the application form with accurate details. Upload a recent passport-size photograph (JPEG/JPG, under 200 KB) and signature (under 70 KB).
- Pay Fee: Pay the applicable fee online via net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.
- Submit & Save: On successful submission, download the application with the QR code confirming Application Submitted, Payment Done, and Application Accepted.
Last Date: 26 September 2026.
Note: Application details cannot be changed after final submission. Fee once paid is non-refundable.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 27 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 28 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 26 September 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination (Tentative) | 29 November 2026 |
Important Links
Official Website / Apply Online: https://kpsconline.karnataka.gov.in
Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification
Key Instructions for Candidates
- Hyderabad-Karnataka Cadre Only: This recruitment is exclusively for local candidates of the Hyderabad-Karnataka (Kalyana Karnataka) region under Article 371(J). A valid local-candidate eligibility certificate is mandatory.
- Online Application Only: Applications are accepted only online. No offline mode.
- One-Time Registration: Complete OTR carefully. It will be reused for all future KPSC applications.
- Application Fee: Pay the correct fee online. Fee is non-refundable.
- Age Relaxation: A one-time 5-year age relaxation has been applied to this notification. Check the revised age limits.
- Selection: The selection is a two-stage process: Preliminary Examination (screening) and Main Examination (final merit).
- Check Official Sources: Regularly visit the KPSC website for updates.
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Closing: Sep 03, 2026About Konkan Railway Corporation Limited
The Konkan Railway was the missing link between India’s commercial capital, Mumbai, and Mangalore. The 741-kilometre line connects Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka States — a region of criss-crossing rivers, plunging valleys and mountains that soar into the clouds.
The Konkan is a coastal strip of land bounded by the Sahyadri hills on the east, and Arabian Sea on the west. It is a land where mythology breathes side by side with economic growth,a land with rich mineral resources, dense forest cover and a landscape fringed with paddy, coconut and mango trees. The formidable terrain to be conquered and the short construction period meant that the project could only be completed with the help of several technological innovations. Apart from setting a trend for other infrastructure projects in the country, the Konkan Railway provides concrete proof of the skills of Indian engineers, their discipline, team spirit and courage. But it is also a tribute to the unconquerable human spirit. Beyond the technical jargon, it was a leap of faith that made the long cherished dream of the people of the region possible.
The Konkan Railway has also in a way changed the lives of the Engineers and otherpeople associated with the project. For them it was the glory of overcoming all odds, and the satisfaction and pride that they have built something for posterity.
The completion of the Konkan Railway was a “tryst with destiny” for many people in the Konkan region, redeemed in the 50th year of the nation’s Independence. It is hence entirely fitting that the first train on the completed track was flagged off on January 26, 1998, Republic Day.
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