The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) has notified 15 Group ‘B’ Audit Officer posts (13 regular + 2 backlog), exclusively for the Hyderabad-Karnataka (Kalyana Karnataka) cadre. Applications go online, running 28 August to 26 September 2026.
Only candidates who qualify as local candidates of the Hyderabad-Karnataka region under Article 371(J) of the Constitution, holding a Commerce/Finance postgraduate qualification (M.Com/MBA/PGDM) or CA/Cost Accountant membership (ICAI), are eligible to apply.
Important Note
Candidates involved in impersonation, submission of forged/fabricated documents, misrepresentation of facts, or any unfair means or malpractice at any stage — including at the examination centre or during the recruitment process — are liable to have their candidature rejected, besides being subject to criminal and legal action.
How to Apply
Visit kpsc.kar.nic.in.
Read the official notification carefully to confirm your Article 371(J) local candidate status.
Register and complete the online application with accurate details.
Upload required documents, including proof of local candidate status.
A: Only local candidates of the Hyderabad-Karnataka region under Article 371(J), with a Commerce/Finance PG qualification or CA/Cost Accountant membership.
Q: Is this open to candidates from other parts of Karnataka?
A: No — it’s exclusively for the Hyderabad-Karnataka (Kalyana Karnataka) cadre.
Final Word
Since this recruitment is restricted exclusively to Hyderabad-Karnataka local candidates under Article 371(J), verify your local candidate status and documentation carefully before applying — candidates outside this cadre are not eligible regardless of qualification.
