Karnataka Government Jobs 2026

Karnataka offers extensive government employment opportunities through both state and central agencies. The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) is the primary state recruiter conducting the Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) exam for Group A posts including Deputy Commissioner (Prob), Commercial Tax Officer, and Assistant Registrar. KPSC also recruits for Group B and C posts like First Division Assistant, Second Division Assistant, Junior Engineer, and Inspector of Factories. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) manages additional recruitment and also coordinates the Government Lecturer and PU College Lecturer appointment process.

Key departmental recruiters include the Karnataka Police Recruitment Board for Constable and Sub-Inspector posts, the Department of Public Instruction for Primary Teacher (HM and PT roles), and BBMP/BMTC for municipal and transport sector employment. Karnataka has a strong IT and PSU presence — ISRO, HAL, BEL, NAL, and BHEL all have major facilities in Bengaluru, recruiting thousands of technical graduates annually. The Knowledge Commission of Karnataka and KSEEB also conduct specialized recruitment for education and evaluation roles.

All Karnataka state job applications are filed through the KPSC or KEA portals, with Kannada language proficiency mandatory for most state posts. The selection process typically includes a written exam in Kannada (and/or English for technical posts), followed by Interview or Skill Test for higher-grade positions. Karnataka government employees receive salary under the Revised Pay Rules 2017 (equivalent to 7th CPC), and additional benefits including risk allowances for police, medical benefits under KGID, and provident fund contributions.