Complete guide covering eligibility, age limit, salary, selection process, syllabus, books and preparation strategy.
Any Degree
18 - 35 Years
Paper 1 & Paper 2
₹37,900 - ₹70,850
The Panchayat Development Officer (PDO) is a key administrative officer working at the Gram Panchayat level. PDOs are responsible for implementing government schemes, rural development programs, financial management, and local governance activities. The position plays a crucial role in strengthening rural administration and delivering public services to citizens.
| Conducting Body | KPSC / Karnataka Government |
| Post Name | Panchayat Development Officer (PDO) |
| Department | Rural Development & Panchayat Raj |
| Selection Process | Written Examination |
| Job Location | Karnataka |
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| General Merit | 18 Years | 35 Years |
| 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B | 18 Years | 38 Years |
| SC / ST / Category-1 | 18 Years | 40 Years |
₹37,900+
DA, HRA, TA & Other Benefits
Promotion to Senior Panchayat & Administrative Posts
The PDO recruitment process is designed to assess candidates' administrative ability, rural development knowledge and communication skills.
Candidates appear for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Selection is primarily based on written exam performance.
Educational qualification, caste certificate, identity proof and supporting documents are verified.
Final selection is made based on merit, reservation policy and available vacancies.
The examination consists of two papers covering General Knowledge, Language Skills and Rural Development.
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Knowledge, Kannada & English | 200 |
| Paper 2 | Rural Development & Panchayat Raj | 200 |
Karnataka Panchayat Raj & RDPR Notes
M. Laxmikanth
Lucent General Knowledge
Monthly Current Affairs Magazine
| Category | Expected Range |
|---|---|
| General Merit | Varies by Notification |
| 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B | Varies by Notification |
| SC / ST | Varies by Notification |
Master Panchayat Raj, 73rd Constitutional Amendment and RDPR topics.
Strengthen Karnataka GK, Current Affairs and Government Schemes.
Practice Mock Tests, Previous Year Papers and Revision Notes.
A Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university.
PDO manages Gram Panchayat administration, government schemes and rural development activities.
Yes. Panchayat Raj and Rural Development are among the most important topics.
Yes. PDO is a Karnataka Government post under RDPR.