Complete guide covering eligibility, age limit, salary, selection process, syllabus, books and preparation strategy.
Bachelor's Degree
18 - 35 Years
Paper 1 & Paper 2
₹33,450 - ₹62,600
KPSC Group C Non-Technical Examination is conducted by Karnataka Public Service Commission to recruit candidates for various ministerial and administrative positions in Karnataka Government departments. These posts offer excellent job security, career growth opportunities and attractive salary packages.
| Conducting Body | Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) |
| Exam Name | KPSC Group C Non-Technical |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Selection Process | Written Examination |
| Job Type | Karnataka Government Service |
| 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 |
₹33,450+
DA, HRA, TA & Other Benefits
Promotion to Senior Administrative Posts
The KPSC Group C Non-Technical recruitment process is based on a written examination. Candidates are shortlisted according to merit and reservation rules.
Candidates appear for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Selection is based primarily on written exam performance.
Educational qualifications, caste certificates, identity proof and other required documents are verified.
Candidates are selected according to merit, reservation policy and available vacancies.
The examination consists of two papers. Both papers are important for final merit ranking.
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Knowledge | 100 | 1.5 Hours |
| Paper 2 | Communication Skills | 100 | 2 Hours |
Paper 2 evaluates a candidate's language proficiency and basic computer knowledge. This paper is divided into General Kannada, General English and Computer Knowledge.
M. Laxmikanth
Spectrum Publication
Lucent General Knowledge
Arihant Computer Knowledge
| Category | Expected Range |
|---|---|
| General Merit | Varies by Notification |
| OBC | Varies by Notification |
| SC / ST | Varies by Notification |
Complete Karnataka GK, Constitution, History and Geography basics.
Practice Kannada, English and Computer Knowledge daily.
Solve Mock Tests and Previous Year Papers regularly.
A Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university.
Two papers: General Knowledge and Communication Skills.
Yes, basic computer awareness is part of Paper 2.
Yes, selected candidates are appointed to Karnataka Government departments.