
INTRODUCTION TO GROUP - C
The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) releases the Group C notification for various non-technical posts. Every year the KPSC updates the notification for vacancies available for numerous posts across the state. Candidates can apply for these positions and later sit for the exam, which will qualify them for a job.
NOTIFICATION
The official notification for the KPSC Group-C 2020 has been published on 20th August 2020 on the official website https://kpsc.kar.nic.in/ Till then, candidates can go through the detailed advertisement of KPSC Group-C 2020. For a better understanding of the eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and other details please go through the official Notification.
IMPORTANT DATES
Important Events | Important Dates |
Post Names | Non-Technical |
Dates for submission of online applications | 20-08-2020 |
Last date and time for receipt of online applications | 19-09-2020 |
Last date for the payment of the fee | 21-09-2020 |
Application Mode | Online |
Selection Process | · Kannada Language Exam · Writing Examination · Document Verification |
Job Location | Karnataka |
2021 - VACANCIES
Name of the Post | No of Posts |
Drafting Assistant | 03 |
Labour Inspector | 26 |
Accountant (Urban Local Bodies) | 21 |
Statistical Inspector | 17 |
Account Assistant | 72 |
Auditors | 20 |
First Grade Revenue Inspector (Urban Local Bodies) | 66 |
Marketing Supervisor | 06 |
Enumerator | 06 |
Hostel Superintendents | 15 |
Warden (Boys/ Girls) | 140 |
Junior Account Assistant | 24 |
Bill Collector (Urban Local Bodies) | 10 |
Enumerator -cum-Data Entry Operator | 45 |
Tide Watcher | 01 |
Library Assistant | 01 |
House Father/ House Mother | 50 |
ELIGIBLE CRITERIA
Candidates have to fulfill some minimum level of parameters based on educational qualification and age before applying for the KPSC Group C Recruitment 2020. The eligibility criteria for the KPSC Group C Post have been discussed below,
1. NATIONALITY
The candidate wishing to apply for the post of FDA must be only of Indian nationality. However, preference will be given to candidates from the Karnataka state.2. AGE LIMIT
The age limits for the posts as per the Recruitment Rules of various User Departments as of 19/09/2020 are:Category | Age Limit |
General | 35 years |
OBC | 38 years |
SC/ST/CAT-1 | 40 years |
3. EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
Post Names | Educational Qualification |
Drafting Assistant: | Degree, Master’s Degree in Law, etc. |
Labour Inspector, Statistical Inspector, First Grade Revenue Inspector & Hostel Superintendents: | Bachelor’s Degree |
Accountant (Urban Local Bodies): | Bachelor’s Degree in B.Com. |
Account Assistant: | B. Com, BBM, BBA, etc. |
Auditors | Degree in Commerce |
Marketing Supervisor | Bachelor’s Degree in B.Sc. |
Enumerator | Degree in Economics or Statistics |
Warden | Bachelor’s Degree in B.Ed. |
Junior Account Assistant | PUC in Commerce |
Bill Collector (Urban Local Bodies) | SSLC/ 10th pass |
Enumerator-cum-DEO | 10+2/ PUC pass |
Tide Watcher | Secondary School Certificate/ SSLC pass |
Library Assistant | Diploma in Library Science |
House Father/ House Mother | PUC Pass |
HOW TO APPLY ONLINE
Visit the official website i.e., https://kpsc.kar.nic.in/ or click on the link mentioned above in the article.
Under the What’s New section, click on the “Apply Online Application”
A new window will open, fill in the details required for the registration.
Complete the application form and attach the scanned photograph and signature.
Submit the application form and pay the application fee.
Take a printout of it for future reference.
APPLICATION FEES
Category | Payable Fee Amount |
GM | Rs. 600 |
CAT- 2A,2B,3A, 3B | Rs. 300 |
Ex-Service Candidates | Rs. 50 |
SELECTION PROCESS AND EXAM PATTERN
Selection of candidates in the Group C Services of KPSC through KPSC Group C Recruitment 2021 will be done based on the following stages i.e.,
- Kannada Language Test (Qualifier Min 50 marks) : 150 marks
- Competitive Written Exam:
- Paper-I (General Awareness) : 100 marks
- Paper-II (Kannada, English, Computer) : 100 marks
Topic | Marks |
General Kannada | 35 |
General English | 35 |
Computer Awareness | 30 |
Total | 100 |
- Document Verification
SYLLABUS
Paper-1
General Knowledge
- Karnataka’s Economy
- History of India
- Mental Ability
- Geography
- Topics Relating to Current Events
- General Sciences
- Social changes and Land Reforms in Karnataka after Independence
- Social and Cultural History of Karnataka
- Indian Constitution and Public Administration
- Environmental problems and the Development issues of Karnataka
- Indian Society and its Dynamics
- The role of Science and Technology for the efficient administration of Karnataka
- Rural Development, Panchayat Raj Institutions, Rural Cooperatives, etc.
Paper -2
General English
General Kannada
Computer Awareness
ADMIT CARD
- First of all, visit the official website kpsc.kar.nic.in.
- Then search the link for “Admission ticket for KPSC Group C 2020 Examination.
- Then click on this link https://kpsc.kar.nic.in/
- After that enter login details and submit it.
- Now you can download Hall Ticket.
- Download KPSC Group C Hall Ticket and take a print.
ANSWER KEY
The Answer key will be released by the commission after the candidates have successfully appeared for KPSC Group C Exam and this will help the candidate compare their responses with the final answer key provided by KPSC.
RESULT
Karnataka State Public Service Commission will release the Result of the Exam. For the sake of candidates, we have created this post causes the candidates can access frequent updates about KPSC Group C Results. So here the candidates can get relevant information on KPSC Group C Results and Cut off Marks, Merit List. The tentative date of the Result announcement will soon announce.
CUT-OFF
The Cut off Marks are the minimum marks that the aspirants are required to be eligible for the next round of the Recruitment Process. Candidates must note that the KPSC Group C Cut off 2022 will be available Category Wise. We have already been informed that the Commission has not fixed the date of the Result announcement. You must remember that the Hall ticket number is necessary to get the Result status. Below you can access the Expected Cut-off Marks.
Category | Cut off Marks in 2019 | Cut off Marks in 2022 |
General | 145-155 | 151-158 |
OBC (2A/2B/3A/3B) | 135-140 | 155-160 |
SC | 120-125 | 120-125 |
ST | 110-112 | 115-118 |
SALARY
The average salary for a GROUP – C is ₹37,189 per month in Karnataka depending on the respective department.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY
Group – C posts mainly perform clerical work in ministries and departments and Group `D’ employees are recruited to do maintenance and labor work. All the salaries and grade pay of State govt employees are decided by a committee called CPC (Central Pay Commission).
PATTERN ANALYSIS
Paper 1:
Subject/Year | 2019 | 2022 |
Karnataka’s Economy | 6 | 6 |
History of India | 12 | 8 |
Mental Ability | 7 | 12 |
Geography | 9 | 14 |
Topics Relating to Current Events | 15 | 7 |
General Sciences | 8 | 37 |
Social changes and Land Reforms in Karnataka after Independence | 5 | 2 |
Social and Cultural History of Karnataka | 7 | 2 |
Indian Constitution and Public Administration | 12 | 7 |
Environmental problems and the Development issues of Karnataka | 4 | 1 |
Rural Development, Panchayat Raj Institutions, Rural Cooperatives, etc. | 15 | 1 |
Paper 2:
Subject/Year | 2019 | 2022 |
General Kannada | 35 | 35 |
General English | 35 | 35 |
Computer Awareness | 30 | 30 |
Total | 100 | 100 |
LISTS