The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) conducts recruitment for various government positions in Karnataka. Below is a list of some common jobs through KPSC along with their approximate salaries. Salaries are based on the latest pay scale, and actual take-home pay can vary due to additional allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), etc.
- Group A officers are the highest-paid employees in the KPSC. Their basic salary ranges from Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 2,25,900 per month.
- Group B officers have a basic salary ranging from Rs. 36,800 to Rs. 1,31,100 per month.
- Group C officers have a basic salary ranging from Rs. 21,400 to Rs. 62,600 per month.
- Group D officers have a basic salary ranging from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 50,400 per month.
| Post | Basic Salary (per month) |
| Assistant Engineer | Rs. 43,200 |
| Statistical Inspector | Rs. 27,650 |
| Technical Assistant | Rs. 21,400 |
| Data Entry Operator | Rs. 18,200 |
| Junior Assistant | Rs. 15,000 |
KPSC In-Hand Salary
- Group A: These posts are the highest level posts in KPSC and include posts such as Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Director, and District Engineer. The in-hand salary for Group A posts ranges from Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1 lakh per month.
- Group B: These posts are the middle-level posts in KPSC and include posts such as Assistant Engineer, Section Officer, and Programmer. The in-hand salary for Group B posts ranges from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 60,000 per month.
- Group C: These posts are the lower level posts in KPSC and include posts such as Clerk, Lab Technician, and Pharmacist. The in-hand salary for Group C posts ranges from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 40,000 per month.
| Post | In-hand salary |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Rs. 49,000 (approx.) |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | Rs. 49,000 (approx.) |
| Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) | Rs. 49,000 (approx.) |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Rs. 43,000 (approx.) |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Rs. 43,000 (approx.) |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Rs. 43,000 (approx.) |
| First Division Assistant | Rs. 30,000 (approx.) |
| Second Division Assistant | Rs. 25,000 (approx.) |
| Lab Technician | Rs. 27,000 (approx.) |
| Pharmacist | Rs. 25,000 (approx.) |
| Staff Nurse | Rs. 23,000 (approx.) |
1. Assistant Engineer (AE)
- Salary Range: ₹43,100 – ₹83,900
- Job Role: Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering duties, including public works and infrastructure development.
2. Junior Engineer (JE)
- Salary Range: ₹33,450 – ₹62,600
- Job Role: Assisting senior engineers in construction and maintenance of public infrastructure projects.
3. First Division Assistant (FDA)
- Salary Range: ₹27,650 – ₹52,650
- Job Role: Clerical work, including office management, file maintenance, and record-keeping in various government departments.
4. Second Division Assistant (SDA)
- Salary Range: ₹21,400 – ₹42,000
- Job Role: Entry-level clerical position with responsibilities like data entry, file management, and administrative assistance.
5. Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) Officer
- Salary Range: ₹52,650 – ₹97,100
- Job Role: High-level administrative role, including district-level administration, revenue collection, and public welfare programs.
6. Police Sub-Inspector (PSI)
- Salary Range: ₹37,900 – ₹70,850
- Job Role: Law enforcement duties, including investigation, patrolling, and maintaining public order.
7. Excise Sub-Inspector
- Salary Range: ₹33,450 – ₹62,600
- Job Role: Inspecting establishments for compliance with excise laws, preventing smuggling, and managing excise duties.
8. Commercial Tax Inspector
- Salary Range: ₹33,450 – ₹62,600
- Job Role: Tax collection and management, ensuring compliance with commercial tax laws and regulations.
9. Assistant Director
- Salary Range: ₹52,650 – ₹97,100
- Job Role: Administrative and managerial responsibilities in government departments related to education, agriculture, or industries.
10. Assistant Professor
- Salary Range: ₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400 (UGC Scale)
- Job Role: Teaching at government colleges or universities, including research and academic development.
11. Lecturer
- Salary Range: ₹40,900 – ₹78,200
- Job Role: Teaching in government pre-university colleges or vocational training institutions.
12. Accountant
- Salary Range: ₹27,650 – ₹52,650
- Job Role: Managing financial accounts, budgeting, and expenditure in government offices.
13. Revenue Inspector
- Salary Range: ₹33,450 – ₹62,600
- Job Role: Collection of land revenue, maintenance of land records, and assisting in revenue-related legal matters.
14. Horticulture Officer
- Salary Range: ₹40,900 – ₹78,200
- Job Role: Managing and promoting horticultural practices and production, including field inspections and advisory roles.
15. Agriculture Officer
- Salary Range: ₹40,900 – ₹78,200
- Job Role: Working with farmers to enhance agricultural productivity, inspecting crops, and implementing government schemes.
16. Medical Officer
- Salary Range: ₹52,650 – ₹97,100
- Job Role: Medical services in government hospitals, including diagnosis, treatment, and public health responsibilities.
17. Lab Technician
- Salary Range: ₹27,650 – ₹52,650
- Job Role: Performing diagnostic tests and managing laboratory services in government hospitals and health centers.
18. Assistant Labour Officer
- Salary Range: ₹33,450 – ₹62,600
- Job Role: Enforcing labor laws, resolving labor disputes, and ensuring proper working conditions in industries.
19. Junior Training Officer (JTO)
- Salary Range: ₹33,450 – ₹62,600
- Job Role: Training students in Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) for vocational skills.
20. Forest Guard
- Salary Range: ₹21,400 – ₹42,000
- Job Role: Protecting forest areas, wildlife conservation, and preventing illegal logging and poaching.
These jobs come with additional allowances and benefits such as pension schemes, travel allowances, and more.
KPSC Job Profile
- Group A posts: These are the highest-level posts in the Karnataka government. The job profile for Group A posts includes a variety of responsibilities, such as:
- Policymaking
- Administration
- Management
- Planning
- Research
- Representing the government
- Group B posts:
- Implementation of government policies
- Supervision of staff
- Conducting research
- Preparing reports
- Providing customer service
- Group C posts:
- Clerical work
- Data entry
- Filing
- Answering phones
- Providing customer service
- Technical posts:
- Designing and implementing projects
- Providing advice and guidance
- Conducting research
- Supervising staff
- Support posts:
- Clerical work
- Data entry
- Filing
- Answering phones
- Providing customer service