Audit Officer in Karnataka State Audit and Accounts Department (Hyderabad-Karnataka)
Karnataka Public Service Commission
Posted:
Pay: ₹69,250 - ₹1,34,200
Category State Portals
Job Type Regular
Eligibility Specifications
Advertisement / Notice No: KPSCKA/EXA2/PRSL/11/2026-EXAM2/252
Age Limits: Between 21 and 40 years (for general category).
Age Cut-off Date: Age calculated strictly on 26 September 2026.
Category Relaxations: OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+5 years).
Note: Has non-standard/complex age relaxations. Please check the official PDF notification for details.
Allowed Qualifications: Post Graduate, CA/ICWA.
Specialized Requirements & Prerequisites:
- Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or Associate member of Institute of Cost Accountants of India
Document Specifications: Photo: max 200 KB (JPEG/JPG), Signature: max 70 KB (JPEG/JPG)
Helpline Contacts: Phone: 080-30574957/30574901/22356487/22200090
Vacancy Breakdown
Total posts: 15 vacancies
OBC
5
SC
3
ST
1
Gen/UR
6
Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown
Audit Officer 13 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Master's degree in Commerce or MBA (Finance) or CA/ICWA
Age Limit 21 - 40 yrs
Salary Scale ₹69,250 - ₹1,34,200
Audit Officer (Backlog) 2 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Master's degree in Commerce or MBA (Finance) or CA/ICWA
Age Limit 21 - 40 yrs
Salary Scale ₹69,250 - ₹1,34,200
Key Timelines & Fees
Registration Start Date: 28 August 2026
Application Closing Date: 26 September 2026
Preliminary Exam Date: 29-November-2026 Expected
Application Fee (General Merit candidates): ₹600
Application Fee (Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B candidates): ₹300
Application Fee (Ex-servicemen candidates): ₹50
Application Fee (SC, ST, Category-1 and PwD candidates): ₹0
Selection & Exam Pattern
Selection Process: Preliminary Exam, Main Written Exam
Exam Mode: Written Test
The recruitment process includes a Preliminary Examination (Objective Multiple Choice) covering General Studies, Commerce & Management, and a Main Written Examination covering Kannada, English, General Studies, Financial Accounting, Management Principles, Corporate Finance, Auditing & E-commerce.
Please double check exam stages in the official PDF notification below.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are the age limits for different categories?
The minimum age for all candidates is 21 years. The maximum age is 40 years for General Merit, 43 years for Category 2A/2B/3A/3B, and 45 years for SC/ST/Category-1 candidates.
What are the educational qualifications required for the Audit Officer post?
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Commerce (M.Com.) or an MBA (Finance/Financial Management/Financial Analysis) from a recognized university, or be a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or an Associate member of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India.
How can I pay the application fees?
Application fees can be paid online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
Are there any age relaxations for specific categories?
Yes, OBC (Cat-2A/2B/3A/3B) candidates receive a 3-year age relaxation, and SC/ST/Category-1 candidates receive a 5-year age relaxation.