KPSC Gazetted Probationers 2026-27 prelims on 15 November: hall tickets available for download
Exam update for KPSC aspirants
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The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) has issued a press note dated 5 November 2026 on the admit cards for the preliminary examination of the 2026-27 Gazetted Probationers Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ recruitment. The examination is scheduled for Sunday, 15 November 2026.
Candidates can now download their admit cards (hall tickets) from the Commission’s website, http://kpsc.karnataka.gov.in.
Important dates
| Notification for 319 posts issued | 31 July 2026 |
|---|---|
| Press note on hall ticket download | 5 November 2026 |
| Preliminary examination | 15 November 2026 (Sunday) |
What happened?
According to the press note, issued from the Commission’s office at Udyoga Soudha, Bengaluru, and signed by KPSC Secretary Jyothi K., the main points are:
- The Commission had issued a notification for a total of 319 Gazetted Probationers Group 'A' and 'B' posts for 2026-27.
- That notification was numbered KPSCKA/EXA1/EXMF/9/2026-EXAM-1/I/251710/2026 and dated 31 July 2026.
- The preliminary examination for this recruitment will be held on Sunday, 15 November 2026.
- Admit cards for the preliminary examination can be downloaded from http://kpsc.karnataka.gov.in.
- The timetable of the examination is also available on the Commission's website.
Background and context
The Gazetted Probationers examination is the recruitment examination conducted by KPSC for Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ gazetted posts in the Government of Karnataka. The 2026-27 recruitment covers 319 posts under the notification dated 31 July 2026. The preliminary examination is the first stage of this recruitment process.
Special instruction for candidates with disabilities using a scribe
The press note carries a special instruction: candidates with disabilities who are bringing their own scribe must download the scribe’s admit card along with their own admit card. Such candidates should make sure both documents are downloaded before the examination day.
What candidates should do now
- Visit the official website, http://kpsc.karnataka.gov.in, and download the admit card for the Gazetted Probationers 2026-27 preliminary examination.
- Check the examination timetable published on the same website.
- If using their own scribe, also download the scribe's admit card.
- Use only the official KPSC website for the admit card and timetable.
Why is this important?
With the preliminary examination fixed for 15 November 2026, candidates have about a week to download their admit cards and review the timetable. The press note confirms the exam date for all applicants to the 319 posts and reminds candidates who use their own scribes about the separate scribe admit card, which is needed for the scribe to assist them.
Exam relevance
KPSC relevance
This is a direct update for KPSC Gazetted Probationers 2026-27 applicants. Note the preliminary exam date of Sunday, 15 November 2026, the notification dated 31 July 2026 for 319 Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ posts, and the requirement for candidates with disabilities to download their own scribe’s admit card as well.
Key takeaways
- KPSC issued a press note on 5 November 2026 on hall tickets for the Gazetted Probationers 2026-27 preliminary exam.
- The KPSC Gazetted Probationers 2026-27 preliminary exam will be held on Sunday, 15 November 2026.
- The recruitment covers 319 Group A and B posts notified by KPSC on 31 July 2026.
- Admit cards and the exam timetable are available on http://kpsc.karnataka.gov.in.
- Candidates with disabilities using their own scribe must also download the scribe's admit card.
