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GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA
No.RD/117/BSI/2024
Karnataka Government Secretariat,
M.S.Building,
Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi,
Bengaluru, Dated:27.05.2026
NOTIFICATION
Whereas, the draft of The Karnataka State Revenue Services (Cadre and
Recruitment) Rules 2026, was published as required by clause (a) of sub-section
(2) of section 3 read with section 8 of the Karnataka State Civil Services Act, 1978
(Karnataka Act 14 of 1990), in Notification No. RD 117 BSI 2024, dated:16.03.2026
in Part IVA (Volume-161 Issue 55) of the Karnataka Gazette dated 18.03.2026
inviting objections and suggestions from persons likely to be affected thereby within
fifteen days from the date of publication of draft in the Official Gazette.
Whereas, the said Gazette was made available to the Public on 18th March
2026.
And, whereas objection and suggestions received have been considered by
the State Government.
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of
section 3 read with section 8 of the Karnataka State Civil Services Act, 1978
(Karnataka Act 14 of 1990), the Government of Karnataka makes the following
rules, namely:-
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1.Title, commencement and application: -
(1) These rules may be called the Karnataka State Revenue Services
(Cadre and Recruitment) Rules 2026.
(2) They shall come into force from the date of their publication in the
Official Gazette.
2. Method of recruitment and Minimum Qualification etc:- The
Karnataka State Revenue Services shall consist of the categories of posts with
the scale of pay specified in columns (2) of the schedule below, the total number of
posts, the method of recruitment and the minimum qualifications, shall be as
specified in the corresponding entries in column no. (3) (4), (5), (6) & (7) thereof.
3. Repeal and Savings:-
The Karnataka General Services (Revenue Subordinate Branch) (Cadre
&Recruitment) Rules 1977 are hereby repealed:
Provided that such repeal shall not affect:
a. The previous operation of the said rules or anything duly done or any action
taken under: or
b. Any right, privilege, obligations or liability acquired, accrued or incurred
under the said rules.
By order and in the name of the
Governor of Karnataka
(RAJENDER KUMAR KATARIA)
Additional Chief Secretary to Government
Revenue Department
3
SCHEDULE
(Category of Post, Pay scale, Sanctioned Strength, Method of Recruitment and Minimum Qualification)
SL.
NO
CATEGORY OF POST AND THE SCLAE OF
PAY
SANCTIONED STRENGTH
METHOD OF RECRUITMENT
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
Permanent Temporary
Leave
Reserve
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
Additonal Chief Secretary/ Principal
Secretary/Secretary Revenue Department.
(HAG/Super Time Scale)
1
-
-
En-cadred to the Indian Administrative
Service
-
2
Revenue Commissioner.
(Revenue, LAQ, R&R)
(Super Time Scale/ Selection grade)
1
-
-
En-cadred to the Indian Administrative
Service
-
3
Regional Commissioner.
(Super Time Scale/ Selection grade)
4
-
-
En-cadred to the Indian Administrative
Service
-
4
Director AJSK/ DSSP
(Junior Administrative Grade/ Senior Time Scale)
2
-
-
En-cadred to the Indian Administrative
Service
-
5
Deputy Commissioner.
(Senior Scale)
31
-
-
En-cadred to the Indian Administrative
Service.
-
6
Special Deputy Commissioner.
(Senior Scale)
3
-
-
En-cadred to the Indian Administrative
Service.
-
4
7
Additional Revenue Commissioner.
(Selection grade and above)
03
-
-
En-cadred to the Karnataka Administrative
Service
(Selection grade and above)
-
8
Additional Regional Commissioner.
(Selection grade and above)
05
-
-
En-cadred to the Karnataka Administrative
Service
(Selection grade and above)
-
9
Additional Deputy Commissioner.
(Senior Scale and above)
31
-
-
En-cadred to the Karnataka Administrative
Service
(Senior grade and above)
-
10
Special Deputy Commissioner,
Commissioner.
[BHOOMI and MLR/ Enforcement, Prosecution &
Legal Wing]
(Senior Scale and above)
03
-
En-cadred to the Karnataka Administrative
Service
(Senior scale and above)
-
11
Additional/ Deputy Director – AJSK.
(Senior Scale and above)
01
-
-
En-cadred to the Karnataka Administrative Service
(Senior scale and above)
-
12
Joint Director – UPOR
(Senior Scale and above of KAS cadre)
01
-
-
En-cadred to the Karnataka Administrative Service
(Senior scale and above) or
Deputaion from the Department of Karnataka State
Land Records and Land Survey.
-
13
Director
Creation of Cell of Revenue Villages.
(Senior Scale and above)
01
-
-
En-cadred to the Karnataka Administrative Service
(Senior scale and above)
-
14
Assistant Commissioner.
(Junior scale of KAS cadre/ Junior scale of IAS
cadre)
59
-
-
En-cadred
to
the
Karnataka Administrative
Service
(Junior scale and above)
-
5
15
Deputy Director UPOR.
Rs.83700-155200
01
-
-
By Deputaion from the Department of Karnataka
State Land Records and Land Survey.
-
16
Tahsildar Grade-1.
Rs.83700-155200
310
20
05
By promotion from the cadre of Tahasildar Grade-
2on the basis of seniority.
Must have put in a service of not
less than 3 years of service in the
cadre of Tahasildar Grade-2.
17
Account Officer.
Rs.83700-155200
03
-
-
By deputation from the Department of Karnataka
State Audit and Accounts.
-
18
Tahsildar Grade-2.
Rs.69250-134200
370
113
-
BY DIRECT RECRUITMENT:
Fifty Percent (50%) by Direct Recruitment through
KPSC as per The Karnataka Recruitment of
Gazetted
Probationers
(Appointment
by
Competitive Examinations) Rules, 1997.
BY PROMOTION:
Fifty Percent (50%) by Promotion from the cadre of
Shirasthedar/
Deputy
Tahsildar
based
on
combined State Level seniority.
FOR DIRECT RECRUITMENT:
In accordance with Karnataka
Recruitment
of
Gazetted
probationers
(Appointment
by
Competitive
Examinations)
Rules, 1997.
FOR PROMOTIONS:
Must have put in a service of not
less than 5 years in the cadre of
Shirasthedar /Deputy Tahsildar.
Provided that if officials who have
put in a service of 5 years are not
available, officials who have put in
a service of 3 years may be
considered.
19
Accounts Officer Grade-2/ Budget Officer.
69250-134200
05
-
-
One (1) Accounts Officer Grade-2 post by
deputation from the Department of Karnataka
State Audit and Accounts, and
Four (4) Budget Officer posts by deputation from
the department of Karnataka State Treasury.
-
20
Statistical Officer Grade -2.
Rs.61300-112900
01
-
-
By deputation from the Department of Karnataka
State Planning, Programme and Statistics.
-
6
21
Shirasthedar/ Deputy Tahsildar/ Revenue
Auditor.
Rs.61300-112900
1585
-
-
By promotion from the cadre of First Division
Assistant/ Revenue Inspectors and Stenographers
in the ration of 19:1, every 20th vacancy be filled by
promotion from the cadre of Stenographers.
Must have put in a service of not
less than 5 years in the cadre of
First Division Assistant/ Revenue
Inspectors or Stenographers.
Provided that if officials who have
put in a service of 5 years are not
available, officials who have put in
a service of 3 years may be
considered.
22 Accounts Superintendent.
01
-
-
By deputation from the Department of Karnataka
State Audit and Accounts.
-
23 Statistical Assistant.
01
-
-
By deputation from the Department of Karnataka
State Planning, Programme and Statistics.
-
24
Survey Supervisor.
Rs.54175-99400
01
-
-
By Deputaion from the Department of Karnataka
State Land Records and Land Survey.
-
25
First Division Assistant / Revenue Inspector.
Rs. 44425-83700
(District Cadre Post)
2881
-
-
BY DIRECT RECRUITMENT:
Thirty Percent (30%) by Direct Recruitment in
accordance with the Karnataka State Civil Services
(Recruitment to Ministerial Posts) Rules, 1978 and
BY PROMOTION:
Seventy Percent (70%) by promotion from the
cadre of Second Division Assistant and Village
Administrative Officers on the basis of combined
seniority. seniority being determined based on the
length of service in the Respective Cadres. Interse
Seniority has to be maintained.
FOR DIRECT RECRUITMENT:
Must be holder of a Bachelor’s
Degree
of
an
Universiy
established by Law.
FOR PROMOTION:
Must have put in a service of not
less than 5 years in the cadre of
Second Division Assistant or
Village Administrative Officers.
Provided that if officials who have
put in a service of 5 years are not
available, officials who have put in
a service of 3 years may be
considered.
7
26
Stenographer.
Rs.44425-83700
142
-
-
BY DIRECT RECRUITMENT:
Sixtysix percent (66%) by direct recruitment in
accordance
with
the
Karnataka State
Civil
Services
(Recruitment
to
the
posts
of
Stenographers and Data Entry Assistant) Rules,
1983.
BY PROMOTION:
Thirty Four Percent (34%) by promotion from the
cadre of Data Entry Assistant on the basis of
seniority.
FOR DIRECT RECRUITMENT:
a) A pass in Pre-University
Course or Possess an equivalent
qualification with
b) Senior TypeWriting and Senior
Shorthand
examination
in
Kannada
conducted
by
the
KSEEB or
c)
Diploma
in
Commercial
Practice
with
Kannada
Typrwriting
and
Kannada
Shorthand
or
possesses
an
equivalent qualification.
FOR PROMOTON:
a) Senior Typewriting and Senior
Shorthand
examination
in
Kannada
conducted
by
the
KSEEB or
b)
Diploma
in
Commercial
Practice
with
Kannada
Typewriting
and
Kannada
Shorthand
or
possesses
an
equivalent qualification.
(c) Must have put in a service of
not less than 5 years in the cadre
of Data Entry Assistant
Provided that if officials who have
put in a service of 5 years are not
available, officials who have put in
a service of 3 years may be
considered.
27
Surveyor
Rs.37500-76100
04
-
-
By deputation from the Department of Karnataka
State Land Records and Land Survey.
-
8
28
Second Division Assistant.
Rs. 34100-67600
(District Cadre Post)
3037
-
-
BY DIRECT RECRUITMENT:
Seventy five Percent (75%) by direct recruitment in
accordance with Karnataka State Civil Services
(Recruitment to Ministerial Posts) Rules, 1978
BY PROMOTION:
Twenty five Percent (25%) by promotion from any
of the cadres in Group D Services. Seniority being
determined on the basis of length of service in the
respective cadres.
FOR DIRECT RECRUITMENT:
A pass in Pre-University Course
Examination or an equivalent
qualification.
FOR PROMOTION:
1. A pass in Pre-University
Course
Examination
or
equivalent qualification provided
that pass in pre-university course
or
equivalent
course
for
qualification for promotion shall
not be applicable for those who
are already in service possessing
SSLC qualification on the date of
commencement of the Karnataka
Civil Service (Recruitment to the
ministerial post) (Amendment)
Rules 2013.
2. Must have put in a service of
not less than 5 years in the cadres
group-D service.
29
Village Administrative Officer.
Rs. 34100-67600
(District Cadre Post)
9843
-
-
By direct recruitment on the basis of merit of
marks secured in the Competitive Examination
conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority
or Karnataka Public Service commission or any
National or State Level Institution owned by State
or Central Government as per the Karnataka Civil
Services (Direct Recruitment) (General) Rules,
2021.
Training: After appointment of every Village
Administrative Officer is required to undergo
training during the period not exceeding six months
and also pass tests, as specified by the State
Government within one year.
FOR DIRECT RECRUITMENT:
A pass in Pre-University Course
Examination or an equivalent
qualification.
9
30
Data Entry Assistant.
Rs. 34100-67600
(District Cadre Post)
753
-
-
BY DIRECT RECRUITMENT:
In
accordance with Karnataka
State
Civil
Services
(Recruitment
to
the
posts
of
Stenographers, and Data Entry Assistants) Rules,
1983
FOR DIRECT RECRUITMENT:
(a) A pass in Pre-University
Course
or
an
equivalent
qualification with
(b) Senior Typewriting and Senior
Shorthand
examination
in
Kannada
conducted
by
the
KSEEB or
c)
Diploma
in
Commercial
Practice
with
Kannada
Typewriting
and
Kannada
Shorthand
or
possesses
an
equivalent qualification.
31
Driver
Rs. 34100-67600
(District Cadre Post)
407
-
-
BY DIRECT RECRUITMENT:
Sevent five Percent (75%) by Direct Recruitment in
accordance with the Karnataka Civil Services
(Direct Recruitment) (General) Rules, 2021.
BY PROMOTION: Twenty five Percent (25%) by
promotion from the cadre of group-D on the basis
of combined seniority. seniority being determined
on the basis of length of service in the respective
cadres.
FOR DIRECT RECRUITMENT:
Must have passed 10th Standard
Examination and must be a
holder of current Driving Licence
of
Motor
Vehicles
and
immediately after selection by the
selecting agency, the candidate
must
produce
a
certificate
obtained from the Police Driving
and Maintenance
School for
having passed the test conducted
by the school.
FOR PROMOTIONS:
(i) Must be holder of current
Driving
Licence
of
Motor
Vehicles.
(ii) Must have not less than three
year experience as a driver.
(iii) Must have put in a service of
not less than five years in any of
the cadres in Group ‘D’ services.
10
32
Dafterband/ Attenders
Rs. 29600-52800
(District Cadre Post)
276
-
-
BY DIRECT RECRUITMENT:
Seventy five Percent (75%) by Direct Recruitment
in accordance with the Karnataka Civil Services
(Direct Recruitment) (General) Rules, 2021.
BY PROMOTION:
Twenty five Percent (25%) by promotion from the
cadre of Group “D” services. .
FOR DIRECT RECRUITMENT:
Must
have
passed
SSLC
Examination
FOR PROMOTIONS:
1.Must
have
passed
SSLC
examination or possesses an
equivalent qualification
2. Must have put in a service of
not less than minimum service of
five years after passing SSLC or
acquiring equivalent qualification
in any one or more of the cadres.
33
Jamedars/ Daffedars
Rs. 29600-52800
(District Cadre Post)
270
-
-
Hundred Percent (100%) by promotion from the
cadre of Group D service on the basis of combined
seniority. seniority being determined on the basis
of length of service in the respective cadres.
FOR PROMOTIONS:
1.Must
have
passed
SSLC
examination or possesses an
equivalent
qualification
2. Must have put in a service of
not less than minimum service of
five years after passing SSLC or
acquiring equivalent qualification
in any one or more of the cadres.
34
GROUP- D
[Peons/Watchmen].
Rs. 27000-46675
(District Cadre Post)
2618
-
-
BY DIRECT RECRUITMENT: In accordance with
the Karnataka Civil Services (Direct Recruitment)
(General) Rules, 2021.
FOR DIRECT RECRUITMENT:
Must have passed SSLC or
Equivalent Examination.
TOTAL
22655
133
05
By order and in the name of the
Governor of Karnataka
(RAJENDER KUMAR KATARIA)
Additional Chief Secretary to Government
Revenue Department
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