KPSC Commercial Tax Inspector (CTI 242 Posts) Provisional 1:2 Verification List & Cutoff
Official Commission / Board: Karnataka Public Service Commission
Recruitment Lifecycle Progress
Official Notification
Gazetted & Published
Online Application
Till 2026-04-12
Admit Card
Announcing Soon
Written Exam
July 2026
Final Result & Cutoff
Provisional 1:2 Merit List & Cut-off Published
Online Application Window for KPSC CTI 242 Posts Merit List Has Concluded
New registrations are no longer accepted for this recruitment cycle. This master gazette page remains permanently accessible as an authoritative reference for eligibility criteria, post-wise qualification mappings, detailed syllabus, and historical cut-offs. Registered candidates can check Admit Card, Answer Key, and Result stages using the lifecycle tabs above.
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Post-Wise Vacancy & Educational Qualification Breakdown
Official mapping of which degree, diploma, or certificate qualifies for which designated post
| Designated Post Name | Department / Cadre | Eligible Qualification Requirements | Vacancies | Age Bracket | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KPSC CTI 242 Posts Merit List | Karnataka Public Service Commission | Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Arts, Science, Business Management, or Law | 242 | 18 to 35 Years | Pay Matrix Level ₹33,450 - ₹62,600 |
Category-Wise Statutory Fees & Age Relaxation Matrix
Government prescribed fees, age concessions, and certificate verification requirements
| Category | Code | Statutory Fee | Upper Age Relaxation | Maximum Age | Statutory Concession Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | UR / GEN | ₹600 | No Age Relaxation | 35 Years | Standard fee applies |
| Economically Weaker Sections | EWS | ₹600 | No Age Relaxation (Merit Quota 10%) | 35 Years | Valid Income & Asset Certificate required |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy) | OBC-NCL | ₹600 | +3 Years Upper Age Concession | 38 Years | Central Government format certificate required |
| Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes | SC / ST | ₹300 | +5 Years Upper Age Concession | 40 Years | Subsidized / Refundable Fee |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | PwBD / Divyang | Exempted (₹0) | +10 Years (PwBD-UR) / +13y (OBC) / +15y (SC/ST) | 45 to 50 Years | Disability Certificate (>40%) required |
| Female Candidates (All Categories) | Female | Exempted (₹0) | As per Category | 35 to 40 Years | Full Fee Waiver in Central Drives (UPSC/SSC) |
Official Selection Process Stages
Sequential evaluation hurdles from initial screening to final gazette appointment
Detailed Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Standards
Stage-wise marks breakdown, negative marking rules, topic list, physical efficiency criteria, and historical cut-offs.
Competitive Written Exam (Paper 1 & Paper 2)
| Subject / Section | Questions | Maximum Marks | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 30 | 30 | Composite |
| Reasoning & Mental Ability | 30 | 30 | Composite |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | Composite |
| Total Scheme | 100 Qs | 100 Marks | 90 Minutes |
Document Verification at KPSC Udyoga Soudha, Bengaluru
| Subject / Section | Questions | Maximum Marks | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Domain / Descriptive Evaluation | 50 | 100 | Composite |
| Total Scheme | 100 Qs | 200 Marks | 120 Minutes |
Official Commission Directives & Candidate Instructions
Crucial conditions, verification rules, and examination hall mandates published in the official circular:
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