The Karnataka government has officially announced the recruitment process for 2.7 lakh vacant posts across 43 state departments. This massive hiring drive comes after the internal quota system was finalized, bringing new opportunities for aspirants across education, healthcare, agriculture, law, and other departments.
According to government officials, the Education Department has the highest number of vacancies with nearly 70,000 posts, followed by the Health Department with around 37,000 posts. Recruitment for approximately 40,000 positions will begin within the next 10 days, while the rest will be filled in phases.
Eligibility & Pay Scale (Expected Department-wise)
While the official notifications are yet to be released, past recruitment trends suggest the following eligibility criteria and pay scales:
| Department / Post | Eligibility (Expected) | Pay Scale (Approx. per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers (Education Dept.) | Graduation + B.Ed. / Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) | ₹28,000 – ₹50,000 |
| Nurses / Health Workers | GNM / B.Sc Nursing | ₹25,000 – ₹45,000 |
| Civil Judge (High Court) | Law Graduate + Bar Registration | ₹77,840 – ₹1,36,520 |
| Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) | B.Sc. Agriculture / Equivalent | ₹40,900 – ₹78,200 |
| Agriculture Officer | Graduation in Agriculture | ₹43,100 – ₹83,900 |
⚠️ Note: These figures are based on earlier recruitment drives. The final pay scale and eligibility may vary as per the official notification.
Recruitment Process
- Government Order Issued – Recruitment freeze lifted after finalizing internal reservation.
- Notifications Coming Soon – Department of Personnel Administration and Reforms will issue detailed guidelines.
- Phase-wise Hiring – First batch includes ~40,000 posts, followed by large-scale recruitment across other departments.





