Karnataka Lokayukta Clerk Typist Recruitment 2024 - 30 Posts
Karnataka Lokayukta has opened direct recruitment for 30 Clerk-cum-Typist posts under Group-C through its 25 October 2024 Rajyapatra notification. The vacancies cover 16 posts in the main cadre and 14 posts in the Kalyana Karnataka local cadre, with a pay scale starting at ₹34,100 per month. Candidates who have passed PUC and the Karnataka Senior Grade Kannada and English typing certificate should apply online before the 29 November 2024 deadline.
Quick Glance
Posts 30 (16 + 14 KKR) · Last date 29 November 2024 · Mode Online · Fee ₹250 · Pay ₹34,100 - ₹67,600
Overview
Organization - Karnataka Lokayukta, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Veedhi, Bengaluru-560001
Post Name - Clerk-cum-Typist (Group-C)
Total Posts - 30 (16 main / parent cadre + 14 Kalyana Karnataka local cadre)
Notification No. - KaLo/Sibbandi-3/01/Neneme/CCT/2022-23(RPC) (PR-456) and KaLo/Sibbandi-03/02/Neneme/CCT/2022-23(KeKaR) (PR-457), both dated 25-10-2024
Pay Scale - ₹34,100-800-35,700-900-39,300-1,000-43,300-1,125-47,800-1,250-52,800-1,375-58,300-1,500-64,300-1,650-67,600
Application Mode - Online only
Category - Latest Government Jobs
Job Location - Karnataka
Pension - Contributory Pension Scheme as per GO No. F.D.(Special) 04 PT 2005 dated 31-06-2006
Official Website - https://lokayukta.karnataka.gov.in
Important Dates
Date | Event |
|---|---|
25 October 2024 | Notification published in Karnataka Rajyapatra |
30 October 2024 | Online application opens |
29 November 2024 (11:59 PM) | Last date to submit online application |
30 November 2024 (11:59 PM) | Last date for fee payment |
Application Fee
Category | Fee |
|---|---|
General / Cat-2A / 2B / 3A / 3B / Ex-Servicemen | ₹250 |
SC / ST / Cat-1 / PwD | Exempted |
Payment modes: Net Banking · Debit / Credit Card · UPI (only via the CANARA Collect link on the official website)
The fee, once paid, is non-refundable. Applications without a successful fee payment from General, Cat-2A, 2B, 3A and 3B candidates are rejected. Challan, Demand Draft, Postal Order or Money Order are not accepted.
Age Limit
Candidates must complete a minimum of 18 years on the last date of online application. Maximum age (with 3-year relaxation as per GO No. siasusi 166 seni 2024 dated 10-09-2024):
Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
SC / ST / Cat-1 | 43 years |
Cat-II(A), II(B), III(A), III(B) | 41 years |
General Merit | 38 years |
Additional age relaxation per Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules 1977:
State or central government / state corporation employees - relaxation equal to service rendered, or 10 years, whichever is less
Ex-servicemen - service rendered plus 3 years
Persons with physical disability - 10 years
Widows - 10 years
NCC instructors - service rendered
Village panchayat secretary / village survey officer - service rendered
Census employees - service rendered or 5 years, whichever is less
Wage employees regularised - 10 years
The date of birth printed on the SSLC or equivalent certificate is final - no other document will be accepted as proof of age.
Eligibility
The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
Aadhaar card is mandatory.
Educational qualification - Pre-University Course (PUC) pass or equivalent.
Typing qualification - Senior Grade typing certificate in both Kannada and English from the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (or equivalent).
The original mark sheet must be produced when called for the qualifying examination.
A male candidate must not have more than one living wife. A female candidate must not have married a person already having a wife without prior government permission.
The candidate must be physically and mentally fit, with no defect that hinders the duties of the post.
Final medical fitness lies with the Medical Board / appointing authority.
Vacancy Details
Cadre | Total Posts |
|---|---|
Main / Parent Cadre (PR-456) | 16 |
Kalyana Karnataka Local Cadre (PR-457) | 14 |
Grand Total | 30 |
Reservation breakup - Main cadre (16 posts):
Reservation | Others | Women | Rural | Kannada Medium | Project Displaced | PwD | Third Gender | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
General Merit | 02 | 03 | 02 | - | - | 01* | - | 08 |
SC | 01 | 01 | 01 | - | - | - | - | 03 |
ST | 01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 01 |
Cat-I | 01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 01 |
Cat-II(A) | 01 | 01 | - | - | - | - | - | 02 |
Cat-II(B) | 01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 01 |
Total | 07 | 05 | 03 | - | - | 01 | - | 16 |
*Mobility-impaired candidate
Reservation breakup - Kalyana Karnataka local cadre (14 posts):
Reservation | Others | Women | Rural | PwD | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
General Merit | 02 | 02 | 02 | 01* | 07 |
SC | 01 | 01 | - | - | 02 |
ST | 01 | - | - | - | 01 |
Cat-I | 01 | - | - | - | 01 |
Cat-II(A) | 01 | 01 | - | - | 02 |
Cat-II(B) | 01 | - | - | - | 01 |
Total | 07 | 04 | 02 | 01 | 14 |
Selection Process
An eligibility list is prepared on the basis of PUC marks and reservation in a 1:10 ratio.
Candidates on the eligibility list are called for the qualifying skill test - computer-based Kannada and English typing.
The skill test carries a maximum of 20 marks. Candidates must score at least 50% (10 out of 20) to qualify.
Final selection is based on merit among qualifiers.
The skill test is held at the Karnataka Lokayukta Central Office, Bengaluru, and candidates appear at their own expense - no TA / DA is paid.
Important Point
Applications are accepted online only - paper, postal or in-person submissions are not allowed.
The website timestamp before 11:59 PM on 29 November 2024 is the only proof of valid submission.
Photograph: white background, 5 cm × 3.6 cm, JPEG, max 50 KB. Signature: white paper using blue or black ball-point pen, 2.5 cm × 7.5 cm, JPEG, max 25 KB. Applications without photo or signature are rejected.
Caste, rural, Kannada-medium, PwD, ex-servicemen and Article 371(J) Hyderabad-Karnataka certificates must be obtained on or before 29 November 2024 - certificates issued later are not considered.
Only one application per candidate. Multiple applications are rejected without notice.
Selection is provisional - selected candidates remain on probation for 2 years (extendable).
Selected candidates may be deployed in any branch office of the institution.
How to Apply
Visit the Karnataka Lokayukta official website at https://lokayukta.kar.nic.in.
Open the recruitment page and click the Clerk-cum-Typist 2024 online application link.
Register with a valid mobile number and email ID for OTP verification.
Fill personal details, educational qualification, reservation and Article 371(J) Hyderabad-Karnataka details exactly as per certificates.
Upload photo (JPEG, white background, 5 × 3.6 cm, ≤ 50 KB) and signature (JPEG, white paper, 2.5 × 7.5 cm, ≤ 25 KB).
Pay the prescribed fee through the CANARA Collect link using Net Banking, Debit / Credit Card or UPI.
Submit the application before 29 November 2024 (11:59 PM).
Pay the fee on or before 30 November 2024 (11:59 PM).
Download and save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
For technical issues during online application, helpline 080-22011297 is available during office hours. For information on reservation, eligibility or other queries, contact 080-22011210 or 080-22011279.
Important Instructions
A self-attested photocopy of the submitted application must be retained until the selection process is complete.
Reservation, rural, Kannada-medium, PwD and Article 371(J) Hyderabad-Karnataka certificates must be in the prescribed forms published on the official website.
Candidates already in central / state government or public-sector jobs must declare it in the application and submit a No-Objection Certificate from the employer at the time of joining.
Ex-servicemen reservation does not apply to candidates from the Defence Security Corps, General Reserve Engineering Force, Lok Sahayak Sena and paramilitary forces. Family members of personnel disabled or killed in service may claim ex-servicemen reservation, but no age relaxation is given.
Producing wrong, incomplete or false information disqualifies the candidate even after appointment, and may invite criminal prosecution.
Wrong mobile number or email ID means missed communication - the authority is not responsible for failed delivery.
The Karnataka Lokayukta retains the right to deploy selected candidates to any branch office of the institution.
Eligibility at a Glance
Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
Citizenship | Indian |
Aadhaar | Mandatory |
Education | PUC pass + Karnataka Senior Grade Kannada + English typing certificate |
Min age (all categories) | 18 years on 29 November 2024 |
Max age - General Merit | 38 years |
Max age - Cat-IIA / IIB / IIIA / IIIB | 41 years |
Max age - SC / ST / Cat-I | 43 years |
Application fee - General / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B / Ex-servicemen | ₹250 |
Application fee - SC / ST / Cat-1 / PwD | Exempt |
Selection | PUC marks shortlisting (1:10) + computer-based Kannada + English typing skill test (50% qualifying) |
Probation | 2 years (extendable) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the Karnataka Lokayukta Clerk Typist Recruitment 2024?
The last date to submit the online application is 29 November 2024 at 11:59 PM. The application fee may be paid up to 30 November 2024 at 11:59 PM.
What is the educational qualification required for the Karnataka Lokayukta Clerk-cum-Typist post?
Candidates must have passed Pre-University Course (PUC) or equivalent and the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board Senior Grade typing examination in both Kannada and English (or equivalent).
What is the application fee and how is it paid?
The fee is ₹250 for General, Cat-2A, 2B, 3A, 3B and Ex-Servicemen candidates. SC, ST, Cat-1 and PwD candidates are exempt. Payment is made online only through the CANARA Collect link on the official website using Net Banking, Debit / Credit Card or UPI.
How is the selection process structured?
Candidates are shortlisted in a 1:10 ratio on the basis of PUC marks and reservation, and called for a computer-based Kannada and English typing skill test at Bengaluru. A minimum of 50% (10 out of 20 marks) is required to qualify, after which final selection is by merit.
What is the salary scale for the Clerk-cum-Typist post?
The pay scale is ₹34,100-800-35,700-900-39,300-1,000-43,300-1,125-47,800-1,250-52,800-1,375-58,300-1,500-64,300-1,650-67,600. Selected candidates are covered under the Contributory Pension Scheme.
Important Links
Link | URL |
|---|---|
Official Recruitment Portal | |
Download Notification (Karnataka Rajyapatra PDF) | |
Kannada Typing Practice Software |
For technical queries while applying, call 080-22011297. For reservation and eligibility queries, call 080-22011210 or 080-22011279 during office hours.
Source
Source: https://lokayukta.karnataka.gov.in/cct_rec.php, https://lokayukta.karnataka.gov.in/pdf/notification/Rajyapatra.pdf
Final Words
The Karnataka Lokayukta Clerk-cum-Typist Recruitment 2024 is a strong opportunity for Karnataka candidates with PUC and Senior Grade Kannada plus English typing skill - 30 vacancies under Group-C with a stable pay scale starting at ₹34,100. Eligible candidates should complete the application well before the 29 November 2024 deadline, ensure all reservation certificates are dated within the cut-off, and practice on the official typing software ahead of the qualifying skill test. For the latest updates on Karnataka Lokayukta recruitment and other government jobs, keep visiting SarkariWorld.org.