Visit the Official KPSC Website

• Go to the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) official site: kpsc.kar.nic.in

• Navigate to the “Recruitment” / “Notifications” / “Advertisements” section.

Search for PDO / Panchayat Development Officer

• In the recruitment section, look for “PDO”, “Panchayat Development Officer”, or “KPAS / Panchayat Administrative Service.”

• Alternatively, check under “Group C” or “RDPR Department” (Rural Development & Panchayat Raj) roles.

Download the Notification PDF

• Once you find the right notification, download the PDF advertisement. This document contains all key details: eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern, fee, important dates etc.

Read Important Sub-Sections

• In the notification PDF, pay special attention to:

  • “Eligibility / Qualification”

  • “How to Apply / Application Process”

  • “Selection Process”

  • “Important Dates” (application start/end, exam date)

  • “Application Fee”

Apply Online

• If the notification is active, there will be an “Apply Online” link in the advertisement. Use that to fill in your application.

• Make sure you have scanned copies of your documents / educational certificates / photo / ID ready.

Set Up Alerts

• Bookmark the KPSC recruitment page so you can check it regularly.

• You can also set Google Alerts or use job-alert websites (e.g., FreeJobAlert) to notify you when new PDO / KPSC notifications are posted.