KPSC Group C (FDA / SDA / PDO)
Foundation for Public Service
Group C posts represent the administrative backbone of the Karnataka government. Exams for First Division Assistant (FDA), Second Division Assistant (SDA), and Panchayat Development Officer (PDO) are highly competitive, requiring a robust grasp of General Knowledge and local language proficiency.
Major Recruitments Covered
FDA
Degree-level recruitment for administrative assistant roles across all departments.
SDA
PUC/12th-level recruitment for entry-level administrative positions.
PDO
Rural development focused roles within the RDPR department.
Common Selection Pattern
Written Examination (Objective)
Paper 1: Communication Paper
Consisting of General Kannada, General English, and Computer Knowledge.
100 Marks 1.5 Hours
Paper 2: General Studies
Current Affairs, Indian Constitution, Mental Ability, and State-specific GK.
100 Marks 1.5 Hours