KPSC Municipal Revenue Officer (often titled First Grade Revenue Inspector for Local Bodies).

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Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree from a university recognized by law in India.
While any degree is usually accepted, a commerce background may be beneficial for understanding the accounting and finance components of the job.

Age relaxation is provided for candidates belonging to specific categories as per government rules.
SC/ST: Up to 40 years.
OBC (2A, 2B, 3A, 3B): Up to 38 years.

The selection process consists of two stages: a qualifying Kannada Language Test and a Written Competitive Examination.

Nature: This is a compulsory qualifying test, and marks do not count toward the final merit list.
Format: Multiple-choice questions (MCQ), typically carrying 150 marks.
Standard: The difficulty level is equivalent to the SSLC (10th standard).
Qualifying Marks: Candidates must score a minimum of 50 marks out of 150.

Format: Two objective-type (MCQ) papers.
Negative Marking: A penalty of 0.25 marks is deducted for every incorrect answer.

Paper	Subject	Marks	Questions	Duration
Paper-I	General Knowledge	100	100	1.5 hours
Paper-II	Communication Paper	100	100	2 hours

Current Events: Regional, national, and international issues.
General Science: Topics related to everyday observations.
Indian History and Geography: With a special focus on Karnataka.
Indian Constitution and Public Administration.
Socio-cultural history of Karnataka.
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Institutions.
Karnataka Economy: Strengths, weaknesses, and current status.
Environmental and Development Problems of Karnataka.
Relevant Municipal Acts and Rules: Specifics of the Karnataka Municipal Act, rules, and procedures related to revenue collection.
Mental Ability.

General Kannada: Grammar, vocabulary, usage, comprehension, synonyms, and antonyms.
General English: Grammar, vocabulary, usage, comprehension, synonyms, and antonyms.
Computer Knowledge: Fundamentals of computers, MS Office, and internet usage.

There is no physical examination or fitness test for the Municipal Revenue Officer position. The final selection is based on merit in the written examination, and a medical examination is part of the final document verification process.