Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President B.Y. Vijayendra on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), alleging that the body has built a "dark history" of pushing lakhs of job aspirants into uncertainty through corruption and flawed recruitment processes, instead of serving as an opportunity gateway for talented unemployed youth.

Recruitment Notification Still Pending

Vijayendra pointed out that the state government had announced the initiation of recruitment for 56,432 posts after bowing to massive protests by unemployed youths — yet no official notification has been issued so far. He urged the Karnataka government to immediately issue the notification and ensure a fair and speedy recruitment process without further delay.

The Karnataka Cabinet had approved the recruitment drive in early 2026, covering Group A, B, and C positions across departments including Transport, Education, Health, and Revenue, using a 400-point roster system and internal reservation for Scheduled Castes.

Allegations of Corruption and Systemic Failure

According to Vijayendra, the KPSC — which bears the constitutional responsibility of appointing qualified officers to run the government machinery — has failed to maintain transparency in candidate selection. He alleged the commission has gained notoriety for "massive corruption, irregularities and defective procedures" in recruitment.

He further noted that several court judgments against the commission had exposed the "corrupt system" and unmasked some of the guilty officials. Despite this, he said, no meaningful effort has been made to overhaul the commission's functioning.

Confidence in KPSC at an All-Time Low

Referring to reports that the commission plans to introduce new technology and reforms in the selection process, Vijayendra said job aspirants have already lost confidence in the institution. He warned that unless the KPSC ensures transparency, adopts stringent rules, and establishes a robust system for selecting deserving candidates, questions may arise about the very existence of the commission.

Notably, allegations of corruption and persistent irregularities in the KPSC had recently triggered an intense debate in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, with members demanding reforms. IT Minister Priyank Kharge had gone so far as to call for the abolition of the commission. BJP state General Secretary and MLA V. Sunil Kumar said, "The government cannot turn a blind eye to alleged irregularities. Lakhs of youths, particularly from rural areas, aspire to secure government jobs and spend years preparing for competitive examinations. However, the current system is killing the aspirations of youth."

Warning of Large-Scale Protests

Vijayendra cautioned that the anger of lakhs of unemployed youths — already on the verge of frustration and despair — could erupt into large-scale protests if the government fails to act decisively. He stressed that the BJP would continue to hold the state government accountable on the issue of youth unemployment and recruitment transparency.

With the recruitment notification still awaited and public trust in the KPSC at a low, the pressure on the Congress-led Karnataka government to deliver on its promise of filling 56,432 vacancies is set to intensify in the weeks ahead.