The Constitution of India provides for the establishment of a Public Service Commission for each state or two or more states jointly, Accordingly, the Karnataka Public Service Commission was set up consisting of a Chairman and such other members to be determined by the Governor of the state from time to time.

At least half of the Members of the Commission should have Administrative experience with a minimum of 10 years service of the state. The remaining members must be men representing varied interests of the community. 

At present, there is a Chairman and nine members.

1. Appointment: The Chairman and the members of the KPSC are appointed by the Governor, on the recommendations of the State Cabinet.

2. Term: The Chairman and the members of the KPSC are appointed for a period of six years or till they attain the age of 62 years whichever is earlier. The members of the KPSC are not eligible P for reappointment to hold office in the KPSC after retirement.

3. Removal: The Chairman and other members of the State Commission can be removed under the same circumstances as applicable to the Chairman and members of the UPSC.

Functions: 

1. To conduct competitive examinations for the recruitment of candidates to state services. 

2. To conduct departmental exami- nations for promotions. 

3. To prepare rules of recruitment, promotion and transfer of civil servants from one service to another. 

4. To advise the State Government on all matters relating to problems of Civil Services in the state. 

5. To submit annual reports regarding its working to the state Governor.