KSHRC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 2 Registrar, Additional Registrar Posts

The Karnataka State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC) has announced recruitment for 2 posts of Registrar and Additional Registrar in 2026. KSHRC is a statutory body constituted under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, responsible for protecting and promoting human rights in Karnataka. These are senior administrative positions that require handling legal and administrative matters related to human rights complaints and commission proceedings. Selected candidates will work at the KSHRC headquarters in Bengaluru and assist in the commission's quasi-judicial functions. The recruitment is conducted through offline application mode with selection based on qualifications, experience and interview performance.

Typical / Indicative figures

Educational Qualification

For Registrar Post:

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in legal/judicial/administrative work
• Experience in human rights matters preferred
• Knowledge of Karnataka official language (Kannada) desirable

For Additional Registrar Post:

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in legal/judicial/administrative work
• Experience in administrative matters of quasi-judicial bodies preferred

Age Limit

Typical / Indicative age criteria:

Age Relaxation:

Nationality

• Candidate must be a citizen of India
• Domicile of Karnataka state preferred for certain posts as per reservation rules

1. Visit the official website of Karnataka State Human Rights Commission (kshrc.karnataka.gov.in) or the notification source
2. Download the official recruitment notification and read all instructions carefully
3. Download the prescribed application form from the notification or website
4. Fill the application form completely with accurate personal, educational and professional details
5. Paste recent passport-size photographs at designated places on the form
6. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (educational certificates, experience certificates, caste certificate, domicile certificate, etc.)
7. Prepare a Demand Draft for the application fee in favour of 'Registrar, Karnataka State Human Rights Commission' payable at Bengaluru
8. Place the filled application form, documents and DD in an envelope
9. Write the post name clearly on the top of the envelope
10. Send the complete application through registered/speed post to the address mentioned in the notification before the last date

Application Fees

Typical / Indicative figures:

1. Application Screening: Initial screening of applications to verify eligibility criteria including educational qualifications, experience and age limits as per the notification requirements

1. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates' original documents will be verified for authenticity including degree certificates, experience certificates, caste certificates and identity proofs

1. Personal Interview: Candidates will face a competency-based interview conducted by a selection committee assessing legal knowledge, administrative skills, understanding of human rights issues and suitability for the position

1. Final Merit List: Final selection based on performance in interview and overall qualifications, with merit list prepared category-wise following reservation norms

1. Medical Examination: Selected candidates may need to undergo medical fitness examination as per government norms before final appointment

No Written Examination

For KSHRC Registrar and Additional Registrar posts, there is typically no written examination. Selection is based on:

Selection Criteria

Interview Assessment Areas

Note: There is no negative marking as there is no objective written test for these posts.

Legal and Constitutional Knowledge

• Indian Constitution - Fundamental Rights and Duties
• Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 and amendments
• Role and functions of State Human Rights Commission
• Administrative law and principles of natural justice
• Civil and criminal procedure codes
• Right to Information Act, 2005
• Service rules and conduct regulations

Human Rights Framework

• Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
• International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
• Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment
• Rights of vulnerable groups - women, children, minorities, disabled persons
• National and State Human Rights Commission guidelines
• Custodial justice and prison reforms

Administrative and Office Management

• File management and office procedures
• Karnataka Civil Services Rules
• Karnataka Government Secretariat Manual
• Financial rules and budget management
• E-governance and digital office systems
• RTI compliance and public grievance redressal
• General administrative correspondence

Karnataka State Knowledge

• Karnataka state administrative structure
• Major human rights issues in Karnataka
• Karnataka Official Language Act
• Local governance and Panchayati Raj in Karnataka
• Social welfare schemes and policies in Karnataka

General Awareness

• Current national and international affairs
• Recent Supreme Court and High Court judgments on human rights
• Contemporary human rights violations and debates
• Role of NGOs and civil society in human rights protection
• Media, technology and human rights

Communication and Language Skills

• Report writing and official correspondence
• Legal drafting skills
• Kannada language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking)
• English language proficiency for official work

Typical / Indicative figures for Karnataka State Government posts:

Additional Benefits:

• Medical facilities for self and dependents
• Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
• Pension and Provident Fund benefits
• Official accommodation (subject to availability) or HRA
• Annual increment as per government rules

The position of Registrar and Additional Registrar at KSHRC offers excellent career growth within the commission and Karnataka state government framework. Registrar can be promoted to senior positions within the commission or can move to similar positions in other constitutional/statutory bodies. Officers may also get opportunities in other quasi-judicial bodies, legal departments or administrative services at state level with their experience and expertise in human rights matters.

Since the selection process for KSHRC Registrar and Additional Registrar posts is primarily through interview, there is typically no separate admit card for written examination. Shortlisted candidates will receive interview call letters via email or registered post approximately 15-20 days before the scheduled interview date. Candidates must bring the interview call letter along with original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies to the interview venue as specified in the call letter.

The final result for KSHRC Registrar and Additional Registrar recruitment will be declared approximately 4-6 weeks after the completion of interviews. Results will be published on the official KSHRC website (kshrc.karnataka.gov.in) and may also be notified through Karnataka government gazette. The result will contain the names and roll numbers of selected candidates in order of merit, separately for each post. Selected candidates will receive appointment letters through registered post.

Typical / Indicative: Since selection is primarily interview-based for these senior posts, there is no specific numerical cutoff. However, candidates generally need to secure minimum 50% marks in the interview to be considered for selection (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per relaxation norms). Final selection depends on overall performance in interview, quality of experience, educational qualifications and number of vacancies. Candidates with higher relevant experience and strong interview performance typically get selected.

Interview Centres:

The personal interviews for KSHRC Registrar and Additional Registrar posts are typically conducted only at the commission headquarters:

• Karnataka: Bengaluru (KSHRC Office)

All shortlisted candidates will be required to appear for interview at Bengaluru irrespective of their current location. No alternative interview centres are generally provided for these senior-level posts.