Bengaluru, Nov. 12 -- With the Karnataka Public Service Commission set to hold a preliminary examination for 319 Gazetted Probationer posts on Sunday, November 15, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday directed Deputy Commissioners to conduct the exams with election-level protocols.

The Karnataka Chief Minister reviewed preparations via video conference with Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police from his Home Office 'Krishna' and ordered training for all exam staff on the lines of election duty and submission of compliance reports.

The CM said the exam must be conducted with utmost transparency with zero room for malpractice. He instructed DCs to strictly enforce KPSC guidelines and maintain continuous surveillance throu...