Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar directed Deputy Commissioners to conduct KPSC preliminary exams on November 15 with election-level protocols. Over 1.47 lakh candidates will appear for 319 Gazetted Probationer posts across 345 centres in 15 districts. Measures include CCTV, signal jammers, dual invigilators, Aadhaar-based verification, and a new 5-option OMR system.