ಕೆಪಿಎಸ್ಸಿ ಕೆಎಎಸ್ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ
KPSC KAS Exam
ಅರ್ಹತೆ, ವಯೋಮಿತಿ, ಪರೀಕ್ಷಾ ಮಾದರಿ, ಪಠ್ಯಕ್ರಮ, ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಪ್ರಕ್ರಿಯೆ ಮತ್ತು ಮಾಕ್ ಟೆಸ್ಟ್ — ಈ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಗೆ ಬೇಕಾದ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಮಾಹಿತಿಯನ್ನು ಒಂದೇ ಗೈಡ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ನೋಡಿ.
EXAM DETAILS • ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ ವಿವರ
ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಯ ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ ಮಾಹಿತಿ / Complete Exam Details
- Official examination name
- Karnataka Gazetted Probationers (Appointment by Competitive Examinations)
- 2026–27 notification
- Notification No. KPSCKA/EXA1/EXMF/9/2026-EXAM-1/I/251710/2026 dated July 31, 2026.
- Reported vacancies
- 319 posts: 117 Group A and 202 Group B, subject to the official notification and any corrigendum.
- Application status as of September 2, 2026
- The original application window was August 1–31, 2026.
- Tentative Preliminary Examination date
- November 15, 2026.
- Recruiting authority
- Karnataka Public Service Commission
Exam Overview / ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ ಪರಿಚಯ
KPSC KAS—officially the Karnataka Gazetted Probationers examination—is conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission for recruitment to notified Group A and Group B posts in Karnataka state services. The broad process is Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Personality Test. The latest official KPSC notification, corrigendum, timetable and admission-ticket instructions remain final.
Latest Official Update / ಇತ್ತೀಚಿನ ಅಧಿಕೃತ ಅಪ್ಡೇಟ್
The 2026–27 notification is dated July 31, 2026 and reports 319 vacancies—117 Group A and 202 Group B. The original application dates were August 1 to August 31, 2026. The tentative Preliminary Examination date is November 15, 2026.
Important Dates & Status / ಪ್ರಮುಖ ದಿನಾಂಕಗಳು
Notification: July 31, 2026. Application start: August 1, 2026. Original application closing date: August 31, 2026. revised closing date: September 7, 2026, requiring official confirmation. Tentative Preliminary Examination: November 15, 2026.
Vacancies & Posts / ಹುದ್ದೆಗಳು
The notification reports 319 posts: 117 Group A and 202 Group B. It lists five Group A post categories and thirteen Group B post categories, with the exact post-wise distribution in the notification annexures.
Eligibility & Age Limit / ಅರ್ಹತೆ ಮತ್ತು ವಯೋಮಿತಿ
The notification prescribe a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree awarded by a university established by law in India, or an equivalent qualification. The minimum age is reported as 21 years. The 2026–27 notification copy gives category-wise upper-age limits of 40 years for General Merit, 43 years for specified backward-class categories and 45 years for SC/ST/Category-I candidates under the applicable one-time relaxation. Because age is tied to the notification’s cut-off date and category documents, candidates must verify the exact age calculation, citizenship, reservation and post-specific conditions in the official PDF.
How to Apply / ಅರ್ಜಿ ವಿಧಾನ
Apply Online through the KPSC application systemcomplete One Time Registration, enter personal and educational details, upload the required photograph and signature, select the relevant recruitment, preview all details, pay the applicable fee, submit the form and save the acknowledgement and payment receipt. Candidates should not rely on an extended deadline unless it appears in an official KPSC notice or portal. Confirm whether edits are allowed after final submission before paying and submitting.
Application Fee / ಅರ್ಜಿ ಶುಲ್ಕ
The notification reports ₹600 for General Merit candidates, ₹300 for specified Category 2A/2B/3A/3B candidates, ₹50 for ex-servicemen and fee exemption for SC, ST, Category-I and eligible physically disabled candidates.
Selection Process / ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಪ್ರಕ್ರಿಯೆ
The selection structure is
- Preliminary Examination, objective and used for screening;
- Main Examination, descriptive and used for merit; and
- Personality Test. The reviewed materials state that the Personality Test carries 25 marks and that candidates may be called in a ratio linked to vacancies, reported as 1:3. Document verification and medical or post-specific checks may apply before appointment.
PET / PST & Physical Standards
There is no common PET/PST in the general KPSC KAS/Gazetted Probationers examination structure. Physical or medical standards may apply to particular notified posts or services. Candidates must check the post-wise eligibility section rather than assuming that KAS includes a police-style Physical Efficiency Test or Physical Standard Test.
Exam Pattern / ಪರೀಕ್ಷಾ ಮಾದರಿ
Prelimstwo compulsory objective papers, each reported as 100 questions, 200 marks and two hours; total 400 marks. The notification copy states four alternatives per question, negative marking for wrong or multiple answers and no penalty for an unattempted question. Secondary summaries report a one-fourth penalty, but the exact question-wise marking instruction should be checked in the official question paper or admission-ticket instructions for the cycle.
MainsKannada and English are qualifying papers of 150 marks each, with 35% or 52.5 marks required in each. The merit papers are Essay and General Studies I–IV, each carrying 250 marks and three hours according to the reviewed scheme. Written merit total: 1,250 marks. Personality Test: 25 marks. Combined merit-plus-interview total: 1,275 marks. The qualifying-language papers are not counted in merit.
Complete Syllabus / ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ ಪಠ್ಯಕ್ರಮ
Prelims Paper Inational and international current affairs; Indian history, including social, economic, cultural and political developments and the national movement, with Karnataka emphasis; world and Indian geography with focus on Karnataka; Indian polity and economy, including the Constitution, political system, rural development, planning, economic reforms, sustainable development, poverty alleviation, demographics and social-sector initiatives.
Prelims Paper IIKarnataka and State current affairs; important Karnataka Government programmes; General Science and Technology; health, environment, ecology, biodiversity and climate-change issues; General Mental Ability, including comprehension, logical reasoning, analytical ability, decision-making, problem-solving, basic numeracy and data interpretation at approximately SSLC/Class X level. Mains qualifying Kannada and English: comprehension, précis writing, vocabulary, grammar, usage, communication and short essay practice. Essay: essays on national, international, Karnataka and local issues. GS I: Indian and Karnataka history, cultural heritage, social and political change, Karnataka’s post-Independence development, unification, social movements, rural development, planning, economy and data interpretation. GS II: world, Indian and Karnataka geography; resources; urbanisation; Constitution, polity, governance, public administration, management and international relations. GS III: science and technology, IT, space, energy, agriculture, animal husbandry, biotechnology, health, disasters, pollution, environment, ecology, biodiversity and sustainable development. GS IV: ethics, integrity, impartiality, objectivity, public-service values, accountability, transparency, RTI, corruption, emotional intelligence, moral thinkers and case studies. Match the detailed topic list with the latest KPSC syllabus publication before final upload.
Salary & Pay Scale / ವೇತನ
Salary is post-specific because the recruitment includes multiple Group A and Group B services. Explain that allowances, probation, posting and service conditions also depend on the appointed post.
Previous Papers / ಹಿಂದಿನ ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆಪತ್ರಿಕೆ
Candidates should use official KPSC Gazetted Probationers question papers, answer keys and notices wherever available. Practise Prelims papers in two-hour sessions, review incorrect and guessed answers, and maintain a separate Karnataka-current-affairs error log. For Mains, analyse previous questions for directive words, answer structure, Karnataka examples, constitutional references, data and conclusions. Clearly label coaching compilations or reconstructed papers as unofficial.
Cutoff, Result & Answer Key
The current 2026–27 cutoff cannot be stated before KPSC releases the relevant result, shortlist or cutoff notice. Cutoffs vary with vacancies, category, paper difficulty and the applicable shortlisting rules. Use official KPSC documents for category-wise cutoffs; mock-test scores should be treated only as personal benchmarks.
Documents Required / ಅಗತ್ಯ ದಾಖಲೆಗಳು
Candidates should prepare a valid photo identity document, degree or provisional-degree certificate, marks cards where required, recent photograph and signature files, caste/category and income certificates where applicable, and rural, Kannada-medium, ex-servicemen, PwD or other reservation certificates claimed in the application. Post-specific medical or physical documents may be required. Retain the submitted application, fee receipt and all uploaded-document copies. Verify certificate format, issuing authority and validity period in the notification.
Preparation Strategy / ತಯಾರಿ ಕ್ರಮ
Preparation plan
- Download and annotate the latest notification and syllabus.
- Divide preparation into Karnataka-specific studies, national GS, current affairs, aptitude and Mains answer writing.
- Build a Karnataka notebook covering history, geography, polity, economy, culture, schemes, budgets, reports and current issues.
- Study Prelims and Mains together; convert every major topic into short notes and one Mains answer.
- Finish static basics before intensive test practice, then solve previous papers topic-wise.
- Take full Prelims mocks under the actual time limit and track accuracy, guessing and negative-marking losses.
- Practise qualifying Kannada and English every week.
- For Mains answers, use introduction, arguments, Karnataka examples or data, government measures, challenges and a practical conclusion.
- Revise through maps, timelines, scheme tables, flash notes and an error log.
- Before the exam, verify the final timetable, admit card, centre rules, permitted materials, answer-key notices and every corrigendum on the official KPSC portal.
Frequently Asked Questions / ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆಗಳು
What is KPSC KAS? / KPSC KAS ಎಂದರೇನು?
KPSC KAS is the common name for the Karnataka Gazetted Probationers competitive examination conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission for notified Group A and Group B state-service posts.
What is the latest KPSC KAS 2026–27 vacancy? / 2026–27ರಲ್ಲಿ ಎಷ್ಟು ಹುದ್ದೆಗಳಿವೆ?
The notification reports 319 posts: 117 Group A and 202 Group B. Candidates should check the official notification and any corrigendum for the final post-wise and category-wise distribution.
Is a degree compulsory for KPSC KAS? / ಪದವಿ ಕಡ್ಡಾಯವೇ?
Yes. The reviewed notification requires a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree from a university established by law in India, or an equivalent qualification, subject to the notification’s conditions.
What is the KPSC KAS Prelims syllabus and pattern? / ಪೂರ್ವಭಾವಿ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಯ ಮಾದರಿ ಏನು?
Prelims has two objective papers. Each is reported as 100 questions, 200 marks and two hours. Paper I focuses on national and international current affairs, history, geography, polity and economy with Karnataka emphasis. Paper II covers Karnataka current affairs and programmes, science and technology, environment and ecology, and mental ability.
Is there negative marking in KPSC KAS Prelims?
The notification states that wrong or multiple answers attract a penalty and blank answers do not. Secondary summaries describe the penalty as one-fourth of the marks assigned to the question. Confirm the exact marking instruction in the current official question paper or admission-ticket instructions before the exam.
KPSC KAS Exam Mock Test
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