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KAS Syllabus: Preliminaries and Main Course : Eligibility, Criteria, Syllabus, Age Relaxation,

Nutan Sheekha

Updated on 09th May, 2024 , 5 min read

KAS Syllabus: Preliminaries and Main Cours

Karnataka Public Service Commission recruitment through Gazette Probation Examination (GPE) for various Group A and Group B posts. It is the KPSC GPE entry for jobs in Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS).KAS officers who perform well can also be promoted to IAS officers.

KPSC will prepare the KAS curriculum for the probation exam published in the official gazette. These KPSC guidelines are applicable for the Group Executive Manager position. Inspector General of Police, Deputy Labour Commissioner, Tehsildar and others.

What is the eligibility criteria for the Karnataka  PSC KAS exam?

There are two criteria for the KPSC KAS exam:

  1. Kerala PSC Academic Qualification
  2. Kerala PSC Age Limit

 

Karnataka  PSC Eligibility

KAS Exam – Academic Qualification

For posts:

  1. Stream-1 Post
  2. Stream-2 Post
  3. Stream-3 Post

Bachelor's degree in any subject from an institution recognized by the Government of Karnataka or an institution established by the UGC or a National Institute established by the Government of India

Karnataka PSC – Age Limit

Stream-1 Post

Minimum Age – 21

Maximum Age – 32

(Candidates who have born in between 02.01.1987 and 01.01.1998)

Stream-2 Post

Minimum Age – 21

Maximum Age – 40

(Candidates who have born in between 02.01.1979 and 01.01.1998)

Stream-3 Post

Must not have completed 50 years of age on the 1st January of the exam year

Karnataka  PSC KAS – Age Relaxation

The conditions for the age relaxation for the Karnataka  Administrative Exam are given below:

Kerala PSC KAS Age Relaxation

OBC

3 years

SC & ST

5 years

Widow

5 years

Differently-abled (vision, hearing, speech)

15 years

Orthopaedically differently-abled

10 years

Ex-Servicemen

The maximum age limit will be relaxed for the period of service in the Defence Forces and the period of post-demobilization unemployment, which can be up to five years.

The KPSC KAS exam  is conducted in three stages:

  • Stage 1: Preliminary Exam – 2 papers – objective type (MCQs)
  • Stage 2: Mains – 7 papers – essay/descriptive type (Earlier there were 2 optional papers which have been scrapped now.)
  • Stage 3: Interview

KAS Prelims Syllabus

The Civil Service (Preliminary) Examination Directorate examines the candidates taking the exam. As per the 9th Amendment of the Karnataka Gazette Probation Officer Recruitment (Eligibility through Competitive Examination) 2011, there are two question papers for the KAS Preliminary Examination.

The KAS syllabus for Prelims is given below:

Paper 1

Paper 2

  • 100 objective type questions – 2 marks each
  • 0.25 marks Negative Marking
  • 2-hour exam duration
  • 100 objective type questions – 2 marks each
  • 0.25 marks Negative Marking
  • 2-hour exam duration

Syllabus:

  • General Studies (National and International Importance) – 40 questions
  • Humanities – 60 questions

Syllabus:

  • General Studies (State Importance) – 40 questions
  • General Science and Tech. Environment and Ecology – 30 questions
  • General Mental Ability – 30 questions

 

The detailed KAS syllabus of Prelims Paper 1 is:

  1. Current Affairs
    1. National and International Importance
  2. Indian History
    1. Broad understanding of Cultural, Social, Political and Economic aspects
    2. Special Emphasis on Karnataka State
    3. Focus on the Indian National Movement
  3. Indian and World Geography
    1. Focus on Karnataka
  4. Polity and Indian Economy
    1. Indian Political System
    2. Economic Reforms
    3. Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation
    4. Social Sector initiatives etc.

The detailed KAS syllabus of Prelims Paper 2 is:

  1. Current events (State)
  2. Important State Government schemes.
  3. General Science and Technology
    1. Contemporary issues/developments and implications
  4. Environment and Ecology
    1. Broad understanding of general issues on biodiversity, climate change, ecology, health that do not require a subject specialization
  5. General Mental Ability
    1. Basic numeracy
    2. Data interpretation (data sufficiency, charts, tables, graphs etc.)
    3. Logical reasoning and analytical ability

KAS Mains Syllabus

KPSC KAS Mains exam is divided into 9 papers, 2 of which are qualifications. English and Kannada texts are required. Detailed information about the KPSC KAS Mains exam is as follows:

 

KPSC KAS English Syllabus

The total score of the English exam, which is the passing exam, is 150 points. For this reason, the scores received by the candidates in this document will not be taken into account when preparing the final list. However, students must score at least 35% to pass the exam. Meaning of English letters:

  • Comprehension
  • Precise
  • Usage
  • Vocabulary
  • Short Essay
  • Communication

KPSC KAS Kannada Syllabus

Similar to the English version, the Kannada version is also important for its authority. Students must score at least 35% to pass the exam. The

questions in the Kannada text are:

  • Comprehension
  • Precise
  • Usage
  • Vocabulary
  • Short Essay
  • Communication

KPSC KAS Essay Syllabus

There are 2 questions in the KPSC KAS assignment, each worth 125 points. The thesis lacks clarity. Questions will be asked about national and international issues as well as state and local issues.

KPSC KAS General Studies Syllabus

There are four articles in the field of general culture in the KPSC KAS main exam: GS I, GS II, GS III and GS IV. Interested students can check the table below to get information about the course overview.

Papers 

Syllabus

General Studies I

History and Cultural Heritage ( India & Karnataka )

  • Cultural Heritage of India
  • Toward Transforming Indian Society: Major Schools of Thoughts
  • From Kadambas to the Hoysalas
  • The Vijayanagara Empire and thereafter (1336-1799)
  • Modern Mysore (1799-1947)

Social and Political Perspective

  • Post Independent Karnataka
  • Social Change and Movements
  • Social Change and Modernisation
  • Government and Political System
  • Decentralization of power
  • Socio-Economic System
  • Rural Social System and Rural Development 

Indian Economy – Planning- Rural Development

  • Indian Economy
  • India and International economic relations
  • Development patterns and disparities among regions and between rural and urban areas
  • Planning – Planning goals, objectives and approaches, achievements and failures of five year plans
  • Decentralization – pros and cons of top-down planning and bottom-up planning, planning mechanism and experience in Panchayati raj institutions
  • Rural Development
  • Rural Development Initiatives
  • Data Collection Analysis- Interpretation

General Studies II

Physical Features and Natural Resources

  • Geography Of The World
  • Geography Of India
  • Geography Of Karnataka

Overview of Indian Constitution

  • Nature of the Constitution
  • Fundamental rights
  • Distribution of Legislative powers
  • Unicameral and Bicameral legislations
  • Important Amendments of the Constitution
  • Welfare mechanism in India 
  • Services under the Union and State

Public Administration and Management – International Relations

  • Private and Public Administration
  • Structure of Organisation
  • Organizational Behaviour and Management Concepts
  • Formal and informal Organization
  • Management Tools and Techniques
  • Administrative Reforms, Ethics and Values in Public Service, Public Relations, Good Governance
  • United Nations and Specialized Agencies, Other International Organisations and Agencies

General Studies III

Role and Impact of Science and Technology in Development of Indian, Information Technology In Public Domain

  • Basics of Science and Technology
  • SPACE Science and Technology
  • Energy Resources
  • Disasters, Pests and Pollution Climatic Change
  • Related Perceptions
  • Knowledge Society Human capital
  • Rural Upliftment and Science & Technology 

Advancement and Modern Trends in Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, Agricultural Science, Health and Hygiene

  • Natural Science Plants
  • Agriculture Science
  • Horticulture and Sericulture
  • Initiatives in Biotechnology
  • Animal Husbandry 
  • Agriculture Development Policies
  • Health and Hygiene Human

Challenges and Issues of Development on Environment & Ecology

  • Environmental Segments
  • Natural Resources
  • Eco System and Biodiversity
  • Environment Pollution and Solid Waste Management 
  • Role of Information Technology in Environment and Human Health 
  • State community-civil society

General Studies IV

  • Ethics
  • Integrity
  • Aptitude

KPSC KAS Optional Subjects Syllabus

The optional subjects are no longer included in the KAS Mains syllabus. Earlier, the following subjects were mentioned in the list of the optional subjects:

 

AGRICULTURE,AGRICULTURE MKTG, & SERICULTURE

CHEMISTRY

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY VET SCIENCE & FISHERIES

BOTANY

CIVIL ENGG

ECONOMICS

COMMERCE

MANAGEMENT

ELECTRICAL ENGG

MATHEMATICS

GEOGRAPHY.

LAW

HISTORY

GEOLOGY

MECHANICAL ENGG.

PHILOSOPHY

PHYSICS

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

ZOOLOGY

PSYCHOLOGY

SOCIOLOGY

RURAL DEVPT & COOPERATION

STATISTICS

POLITICAL SCIENCE AND I.R

ANTHROPOLOGY

 

 

 

 How to apply for KPSC recruitment?

1.First of all, please read the KPSC recruitment notification carefully to ensure that the candidate meets the eligibility criteria.

2. Before starting the online application, please prepare and fill in the correct email address and contact number, personal information, age, education, CV (if you have prior knowledge) and other documents.

3.KPSC Group A and Group B Application Form Online.

4.Update all necessary details in KPSC online application. Upload photocopies of relevant certificates/documents and your existing photograph (if applicable).

5.Pay according to your category. (only if necessary) Finally, click the send button to finish.

6.KPSC Career Paths. Most importantly, save the application number or application number for later use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who releases the KPSC KAS Syllabus

The KPSC KAS syllabus is released by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC).

How can I download the KPSC KAS Syllabus

KPSC KAS syllabus can be downloaded by candidates from the official website of KPSC.

What is KPSC KAS Syllabus

KPSC KAS syllabus contains the topics and subtopics from where questions are asked in the prelims & mains examination. The detailed syllabus for each paper in prelims & mains exams is provided in the official syllabus PDF.

Is it important to read the KPSC KAS syllabus

Yes, candidates should start their preparations after carefully reading and understanding the instructions. It allows them to learn topics and small topics on which they can ask questions.

What is KPSC KAS Mains Syllabus

KPSC KAS Mains syllabus includes the topics & subtopics in all 9 papers. The syllabus has been provided in the article above.

What is the KPSC KAS Prelims Marking Scheme

As per the KPSC exam pattern, the preliminary examination consists of two papers. Both papers carry 200 marks each. There is also a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.

Is there a negative marking in the KPSC KAS Mains examination

The KPSC KAS Mains exam is descriptive in nature, hence there is no negative marking in the mains examination.

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