KPSC (KAS) Gazetted Probationers Exam Syllabus

KAS Exam Pattern 2022

As per the latest Karnataka Recruitment of Gazetted Probationers (Appointment by Competitive Examinations) (Amendment) Rules, the KAS aspirants have to clear the 3-stage exam...

KAS Prelims Syllabus

The Prelims stage consists of two papers which are conducted in offline mode...

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

KAS Mains Syllabus

The Main exam consists of 9 theory papers out of which 2 (Kannada and English Language) papers are qualifying in nature.

Qualifying Papers:

Both qualifying papers aim to test the candidate’s ability to read, understand and express in the given language.

Kannada English
  • 150 marks
  • Duration – 2hrs
  • 35% qualifying criteria
  • 150 marks
  • Duration – 2hrs
  • 35% qualifying criteria