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Recruitment Highlights
- Total Vacancies: 384
- Applicants Volume: 210,910
- Pay Scale / Salary: As per rules
- Eligibility Criteria: Graduation
- Last Date to Apply: 2024-04-15
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Registration Date4 Mar 2024 - 15 Apr 2024Exam DatePrelims :- 29 Dec 2024 Salary - Vacancies384EligibilityGraduation
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KPSC KAS Recruitment 2025: Overview
The Karnataka Public Service Commission has recently announced the exam dates for the Karnataka Administrative Services Recruitment. Candidates interested in applying for the same must go through the details of the official notification provided in the table below –
| KPSC KAS 2025: Overview | Name of the Board | Karnataka Public Service Commission | KPSC Website | kpsc.kar.nic.in | Name of the post |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Various posts under Karnataka Administrative Services | Vacancies | 384 | Application Start Date | 4th March 2024 | |
| Application End Date | 15th April 2024 | Selection Process | Prelims <br> Mains <br> Document Verification | Exam Center Location | |
| Karnataka | Prelims Exam | 27th August 2024 <br> Re-exam Date: 29th December 2024 | Exam Mode | Offline | |
| Exam Helpdesk | Call the helpline number: 080-44554455, or <br> Drop an email at [email protected] | KPSC KAS 2025: Overview | Name of the Board | Karnataka Public Service Commission | |
| KPSC Website | kpsc.kar.nic.in | Name of the post | Various posts under Karnataka Administrative Services | Vacancies | 384 |
| Application Start Date | 4th March 2024 | Application End Date | 15th April 2024 | Selection Process | |
| Prelims <br> Mains <br> Document Verification | Exam Center Location | Karnataka | Prelims Exam | 27th August 2024 <br> Re-exam Date: 29th December 2024 | |
| Exam Mode | Offline | Exam Helpdesk | Call the helpline number: 080-44554455, or <br> Drop an email at [email protected] | KPSC KAS 2025: Overview | |
| Name of the Board | Karnataka Public Service Commission | KPSC Website | kpsc.kar.nic.in | Name of the post | Various posts under Karnataka Administrative Services |
| Vacancies | 384 | Application Start Date | 4th March 2024 | Application End Date | |
| 15th April 2024 | Selection Process | Prelims <br> Mains <br> Document Verification | Exam Center Location | Karnataka | |
| Prelims Exam | 27th August 2024 <br> Re-exam Date: 29th December 2024 | Exam Mode | Offline | Exam Helpdesk | |
| Call the helpline number: 080-44554455, or <br> Drop an email at [email protected] | KPSC KAS 2025: Overview | Name of the Board | Karnataka Public Service Commission | KPSC Website | |
| kpsc.kar.nic.in | Name of the post | Various posts under Karnataka Administrative Services | Vacancies | 384 | |
| Application Start Date | 4th March 2024 | Application End Date | 15th April 2024 | Selection Process | |
| Prelims <br> Mains <br> Document Verification | Exam Center Location | Karnataka | Prelims Exam | 27th August 2024 <br> Re-exam Date: 29th December 2024 | |
| Exam Mode | Offline | Exam Helpdesk | Call the helpline number: 080-44554455, or <br> Drop an email at [email protected] | KPSC KAS 2025: Overview | |
| Name of the Board | Karnataka Public Service Commission | KPSC Website | kpsc.kar.nic.in | Name of the post | Various posts under Karnataka Administrative Services |
| Vacancies | 384 | Application Start Date | 4th March 2024 | Application End Date | |
| 15th April 2024 | Selection Process | Prelims <br> Mains <br> Document Verification | Exam Center Location | Karnataka | |
| Prelims Exam | 27th August 2024 <br> Re-exam Date: 29th December 2024 | Exam Mode | Offline | Exam Helpdesk | |
| Call the helpline number: 080-44554455, or <br> Drop an email at [email protected] | KPSC KAS 2025: Overview | Name of the Board | Karnataka Public Service Commission | KPSC Website | |
| kpsc.kar.nic.in | Name of the post | Various posts under Karnataka Administrative Services | Vacancies | 384 | |
| Application Start Date | 4th March 2024 | Application End Date | 15th April 2024 | Selection Process | |
| Prelims <br> Mains <br> Document Verification | Exam Center Location | Karnataka | Prelims Exam | 27th August 2024 <br> Re-exam Date: 29th December 2024 | |
| Exam Mode | Offline | Exam Helpdesk | Call the helpline number: 080-44554455, or <br> Drop an email at [email protected] | KPSC KAS 2025: Overview | |
| Name of the Board | Karnataka Public Service Commission | KPSC Website | kpsc.kar.nic.in | Name of the post | Various posts under Karnataka Administrative Services |
| Vacancies | 384 | Application Start Date | 4th March 2024 | Application End Date | |
| 15th April 2024 | Selection Process | Prelims <br> Mains <br> Document Verification | Exam Center Location | Karnataka | |
| Prelims Exam | 27th August 2024 <br> Re-exam Date: 29th December 2024 | Exam Mode | Offline | Exam Helpdesk | |
| Call the helpline number: 080-44554455, or <br> Drop an email at [email protected] | KPSC KAS 2025: Overview | Name of the Board | Karnataka Public Service Commission | KPSC Website | |
| kpsc.kar.nic.in | Name of the post | Various posts under Karnataka Administrative Services | Vacancies | 384 | |
| Application Start Date | 4th March 2024 | Application End Date | 15th April 2024 | Selection Process | |
| Prelims <br> Mains <br> Document Verification | Exam Center Location | Karnataka | Prelims Exam | 27th August 2024 <br> Re-exam Date: 29th December 2024 | |
| Exam Mode | Offline | Exam Helpdesk | Call the helpline number: 080-44554455, or <br> Drop an email at [email protected] | KPSC KAS 2025: Overview | |
| Name of the Board | Karnataka Public Service Commission | KPSC Website | kpsc.kar.nic.in | Name of the post | Various posts under Karnataka Administrative Services |
| Vacancies | 384 | Application Start Date | 4th March 2024 | Application End Date | |
| 15th April 2024 | Selection Process | Prelims <br> Mains <br> Document Verification | Exam Center Location | Karnataka | |
| Prelims Exam | 27th August 2024 <br> Re-exam Date: 29th December 2024 | Exam Mode | Offline | Exam Helpdesk | |
| Call the helpline number: 080-44554455, or <br> Drop an email at [email protected] | KPSC KAS 2025: Overview | Name of the Board | Karnataka Public Service Commission | KPSC Website | |
| kpsc.kar.nic.in | Name of the post | Various posts under Karnataka Administrative Services | Vacancies | 384 | |
| Application Start Date | 4th March 2024 | Application End Date | 15th April 2024 | Selection Process | |
| Prelims <br> Mains <br> Document Verification | Exam Center Location | Karnataka | Prelims Exam | 27th August 2024 <br> Re-exam Date: 29th December 2024 | |
| Exam Mode | Offline | Exam Helpdesk | Call the helpline number: 080-44554455, or <br> Drop an email at [email protected] | KPSC KAS 2025: Overview | |
| Name of the Board | Karnataka Public Service Commission | KPSC Website | kpsc.kar.nic.in | Name of the post | Various posts under Karnataka Administrative Services |
| Vacancies | 384 | Application Start Date | 4th March 2024 | Application End Date | |
| 15th April 2024 | Selection Process | Prelims <br> Mains <br> Document Verification | Exam Center Location | Karnataka | |
| Prelims Exam | 27th August 2024 <br> Re-exam Date: 29th December 2024 | Exam Mode | Offline | Exam Helpdesk | |
| Call the helpline number: 080-44554455, or <br> Drop an email at [email protected] | KPSC KAS 2025: Overview | Name of the Board | Karnataka Public Service Commission | KPSC Website | |
| kpsc.kar.nic.in | Name of the post | Various posts under Karnataka Administrative Services | Vacancies | 384 | |
| Application Start Date | 4th March 2024 | Application End Date | 15th April 2024 | Selection Process | |
| Prelims <br> Mains <br> Document Verification | Exam Center Location | Karnataka | Prelims Exam | 27th August 2024 <br> Re-exam Date: 29th December 2024 | |
| Exam Mode | Offline | Exam Helpdesk | Call the helpline number: 080-44554455, or | | |
Drop an email at [email protected]
KPSC KAS Recruitment 2025: Overview
The Karnataka Public Service Commission has recently announced the exam dates for the Karnataka Administrative Services Recruitment. Candidates interested in applying for the same must go through the details of the official notification provided in the table below –
| KPSC KAS 2025: Overview | Name of the Board | Karnataka Public Service Commission | KPSC Website | kpsc.kar.nic.in | Name of the post |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Various posts under Karnataka Administrative Services | Vacancies | 384 | Application Start Date | 4th March 2024 | |
| Application End Date | 15th April 2024 | Selection Process | Prelims <br> Mains <br> Document Verification | Exam Center Location | |
| Karnataka | Prelims Exam | 27th August 2024 <br> Re-exam Date: 29th December 2024 | Exam Mode | Offline | |
| Exam Helpdesk | Call the helpline number: 080-44554455, or <br> Drop an email at [email protected] | KPSC KAS 2025: Overview | Name of the Board | Karnataka Public Service Commission | |
| KPSC Website | kpsc.kar.nic.in | Name of the post | Various posts under Karnataka Administrative Services | Vacancies | 384 |
| Application Start Date | 4th March 2024 | Application End Date | 15th April 2024 | Selection Process | |
| Prelims <br> Mains <br> Document Verification | Exam Center Location | Karnataka | Prelims Exam | 27th August 2024 <br> Re-exam Date: 29th December 2024 | |
| Exam Mode | Offline | Exam Helpdesk | Call the helpline number: 080-44554455, or <br> Drop an email at [email protected] | KPSC KAS 2025: Overview | |
| Name of the Board | Karnataka Public Service Commission | KPSC Website | kpsc.kar.nic.in | Name of the post | Various posts under Karnataka Administrative Services |
| Vacancies | 384 | Application Start Date | 4th March 2024 | Application End Date | |
| 15th April 2024 | Selection Process | Prelims <br> Mains <br> Document Verification | Exam Center Location | Karnataka | |
| Prelims Exam | 27th August 2024 <br> Re-exam Date: 29th December 2024 | Exam Mode | Offline | Exam Helpdesk | |
| Call the helpline number: 080-44554455, or <br> Drop an email at [email protected] | KPSC KAS 2025: Overview | Name of the Board | Karnataka Public Service Commission | KPSC Website | |
| kpsc.kar.nic.in | Name of the post | Various posts under Karnataka Administrative Services | Vacancies | 384 | |
| Application Start Date | 4th March 2024 | Application End Date | 15th April 2024 | Selection Process | |
| Prelims <br> Mains <br> Document Verification | Exam Center Location | Karnataka | Prelims Exam | 27th August 2024 <br> Re-exam Date: 29th December 2024 | |
| Exam Mode | Offline | Exam Helpdesk | Call the helpline number: 080-44554455, or <br> Drop an email at [email protected] | KPSC KAS 2025: Overview | |
| Name of the Board | Karnataka Public Service Commission | KPSC Website | kpsc.kar.nic.in | Name of the post | Various posts under Karnataka Administrative Services |
| Vacancies | 384 | Application Start Date | 4th March 2024 | Application End Date | |
| 15th April 2024 | Selection Process | Prelims <br> Mains <br> Document Verification | Exam Center Location | Karnataka | |
| Prelims Exam | 27th August 2024 <br> Re-exam Date: 29th December 2024 | Exam Mode | Offline | Exam Helpdesk | |
| Call the helpline number: 080-44554455, or <br> Drop an email at [email protected] | KPSC KAS 2025: Overview | Name of the Board | Karnataka Public Service Commission | KPSC Website | |
| kpsc.kar.nic.in | Name of the post | Various posts under Karnataka Administrative Services | Vacancies | 384 | |
| Application Start Date | 4th March 2024 | Application End Date | 15th April 2024 | Selection Process | |
| Prelims <br> Mains <br> Document Verification | Exam Center Location | Karnataka | Prelims Exam | 27th August 2024 <br> Re-exam Date: 29th December 2024 | |
| Exam Mode | Offline | Exam Helpdesk | Call the helpline number: 080-44554455, or <br> Drop an email at [email protected] | KPSC KAS 2025: Overview | |
| Name of the Board | Karnataka Public Service Commission | KPSC Website | kpsc.kar.nic.in | Name of the post | Various posts under Karnataka Administrative Services |
| Vacancies | 384 | Application Start Date | 4th March 2024 | Application End Date | |
| 15th April 2024 | Selection Process | Prelims <br> Mains <br> Document Verification | Exam Center Location | Karnataka | |
| Prelims Exam | 27th August 2024 <br> Re-exam Date: 29th December 2024 | Exam Mode | Offline | Exam Helpdesk | |
| Call the helpline number: 080-44554455, or <br> Drop an email at [email protected] | KPSC KAS 2025: Overview | Name of the Board | Karnataka Public Service Commission | KPSC Website | |
| kpsc.kar.nic.in | Name of the post | Various posts under Karnataka Administrative Services | Vacancies | 384 | |
| Application Start Date | 4th March 2024 | Application End Date | 15th April 2024 | Selection Process | |
| Prelims <br> Mains <br> Document Verification | Exam Center Location | Karnataka | Prelims Exam | 27th August 2024 <br> Re-exam Date: 29th December 2024 | |
| Exam Mode | Offline | Exam Helpdesk | Call the helpline number: 080-44554455, or <br> Drop an email at [email protected] | KPSC KAS 2025: Overview | |
| Name of the Board | Karnataka Public Service Commission | KPSC Website | kpsc.kar.nic.in | Name of the post | Various posts under Karnataka Administrative Services |
| Vacancies | 384 | Application Start Date | 4th March 2024 | Application End Date | |
| 15th April 2024 | Selection Process | Prelims <br> Mains <br> Document Verification | Exam Center Location | Karnataka | |
| Prelims Exam | 27th August 2024 <br> Re-exam Date: 29th December 2024 | Exam Mode | Offline | Exam Helpdesk | |
| Call the helpline number: 080-44554455, or <br> Drop an email at [email protected] | KPSC KAS 2025: Overview | Name of the Board | Karnataka Public Service Commission | KPSC Website | |
| kpsc.kar.nic.in | Name of the post | Various posts under Karnataka Administrative Services | Vacancies | 384 | |
| Application Start Date | 4th March 2024 | Application End Date | 15th April 2024 | Selection Process | |
| Prelims <br> Mains <br> Document Verification | Exam Center Location | Karnataka | Prelims Exam | 27th August 2024 <br> Re-exam Date: 29th December 2024 | |
| Exam Mode | Offline | Exam Helpdesk | Call the helpline number: 080-44554455, or <br> Drop an email at [email protected] | KPSC KAS 2025: Overview | |
| Name of the Board | Karnataka Public Service Commission | KPSC Website | kpsc.kar.nic.in | Name of the post | Various posts under Karnataka Administrative Services |
| Vacancies | 384 | Application Start Date | 4th March 2024 | Application End Date | |
| 15th April 2024 | Selection Process | Prelims <br> Mains <br> Document Verification | Exam Center Location | Karnataka | |
| Prelims Exam | 27th August 2024 <br> Re-exam Date: 29th December 2024 | Exam Mode | Offline | Exam Helpdesk | |
| Call the helpline number: 080-44554455, or <br> Drop an email at [email protected] | KPSC KAS 2025: Overview | Name of the Board | Karnataka Public Service Commission | KPSC Website | |
| kpsc.kar.nic.in | Name of the post | Various posts under Karnataka Administrative Services | Vacancies | 384 | |
| Application Start Date | 4th March 2024 | Application End Date | 15th April 2024 | Selection Process | |
| Prelims <br> Mains <br> Document Verification | Exam Center Location | Karnataka | Prelims Exam | 27th August 2024 <br> Re-exam Date: 29th December 2024 | |
| Exam Mode | Offline | Exam Helpdesk | Call the helpline number: 080-44554455, or | | |
Drop an email at [email protected]
KPSC KAS Exam Date 2025
KPSC KAS Mains exam is rescheduled and now it is going to be conducted on 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th May 2025. Previously, it was scheduled to be conducted from 28th March to 2nd April. The preliminary examination is the first stage of the examination process. The Prelims was conducted on the 25th August, 2024. Since the official notification is already out, candidates must keep a tab on the important exam dates, provided below for your reference –
| KPSC KAS Exam Date 2025 | Event |
| --- | --- |
| Dates | |
| KPSC KAS Application form Release Date | |
| 4th March 2024 | |
| KPSC KAS Online Application Last Date and Time | |
| 3rd April 2024 | |
| KPSC KAS Prelims Exam Date | |
| 27th August 2024 29th December 2024 | |
| KPSC KAS Mains Exam Date | |
| 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th May 2025 | |
KPSC KAS Exam Date 2025
KPSC KAS Mains exam is rescheduled and now it is going to be conducted on 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th May 2025. Previously, it was scheduled to be conducted from 28th March to 2nd April. The preliminary examination is the first stage of the examination process. The Prelims was conducted on the 25th August, 2024. Since the official notification is already out, candidates must keep a tab on the important exam dates, provided below for your reference –
| KPSC KAS Exam Date 2025 | Event |
| --- | --- |
| Dates | |
| KPSC KAS Application form Release Date | |
| 4th March 2024 | |
| KPSC KAS Online Application Last Date and Time | |
| 3rd April 2024 | |
| KPSC KAS Prelims Exam Date | |
| 27th August 2024 29th December 2024 | |
| KPSC KAS Mains Exam Date | |
| 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th May 2025 | |
KPSC KAS Vacancy 2025
The KPSC announced the vacancy details for KPSC KAS Recruitment. The KPSC KAS exam will be held after the official website issues the admit cards of the candidates. Earlier, the KPSC had released vacancy details in various departments for KPSC KAS Recruitment.
| KPSC KAS Post-wise Vacancy | Posts |
| --- | --- |
| Vacancies | |
| Group A Vacancies | |
| Assistant Commissioner | 40 |
| Commerce Commissioner | 41 |
| Assistant Director Treasury | 02 |
| Executive Officer/ Assistant Secretary | 40 |
| DYSP Home Administration | 09 |
| Assistant Director Grade - I | 20 |
| Welfare Officer | 07 |
| Group B Vacancies | |
| Commercial Tax Officer | 59 |
| Tehsildar | 51 |
| Labor Officer | 04 |
| Assistant Superintendent | 03 |
| Assistant Registrar | 12 |
| Assistant Director | 09 |
| Superintendent of Excise | 10 |
| Employment Officer | 03 |
| Assistant Director | 04 |
| Chief Officer | 01 |
| Assistant Treasurer | 46 |
| Assistant Director | 09 |
| Assistant Director | 02 |
| Branch Officer | 05 |
| Assistant Director Grade II | 07 |
| Total | 384 |
KPSC KAS Vacancy 2025
The KPSC announced the vacancy details for KPSC KAS Recruitment. The KPSC KAS exam will be held after the official website issues the admit cards of the candidates. Earlier, the KPSC had released vacancy details in various departments for KPSC KAS Recruitment.
| KPSC KAS Post-wise Vacancy | Posts |
| --- | --- |
| Vacancies | |
| Group A Vacancies | |
| Assistant Commissioner | 40 |
| Commerce Commissioner | 41 |
| Assistant Director Treasury | 02 |
| Executive Officer/ Assistant Secretary | 40 |
| DYSP Home Administration | 09 |
| Assistant Director Grade - I | 20 |
| Welfare Officer | 07 |
| Group B Vacancies | |
| Commercial Tax Officer | 59 |
| Tehsildar | 51 |
| Labor Officer | 04 |
| Assistant Superintendent | 03 |
| Assistant Registrar | 12 |
| Assistant Director | 09 |
| Superintendent of Excise | 10 |
| Employment Officer | 03 |
| Assistant Director | 04 |
| Chief Officer | 01 |
| Assistant Treasurer | 46 |
| Assistant Director | 09 |
| Assistant Director | 02 |
| Branch Officer | 05 |
| Assistant Director Grade II | 07 |
| Total | 384 |
Step 1: Visit the KPSC Website
Go to the official website of KPSC. Find the notification for the KAS exam in the recruitment section. Go through the details.
Step 1: Visit the KPSC Website
Go to the official website of KPSC. Find the notification for the KAS exam in the recruitment section. Go through the details.
Step 2: Register on the Website
Click on the One Time Registration portal. Enter the required details and complete the registration.
Step 2: Register on the Website
Click on the One Time Registration portal. Enter the required details and complete the registration.
Step 3: Fill Out the KPSC KAS Application Form
Click on the 'Apply Online'. Log in using your credentials obtained during registration. Fill out the online application form carefully and correctly. Check the entered details and save.
Step 3: Fill Out the KPSC KAS Application Form
Click on the 'Apply Online'. Log in using your credentials obtained during registration. Fill out the online application form carefully and correctly. Check the entered details and save.
Step 4: Upload Documents
Upload the required documents, such as a photograph and signature in the specified format.
Step 4: Upload Documents
Upload the required documents, such as a photograph and signature in the specified format.
Step 5: Submit Online Form
Once the form is filled, click on the apply button and note down the ID and password you get after that as it will be needed in the future.
Step 5: Submit Online Form
Once the form is filled, click on the apply button and note down the ID and password you get after that as it will be needed in the future.
KPSC KAS Recruitment Application Fee
The KPSC KAS Exam application fee is based on the category of the candidates. Mentioned below are the category-wise Karnataka PSC KAS Exam application fees as prescribed by the commission in the previous notification:
| Category | Application Fee |
| --- | --- |
| General category | |
| INR 600/- | |
| 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B posts | |
| INR 300/- | |
| Ex-military men | |
| INR 50/- | |
KPSC KAS Recruitment Application Fee
The KPSC KAS Exam application fee is based on the category of the candidates. Mentioned below are the category-wise Karnataka PSC KAS Exam application fees as prescribed by the commission in the previous notification:
| Category | Application Fee |
| --- | --- |
| General category | |
| INR 600/- | |
| 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B posts | |
| INR 300/- | |
| Ex-military men | |
| INR 50/- | |
Stage 1 – Prelims
The first stage in the selection process for KPSC KAS recruitment is the Prelims exam, which consists of 2 papers of objective-type questions. Candidates who clear the prelims stage will only be eligible for the next exam stage, the Mains.
Stage 1 – Prelims
The first stage in the selection process for KPSC KAS recruitment is the Prelims exam, which consists of 2 papers of objective-type questions. Candidates who clear the prelims stage will only be eligible for the next exam stage, the Mains.
Stage 2 – Mains
The mains stage consists of written exams to be given by selected candidates from the Prelims stage. There are 9 papers in total, and all of them are essay/ descriptive type papers. All the candidates appearing for the mains exam will also be eligible for the interview stage. The mains stage specifically is of 1750 marks.
Stage 2 – Mains
The mains stage consists of written exams to be given by selected candidates from the Prelims stage. There are 9 papers in total, and all of them are essay/ descriptive type papers. All the candidates appearing for the mains exam will also be eligible for the interview stage. The mains stage specifically is of 1750 marks.
Stage 3 – Interview
All candidates who have been filtered from the Prelims stage are eligible for the interview. This is a qualifying round for all students, and only the final merit list is released after this. This entire stage has been allotted 200 marks.
Stage 3 – Interview
All candidates who have been filtered from the Prelims stage are eligible for the interview. This is a qualifying round for all students, and only the final merit list is released after this. This entire stage has been allotted 200 marks.
Stage 4 – Document Verification
Selected candidates who have cleared the mains stage and the interview stage are called up for document verification, post which they are given the post that they had applied for.
Stage 4 – Document Verification
Selected candidates who have cleared the mains stage and the interview stage are called up for document verification, post which they are given the post that they had applied for.
KPSC KAS Eligibility 2025
All applicants need to check the KPSC KAS Eligibility Criteria before filling the application form as their application can be rejected if they fail to satisfy any of the eligibility conditions. Given below are the eligibility criteria as prescribed by the Karnataka PSC officials in the previous year's KPSC KAS Recruitment Notification –
- Candidates should be within the age limit of 21 to 38 years.
- Candidates must hold a graduate degree from a recognized board or university in the country.
- All candidates must also know the Kannada language.
KPSC KAS Eligibility 2025
All applicants need to check the KPSC KAS Eligibility Criteria before filling the application form as their application can be rejected if they fail to satisfy any of the eligibility conditions. Given below are the eligibility criteria as prescribed by the Karnataka PSC officials in the previous year's KPSC KAS Recruitment Notification –
- Candidates should be within the age limit of 21 to 38 years.
- Candidates must hold a graduate degree from a recognized board or university in the country.
- All candidates must also know the Kannada language.
KPSC KAS Exam Pattern 2025
The Karnataka Public Service Commission specifies the exam pattern for the Karnataka Administrative Services. The KPSC KAS exam takes place in three stages – the first being the prelims, the second being the mains, and the last part of the exam being the interview session with the Karnataka PSC officials. Candidates who clear the prelims stage are only allowed to move further with the selection process. The difficulty level of the exam will be up to 10th and 12th standard. The highlights of the exam pattern have been provided below for your reference –
| KPSC KAS Paper Pattern | Particulars |
| --- | --- |
| Prelims | |
| Mains | |
| No. of Questions | 200 |
| Varies based on Paper | |
| Total Marks | |
| 400 marks | |
| 1750 marks | |
| Type of Questions | |
| Objective type MCQs | |
| Analytical and Descriptive | |
| Mode of Exam | |
| Written Exam | |
| Written | |
| Negative Marking | |
| ¼ marks | |
| – | |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours for Paper 1 & 2 each. |
| 2-3 hour based on Paper | |
KPSC KAS Exam Pattern 2025
The Karnataka Public Service Commission specifies the exam pattern for the Karnataka Administrative Services. The KPSC KAS exam takes place in three stages – the first being the prelims, the second being the mains, and the last part of the exam being the interview session with the Karnataka PSC officials. Candidates who clear the prelims stage are only allowed to move further with the selection process. The difficulty level of the exam will be up to 10th and 12th standard. The highlights of the exam pattern have been provided below for your reference –
| KPSC KAS Paper Pattern | Particulars |
| --- | --- |
| Prelims | |
| Mains | |
| No. of Questions | 200 |
| Varies based on Paper | |
| Total Marks | |
| 400 marks | |
| 1750 marks | |
| Type of Questions | |
| Objective type MCQs | |
| Analytical and Descriptive | |
| Mode of Exam | |
| Written Exam | |
| Written | |
| Negative Marking | |
| ¼ marks | |
| – | |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours for Paper 1 & 2 each. |
| 2-3 hour based on Paper | |
KPSC KAS Syllabus 2025
The KPSC KAS Exam Syllabus varies depending on the exam stages of prelims, mains and interview.
- For the prelims exam, the syllabus includes subjects like General Studies, Humanities, General Science & Technology, General Mental Ability etc. This syllabus is based on the 10th and 12th standards.
- The mains exam syllabus is more detailed and is based on honors degree level. It includes 9 papers out of which English and Kannada are compulsory.
- The other papers include General Studies I to IV with topics like History of Karnataka and India, Indian Polity, Social issues, Economics etc.
- Candidates also have to choose two optional subjects from a variety of options including subjects like Agriculture, Physics, Political Science, Sociology etc.
The interview round carries a personality test to evaluate the candidate's mental ability, balance of judgments, communication and leadership skills. Candidates need to prepare all the syllabus areas thoroughly to clear each stage of this recruitment process. Candidates must thoroughly scan the Prelims and Mains syllabus and derive insights from it to strategize their preparation.
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KPSC KAS Syllabus 2025
The KPSC KAS Exam Syllabus varies depending on the exam stages of prelims, mains and interview.
- For the prelims exam, the syllabus includes subjects like General Studies, Humanities, General Science & Technology, General Mental Ability etc. This syllabus is based on the 10th and 12th standards.
- The mains exam syllabus is more detailed and is based on honors degree level. It includes 9 papers out of which English and Kannada are compulsory.
- The other papers include General Studies I to IV with topics like History of Karnataka and India, Indian Polity, Social issues, Economics etc.
- Candidates also have to choose two optional subjects from a variety of options including subjects like Agriculture, Physics, Political Science, Sociology etc.
The interview round carries a personality test to evaluate the candidate's mental ability, balance of judgments, communication and leadership skills. Candidates need to prepare all the syllabus areas thoroughly to clear each stage of this recruitment process. Candidates must thoroughly scan the Prelims and Mains syllabus and derive insights from it to strategize their preparation.
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KPSC KAS Salary
The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) announces the salary structure for its employees every year. The KPSC salary is formulated on the basis of the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission. The basic pay varies for different levels starting from Group A, B, C and D. Group A officers receive the highest basic pay between Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 2,25,900. Group B officers get a basic pay from Rs. 36,800 to Rs. 1,31,100. Group C officers are offered a basic salary in the range of Rs. 21,400 to Rs. 62,600. Group D officers' salary ranges from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 50,400. In addition to basic pay, allowances like Dearness Allowance, Transport Allowance, House Rent Allowance are also admissible. The actual take home salary or in-hand salary of employees is higher than their basic pay when these allowances are included. The in-hand KPSC KAS Salary depends on the level of position and ranges from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 1 lakh per month according to the post. KPSC officers also get benefits like pension and promotional avenues in their career.
KPSC KAS Salary
The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) announces the salary structure for its employees every year. The KPSC salary is formulated on the basis of the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission. The basic pay varies for different levels starting from Group A, B, C and D. Group A officers receive the highest basic pay between Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 2,25,900. Group B officers get a basic pay from Rs. 36,800 to Rs. 1,31,100. Group C officers are offered a basic salary in the range of Rs. 21,400 to Rs. 62,600. Group D officers' salary ranges from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 50,400. In addition to basic pay, allowances like Dearness Allowance, Transport Allowance, House Rent Allowance are also admissible. The actual take home salary or in-hand salary of employees is higher than their basic pay when these allowances are included. The in-hand KPSC KAS Salary depends on the level of position and ranges from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 1 lakh per month according to the post. KPSC officers also get benefits like pension and promotional avenues in their career.
Are there any relaxation in the age limit for reserved categories for the KPSC KAS Recruitment?
Candidates from reserved categories such as SC/ST, PWD, etc. are eligible to apply till the age of 40 years for the KPSC KAS exam.
Are there any relaxation in the age limit for reserved categories for the KPSC KAS Recruitment?
Candidates from reserved categories such as SC/ST, PWD, etc. are eligible to apply till the age of 40 years for the KPSC KAS exam.
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KPSC KAS Syllabus 2024
The Karnataka Public Service Commission Syllabus for both the prelims and mains exam is different. The detailed study of the syllabus for KPSC KAS Recruitment 2024 helps the candidates to prepare diligently.
- The preliminary exam is mainly divided into two papers - Paper 1 & Paper 2.
- Both the papers carry 200 marks each
- Mains exams have 9 papers and make a total of 1750 marks.
The detailed KPSC KAS Syllabus for both the exams can be found in the table below.
KPSC KAS Syllabus 2024
The Karnataka Public Service Commission Syllabus for both the prelims and mains exam is different. The detailed study of the syllabus for KPSC KAS Recruitment 2024 helps the candidates to prepare diligently.
- The preliminary exam is mainly divided into two papers - Paper 1 & Paper 2.
- Both the papers carry 200 marks each
- Mains exams have 9 papers and make a total of 1750 marks.
The detailed KPSC KAS Syllabus for both the exams can be found in the table below.
KPSC Karnataka Administrative Services Preliminary Exam Subject-wise Topics:
| Exam | Syllabus |
| --- | --- |
| Paper-1 | |
| General Studies <br> Current Affairs of National & International Importance. <br> Humanities <br> Indian History <br> Indian and World Geography <br> Indian Polity and Economic | |
| Paper-2 | |
| General Studies | |
Current Affairs of State and Local Importance
Important State Government Schemes
General Science & Technology
Broad Understanding
Contemporary issues/developments and implications.
Environment and Ecology.
Understanding of issues on biodiversity, climate change, ecology, health with no subject specialization.
General Mental Ability
Basic numeracy
Data interpretation
Logical reasoning and analytical ability
Comprehension
KPSC Karnataka Administrative Services Preliminary Exam Subject-wise Topics:
| Exam | Syllabus |
| --- | --- |
| Paper-1 | |
| General Studies <br> Current Affairs of National & International Importance. <br> Humanities <br> Indian History <br> Indian and World Geography <br> Indian Polity and Economic | |
| Paper-2 | |
| General Studies | |
Current Affairs of State and Local Importance
Important State Government Schemes
General Science & Technology
Broad Understanding
Contemporary issues/developments and implications.
Environment and Ecology.
Understanding of issues on biodiversity, climate change, ecology, health with no subject specialization.
General Mental Ability
Basic numeracy
Data interpretation
Logical reasoning and analytical ability
Comprehension
KPSC Karnataka Administrative Services Mains Exam Subject-wise Topics:
| Exam | Syllabus |
| --- | --- |
| Paper-1 English | |
| Comprehension <br> Precis <br> Usage <br> Vocabulary <br> Short Essay <br> Communication | |
| Paper-2 Kannada | |
| Comprehension <br> Precis <br> Usage <br> Vocabulary <br> Short Essay <br> Communication | |
| Paper-3 Essay | |
| Two essays in Kannada/ English <br> Essay 1: Topic of National/ International Issues <br> Essay: Topic of State/ Local Issues | |
| Paper-4 General Studies I | |
| History and Cultural Heritage of India & Karnataka <br> Cultural Heritage of India <br> Modern History of India (beginning of the 19th century onwards) <br> Kadambas – Hoysalas <br> The Vijaynagar Empire <br> Modern Mysore <br> Karnataka Freedom movement and Unification <br> Political and Social Perspective <br> Post-Independence Karnataka <br> Social Change & Modernisation <br> Political System and Government <br> Decentralization of Power <br> Socio-economic system <br> Rural social system and development <br> Planning, Indian Economy, Rural Development- Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation <br> Indian Economy <br> India & International Economic Relations <br> Development Patterns <br> Planning and planning goals <br> Decentralization <br> Rural Development Initiatives <br> Data Collection Analysis & Interpretation | |
| Paper-5 General Studies II | Physical Features and Natural Resources <br> Lithosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere <br> Continental physiography and demographic distribution <br> Indian Physiography <br> Industrial Planning & Development <br> Physiographic divisions (Karnataka) <br> Urban land-use policy and Urbanisation (Karnataka) <br> Overview of the Indian Constitution <br> Nature of the Indian Constitution <br> Fundamental Rights <br> Distribution of Powers (Legislative) <br> Unicameral and Bicameral legislatures <br> Important Amendments <br> Welfare machinery in India <br> Union and State services <br> Public Administration and Management – International Relations <br> Public and Private Administration <br> Organization structure <br> Organizational behavior and concepts of management <br> Informal and formal organization <br> Management techniques and tools <br> Administrative Reforms <br> UN and Specialised agencies |
| Paper-6 General Studies III | |
| Role/ impact of Science & Technology in Indian Development, Information Technology in Public Domain <br> Basics of Science and Tech <br> Space Tech & Science <br> Energy Resources <br> Disasters, Pollution, and Pests <br> Related Perception <br> Knowledge society <br> Rural upliftment and Science & Tech <br> Advancement and Modern Trends in Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, Agricultural Science <br> Sericulture and Horticulture <br> Biotechnology initiatives <br> Animal Husbandry (dairy, fishery and veterinary sciences) <br> Development policies (Agriculture), programs and trade <br> Hygiene & health <br> Challenges and Issues in Development on Environment & Ecology <br> Environment Conservation <br> Natural Resources <br> Biodiversity & Ecosystem <br> Solid Waste Management & Environmental Pollution <br> Role of Information Tech in Environment and Human Health <br> State-community-civil society interface | |
| Paper-7 General Studies IV | Ethics <br> Determinants, Essence, and Consequences <br> Ethics in public administration <br> Accountability and ethical governance <br> RTI and Concept of public service <br> Human values <br> Integrity <br> Impartiality, Integrity, objectivity, and non-partisanship <br> Aptitude <br> Aptitude and foundational values for civil service <br> Emotional intelligence and contribution of social thinkers <br> Case studies of the above issues. |
| Paper- 8 | |
| Option Paper 1 (Given Below) | |
| Paper- 9 | |
| Option Paper 2 (Given Below) | |
The candidates can opt from the following subjects for the optional papers:
- Agriculture, marketing, sericulture, and agriculture cooperation
- Animal husbandry, fisheries, and veterinary sciences
- Anthropology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Commerce and Accountancy
- Economics
- Electrical engineering
- geography
- geology
- History
- Law
- Management
- mathematics
- Mechanical engineering
- Physics
- Political science and International relations
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Zoology
- Rural development and cooperation
- Literature in any 1: English, Hindi, Kannada, or Urdu.
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KPSC Karnataka Administrative Services Mains Exam Subject-wise Topics:
| Exam | Syllabus |
| --- | --- |
| Paper-1 English | |
| Comprehension <br> Precis <br> Usage <br> Vocabulary <br> Short Essay <br> Communication | |
| Paper-2 Kannada | |
| Comprehension <br> Precis <br> Usage <br> Vocabulary <br> Short Essay <br> Communication | |
| Paper-3 Essay | |
| Two essays in Kannada/ English <br> Essay 1: Topic of National/ International Issues <br> Essay: Topic of State/ Local Issues | |
| Paper-4 General Studies I | |
| History and Cultural Heritage of India & Karnataka <br> Cultural Heritage of India <br> Modern History of India (beginning of the 19th century onwards) <br> Kadambas – Hoysalas <br> The Vijaynagar Empire <br> Modern Mysore <br> Karnataka Freedom movement and Unification <br> Political and Social Perspective <br> Post-Independence Karnataka <br> Social Change & Modernisation <br> Political System and Government <br> Decentralization of Power <br> Socio-economic system <br> Rural social system and development <br> Planning, Indian Economy, Rural Development- Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation <br> Indian Economy <br> India & International Economic Relations <br> Development Patterns <br> Planning and planning goals <br> Decentralization <br> Rural Development Initiatives <br> Data Collection Analysis & Interpretation | |
| Paper-5 General Studies II | Physical Features and Natural Resources <br> Lithosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere <br> Continental physiography and demographic distribution <br> Indian Physiography <br> Industrial Planning & Development <br> Physiographic divisions (Karnataka) <br> Urban land-use policy and Urbanisation (Karnataka) <br> Overview of the Indian Constitution <br> Nature of the Indian Constitution <br> Fundamental Rights <br> Distribution of Powers (Legislative) <br> Unicameral and Bicameral legislatures <br> Important Amendments <br> Welfare machinery in India <br> Union and State services <br> Public Administration and Management – International Relations <br> Public and Private Administration <br> Organization structure <br> Organizational behavior and concepts of management <br> Informal and formal organization <br> Management techniques and tools <br> Administrative Reforms <br> UN and Specialised agencies |
| Paper-6 General Studies III | |
| Role/ impact of Science & Technology in Indian Development, Information Technology in Public Domain <br> Basics of Science and Tech <br> Space Tech & Science <br> Energy Resources <br> Disasters, Pollution, and Pests <br> Related Perception <br> Knowledge society <br> Rural upliftment and Science & Tech <br> Advancement and Modern Trends in Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, Agricultural Science <br> Sericulture and Horticulture <br> Biotechnology initiatives <br> Animal Husbandry (dairy, fishery and veterinary sciences) <br> Development policies (Agriculture), programs and trade <br> Hygiene & health <br> Challenges and Issues in Development on Environment & Ecology <br> Environment Conservation <br> Natural Resources <br> Biodiversity & Ecosystem <br> Solid Waste Management & Environmental Pollution <br> Role of Information Tech in Environment and Human Health <br> State-community-civil society interface | |
| Paper-7 General Studies IV | Ethics <br> Determinants, Essence, and Consequences <br> Ethics in public administration <br> Accountability and ethical governance <br> RTI and Concept of public service <br> Human values <br> Integrity <br> Impartiality, Integrity, objectivity, and non-partisanship <br> Aptitude <br> Aptitude and foundational values for civil service <br> Emotional intelligence and contribution of social thinkers <br> Case studies of the above issues. |
| Paper- 8 | |
| Option Paper 1 (Given Below) | |
| Paper- 9 | |
| Option Paper 2 (Given Below) | |
The candidates can opt from the following subjects for the optional papers:
- Agriculture, marketing, sericulture, and agriculture cooperation
- Animal husbandry, fisheries, and veterinary sciences
- Anthropology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Commerce and Accountancy
- Economics
- Electrical engineering
- geography
- geology
- History
- Law
- Management
- mathematics
- Mechanical engineering
- Physics
- Political science and International relations
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Zoology
- Rural development and cooperation
- Literature in any 1: English, Hindi, Kannada, or Urdu.
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KPSC KAS Exam Pattern 2024
Though the KPSC KAS Exam Pattern for the 2024 Recruitment cycle is not yet out, we have provided the expected exam scheme based on the previous notification.
The KPSC KAS Exam Pattern for the prelims exam can be understood by referring to the following points:
- The exam mainly has 2 papers.
- The exam is conducted via offline mode.
- Paper 1 and 2 will have MCQ type questions.
- Every correct answer will be awarded 2 marks, and 0.25 marks will be deducted for wrong answers.
- Both the papers will be of 200 marks each.
Given below is the detailed information about KPSC KAS Exam Pattern for both prelims and mains exam:
KPSC KAS Exam Pattern 2024
Though the KPSC KAS Exam Pattern for the 2024 Recruitment cycle is not yet out, we have provided the expected exam scheme based on the previous notification.
The KPSC KAS Exam Pattern for the prelims exam can be understood by referring to the following points:
- The exam mainly has 2 papers.
- The exam is conducted via offline mode.
- Paper 1 and 2 will have MCQ type questions.
- Every correct answer will be awarded 2 marks, and 0.25 marks will be deducted for wrong answers.
- Both the papers will be of 200 marks each.
Given below is the detailed information about KPSC KAS Exam Pattern for both prelims and mains exam:
KPSC KAS Prelims Exam Pattern
| Paper 1 | No. Of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Studies | 40 | 80 | 2 hours |
| Humanities | 60 | 120 | |
| Paper 2 | No. Of Questions | Total Marks | |
| Duration | General Studies | 40 | 80 |
| 2 hours | Science and Technology, Environment, and Ecology | 30 | 60 |
| General Mental Ability | 30 | 60 | |
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KPSC KAS Prelims Exam Pattern
| Paper 1 | No. Of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Studies | 40 | 80 | 2 hours |
| Humanities | 60 | 120 | |
| Paper 2 | No. Of Questions | Total Marks | |
| Duration | General Studies | 40 | 80 |
| 2 hours | Science and Technology, Environment, and Ecology | 30 | 60 |
| General Mental Ability | 30 | 60 | |
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KPSC KAS Mains Exam Pattern
- The Mains exam consists of 9 papers.
- The exam will have descriptive type questions such as Essays.
- There is no negative marking for any wrong answer.
- The maximum marks that can be obtained are 1750 marks.
KPSC KAS Mains Exam Pattern
- The Mains exam consists of 9 papers.
- The exam will have descriptive type questions such as Essays.
- There is no negative marking for any wrong answer.
- The maximum marks that can be obtained are 1750 marks.
KPSC KAS Mains Exam Pattern
| Paper | Duration | Marks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| English | 2 hours | |
| 150 (35% Qualifying Criteria) | Kannada | 2 hours |
| 150 (35% Qualifying Criteria) | Paper 1 - Essay | 3 hours |
| 250 | Paper 2 - General Studies 1 | 3 hours |
| 250 | Paper 3 - General Studies 2 | 3 hours |
| 250 | Paper 4 - General Studies 3 | 3 hours |
| 250 | Paper 5 - General Studies 4 | 3 hours |
| 250 | Paper 6 - Optional Paper 1 | 3 hours |
| 250 | Paper 7 - Optional Paper 2 | 3 hours |
| 250 | | |
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KPSC KAS Mains Exam Pattern
| Paper | Duration | Marks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| English | 2 hours | |
| 150 (35% Qualifying Criteria) | Kannada | 2 hours |
| 150 (35% Qualifying Criteria) | Paper 1 - Essay | 3 hours |
| 250 | Paper 2 - General Studies 1 | 3 hours |
| 250 | Paper 3 - General Studies 2 | 3 hours |
| 250 | Paper 4 - General Studies 3 | 3 hours |
| 250 | Paper 5 - General Studies 4 | 3 hours |
| 250 | Paper 6 - Optional Paper 1 | 3 hours |
| 250 | Paper 7 - Optional Paper 2 | 3 hours |
| 250 | | |
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KPSC KAS Interview
After qualifying the mains exam, candidates must appear for the interview process, which is of 200 marks, and then the final selection is carried out based upon the performance in the mains exam and the interview.
KPSC KAS is one of the toughest as nearly a million aspirants appear for this exam. It is challenging because of its lengthy and vast subject. It's imperative to adhere to all the points while preparing so that you can be confident & relaxed before appearing for an exam. Simultaneously it is also important to prepare current affairs & practice newspaper reading daily. Collect all the necessary study materials for this exam from our Testbook App.
KPSC KAS Interview
After qualifying the mains exam, candidates must appear for the interview process, which is of 200 marks, and then the final selection is carried out based upon the performance in the mains exam and the interview.
KPSC KAS is one of the toughest as nearly a million aspirants appear for this exam. It is challenging because of its lengthy and vast subject. It's imperative to adhere to all the points while preparing so that you can be confident & relaxed before appearing for an exam. Simultaneously it is also important to prepare current affairs & practice newspaper reading daily. Collect all the necessary study materials for this exam from our Testbook App.