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KPSC Gazetted Probationers (KAS) Examination
KPSC KAS · also known as KAS
Overview
Recruits Karnataka Administrative Service and other Group A/B gazetted officers.
Posts: Assistant Commissioner, DySP, Tahsildar and other gazetted posts.
Important dates
No official dates have been published for the next cycle yet.
Usual yearly cycle
| Notification | Irregular |
|---|---|
| Applications | About a month |
| Exam | Some months later |
| Result | Next year |
Eligibility
Age
21–38 years. General: up to 38 (recent notices). Karnataka backward classes: 41, SC/ST: 43.
| Category | Upper age limit | Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| General | 38 years | No limit |
| EWS | 38 years | No limit |
| OBC | 43 years (+5) | No limit |
| SC | 43 years (+5) | No limit |
| ST | 43 years (+5) | No limit |
| PwBD (General) | 53 years (+15) | No limit |
PwBD candidates from OBC/SC/ST get their category relaxation on top (central government rules). Ex-servicemen and some departmental candidates get further relaxation as per the notice.
Qualification
A bachelor's degree in any subject from a recognised university. Final-year students can usually apply for the Prelims.
Nationality
Citizen of India (some posts also accept subjects of Nepal or Bhutan and certain persons of Indian origin, as the notice states).
Exam pattern
1. Prelims
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I: GS | — | 200 | — | — |
| Paper II: GS | — | 200 | — | — |
2. Mains
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kannada and English (qualifying), Essay, four GS papers | — | 1,750 counted | — | — |
3. Interview
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personality test | — | 200 | — | — |
Syllabus
An outline of the main topics. The official notification has the full syllabus.
Main topics
- History and culture of Karnataka
- Polity, economy, geography
- Science and technology
- Current affairs
Selection process
Prelims → Mains → interview.
Salary and vacancies
Pay: Karnataka state scale for Group A (approx.).
Vacancies: About 100–400 posts a cycle.
Latest notices
No recent notices found for this exam. Check the official website.
Frequently asked questions
Can candidates from other states apply?
Usually yes, but reservation and age relaxation apply only to the state's own domiciled reserved-category candidates; others apply as General.
This page summarises the most recent official notification and is approximate: age limits, pattern, fees and vacancies change from year to year. Always read the official notification on kpsc.kar.nic.in before applying.