Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS), the civil service of Karnataka State, is conducted by Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) every year to recruit suitable candidates for the service posts at the state or district level. People keen on getting government jobs in Karnataka are suitable to apply.
KAS Courses
Educational Qualification
Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree from recognized university or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of India
Age Limits
The minimum age to apply is 21 years while the maximum age would be 35 years on the date the candidate applies for the exam.
Age limits for some categorized candidates are as follows:
The upper age limit for a candidate belonging to SC/ST category will be extended by 5 years that is, 40.
The upper age limit will be extended by 3 years for a candidate belonging to the Other Backward Class category, that is 38.
For Physically Handicapped or Widow Candidate, the upper age limit shall be increased by 10 years.
In the case of a candidate who is an ex-serviceman, the upper age limit will be increased by the number of years of service delivered by him in the Armed forces of the Union.
Number of Attempts
For candidates in the General category, a maximum of 5 attempts is allowed.
For candidates in the OBC category, two additional attempts are available, thus making their total allowed attempts 7
For candidates belonging to SC/ST/Cat-1 category, Allowed infinite attempts till age 40.
KAS Batches and Timings
| Prelims & Mains Batches | |||
| Weekdays Batches | Monday to Saturday | 10 AM To 2 PM | 3 PM To 5 PM |
| Every Saturday | 10 AM To 12 PM Weekly Test 12 PM to 2 PM Discussion by Experts |
2 PM to 6 PM General Studies |
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| Weekend Batches | Saturday | 10 AM To 12 PM Weekly Test 12 PM To 2 PM Discussion by Experts |
2 PM to 6 PM General Studies |
| Sunday | 10 AM to 2 PM General Studies |
3 PM To 6 PM | |
Duration
Prelims : 3 To 4 Months
Mains : 4 To 5 Months
Optional Subjects
KAS Prelims Syllabus
Part-1 : Preliminary Examination
Part-2 : Main Examination
Part-3 : Personality Test
PAPER - I
200 Marks
PAPER - II
200 Marks
KAS (MAINS)
| Qualifying Papers | Kannada | 150 Marks | 2 Hours |
| English | 150 Marks | 2 Hours |
| Papers | No. of Sections Kannada / English |
Total Marks per Section |
Total Marks Per Paper |
Duration |
| Paper I : Essays Two Essays (in Kannada / English) Essay – 1: Topic of International / National Importance Essay – 2 : Topic of State Importance / Local Importance |
Two Essays | 125 each Essay | 250 | 3 Hrs |
| Paper II : General Studies -1 1. History & Cultural Heritage (Indian and Karnataka) 2. Social & Political Perspective. 3. Indian Economy – Planning – Rural Development Data Collection – Analysis – Interpretation |
Three Sections | 80/85 | 250 | – do – |
| Paper III : General Studies 2 1. Physical Features and Natural Resources. 2. Overview of Indian Constitution. 3.Public Administration & Management, International Relations. |
Three Sections | 80/85 | 250 | – do – |
| Paper IV : General Studies 3 1. Role and Impact of Science and Technology in Development of India, Information Technology in Public Domain. 2. Advancement and Modern Trends in Natural Science, Life Science, Agriculture Science, Health and Hygiene in public Domain 3. Challenges and Issues of Development on Environment and Ecology. |
Three Sections | 80/85 | 250 | – do- |
| Paper V : General Studies 4 1. Ethics 2. Integrity 3. Aptitude |
Three Sections | 80/85 | 250 | – do – |
| Paper VI Optional Subject Paper 1 | – | – | 250 | – do – |
| Paper VII Optional Subject Paper 2 | – | – | 250 | -do- |
| Total | – | – | 1750 | |
| Personality Test | 200 | |||
| Grand Total | 1950 |