Overview
The Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) Examination is conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) to recruit officers for various administrative posts in Karnataka.
The examination is conducted in three stages:
1.Preliminary Examination
2.Main Examination
3.Interview / Personality Test
Preliminary Examination
The preliminary examination consists of two objective-type papers.
Paper 1 – General Studies
Marks: 200
Duration: 2 Hours
Topics Covered
‣Current Affairs of National and International Importance
‣History of India and Karnataka
‣Indian National Movement
‣Geography of India and Karnataka
‣Indian Polity and Constitution
‣Economic and Social Development
‣Environmental Ecology and Biodiversity
‣General Science
Paper 2 – CSAT
Marks: 200
Duration: 2 Hours
Topics Covered
‣Comprehension
‣Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
‣Decision Making and Problem Solving
‣General Mental Ability
‣Basic Numeracy (Class 10 level)
‣Data Interpretation
Main Examination
Candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination will appear for the Main Examination.
Qualifying Papers
Paper A – Kannada Language
‣Essay Writing
‣Precis Writing
‣Translation
‣Grammar
‣Vocabulary
Paper B – English Language
‣Essay Writing
‣Precis Writing
‣Comprehension
‣Grammar
‣Vocabulary
Merit Papers
Paper 1 – Essay
Marks: 250
Candidates are required to write essays on topics related to:
‣Social Issues
‣Economic Issues
‣Political Topics
‣Cultural Topics
Paper 2 – General Studies I
Marks: 250
Topics include:
‣Indian Heritage and Culture
‣Modern Indian History
‣Indian National Movement
‣Karnataka History and Culture
‣World History
Paper 3 – General Studies II
Marks: 250
Topics include:
‣Indian Constitution
‣Governance
‣Public Administration
‣Social Justice
‣International Relations
Paper 4 – General Studies III
Marks: 250
Topics include:
‣Indian Economy
‣Agriculture
‣Science and Technology
‣Environment and Ecology
‣Disaster Management
Paper 5 – General Studies IV
Marks: 250
Topics include:
‣Ethics
‣ Integrity and Aptitude
‣Human Values
‣Emotional Intelligence
‣Case Studies
Interview / Personality Test
Candidates who clear the Main Examination will be called for the Interview / Personality Test.
Focus Areas
‣Personality and Communication Skills
‣Knowledge of Current Affairs
‣Leadership and Decision-Making Ability
‣Awareness about Karnataka and India