KPSC KAS Exam Guide 2026
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📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Exam | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Paper-1 | General Studies Current Affairs of National & International Importance. Humanities Indian History Indian and World Geography 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 |
📊 Syllabus Table
| Exam | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Paper-1 English | Comprehension Precis Usage Vocabulary Short Essay Communication |
| Paper-2 Kannada | Comprehension Precis Usage Vocabulary Short Essay Communication |
| Paper-3 Essay | Two essays in Kannada/ English Essay 1: Topic of National/ International Issues Essay: Topic of State/ Local Issues |
| Paper-4 General Studies I | History and Cultural Heritage of India & Karnataka Cultural Heritage of India Modern History of India (beginning of the 19th century onwards) Kadambas – Hoysalas The Vijaynagar Empire Modern Mysore Karnataka Freedom movement and Unification Political and Social Perspective Post-Independence Karnataka Social Change & Modernisation Political System and Government Decentralization of Power Socio-economic system Rural social system and development Planning, Indian Economy, Rural Development- Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation Indian Economy India & International Economic Relations Development Patterns Planning and planning goals Decentralization Rural Development Initiatives Data Collection Analysis & Interpretation |
| Paper-5 General Studies II | Physical Features and Natural Resources Lithosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere Continental physiography and demographic distribution Indian Physiography Industrial Planning & Development Physiographic divisions (Karnataka) Urban land-use policy and Urbanisation (Karnataka) Overview of the Indian Constitution Nature of the Indian Constitution Fundamental Rights Distribution of Powers (Legislative) Unicameral and Bicameral legislatures Important Amendments Welfare machinery in India Union and State services Public Administration and Management – International Relations Public and Private Administration Organization structure Organizational behavior and concepts of management Informal and formal organization Management techniques and tools Administrative Reforms UN and Specialised agencies |
| Paper-6 General Studies III | Role/ impact of Science & Technology in Indian Development, Information Technology in Public Domain Basics of Science and Tech Space Tech & Science Energy Resources Disasters, Pollution, and Pests Related Perception Knowledge society Rural upliftment and Science & Tech Advancement and Modern Trends in Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, Agricultural Science Sericulture and Horticulture Biotechnology initiatives Animal Husbandry (dairy, fishery and veterinary sciences) Development policies (Agriculture), programs and trade Hygiene & health Challenges and Issues in Development on Environment & Ecology Environment Conservation Natural Resources Biodiversity & Ecosystem Solid Waste Management & Environmental Pollution Role of Information Tech in Environment and Human Health State-community-civil society interface |
| Paper-7 General Studies IV | Ethics Determinants, Essence, and Consequences Ethics in public administration Accountability and ethical governance RTI and Concept of public service Human values Integrity Impartiality, Integrity, objectivity, and non-partisanship Aptitude Aptitude and foundational values for civil service Emotional intelligence and contribution of social thinkers Case studies of the above issues. |
| Paper- 8 | Option Paper 1 (Given Below) |
| Paper- 9 | Option Paper 2 (Given Below) |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Paper 1 | No. Of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 40 | 80 | 2 hours |
| Humanities | 60 | 120 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| 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 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| 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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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.How to check KPSC KAS syllabus 2024?
Candidates must check the KPSC KAS exam syllabus on the official website.
Q2.Does the Karnataka PSC KAS syllabus change every year?
The KPSC KAS syllabus has not changed for quite some time, and it is expected to remain the same with some minor changes only.
Q3.Do I get an Email notice about the KPSC KAS Exam syllabus?
No, the commission isn't responsible for notifying any candidate personally about the KPSC KAS syllabus for the exams.
Q4.When does the commission announce the KPSC KAS syllabus?
The KPSC K’taka Admin. Service Exam syllabus is announced along with the official recruitment notification.
Q5.How can I cover the whole KPSC KAS syllabus?
Many books are available that may help candidates cover the KPSC KAS syllabus in the best way possible.
Q6.Where can I find the official KPSC KAS syllabus?
The official KPSC KAS syllabus can be found at the KPSC website, elaborated in the KPSC KAS recruitment notification.
Q7.Is there any negative marking in the KPSC KAS exam?
Yes, a negative marking of 0.25 is deducted for any wrong answer attempted in KPSC KAS in the Prelims. However there is no negative marking in Mains
Q8.How many papers does the KPSC KAS exam consist of?
The KPSC KAS exam consists of 9 exams in total.
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