Karnataka Public Service Commission Karnataka Administrative Service · Karnataka Public Service Commission
Package
₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Karnataka Class A & B Gazetted Posts)
Difficulty
Hard
Date
Annual/biennial — check kpsc.kar.nic.in for notifications
Company
Karnataka Public Service Commission
KPSC KAS is Karnataka's premier civil services exam recruiting for Deputy Commissioner (DC), DSP, Assistant Commissioner and 40+ Class A/B posts. 250–600 vacancies per cycle. Kannada proficiency is mandatory. Considered one of South India's most prestigious state service careers.
Eligibility Criteria:
Any graduation. Age: 21–35 years. Karnataka domicile required for most posts.
| Section | Questions | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims — General Studies | 100 | 120 min | 200 |
| Prelims — Aptitude | 80 | 120 min | 160 |
| Mains — Kannada Language | — | 180 min | 150 |
| Mains — English Language | — | 180 min | 150 |
| Mains — General Essay | — | 180 min | 200 |
| Mains — General Studies I–IV | — | 180 min | 800 |
| Interview | — | varies | 150 |
Cutoff Score: Prelims: ~130–150/360. Mains determines final merit on 1450 total marks.
Package on selection: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Karnataka Class A & B Gazetted Posts)
Kannada language paper in mains is compulsory — proficiency is non-negotiable.
Karnataka GK: Mysuru, Hampi heritage, IT corridor Bengaluru, Kaveri water disputes.
Essay paper carries 200 marks — practice structured essays on social/economic topics.
KPSC mains is heavily UPSC-patterned — UPSC preparation material works well.
Karnataka current affairs: state budget, new policies, SC/HC judgments affecting Karnataka.
Aptitude paper in prelims requires thorough practice — don't neglect it for GS.
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