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Key Facts: KPSC KAS Exam
2 papers
Objective Prelims Papers
Karnataka Public Service Commission
100
Questions per Paper
KPSC KAS notification
200 marks
Maximum Marks per Paper
KPSC KAS notification
0.25
Negative Marks per Wrong Answer
KPSC KAS notification
2 hours
Time per Paper
KPSC KAS notification
Qualifying
Nature of Prelims
Karnataka Public Service Commission
The KPSC KAS prelims is a two-paper objective screening test for the Karnataka Administrative Service. Each paper has 100 questions of 2 marks each (200 marks) and runs two hours, with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer. Paper I covers national and international General Studies; Paper II covers Karnataka-state General Studies plus SSLC-level mental ability. Prelims is qualifying only.
Sample KPSC KAS Practice Questions
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1Which Article of the Indian Constitution abolishes 'untouchability' and forbids its practice in any form?
2The Indian National Movement's 'Quit India' resolution was passed by the Indian National Congress in which year?
3The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?
4Who is regarded as the political guru of Mahatma Gandhi?
5Which body in India is responsible for conducting the Census, a decennial population count?
6The 'Doctrine of Lapse' used to annex Indian princely states was associated with which Governor-General?
7Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to its frequent flooding?
8The Preamble to the Indian Constitution describes India as a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic. The words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were added by which Constitutional Amendment?
9Who founded the Brahmo Samaj, a major socio-religious reform movement, in 1828?
10In the Indian economy, what does 'Fiscal Deficit' represent?
About the KPSC KAS Exam
The KPSC Gazetted Probationers Examination, commonly known as the Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) exam, is conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission to recruit Group A and Group B gazetted officers for the state government. The selection process has three stages: a preliminary examination, a mains (written) examination, and a personality test (interview). The preliminary examination consists of two objective papers of 100 questions each, with each question carrying 2 marks for a total of 200 marks per paper, completed in two hours per paper. Paper I tests General Studies of national and international importance, while Paper II tests General Studies of Karnataka-state importance along with general mental ability, with 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
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Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
2 hours per paper
Passing Score
Prelims is qualifying only; KPSC sets a category-wise cut-off each cycle
Exam / Certification Fees
Around Rs. 600 (General); Rs. 300 (Category 2A/2B/3A/3B); Rs. 50 (Ex-Servicemen); nil for SC/ST/Category-1/PwD
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Not published. KPSC does not publish a single first-attempt pass-rate percentage; the exam is highly competitive with several hundred vacancies against a very large applicant pool. Exam sponsor website
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Paper I: General Studies (National and International)
Current events of national and international importance, Indian history with emphasis on the national movement, Indian and world geography, Indian polity, governance and the economy
Paper II: General Studies (Karnataka State)
Karnataka history, geography, polity, economy, art and culture, and current events of state importance and government programmes
Paper II: Science, Technology and Environment
Contemporary science and technology, health, environment, ecology, biodiversity and climate change
Paper II: General Mental Ability
Comprehension, logical reasoning, decision making, problem solving, basic numeracy and data interpretation at class X (SSLC) level
Preparing for the KPSC KAS Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Prelims is qualifying only; KPSC sets a category-wise cut-off each cycle
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours per paper
- Exam / certification fees: Around Rs. 600 (General); Rs. 300 (Category 2A/2B/3A/3B); Rs. 50 (Ex-Servicemen); nil for SC/ST/Category-1/PwD Official sources
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KPSC KAS: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the KPSC KAS examination?
The KPSC Gazetted Probationers (KAS) examination is conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission to recruit Group A and Group B gazetted officers for the Karnataka state government. It has three stages: prelims, mains and a personality test.
What is the pattern of the KAS preliminary examination?
The prelims has two objective papers. Each paper has 100 questions of 2 marks each, for 200 marks per paper, completed in two hours per paper. Paper I covers national and international General Studies and Paper II covers Karnataka-state General Studies plus general mental ability.
Is there negative marking in the KAS prelims?
Yes. Each correct answer earns 2 marks, and 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer. Candidates should weigh the risk of guessing carefully because of this penalty.
Do prelims marks count toward final selection?
No. The preliminary examination is qualifying in nature only. The marks scored in prelims are not added to the final merit; they only determine who advances to the mains examination.
What is the eligibility for KPSC KAS?
Candidates need a bachelor's degree from a recognised university. The minimum age is 21 years with an upper limit around 35 for General Merit candidates, with category-based relaxations. A Kannada-language requirement also applies as specified by KPSC.
How much is the application fee?
Per the latest notification, the fee is around Rs. 600 for General candidates, Rs. 300 for Category 2A/2B/3A/3B, Rs. 50 for Ex-Servicemen, and nil for SC/ST/Category-1/PwD candidates. Always confirm current fees in the official notification.
In which languages is the KAS prelims paper set?
The question papers are set in both Kannada and English. General mental ability questions are at class X (SSLC) level, while the remaining questions are at degree level.
What comes after the prelims?
Candidates who clear the prelims cut-off proceed to the mains, a descriptive written examination, followed by a personality test (interview). Final selection is based on the combined marks of the mains and the interview.