KPSC KAS Syllabus 2026 - Check Exam Pattern, Prelims & Mains Topics, PDF
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Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) has published the KPSC KAS Syllabus 2026 - Check Exam Pattern, Prelims & Mains Topics, PDF for candidates preparing for the examination. The subject-wise syllabus, exam pattern and other key details from the official release are summarised in the tables on this page. Use the official direct link below to access the original document.
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How to Use the Syllabus
- Go through the subject-wise tables below and note the scope of each topic.
- Plan your preparation according to the latest syllabus and the official exam pattern.
- Refer to the official link for the original document and for any future revision.
- Solve previous years papers to understand the question style.
Important Details
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) |
| Exam Name | KPSC KAS Gazetted Probationers Exam 2026 |
| Notification Number | KPSCKA/EXA1/EXMF/9/2026-EXAM-1/I/251710/2026 |
| Notification Release Date | 31 July 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 319 (117 Group A, 202 Group B) |
| Selection Stages | Prelims → Mains → Personality Test (Interview) |
| Prelims Papers | 2 (Paper I & Paper II, Objective Type) |
| Prelims Total Questions | 200 (100 per paper) |
| Prelims Total Marks | 400 (200 per paper) |
| Prelims Duration | 2 hours per paper |
| Negative Marking (Prelims) | 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer |
| Mains Total Marks (for merit) | 1,250 (Essay + GS I-IV) |
| Personality Test Marks | 25 |
| Grand Total for Ranking | 1,275 |
| KPSC KAS Prelims Exam Date 2026 | 15 November 2026 (Tentative) |
| Official Website | kpsc.kar.nic.in |
Subject-wise Syllabus
| Paper | Subject Area | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies related to National and International Importance | 40 | 80 | 2 hours |
| Humanities | 60 | 120 | ||
| Paper I Total | 100 | 200 | ||
| Paper II | General Studies related to State Importance | 40 | 80 | 2 hours |
| General Science & Technology, Environment & Ecology | 30 | 60 | ||
| General Mental Ability | 30 | 60 | ||
| Paper II Total | 100 | 200 | ||
| Prelims Grand Total | 200 | 400 |
Subject-wise Syllabus
| Paper | Subject | Nature | Standard | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying Paper 1 | Kannada | Qualifying | SSLC (First Language) | 150 | 2 hours |
| Qualifying Paper 2 | English | Qualifying | SSLC (First Language) | 150 | 2 hours |
| Paper 1 | Essay | Compulsory | Degree | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper 2 | General Studies 1 | Compulsory | Degree | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper 3 | General Studies 2 | Compulsory | Degree | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper 4 | General Studies 3 | Compulsory | Degree | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper 5 | General Studies 4 | Compulsory | Degree | 250 | 3 hours |
| Total Marks Counted for Merit (Essay + GS 1-4) | 1,250 | ||||
| Personality Test | 25 | ||||
| Grand Total | 1,275 |
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