KPSC KAS 2023

KPSC KAS 2023 (Karnataka Administrative Services)

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KPSC KAS 2023: For the various posts of Karnataka Administrative Services (KAS and police service and many others, the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) invites applications from the eligible candidates. The KPSC issues the notification for those candidates, who are eligible, can apply for the examination. It is advised to read the official advertisement before applying. Check here all the important details for KPSC KAS 2023 such as Eligibility Criteria, Important Dates, Application Fee, Exam Pattern, Admit

KPSC KAS 2023: Important Dates

Publication of official notification last week of January 2023
The last date to submit application forms last week of February 2023
The last date to submit the application fees 1st week of March 2023
Date of examination 2nd week of May 2023
Date of results declaration It will be updated later

KPSC KAS 2023 Application Form

The application form will be available online. Before filling the application form, candidates must have to read the instruction carefully. Candidates will all the required information in the application form. It will be necessary for the applicants to save the application form for future reference.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The candidate must be a citizen of India.
  • He must have completed the graduation or any other equivalent three years’ degree from a recognized institute.
  • The age of the applicants should be between 21 years to 35 years.
  • The candidates of the reserved categories will get relaxation in the upper age.
  • For the candidates of the SC and ST category, there will be an upper age relaxation of 5 years.
  • The upper age limit for the physically handicapped candidates and the widow will be 10 years.

Application Fee

  • There will be an application fee for the application form which candidates will pay through the online modes.
  • The online modes of payment of the application fee will be credit card, debit card, or net banking.

Exam Pattern

Pre-Exam

  • The Preliminary exam will be the first part of the examination process.
  • The standard of Preliminary Examination is that of degree level.
  • Each paper will be of two hours duration.
S.No. Paper Subject Marks
1.       Paper –I General Studies 150
2.       Paper-II Optional Subject (anyone subject as given in the list) 300
Total 450

Main Examination and Interview

  • The Main exam will be the second part of the examination process.
  • The Examination is of conventional (essay) type.
  • The Main exam will consist of the written test and the interview.
  • The marks obtained in compulsory papers (Kannada and English) are of qualifying nature.
  • A minimum of 30% in each paper and 35% aggregate is required, for qualifying in these papers.
  • The marks obtained in these two papers are not considered for determining the merit for selection.
  • The standard of the main examination except (Kannada and English) is that of degree level.
S.No. Paper Subject Marks
1.       Paper -I Kannada 150
2.       Paper-II English 150
3.       Paper – III & IV General Studies 300 Each
4.       Paper – V, VI, VII & VIII Two subjects to be selected from the list of optional subjects. Each subject will have two papers. 300 each
Total 1800

List of Optional subjects for Preliminary/Main Examination 

  • Agriculture
  • Agricultural Marketing
  • Co-operation and Sericulture
  • Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences and Fisheries
  • Anthropology
  • Botany
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Commerce
  • Criminology
  • Economics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • History
  • Law
  • Management
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Political Science and International Relations
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration
  • Rural Development
  • Sociology
  • Statistics
  • Zoology

Candidates can choose one of the following Languages also as one of the optional subjects except the subjects given in the above table. The subjects are as given below.

  • Kannada
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Urdu

The following combination of subjects will not be allowed to choose in the main examinations:

  • Political Science and International Relations and Public Administration
  • Commerce and Accountancy and Management
  • Anthropology and Sociology
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Agriculture and Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences
  • Not more than one of the Engineering Subjects (Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering)
  • Agriculture and Rural Development & Co-operation
  • Economics and Rural Development and Co-operation

Viva-Voce / Interview Test

  • The personality test will be of a maximum of 200 marks.
  • The objective of the Personality test is to assess the personal suitability of a candidate for the job.
  • The qualities judged at the time of the personality test are mental alertness, clear and logical exposition, balance of judgment, critical powers of assimilation, variety, depth of interest, the ability for social cohesion, leadership, and intellectual depth of the candidate.

KPSC KAS 2023 Admit Card

After submitting the application form online, candidates will be able to download the admit card for the pre-examination. For the separate level of examination viz. Pre and Mains, there will be separate admit cards. It is important to take Admit Card with you while going to the examination center. The candidate will not be allowed to give exams, without the admit card.

KPSC KAS 2023 Result

  • Candidates will get the result of the examination separately viz. Prelims, Mains, and interview.
  • The result will be declared through the official website of KPSC.
  • After the interview is conducted, APSC will announce the final result.
  • The selected candidates will be deployed in the various administrative departments of Karnataka.

50 thoughts on “KPSC KAS 2023 (Karnataka Administrative Services)”

  2. Sir. My name is manju i have done two years ITI cource and two year diploma cource based on ITI am i eligible for ssc JE exams pls guide me. Thankyou

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  3. sir my self karthik, completing the B.E mechanical branch.
    i have to pass the KAS exam please guide me how i can prepare to crack the exam and how to select

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  4. Hi Sir my name is Kala i have completed BA Political Science 10yrs back can i ateend the exam for KAS please guide me . how can prepare for exam can i search in only Political science books or all subjects please help me.

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  5. Namasthe sir .

    Myself RAMESH K T I completed M.Sc in general chemistry .
    Am kindly requesting u sir help me to crack the KAS exam……

    Tq sir
    RAMESH K T

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  9. Hello, Sir my name is Antosh, I am presently working in revenue department as a village accountant in Mandya. I have completed graduation Now I got interest in KAS…please guide me sir. How can I get ready for this…thank you…

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  14. Hello , sir I am Vinod Kumar N
    I have completed my Graduation and I am perusing LLB ,so I need to go with KAS so please guide me and how I need to take with KAS exams and what are the procedures and KAS exam are once or twice in a year ,,,please reply me sir , Thank you sir

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  18. Hai, I am 30yrs and completed BBM in distance education at kuvempu university shimoga, am I eligible for KAS exam?

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  21. If this KAS exam is conducted once in 2 years. Why does it give 2021 exam timings if the exam is already spotted for 2020?
    Am I missing anything, kindly advise.

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    • Respected sir,madam
      My date of birth is 17.09.85
      Can i apply for KAS EXAM for the year
      2021 am i eligible to apply next year
      as the requirements of age is between
      21to35.
      Please reply

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    • Respected sir,madam
      My date of birth is 17.09.85
      Can i apply for KAS EXAM for the year
      2021 am i eligible to apply next year
      as the requirements of age is between
      21to35.
      Please reply

      Reply

  22. hello sir, I am Shilpa.. I have completed my graduation in visual arts(Bachelor of visual arts).I wanted to know weather am eligible for kas exam.

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  23. Hi namaste sir,

    Myself Ravikumar R, I have completed my B.E automobile engineering in 2019.
    I wanted join public services kindly help me to know how to prepare for the KPSC exam and how to clear it . And may I know the online procedure and application last dates for KPSC exams.

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  24. It will depend on the month in which u was born.
    If u r were 35 in jan or feb month u will not be eligible.
    If u were 35 after feb. Then u will be eligible for the said exanlm.

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  36. Sir i am not getting application for KAS exam 2021. Please let me know or suggest me a link to apply… In kpsc board application bis not showing

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