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KPSC KAS
Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) Prelims
KPSC KAS Prelims — two papers (GS Paper 1, CSAT-style Paper 2). 200 MCQs each, 2 hours each.
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KPSC KAS eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 21 – 35 years (General)21-35 for General. OBC: +3, SC/ST/Category-1: +5. Reference date varies.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.
- Attempts
- No formal attempt limit other than the upper age cap.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen.
- Other
- Kannada knowledge is mandatory — verified via a qualifying Kannada language paper at Mains.
KPSC KAS cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Prelims cutoff (qualifying for Mains, KAS Group A)
out of 400 marks (Paper 1 + Paper 2 combined; Paper 2 / CSAT qualifying at 33%)KPSC KAS uses a complex category-wise reservation matrix. The ranges above are based on the most recent published cycle.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General | ~225 – 240 |
| 2023 | OBC (II A / II B / III A / III B) | ~215 – 232 |
| 2023 | SC | ~205 – 220 |
| 2023 | ST | ~190 – 205 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
KPSC KAS salary after selection
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Assistant Commissioner / KAS Group A Probationer (entry)
Pay Level 23 (Karnataka)- Basic pay
- ₹56,100
- Gross monthly
- ₹85,000 – ₹95,000 (Bangalore, after probation)
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
KPSC KAS — अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
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क्या KPSC KAS के पिछले साल के प्रश्नपत्र उपलब्ध हैं?
पिछले वर्ष के पेपर
200 सालों के कुल प्रश्नआधिकारिक प्रश्नपत्र
प्रश्नपत्र और उत्तर कुंजियाँ, जैसी परीक्षा संस्था ने प्रकाशित कीं। हर लिंक संस्था की अपनी फ़ाइल खोलता है।
2024
- उत्तर कुंजी: Paper-I (Subject Code: 578) KEY CHART - Preliminary Examination held on 27-08-2024 ↗ · English · 432 KB
- उत्तर कुंजी: Paper-I (Subject Code: 589) KEY CHART - Preliminary Re-Examination held on 29-12-2024 ↗ · English · 434 KB
- उत्तर कुंजी: Paper-II (Subject Code: 579) KEY CHART - Preliminary Examination held on 27-08-2024 ↗ · English · 431 KB
- उत्तर कुंजी: Paper-II (Subject Code: 590) KEY CHART - Preliminary Re-Examination held on 29-12-2024 ↗ · English · 430 KB
- उत्तर कुंजी: REVISED KEY ANSWERS FOR PRELIMINARY RE-EXAM HELD ON 29-12-2024 FOR THE POST OF GAZETTED PROBATIONERS ↗ · Kannada · 802 KB
2020
- प्रश्नपत्र: GAZETTED PROBATIONERS (PRELIMS) 2017-18 PAPER -I ↗ · bilingual (Kannada/English) · 545 KB
- प्रश्नपत्र: GAZETTED PROBATIONERS (PRELIMS) 2017-18 PAPER -II ↗ · bilingual (Kannada/English) · 524 KB
- उत्तर कुंजी: PAPER - I GAZETTED PROBATIONERS (PRELIMS) GROUP 'A' AND 'B' POSTS COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION - KEY CHART (Subject Code: 388) ↗ · English · 250 KB
- उत्तर कुंजी: PAPER - II GAZETTED PROBATIONERS (PRELIMS) GROUP 'A' AND 'B' POSTS COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION - KEY CHART (Subject Code: 389) ↗ · English · 428 KB
- उत्तर कुंजी: REVISED Key answers dated : 19-09-2020 of gazetted probationers 2017-18 group 'a' & 'b' POST PRELIMS EXAMINATION HELD ON 24-08-2020 [Subject code:388 & 389 ] ↗ · Kannada · 78 KB
2015
- प्रश्नपत्र: GAZETTED PROBATIONERS (PRELIMS) 2015 PAPER -I ↗ · bilingual (Kannada/English) · 771 KB
- प्रश्नपत्र: GAZETTED PROBATIONERS (PRELIMS) 2015 PAPER -II ↗ · bilingual (Kannada/English) · 989 KB
प्रकाशक: Karnataka Public Service Commission
पिछले साल के पेपर की प्रैक्टिस: हर साल का सेट PYQ-पैटर्न सवालों का है — उस साल के पेपर के पैटर्न पर नए सिरे से लिखे गए, पेपर खुद नहीं। हर कार्ड बताता है कि असली पेपर के मुक़ाबले उसमें कितने सवाल हैं।
2025
2025 के पेपर के पैटर्न पर बने 120 PYQ-पैटर्न सवाल (उस पेपर में 200 थे)
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2024
2024 के पेपर के पैटर्न पर बने 20 PYQ-पैटर्न सवाल (उस पेपर में 200 थे)
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2023
2023 के पेपर के पैटर्न पर बने 20 PYQ-पैटर्न सवाल (उस पेपर में 200 थे)
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2022
2022 के पेपर के पैटर्न पर बने 20 PYQ-पैटर्न सवाल (उस पेपर में 200 थे)
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2021
2021 के पेपर के पैटर्न पर बने 20 PYQ-पैटर्न सवाल (उस पेपर में 200 थे)
ये प्रश्न हल करें →
मॉक टेस्ट
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KPSC KAS — Quick Practice
SET20 प्रश्न · 240 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →KPSC KAS — 2025 PYQ-pattern set (113 of 200 questions)
SET113 प्रश्न · 240 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →KPSC KAS — 2021 PYQ-pattern set (20 of 200 questions)
SET20 प्रश्न · 240 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →KPSC KAS — 2024 PYQ-pattern set (19 of 200 questions)
SET19 प्रश्न · 240 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →KPSC KAS — 2022 PYQ-pattern set (20 of 200 questions)
SET20 प्रश्न · 240 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →KPSC KAS — Full-Length Mock (Real Pattern: 200Q · 240 min)
FULL200 प्रश्न · 240 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →
Practice by subject & topic
Full-length subject tests below — 25 questions each, real exam format, instant scoring.Want to drill a single topic? Open it from the syllabus — a topic that has practice questions has a short quiz on its page.
General Studies (Paper 1)
53 QsKarnataka — History, Culture, Geography & Administration
65 QsGeneral Studies II / CSAT (Paper 2)
82 Qs
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इस परीक्षा देने वाले सभी छात्रों मेंलीडरबोर्ड पर अपनी जगह देखने के लिए मॉक दीजिए।
Students
35
Mocks taken
255
Average score
57%
Top score
100%
What can I get from KPSC KAS?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Exceptional — Top rankers
85–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Outstanding Prelims performance, among state's best candidates
- •Deputy Commissioner (IAS equivalent at state level) — Group A, district magistrate powers, preferred postings likely
- •Assistant Commissioner (Bangalore Urban/premium districts) — Group A, choice locations
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (preferred cadre) — Group A, plum postings
- •Strong likelihood of top rank in final merit list with consistent Mains+Interview performance
- •Approximately top 5% of all Prelims qualified candidates
- •Historical top rankers often secure DC/AC positions in Bangalore or other preferred districts
Top tier — Premium Group A posts
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Among top performers in Prelims, strong foundation for final selection
- •Deputy Commissioner — Group A, district collector equivalent after Mains+Interview
- •Assistant Commissioner (Revenue/Magistrate) — Group A, sub-divisional level authority
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (Crime) — Group A, investigative cadre
- •Assistant Director (Industries/Commerce) — Group B gazetted, policy formulation
- •Commercial Tax Officer (Enforcement) — Group B, senior posting
- •Approximately top 10-15% of Prelims qualified pool
Strong Mains prospect — Group A in reach
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Excellent Prelims score, well-positioned for Mains preparation
- •Assistant Commissioner (KPSC cadre) — Group A, sub-divisional magistrate powers
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police — Group A, law and order duties
- •Deputy Commissioner (Probation) — Group A, district administration after Mains success
- •Commercial Tax Officer (Senior scale) — Group B gazetted
- •Assistant Director (Planning/Economics) — Group B, policy work
- •Approximately top 20-25% of Prelims qualified candidates
Mains qualified — Group B posts likely
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Comfortably qualified for KAS Mains examination
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil) — Group A, probationary posting
- •Assistant Commissioner (Revenue) — Group A cadre, district postings
- •Commercial Tax Officer — Group B, taxation department
- •Assistant Director (various departments) — Group B, state secretariat
- •Strong chance for Group B gazetted posts after Mains+Interview
Borderline — Reserved categories
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •May qualify under SC/ST/OBC reserved category cut-offs (typically 35-42%)
- •Borderline for General category (cut-off varies 42-48% based on year)
- •Deputy Tahsildar — Group B cadre, pay level as per Karnataka state rules
- •Assistant Commissioner (Probation) — reserved category vacancies
- •Commercial Tax Officer — Group B, if cut-off is on lower side
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →ताज़ा ख़बरें
Karnataka Public Service Commission extended the last date for online applications for 319 Gazetted Probationer posts from August 31 to September 7, 2026. The notification was originally released on July 31, 2026.
The preliminary examination for Karnataka Administrative Service has been tentatively scheduled for November 15, 2026 as per the official notification. Selection involves three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
KPSC officially released the Karnataka Administrative Service notification on July 31, 2026 for recruitment to 117 Group A and 202 Group B posts including Assistant Commissioner, DSP, Tahsildar and other gazetted positions.
महत्वपूर्ण तारीख़ें
KAS 2026-27 Notification
बीत गयाFri, 31 Jul, 2026
आधिकारिकkpsc.kar.nic.in ↗Notification No: KPSCKA/EXA1/EXMF/9/2026-EXAM-1/I/251710/2026 for 319 posts
Application Start Date
बीत गयाSat, 1 Aug, 2026
आधिकारिकkpsc.kar.nic.in ↗Online application window opened on KPSC website
Application End Date (Extended)
बीत गयाMon, 7 Sept, 2026
रिपोर्टेडtestbook.comLast date extended from August 31 to September 7, 2026
Prelims Admit Card (expected)
24 दिन बादSun, 1 Nov, 2026
अनुमानितAdmit card typically released 1-2 weeks before Prelims exam
📍KAS Prelims Exam (tentative)
38 दिन बादSun, 15 Nov, 2026
आधिकारिकkpsc.kar.nic.in ↗Prelims exam tentatively scheduled; two objective papers of 100 questions each · no key published for this stage
KAS Prelims result (tentative, KPSC timetable)
68 दिन बादTue, 15 Dec, 2026
आधिकारिकkpsc.kar.nic.in ↗KAS Mains notification (21 Dec) and online application opens (tentative)
75 दिन बादTue, 22 Dec, 2026
आधिकारिकkpsc.kar.nic.in ↗KAS Mains application last date (tentative)
95 दिन बादMon, 11 Jan, 2027
आधिकारिकkpsc.kar.nic.in ↗📍KAS Mains paper day 1 of 4 (tentative)
127 दिन बादFri, 12 Feb, 2027
आधिकारिकkpsc.kar.nic.in ↗📍KAS Mains paper day 2 of 4 (tentative)
129 दिन बादSun, 14 Feb, 2027
आधिकारिकkpsc.kar.nic.in ↗📍KAS Mains paper day 3 of 4 (tentative)
131 दिन बादTue, 16 Feb, 2027
आधिकारिकkpsc.kar.nic.in ↗📍KAS Mains paper day 4 of 4 (tentative)
133 दिन बादThu, 18 Feb, 2027
आधिकारिकkpsc.kar.nic.in ↗
सिलेबस
किसी भी टॉपिक पर टैप करें — नोट्स + 10 सवालों का टॉपिक टेस्ट
General Studies (Paper 1)
Current Events
Current events of national and international importance.
Indian History and National Movement
Cultural, social, political and economic aspects of Indian history.
Indian and World Geography
Geography of India and the world with focus on Karnataka.
Indian Polity and Political System
Constitution, governance and political institutions of India.
Indian Economy and Reforms
Indian economy, planning, reforms and rural development.
Karnataka — History, Culture, Geography & Administration
History of Karnataka
Karnataka history from ancient dynasties to unification.
Karnataka Culture and Heritage
Karnataka cultural heritage — architecture, literature, art.
Geography of Karnataka
Physical, agricultural and resource profile of Karnataka.
Karnataka Economy and Administration
Karnataka economic indicators and state administration.
General Studies II / CSAT (Paper 2)
Current Events of State Importance
Karnataka-specific current affairs and government schemes.
General Science and Technology
Contemporary science and technology developments.
Environment and Ecology
Environmental issues, biodiversity and climate change.
Comprehension
Reading comprehension passages with inferential questions.
Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
Reasoning, analytical and decision-making problems.
Basic Numeracy and Number Relations
Mathematical problems at SSLC (Class X) level.
Data Interpretation
Charts, graphs, tables and data sufficiency.
English Language
Basic English language skills at high-school level.