KPSC KAS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024 for Prelims and Mains

KPSC KAS Syllabus 2024: Karnataka Public Service Commission or KPSC has released Karnataka Recruitment of Gazetted Probationers Notification 2024 for recruiting 348 candidates to Karnataka Administrative Services as Gazetted Probationers. The KPSC KAS Prelims 2024 will be conducted on 5 May 2024. It is a great opportunity for candidates looking to serve in the KPSC as administrative officers with attractive perks and salaries. To ensure success in this competitive exam, SSC Adda brings you the complete KPSC KAS syllabus for both Prelims and Mains enabling you to make an effective strategy to crack this exam.

KPSC KAS Syllabus 2024

The KPSC’s Karnataka Administrative Services Syllabus for Prelims and Mains requires the candidates to have comprehensive knowledge of diverse subjects. The KPSC KAS 2024 Prelims exam consists of two papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2, carrying 200 marks each. Moreover, the KPSC KAS Mains exam consists of eight papers including 2 Language Papers, 1 Essay Paper, 4 General Studies Papers, and a Personality Test or Interview. Let’s discuss the syllabus and exam pattern for each of these Papers.

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KPSC KAS Syllabus 2024: Overview

The KPSC Notification 2024 gives a clear overview of the latest KPSC KAS Syllabus 2024. The detailed exam pattern and syllabus in the notification give an overview of all the topics and the marks assigned to each in both the prelims and mains exams of the Karnataka PSC.

KPSC KAS Prelims 2024 Exam Pattern

Candidates preparing for the KPSC KAS Prelims Exam 2024 to be conducted on 5 May 2024, should note the KAS Exam Pattern carefully from the given important points:

• The KPSC KAS Prelims exam consists of 2 Papers.
• The KPSC Prelims exam will be conducted offline in pen and paper mode.
• Both the Papers will have multiple-choice objective questions (MCQs).
• Each of the questions carries 2 marks and a negative marking of 1/4 of the marks assigned to the question.
• Both the papers will be worth 200 marks each.
• The time given to solve each of these papers will be 2 hours.
• KPSC KAS question papers will be set in both Kannada and English.
• The number of candidates qualifying in the KPSC KAS Prelims 2024 to appear in the Mains exam will be 15 times the number of vacancies.

KPSC KAS Prelims Syllabus 2024

The detailed KPSC KAS Prelims Syllabus for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 are given as per the official notification in this section.

KPSC KAS Prelims Paper 1 Syllabus

Paper 1 of the KPSC KAS Preliminary examination consists of two sections i.e. one of General Studies and the other of Humanities. As discussed in the exam pattern section this paper comprises 100 questions worth 200 marks to be attempted in 2 hours. Check the detailed syllabus for this paper below.

General Studies:

• Current events of National and International importance

Humanities:

• History of India: Emphasis shall be on a broad general understanding of the subject in its social, economic, cultural and political aspects with a focus on the Indian national movement with special emphasis on Karnataka.
• World Geography and Geography of India with a focus on Karnataka.
• Indian polity and economy, including the country’s political system, rural development, planning and economic reforms in India- sustainable development, poverty alleviation, demographics, social sector initiatives, etc.

KPSC KAS Prelims Paper 2 Syllabus

Paper 2 of the KPSC KAS Preliminary examination consists of three sections i.e. Current Affairs, General Science and General Mental Ability. As discussed in the exam pattern section, this paper also comprises 100 questions worth 200 marks to be attempted in 2 hours. Take a look at the detailed syllabus for Paper 1 of the KPSC KAS Prelims Exam here.

• Current events of State importance and important State Government Programmes.
• General Science Technology, Environment and Ecology: contemporary developments in science and technology and their implications including matters of everyday observations and experience, as may be expected of a well-educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific discipline general issues on Health, environmental ecology, biodiversity and climate change that do not require subject specialization.
• General Mental Ability: Comprehension, Logical reasoning and Analytical ability, Decision making, problem-solving, Basic innumeracy (numbers and their relations, order of magnitude, etc.) and data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc. (class X/SSLC level).

KPSC KAS Mains 2024 Exam Pattern

The KPSC KAS Mains Exam 2024 will be conducted for a total of 8 papers. In the two language papers, it is mandatory to qualify these papers with a minimum of 35% marks. These marks will not be considered for final merit. The other 6 papers can be attempted in either Kannada or English. An overview of the KPSC KAS Mains Exam Pattern for 2024 is given below.

KPSC KAS Mains 2024 Syllabus

The Karnataka PSC KAS Mains Syllabus 2024 is comprehensive. Although the Optional Paper has been removed from the latest syllabus, the syllabus PDF uploaded on the KPSC’s official website kpsc.kar.nic.in is still valid. Check the overview of the KPSC KAS Mains 2024 Syllabus below and download the official Mains syllabus from the link provided here.

KPSC KAS Mains Paper 1 Kannada Syllabus

• Comprehension
• Precis
• Usage
• Vocabulary
• Short Essay
• Communication

KPSC KAS Mains Paper 2 English Syllabus

• Comprehension
• Precis
• Usage
• Vocabulary
• Short Essay
• Communication

KPSC KAS Mains Essay Paper Syllabus

Two essays in Kannada or English:
Essay 1: Topic of National or International Issues
Essay 2: Topic of State or Local Issues

KPSC KAS Mains General Studies 1 Syllabus

• Section 1: History and Cultural Heritage (India and Karnataka)
• Section 2: Social and Political Perspective
• Section 3: Indian Economy, Planning, and Rural Development

KPSC KAS Mains General Studies 2 Syllabus

• Section 1: Physical Features and Natural Resources
• Section 2: Overview of the Indian Constitution
• Section 3: Public Administration and Management, International Relations

KPSC KAS Mains General Studies 3 Syllabus

• Section 1: Role and Impact of Science and Technology in the Development of Indian Information Technology in the Public Domain
• Section 2: Advancement and Modern Trends in Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, Agricultural Science, Health and Hygiene
• Section 3: Challenges and Issues of Development on Environment and Ecology

KPSC KAS Mains General Studies 4 Syllabus

• Section 1: Ethics
• Section 2: Integrity
• Section 3: Aptitude