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KPSC KAS Syllabus 2027

Karnataka Public Service Commission (KAS)

KPSC (Karnataka Public Service Commission)Offline (Pen & Paper)Once a year
Total Questions150
Duration120 min
Total Marks200
Marking Scheme+2 for correct, -0.66 for incorrect

Exam Pattern

#Subject / SectionQuestionsMarks
1General Studies3850
2Kannada Language3850
3English Language3850
4Karnataka GK3850
Total150200

Syllabus by Subject

Eligibility & Attempts

EEligibility Criteria

Graduate degree, age 21-35 years

ANumber of Attempts

No limit till age

Exam Schedule

Frequency

Once a year

Next Exam Date

December 2027

Registration Opens

August 2027

Preparation Tips

  • 1Kannada language is a mandatory component — native speakers have advantage; non-natives must prepare Kannada grammar seriously
  • 2Karnataka GK covers Vijayanagara Empire, Mysuru heritage, Western Ghats ecology, and IT/aerospace industry in Bengaluru
  • 3KPSC Mains allows Kannada or English as medium — choose based on your stronger language
  • 4Karnataka government's Suvarna Karnataka initiatives, Gruha Lakshmi scheme, and Yuva Nidhi scheme are current affairs topics

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