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KPSC conducts the KAS and other exams to recruit Gazetted Probationers and departmental officers for Karnataka's state administration.
| Stage | Mode | Subjects / Modules | Duration | Total Marks | Negative Marking | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | Pen & Paper (Objective (MCQ)) | General Studies | 2 Hours each | 400 | 0.25 per wrong answer | Difficult |
| Mains | Pen & Paper (Descriptive) | GS papers, Kannada & English language papers | 3 Hours each | 1500 | Not applicable | Very Difficult |
| Interview | Personality Test (Board Interview) | Personality and administrative aptitude | - | 50 | Not applicable | Difficult |
Karnataka-based graduates seeking state admin jobs
Kannada-medium and English-medium aspirants
Long-term dedicated state PCS aspirants
A: KPSC is conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission.
A: Yes, KPSC is generally held annually as per the official recruitment calendar.
A: Most objective stages carry negative marking; check the official notification for exact deduction.