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KPSC KAS 2026 – Karnataka Gazetted Probationers Exam (Administrative Service)

Karnataka Public Service Commission — Government of Karnataka
📋 384 Vacancies 💰 Group A: Level 10, Basic Pay Rs. 56,100–1,77,500/month. Group B: Level 8, Basic Pay Rs. 44,900/month. Gross with DA, HRA & Karnataka allowances: Rs. 6 📍 Karnataka 👁️ 84 views
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📋 Vacancy & Pay Details

Total Vacancies 384
Category-wise Vacancies

The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) conducts the Gazetted Probationers Examination for Group A and Group B posts in the Karnataka state government, commonly known as the Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) exam. The current 2024-notification cycle has 384 vacancies and is at the interview stage (May–June 2026). A fresh 2026 notification is expected to be released later in 2026.

Posts covered under KPSC Gazetted Probationers:

  • Deputy Commissioner (Group A)
  • Assistant Commissioner
  • Tahsildar / Deputy Tahsildar
  • Deputy Superintendent of Police (non-IPS)
  • Assistant Director (various state government departments)
  • Various other Group A and Group B gazetted administrative posts

Vacancy details for the upcoming 2026 cycle will be released on kpsc.kar.nic.in.
Pay Scale Group A: Level 10, Basic Pay Rs. 56,100–1,77,500/month. Group B: Level 8, Basic Pay Rs. 44,900/month. Gross with DA, HRA & Karnataka allowances: Rs. 6
Location Karnataka
Department Karnataka Public Service Commission
Ministry Government of Karnataka

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Final-year students may apply provisionally.

Kannada language requirement: All candidates must have a working knowledge of Kannada. Candidates who do not have Kannada as a school subject must qualify a Kannada Language Proficiency Test before the final selection.

Number of attempts: General — 5 attempts; OBC (Category II-A, II-B, III-A, III-B) — 7 attempts; SC/ST — unlimited attempts.
Age Limit 21 – 35 years
Age Relaxation General: 21–35 years (as on January 1 of exam year). OBC (Category IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB): up to 38 years (+3). SC/ST: up to 40 years (+5). Additional 3-year relaxation across all categories extended through December 2027 per Karnataka Government order. PwD/Ex-Servicemen: as per state norms.
Nationality Indian

💳 Application Fee

General / OBC ₹600
SC / ST / PH ₹50
Payment Mode Online – Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card

🏆 Selection Process

  1. Preliminary Examination (Objective, Merit-based for shortlisting): Two papers — Paper I (General Studies, 100 marks) and Paper II (CSAT, 100 marks — qualifying). Single day, both papers. Paper I marks count for shortlisting; Paper II is qualifying only (minimum marks required).
  2. Main Examination (Descriptive, Merit-based): Multiple papers covering Kannada (qualifying), English (qualifying), General Studies I–IV (merit), and Optional Subject I & II (merit). Detailed Mains paper count and marks per paper per the official notification.
  3. Personality Test / Interview: 200 marks. Conducted by a KPSC board. Assesses administrative aptitude, communication, and personality.
  4. Final Merit: Based on Mains (GS + Optional papers) + Interview (200) combined. Language papers (Kannada, English) are qualifying only.

📝 How to Apply

  1. Visit the official KPSC website at kpsc.kar.nic.in and check for the Gazetted Probationers 2026 notification link.
  2. Register on the KPSC online application portal with your personal email ID and mobile number.
  3. Fill in the application form with personal, educational, category, and exam-centre details.
  4. Upload your photograph and signature in the specified format and dimensions.
  5. Pay the application fee: Rs. 600 (General); Rs. 300 (OBC); Rs. 50 (SC/ST/PwBD). Payment via online banking or debit card.
  6. Submit the application and save your confirmation number. Admit card will be available on the KPSC portal before the Prelims date.

📊 Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination (200 marks):

PaperSubjectMarksStatus
Paper IGeneral Studies (Objective)100Merit (for shortlisting)
Paper IICSAT (Objective)100Qualifying only

Main Examination (Descriptive):

  • Kannada Language Paper — Qualifying
  • English Language Paper — Qualifying
  • General Studies Paper I (History, Culture, Geography) — Merit
  • General Studies Paper II (Polity, Governance, Constitution) — Merit
  • General Studies Paper III (Economy, Science, Technology) — Merit
  • General Studies Paper IV (Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude) — Merit
  • Optional Subject Paper I — Merit
  • Optional Subject Paper II — Merit

Personality Test: 200 marks. Mains language papers are qualifying; remaining papers + interview form the final merit.

🔗 Important Links

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Official Website 🌐 https://kpsc.kar.nic.in

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

KPSC KAS (Karnataka Administrative Service) 2026 is the Gazetted Probationers Examination conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission for Group A and B administrative posts including Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner, Tahsildar, and Deputy SP. The current 384-vacancy cycle (2024 notification) is at the interview stage as of May 2026. A fresh 2026 notification is expected later in the year.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Age must be between 21 and 35 years for General category (OBC: up to 38, SC/ST: up to 40). Additionally, a 3-year relaxation in upper age limit applies to all categories under a Karnataka Government order valid through December 2027. Knowledge of Kannada is mandatory.

General category candidates can attempt the KPSC Gazetted Probationers Examination up to 5 times. OBC candidates (Category IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB) get 7 attempts. SC/ST candidates have unlimited attempts with no upper limit on the number of tries.

KPSC Gazetted Probationers in Group A posts are placed at Pay Level 10 (7th CPC) with Basic Pay of Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month. Group B posts start at Level 8 (Basic Pay Rs. 44,900). With Karnataka state DA, HRA, official accommodation, and vehicle allowances, the total gross salary ranges from Rs. 65,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 per month.

The application fee for KPSC Gazetted Probationers (KAS) exam is Rs. 600 for General category candidates and Rs. 300 for OBC. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates pay only Rs. 50 (towards processing charges). Fee is paid online through the KPSC application portal.

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KPSC KAS 2026 – Karnataka Gazetted Probationers Exam (Administrative Service)
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Group A: Level 10, Basic Pay Rs. 56,100–1,77,500/month. Group B: Level 8, Basic Pay Rs. 44,900/month. Gross with DA, HRA & Karnataka allowances: Rs. 6
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