KPSC KAS 2026 Syllabus
Karnataka Administrative Service (Gazetted Probationers) Examination.
| Level | State Civil Services (Group A & B) |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Prelims, Descriptive Mains) |
Prelims Pattern
| Paper | Subjects | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies (National & Intl) + Humanities | 100 | 200 |
| Paper II | General Studies (Karnataka) + Sci & Tech + Aptitude | 100 | 200 |
Paper 1: General Studies
Current Affairs (National/Intl)
Indian History & National Movement
Indian & World Geography
Indian Polity & Economy
Paper 2: State & Aptitude
Karnataka History & Geography
Science & Tech / Environment
Mental Ability & Data Interpretation
KPSC Group C (Non-Technical) 2026
Syllabus for various Group C administrative posts.
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks per wrong answer |
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Knowledge | 100 | 1.5 Hours |
| Paper 2 | Communication (General Kannada, English, Computer) | 100 | 2 Hours |
General Knowledge
Indian Constitution & Polity
Geography & History of Karnataka
Current Events
Communication Paper
General Kannada (35 Marks)
General English (35 Marks)
Computer Knowledge (30 Marks)
KPSC PDO 2026
Panchayat Development Officer (PDO) Examination.
| Department | Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) |
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Knowledge, Kannada & English | 200 |
| Paper 2 | Rural Development & Panchayat Raj Knowledge | 200 |
Paper 2: RDPR Topics
Constitution 73rd & 74th Amendments
Karnataka Gram Swaraj & PR Act 1993
Rural Development Programs (MGNREGA, etc.)
Taxation and Finance in Panchayats
KEA FDA/SDA 2026
First & Second Division Assistant Examinations.
| Conducting Body | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) |
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Compulsory Kannada (Descriptive) | 150 |
| Paper 2 | General English / General Kannada (Objective) | 100 |
| Paper 3 | General Knowledge (Objective) | 100 |
Language (Paper 2)
Grammar & Vocabulary
Comprehension
General Knowledge (Paper 3)
History & Geography
Indian Constitution
KEA VAO 2026
Village Administrative Officer Examination.
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) / OMR |
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Knowledge & Computer Literacy | 100 |
| Paper 2 | General Kannada & General English | 100 |
Specific Topics
Land Revenue Act & Rules
Fundamentals of Computers
Basic Kannada & English Grammar
KSP PSI 2026
Police Sub-Inspector (Civil/DAR/CAR/KSISF) Examination.
| Stages | ET/PST -> Written Exam -> Medical |
Written Exam Pattern
| Paper | Type | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Descriptive (Essay, Translation, Summary) | 1.5 Hours | 50 |
| Paper 2 | Objective (General Studies & Mental Ability) | 1.5 Hours | 150 |
Paper 1 (Descriptive)
Essay Writing (20 Marks)
Translation & Precis Writing
Paper 2 (Objective)
Constitution & Criminal Law Basics
Mental Ability & Arithmetic
KSP Police Constable (PC) 2026
Civil & Armed Police Constable Examination.
| Stages | Written Exam -> ET/PST -> Medical |
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Mental Ability | 100 | 100 | 1.5 Hours |
Syllabus Highlights
Karnataka & Indian History
Geography
Everyday Science
Indian Constitution
Basic Mental Ability