KPSC gazetted probationers mains exam syllabus changed

On positive side of development,  KPSC has changed syllabus for gazetted probationer mains examination.
The new pattern will have 7 papers carrying 250 marks each along with two qualifying language papers.

Qualifying Paper - I Kannada Language -150 Marks This paper is of qualifying nature 2 Hours
Qualifying Paper - II English -150 Marks This paper is of qualifying nature 2 Hours
Paper - I : Essays Essay - 250 Marks 2 Essay 125 marks each Essay 1 : Topic of International and National importance Essay 2: Topic of State and local importance
Paper-II : General studies - I General Studies-I 250 Marks Section 1 : History and Cultural heritage(India and Karnataka),          2: Social and political prospective  3: Indian economy planning rural development Data collection and Analysis
Paper-III : General studies II General Studies -II: 250 Marks Section 1 : Physical features and natural resources,                 Section 2: Overview Of Indian Constitution,                            Section 3 : Public Administration and Management, International relations
Paper-IV General Studies -III General Studies -III 250 Marks Section 1: Role and importance of Science and technology in development of India, Information technology in public domain.        Section 2 : Advancement and modern trends in Natural science, Life science, Agriculture science, Health and Hygiene                      Section 3: Challenges and issues of development on Environment and Ecology
Paper-V General Studies -IV General Studies -IV 250 Marks (1. Ethics, 2. Integrity 3. Aptitude) Marks carried by General Studies was 4X 250=1000
Paper-VI Optional Subject - Paper 1 -250 Marks
Paper-VII Optional Subject - Paper II -250 Marks
Total Marks in Main exam = 1750
Interview/Personality Test - 200 marks
Grand Total 1950 Marks

New syllabus for main exam 

The pattern is very much similar to UPSC main examination, so the preparation for union and state services are inline from now. Since the syllabus include more generic papers the competition is much fair now and there is not much difference between guys from different stream; even the battle has become flat both for experienced and freshers.

Book for new pattern of  gazetted probationer mains examination are here :



All the best,