Introduction :
The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), established in 1951 under the provisions of the Constitution, recruits candidates to the various civil services across the state. The selection is done on the basis of marks scored by candidates in the commission’s examination ( preliminary and main) and personality test. For some services in the state, the commission only conducts written competitive examination or takes a personality test of the candidate.Process of Exam :
As per the 1997 Rules the competitive examination comprises;
1. Preliminary Examination for the selection of candidates to the entrance examination
2. Main Examination (Written Examination) for selected candidates from preliminary exam (1 : 20 till 2012).
3. Personality test for final selection of candidates to various posts ( ration is 1 : 3 till 2012 ).
Preliminary Examination :
There are two papers in KAS preliminary examination. Paper I and paper II, each paper contains 100 question and each question is for 2 marks. No negative marks for wrong answers ( till 2012 Preliminary exam ).A candidate may answer the paper entirely either in Kannada or in English.Paper – I :
This part carrying 100 questions with each question carrying two marks and duration of two hours the paper first contains:Current events of national and international importance.Humanities - History of in India - Emphasis shall be on broad general understanding of the subject in its socio-economic,cultural and political aspects with a focus on Indian national movement with special emphasis on Karnataka.World Geography and special focus on Karnataka and India.Indian polity and economy, political system, rural development, economic planing to alleviation, demographics, etc.Paper – II :
This paper carrying 100 questions with each question carrying two marks.The duration is two hours Its containsCurrent events of State importance and important state Government Programmers.General Science & Technology, Environment & Ecology contemporary developments in science and technology and their implications including matters of everyday observations and experience, as may be expected of a well educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific discipline general issues on health, environmental ecology, biodiversity and climate change that do not require subject specialization.General Mental Ability – Comprehension, Logical reasoning and Analytical ability.Main Exam :
Main exam pattern has been changed. We will update new pattern after official notification from KPSC.List of Optional subjects :
OPTIONAL SUBJECTS CODE NUMBER
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Co-operation and Sericulture 01
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences and Fisheries 02
Botany 03
Chemistry 04
Civil Engineering 05
Commerce 06
Criminology 07
Economics 08
Electrical Engineering 09
Geography 10
Law 11
Mathematics 12
History 13
Mechanical Engineering 14
Philosophy 15
Geology 16
Physics 17
Political Science & International Relations 18
Psychology 19
Public Administration 20
Sociology 21
Statistics 22
Zoology 23
Rural Development & Co-operation 24
Hindi 25
Anthropology 26
Urdu 27
Kannada 28
English 29
Management 30
Note: The candidates are not allowed to offer the following combination of subjects
Political Science & International Relations/Public Administration
Commerce & Accountancy / Management
Anthropology / Sociology
Mathematics / Statistic
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Co-operation & Sericulture/Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Sciences & Fisheries
Civil Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering
Economics/Rural Development & Co-operation
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Co-operation & Sericulture/ Rural Development & Co-operation
Hindi/Urdu/Kannada/English languages.
For full syllabus visit : KPSC Syllabus main exam
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The preparation for a premier exam like the KPSC involves a lot of self- discipline, complete awareness of self- performance, and an attitude to overcome stress and anxiety, Our test series offers special features which includes,
Part-wise syllabus as well as comprehensive Tests, designed according to the actual KPSC pattern and difficulty levels.
The test interfaces are exactly same as those of actual KPSC examination. (Booklets with OMR sheets)
Extensive performance feedback to help you analyze your strengths and weaknesses so that timely remedial action can be taken.
Sufficient number of section-wise/topic-wise practice tests
Comprehensive discussion from subject experts
Course Fee: Rs 2500/-
* Special offer for Bharat IAS and KAS students: Rs 2000/-
* Inclusive of 6 Test (4 section-wise and 2 comprehensive test)
VENUE: BHARAT IAS AND KAS INSTITUTE, Trinity Building, 3rd Floor, R T Nagar Main Road, Opposite-Shanthi Sagar Hotel, R T Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56003
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