KPSC KAS Exam Date 2024, Check KAS Prelims Answer Key

The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) has re-scheduled the KPSC KAS Exam date 2024 for the prelims exam. The KPSC KAS Exam 2024 is going to be conducted on 29 December 2024 for 384 vacancies for Group A and B positions in the Karnataka state. Candidates can check the updated information regarding KPSC KAS Exam Date 2024 below in this article.

KPSC KAS Re-Exam Date 2024

The notifications and correction notices for the recruitment of 384 Gazetted Probationers (Group-A and Group-B) for 2023-24 will be released on 26-02-2024, 02-04-2024, 19-04-2024, and 06-07-2024. The preliminary re-examination for these posts is scheduled for 29-12-2024. No other exams are planned for this date, and if any are scheduled later, the Commission will not be responsible for rescheduling or postponing the exam.

The Karnataka CM Siddharaman announced the rescheduling of the KAS Prelims due to translation errors in the question paper from English to Kannada. The mistakes caused confusion for Kannada-medium students, and the officials responsible were relieved of their duties.

KPSC KAS Notification 2024

The Karnataka Public Service Commission has completed the application process for the KPSC KAS Notification, available on their official website. The recruitment aims to fill 384 vacancies. Candidates who pass the 2024 KPSC prelims will be called for the mains exam, and those who clear the mains will be invited for the final interview stage.

KPSC KAS Exam 2024 Highlights

The KPSC Recruitment 2024 notification PDF is available below. There are three phases to the Karnataka Administrative Service Exam. Candidates need to attend the KPSC KAS Prelims exam for the selection, which will be held by the Commission. See the table below for more details about the KPSC KAS 2024 Notification.

Download the KPSC KAS Notification 2024 PDF

KPSC Answer Key 2024

The Karnataka Public Service Commission has released the KPSC Prelims Answer Key 2024  for the KAS Exam. You can now check your answers by downloading the PDF from the KPSC portal.

KPSC KAS 2024 Exam Important Dates

The KPSC KAS Notification announces a significant opportunity for candidates seeking administrative positions within the Karnataka state government. Below are the important dates for the KPSC KAS Exam 2024:

 KPSC KAS Admit Card 2024

The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) has released the KPSC KAS Hall Ticket on 20 December 2024. Candidates should download their admit card by using username and Password. The KPSC hall ticket includes important information such as the exam center, timing, date of birth, and personal details.  Here we have provided candidates with the steps to download the KPSC KAS Admit Card for KPSC KAS exam

•  Go to the official KPSC website at kpsc.kar.nic.in.
•  “Download KPSC KAS Admit Card 2024” on the homepage and click on it.
•  Enter registration number, date of birth, and etc.
•  After entering the details, click the “Submit” button.
•  Your KPSC KAS Admit Card will appear on the screen.
•  Save the admit card as a PDF and print a copy for future reference.

KAS Exam Application Form 2024

The KPSC Exam online application process commenced on the official website in March 2024. The last date to apply online for the KPSC exam was April 2024. The link below was provided earlier but the window is closed. Candidates can not submit the application form after the window is closed.

Apply Online for KPSC KAS Application Form 2024 (Window Closed)

KPSC KAS Exam Application Fee 2024

To make it easier to fill a variety of state government jobs, the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) conducts many competitive exams. The KAS Exam Date 2024 Karnataka application fees differ according to the candidate categories.

KPSC KAS Eligibility 2024

The requirements for eligibility for KPSC exams can change depending on the exam in consideration and the type of work. But for the most part, the same eligibility requirements apply to all KPSC exams. Here’s a detailed outline to help candidates understand what is needed to qualify for these competitive exams and successfully meet the criteria.

Age Limit: The examination and candidate category decide the minimum and maximum age limits. For candidates in the general category, the minimum age requirement is normally 21 years old, while the maximum age limit is 35 years old.

• Category	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
  General	21 years	35 years
  OBC	21 years	38 years
  SC/ST/EWS	21 years	40 years

• Educational Qualification: A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree from an accredited university or institution is required of applicants wanting to fill Group A and B posts within KPSC KAS Vacancies.

KPSC KAS Selection Process 2024

The KPSC selection process has multiple stages, though it can vary based on the specific recruitment and job type. Check out the following stages below:

1. Preliminary Examination: This test usually comprises objective-type questions to assess basic knowledge and skills.
2. Main Examination: Successful candidates from the preliminary examination proceed to the main examination (Mains)
3. Interview or Personality Test: Certain positions may lead to personal interview or personality test to evaluate candidates’ knowledge, skills, and suitability for the role.
4. Document Verification: Candidates clearing the interview stage or main examination might undergo a document verification.
5. Final Merit List: KPSC announce the final merit list based on candidates’ performances in written examinations, interviews, and document verification.
6. Selection and Appointment: Candidates are selected from the final merit list and offered job positions in government departments based on available vacancies.
7. Training (if applicable): Depending on job requirements, selected candidates undergo 2 years probation training

KPSC KAS Exam Pattern 2024

The KPSC KAS Exam Pattern for Exam in 2024 is structured as follows:

Preliminary Examination (Objective Type):

• The preliminary exam serves as the initial stage of the selection process, comprising multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
• Subjects covered may vary depending on the exam but generally include General Studies, Current Affairs, History, Geography, Science, etc.
• There are typically two papers in the preliminary exam: Paper I, which often addresses General Studies, and Paper II, focusing on Communication, Language, or an optional subject chosen by the candidate.
• There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer and +2 are awarded for every right answer.
• Both papers are of 200 marks in total and are conducted in offline mode.
• Total of 2 hours are provided for each paper.

Main Examination (Descriptive Type):

• Candidates who clear the preliminary exam proceed to the main examination.
• The main exam consists of descriptive papers, with subjects and topics varying based on the specific exam.
• It usually comprises compulsory papers along with optional papers chosen by candidates.
• In total there are 9 papers.
• Essay paper + 2 Optional paper + 4 GS paper + English language + Kannada Language.
• There is no negative marking in the descriptive paper
• The maximum marks that can be obtained are 1750 marks.

Interview/Personality Test

• Candidates who successfully pass the main examination are invited for an interview or personality test.
• This assessment evaluates the candidate’s suitability for the specific job role and assesses their communication and interpersonal skills.

For preparing for the KPSC KAS exam candidates must be thorough with the syllabus for both prelims and mains stage, below we have cited how you can download the syllabus

How to Download KAS syllabus

Step 1 :- Go to the official website of KPSC.

Step 2 :- Search for the official notification for KPSC KAS Examination.

Step 3 :- Click on this link, and the whole notification will be downloaded in a PDF Format.

KPSC KAS Vacancy 2024

The Karnataka PSC is set to issue a notification for the recruitment of multiple posts. The vacancies span across Group A and B categories, with a tentative breakdown as follows:

KAS Group B Posts

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