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KPSC KAS 2025

Complete guide for Karnataka Administrative Services Exam 2025.

KAS Aspirants

Exam Authority

Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC)

Posts

Group A & Group B Gazetted Officers – Deputy Superintendent, Assistant Commissioner, Tahsildar & others.

Selection Stages

Prelims → Mains → Personality Test

KPSC KAS 2025 Notification – Overview

KPSC will release the official Karnataka Administrative Services (KAS) 2025 notification for Group A & Group B posts. It includes total vacancies, syllabus, fee, application dates, age limit & reservation rules. Candidates must apply online on the official KPSC portal.

KAS 2025 Important Dates (Expected)

  • Notification Release: Jan–Feb 2025
  • Online Applications: 30 days window
  • Prelims Exam: June–July 2025
  • Mains Exam: Oct–Dec 2025
  • Interview: Early 2026

KPSC KAS 2025 – Expected Vacancy

Vacancy generally ranges between 150 to 350 posts across Group A & B services:

  • Assistant Commissioner
  • Deputy Superintendent of Police
  • Tahsildar
  • Commercial Tax Officer
  • Accounts Officer
  • Labor Officer
  • Assistant Director (Dept-wise)

Exact category-wise breakup will be published in the official PDF.

Eligibility Criteria – KAS 2025

Educational Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

Age Limit

  • Minimum: 21 years
  • Maximum (General): 35 years
  • OBC: 38 years
  • SC/ST: 40 years

Number of Attempts

General: 5, OBC: 7, SC/ST: Unlimited attempts until age limit.

KPSC KAS Exam Pattern – Prelims & Mains

Prelims Pattern (Objective)

  • Paper 1 – General Studies
  • Paper 2 – General Studies
  • Each paper: 200 marks

Mains Pattern (Descriptive)

  • Kannada Paper (Qualifying)
  • English Paper (Qualifying)
  • GS Paper 1
  • GS Paper 2
  • GS Paper 3
  • GS Paper 4
  • Optional Subject Paper 1
  • Optional Subject Paper 2

Interview

Personality Test: 200 Marks

KPSC KAS Detailed Syllabus 2025

Prelims GS Paper 1

  • Indian History, Culture, Heritage
  • Geography of India & Karnataka
  • Indian Polity, Governance
  • Economy
  • Environment & Ecology
  • Science & Tech
  • Current Affairs (State + National)

Prelims GS Paper 2

  • Governance & Public Policy
  • Karnataka Political System
  • Administration in Karnataka
  • Development Programs
  • Social & Rural Issues

Mains GS & Optional

Detailed topics include Ethics, Indian Society, Disaster Management, Internal Security, International Relations, Economic Development, Science & Tech, Karnataka-specific topics & Optional subjects.

KAS Preparation Strategy (2025)

Phase 1: Foundation (2–3 Months)

  • NCERT 6–12 (History, Geo, Polity)
  • Read Karnataka-specific books
  • Daily 2 hours newspaper

Phase 2: Prelims Practice

  • MCQ practice daily
  • Topic-wise mock tests
  • Time management drills

Phase 3: Mains Writing

  • Daily answer writing
  • Ethics case study practice
  • Optional subject note making

Phase 4: Interview

  • Communication skills
  • Current affairs understanding
  • Mock interviews

Consistency, revision & previous-year analysis is the key to clearing KAS.

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