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| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Prelims Paper-I — General StudiesPrelims Paper-I — General Studies | Current events of national, international and Karnataka state importance; Indian History — ancient, medieval, modern, freedom movement; History & culture of Karnataka; Indian & Karnataka Geography — physical, social, economic; Indian & Karnataka Polity, Constitution & Governance; Economic & social development; Environmental ecology, biodiversity & climate change; General science & technology; Static GK relevant to Karnataka.Current events of national, international and Karnataka state importance; Indian History — ancient, medieval, modern, freedom movement; History & culture of Karnataka; Indian & Karnataka Geography — physical, social, economic; Indian & Karnataka Polity, Constitution & Governance; Economic & social development; Environmental ecology, biodiversity & climate change; General science & technology; Static GK relevant to Karnataka. |
| Prelims Paper-II (CSAT — qualifying)Prelims Paper-II (CSAT — qualifying) | Comprehension; Interpersonal skills; Logical & analytical reasoning; Decision making; Mental ability; Class X-level numeracy; Data interpretation.Comprehension; Interpersonal skills; Logical & analytical reasoning; Decision making; Mental ability; Class X-level numeracy; Data interpretation. |
| Mains — General Studies (multiple papers)Mains — General Studies (multiple papers) | GS Paper-I — Indian heritage & culture, history & geography of India and Karnataka, world history. GS Paper-II — Indian Constitution, polity, social justice, international relations, governance. GS Paper-III — Indian economy, agriculture, science & technology, environment, security, disaster management. GS Paper-IV — Ethics, integrity & aptitude with case studies.GS Paper-I — Indian heritage & culture, history & geography of India and Karnataka, world history. GS Paper-II — Indian Constitution, polity, social justice, international relations, governance. GS Paper-III — Indian economy, agriculture, science & technology, environment, security, disaster management. GS Paper-IV — Ethics, integrity & aptitude with case studies. |
| Mains — Compulsory Language & English Papers (qualifying)Mains — Compulsory Language & English Papers (qualifying) | State language paper — comprehension, précis, essay, translation in the official language of Karnataka. English language paper — comprehension, précis, essay, grammar.State language paper — comprehension, précis, essay, translation in the official language of Karnataka. English language paper — comprehension, précis, essay, grammar. |
| Mains — Optional Subject (where applicable)Mains — Optional Subject (where applicable) | Candidate's chosen optional from the list provided in the Karnataka PSC notification — usually 25-30 subjects covering humanities, sciences, languages.Candidate's chosen optional from the list provided in the Karnataka PSC notification — usually 25-30 subjects covering humanities, sciences, languages. |
| Personality Test / InterviewPersonality Test / Interview | Conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission. Assesses leadership, communication, decision-making, awareness of state-specific affairs and suitability for civil service.Conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission. Assesses leadership, communication, decision-making, awareness of state-specific affairs and suitability for civil service. |
| Application Start Date | 1st April 20261st April 2026 |
| Application End Date | 30th April 202630th April 2026 |
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Candidates preparing for the KPSC KAS 2026 exam can find the official section-wise syllabus and topic breakdown here. The syllabus is directly sourced from the Karnataka Public Service Commission's notification and covers all subjects and sub-topics relevant to the current exam cycle. Each section is organized according to the order and weightage typically seen in the question paper, helping you prioritize your revision. Make sure to cross-check with the latest updates on the official website, as the commission may occasionally adjust subject coverage or marks distribution. This resource is designed to guide your study plan and ensure you focus on the most important areas for the exam.