(KAS) Gazetted Probationers Examination

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Exam Name: Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) Gazetted Probationers Examination

Eligibility Criteria 📘

Citizenship: Indian Citizen
Domicile: Candidate must be a resident of Karnataka or fulfill the Karnataka domicile requirements.

Educational Qualification 🎓

A candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized University.

Age Limit (as of the date specified in the official notification) 🎯 :

Minimum Age: 21 years.
Maximum Age:
General Merit (GM): 35 years.
Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: 38 years.
Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Category-1: 40 years.

Exam Paper Pattern in Detail 📊

The KAS exam comprises three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and a Personality Test (Interview).

Preliminary Examination (Objective Type – Multiple Choice Questions)

Papers: Two papers (Paper-I and Paper-II) of 200 marks each..

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer.

Preliminary Examination Syllabus in Detail:

📘 Paper I (General Studies):

Current events of National and International importance.
Humanities: Indian History, Indian Economy, Indian and World Geography, Indian Polity, etc.
Indian National Movement.
General Science and Technology.
General Mental Ability.

📘 Paper II (General Studies):

Current events of State importance.
History of Karnataka.
Geography of Karnataka.
Economy of Karnataka.
Polity of Karnataka.
Karnataka Art, Culture, Literature.
Environmental Studies.
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj in Karnataka.
General Mental Ability (data interpretation, logical reasoning, analytical ability).

Main Examination (Written Examination)

Papers: A total of 7 papers.
Qualifying Papers: Kannada and English (150 marks each). Candidates must score a minimum of 35%.
Merit-ranking Papers: General Studies 1, General Studies 2, General Studies 3, General Studies 4, and an Essay (Kannada or English).

Key Update: Optional subjects have been entirely removed from the KAS Mains examination.

Personality Test (Interview)

Marks: 25 marks.
Purpose: To assess the candidate’s mental caliber, social traits, and knowledge of current affairs.
Final Merit List: Prepared based on the total marks obtained in the Main Examination (1250) and the Personality Test (25), for a total of 1275 marks.

Physical requirements

While the general KAS exam does not have a physical test for all posts, the position of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) has specific physical standards.

Physical Standards for DySP :

Height:
Male: Minimum 163 cm
Female: Minimum 150 cm
Chest:
Male: Minimum 79 cm (unexpanded), with a 5 cm expansion
Female: Minimum 74 cm (unexpanded), with a 5 cm expansion
Vision:
Distant Vision: 6/6 and 6/9 (better and worse eye) with or without glasses.
Near Vision: 0/6 and 0/8 (better and worse eye).
Color blindness, squint, or any morbid eye condition is a disqualification.
Hearing: Candidates must undergo specific hearing tests (Rinner’s Test, Webber’s Test, and a test for vertigo).

Physical Disqualifications: Knock knees, bow legs, flat feet, and varicose veins are listed as physical disqualifications.
Physical Endurance Test: A walking test is required:
Male: 25 km walk to be completed within 4 hours.
Female: 14 km walk to be completed within 4 hours