Gazetted Probationer (KAS) 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

Last updated: 5 June 2026

This syllabus guide covers the Karnataka Public Service Commission notification — vacancies, eligibility, dates and preparation topics.

Board

KPSC

Vacancies

430

Qualification

Graduation (any discipline)

Expected Syllabus Topics

  • General Awareness and Current Affairs
  • Reasoning and Mental Ability
  • Quantitative Aptitude / Mathematics
  • English or Hindi language section
  • Subject knowledge based on Graduation (any discipline)

Selection Process

  1. Preliminary Exam — 200 marks (GS + CSAT qualifying)
  2. Main Examination — 8 papers: GS I–IV + Kannada Language + Optional
  3. Kannada Language Test — 50 marks
  4. Viva-voce / Interview — 100 marks
  5. Document Verification & Medical

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