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Upcoming
Exam: 20 Jul 2026
Karnataka Public Service Commission
KPSC KAS (Gazetted Probationers) 2026
KPSC conducts the Gazetted Probationers examination for recruitment to Group A and Group B posts in the Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS).
1. Exam Schedule
- Notification Date: Expected Feb 2026.
- Prelims Exam: July 2026.
- Mains Exam: December 2026.
2. Key Posts
- Assistant Commissioner (KAS Grade-A)
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP)
- Assistant Commissioner of Commercial Taxes
- Tahsildar Grade-II
3. Official Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Notification | Download Details |
| Apply Online | KPSC Application |
| Syllabus PDF | View |
4. Exam Format & Strategy
- Prelims: Two papers of Objective Types. Evaluates General Studies and Humanities/Science.
- Mains: Discriptive papers including Kannada/English language qualifying papers, and General Studies papers.
- Preparation focus: Karnataka history, geography, and economy require dedicated reading alongside standard UPSC-level texts.
Important Dates
Exam Timeline
Notification Released15 February 2026
Application Starts1 March 2026
Exam Date20 July 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
Age Criteria
21 to 35 Years (GM), relaxations for OBC/SC/ST
Qualification
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Attempts
Limits
5 for GM, 7 for OBC, No Limit for SC/ST
How to Apply
Follow this step-by-step guide to fill the KPSC KAS Exam 2026 application form correctly.
Documents Required
- Scanned Passport Size Photo (20-50kb, JPG)
- Scanned Signature (10-20kb, JPG)
- Class 10th & 12th Marksheets
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
Syllabus & Pattern
Download Official Syllabus
The detailed syllabus and exam pattern are available in the official notification PDF.
Download Notification PDF