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KPSC KAS Exam 2026

Everything you need to know: Eligibility, application dates, syllabus, and official notification for 2026.

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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

ResourceLink
NotificationDownload Details
Apply OnlineKPSC Application
Syllabus PDFView

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

Official Links & Resources

Official Website

https://kpsc.kar.nic.in

Apply Online / Registration

https://kpsc.kar.nic.in

Notification / Brochure

Download PDF

Detailed Syllabus

View Syllabus

Past Papers / Mock Tests

Access Papers