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| Recruiting authority | Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) |
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| Last successful check | 15 Nov 2026 |
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| Last date | 31 Aug 2026 |
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Notice information
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- Updated November 04, 2026 12:09 PM
- by J Divya
- The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) has tentatively scheduled the KAS Preliminary Examination 2026 for 15 November 2026 (Sunday). The exam is for 319 Gazetted Probationer posts in Group A and Group B. The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) is recruiting 319 Gazetted Probationers for Group A and Group B posts through the Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) examination. Any graduate from a recognised university can apply. The notification was issued on 31 July 2026, and online applications opened on 1 August 2026. The last date given in the notification is 31 August 2026. Applications were accepted online only, and the posts are in Karnataka.
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KPSC KAS Exam Date 2026 - Quick Overview
KPSC KAS Prelims Exam Date 2026
- The KPSC KAS Preliminary Examination 2026 is tentatively scheduled for 15 November 2026. It is the first stage of the selection process and works as a screening test for the Main Examination. The date is marked tentative in the notification, so candidates should keep checking the official KPSC website for any change or for a final timetable.
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KPSC KAS 2026 Important Dates
- The table below lists every date linked to this recruitment and shows which ones are announced and which are still pending.
KPSC KAS Vacancy 2026
- KPSC has announced 319 vacancies: 117 in Group A and 202 in Group B. The vacancies are split between the Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) and the Hyderabad-Karnataka (HK) region. The post-wise details are given below.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognised university or institution. Graduates from any discipline are eligible. Candidates who complete the required qualification on or before the last date of the online application are also eligible.
Age Limit
- The minimum age is 21 years. The upper age limit depends on the category and includes the one-time 5-year age relaxation announced by the Commission.
KPSC KAS Application Fee
- The fee below applied to the online application. For any category not listed here, check the official notification.
KPSC KAS Selection Process 2026
- The selection happens in three stages. Only candidates who qualify at each stage move to the next.
- Preliminary Examination: objective-type screening test, qualifying in nature for the Main Examination.
- Main Examination: descriptive papers, evaluated on merit.
- Personality Test (Interview): for candidates shortlisted after the Main Examination.
KPSC KAS Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2026
- The Prelims has two objective papers of 200 marks each, 400 marks in total. The marks are used only for qualifying and are not counted in the final merit. The exam duration and negative marking are Not Available Officially.
KPSC KAS Prelims Syllabus
KPSC KAS Mains Syllabus
- The Mains has seven papers. The marks counted for merit are 1,250 (Essay and General Studies I to IV), and the Personality Test carries 25 marks, making a grand total of 1,275 for ranking.
KPSC KAS Salary 2026
- The KPSC KAS 2026 notification does not state a post-wise salary or pay scale for the advertised Group A and Group B posts. The salary is Not Available Officially at this stage. Exact pay details are given in the appointment order issued after the recruitment process.
Important Instructions for KPSC KAS Candidates
- Treat 15 November 2026 as tentative until the Commission publishes a final notice.
- Check only the official KPSC website for exam, admit card and result updates.
- Keep your OTR login credentials ready for downloading the admit card.
- Read the official notification for category-wise conditions before the exam.
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Q2. How many vacancies are there in KPSC KAS 2026?
- There are 319 vacancies: 117 in Group A and 202 in Group B.
Q4. What is the qualification for KPSC KAS 2026?
- A bachelor's degree from a recognised university, in any discipline.
Q5. What is the age limit for KPSC KAS 2026?
- The minimum age is 21 years. The maximum is 40 years for General Merit, 43 for OBC (2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) and 45 for SC, ST and Category-1, including the one-time 5-year relaxation.
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