The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) conducts Karnataka Administrative Services (KAS) for Candidates to fill up the Gazetted positions in the State Civil Service department of Karnataka. It is one of the best ways to become a Gazetted Officer in the State Public Service Commission. It is also called the Gazetted Probationers exam (GPE). The Karnataka Administrative Services recruit Group A and Group B officers through Gazetted Probationers exam (GPE). The KPSC conducts state level civil services examinations for various posts in the state. The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) conducts such competitive exams every year. The notification regarding the examination is available on its official website www.Kpsc.Kar.nic.in.
The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) announces the KPSC (KAS) eligibility criteria every year. Through this article, candidates will get the details of the eligibility of the Karnataka Public Service Commission.
Karnataka Public Service Commission 2023 (KPSC) Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the exam | Karnataka Administrative Services (KAS) 2023 |
| Conducted By | Karnataka Public Service Commission |
| Type of Job | State Government |
| Location of Posting | All over Karnataka |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Type of Examination | Prelims (1st stage), Mains (2nd stage) and Interview (3rd and Last stage) |
| Official Website | www.Kpsc.Kar.nic.in |
| Frequency of the Exam | Once in a Year |
Name of Posts for both Group A and Group B in various department of Government of Karnataka:
- Assistant Commissioner (KAS)
- Assistant Commissioner Commercial Taxes
- Treasury Officer
- Executive Officer Panchayat Raj
- Deputy Superintendent of Police
- District Social welfare Officer
- Tahsildar
- Commercial Tax Officer
- Deputy Superintendent of Excise
- Assistant Director
- Labour Officer
Karnataka Public Service Commission KPSC 2023 Eligibility Criteria
| Particulars | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Academic Qualification | Bachelor degree or Master degree or it’s equivalent from a recognized University |
| Age Limit | Between 21-35 years |
The eligibility criteria of Karnataka Public Service Commission, KAS, 2023 are based on the following points:
- Educational Qualification
- Age Limit
- Number of Attempts
- Nationality
- Experience
The details of all the eligibility are discussed below:
Age Limit
The age limit of different Category:
One of the important eligibility criteria is the limitation of age. There are a minimum and maximum age limit for the different category for the Karnataka Public Service Commission, KAS examination. At the last date of submission of the application form, a candidate should be minimum 21 years old. For General Category, the maximum age limit should be 35 years old. However, there is relaxation for category belonging to SC/ ST, OBC.
The Age limit of different Category for the Karnataka Public Service Commission, KAS, 2023 are discussed in the below table:
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General Category | 35 |
| SC/ST/ CAT-1 | 40 |
| OBC | 38 |
Physically Handicapped/ Widow Candidates | 45 |
- 5years of relaxation for the Candidates belonging to SC/ST/ CAT-1 Category.
- 3 years of relaxation for the Candidates belonging to OBC Category.
- 10 years of relaxation for Physically Handicapped/ Widow Candidates.
Number of Attempts
Another important category is the number of examinations a candidate can attempt in Karnataka Public Service Commission, KAS examination. In the below table, the number of times a Candidates can Attempt in Examination are mentioned:
| Category | Number of Attempts |
|---|---|
| General Category | 5 Attempts |
| SC/ ST/ CAT-1 | No Limit |
| OBC | 7 Attempts |
Educational Qualification
Another important Eligibility Criteria for Karnataka Public Service Commission examination is Academic Qualification. Candidates should fulfil the minimum requirement of educational qualification for the various post of Karnataka Public Service Commission, KAS examination.
The minimum criteria for Karnataka Public Service Commission, KAS, 2023 is to qualify Bachelor degree or Master degree or its equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
| Relevant Links | ||
|---|---|---|
| KPSC Syllabus | KPSC Books | KPSC Admit Card |
| KPSC Exam Dates | KPSC Exam Pattern | KPSC Result |
Candidates who are pursuing in the last year of graduation are also eligible to appear for Karnataka Public Service Commission, KAS Preliminary exams, but for the Main exam, Candidates have to submit the proof of passing/ Completion certificate.
Nationality
Nationality is another important point for eligibility of Karnataka Public Service Commission, KAS, 2023, exams. Candidates appearing for KPPS, KAS 2023 exams must be a citizen of India. Candidates belonging outside Karnataka are also eligible to apply for KPPS, KAS 2023 exams. But they have to clear Kannada language examination. Kannada is the Compulsory Language for KPSC, KAS examination.
| State Govt. Jobs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Telangana | kerala | Andhra Pradesh |
| Tamil Nadu | Karnataka | Maharashtra |
Experience
For KPSC, KAS 2023 examination, no experience is required for Group A post. But for the post of Group B, a candidate must be an active probationer in any government departments.
Eligibility Criteria for Medical background Candidates
- Candidates who did not complete the internship but passed the final year examination at the time of submission of KAS Main exam, are provisionally admitted to the exam.
- At the time of submission of the application form for the Main exam, candidates also have to submit a copy of the final professional medical exam certificate from the institution/ University they have passed.
- Lastly, candidates also have to submit an original degree certificate from a recognized University or Institute at the time of Interview stating that the Candidates have completed all the requirements including the internship.
Number of Attempts in KPSC KAS Exam
- The General category candidates can appear a maximum 5 times in the Gazetted Probation.
- The OBC aspirants will get two extra chances to appear for the exam that is total 7 times.
- Lastly, the SC/ST/Cat-1 aspirants will get unlimited times to attempts the KPSC KAS exam, provided they are belonging from the particular and eligible age group.
KPSC KAS Important Points
If any Candidates found misconduct, the Commission has the full right to:
- Suspend the Candidates for a specific period for selection or admission.
- Discharge the Candidates permanently from appearing any State Civil services.
- Disqualify the Candidates from the exam.
FAQs
Ques. What is the qualification for KPSC in Karnataka?
Ans. The educational qualification required for KPSC differs based on the post the candidates are applying for. However, the average qualification is a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the relevant discipline.
Ques. Who is eligible for KPSC exam?
Ans. Candidates between the age of 21 and 35 years with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree are eligible to apply for KPSC exam.
Ques. Can I write KPSC exam after 12th?
Ans. No, the candidates need to have at least a Bachelor’s degree to be eligible for KPSC exam. Thus, they cannot take the exam after 12th.
Ques. How many attempts are there for KPSC?
Ans. The total number of attempts available for KPSC KAS exam is 5. However, the caniddates belonging to OC category get 2 more attempts making it a total of 7.
Ques. Is Kannada necessary for KPSC?
Ans. Yes, every candidate appearing for KPSC exam must know Kannada language in order to clear the selection process.
Ques. For which posts KPSC recruit candidates?
Ans. The Karnataka Administrative Services appoint Group A and Group B officers through Gazetted Probationers exam (GPE).
Ques. What is the minimum academic qualification to apply for the KPSC 2023 exam?
Ans. The minimum education qualification to apply is Bachelor degree or Master degree or it’s equivalent from a recognized University.
Ques. How many attempts are there in the KPSC exam?
Ans. The total number of attempts in the KPSC KAS Exam is 5. For General Merit candidates in the Gazetted Probationers exam, candidates get a maximum of 5 attempts. Candidates belonging to OBC category are eligible for two additional attempts, thus making their total allowed attempts 7.
