KAS Prelims Syllabus

The Gazetted Probationers (Preliminary) Exam filters candidates for the Mains exam. As per the Karnataka Recruitment of Gazetted Probationers (Appointment by Competitive Examination), 9th Amendment Rules, 2011, the KAS Prelims exam consists of two papers. The KAS syllabus for Prelims is given below: In

Paper 1	Paper 2
Exam Pattern 100 objective type questions – 2 marks each 0.50 marks Negative Marking 2-hour exam duration	Exam Pattern 100 objective type questions – 2 marks each 0.50 marks Negative Marking 2-hour exam duration
Syllabus General Studies (National & International Importance) – 40 questions Humanities – 60 questions	Syllabus General Studies (State Importance) – 40 questions General Science & Tech., Environment & Ecology – 30 questions General Mental Ability – 30 questions

In the KAS Prelims Syllabus, the level of Mental Ability questions will be of 10th standard (SSLC level) and the remaining questions will be of degree level.

KAS results for prelims will be declared on the KPSC official website.

The detailed KAS syllabus of Prelims Paper 1 is

1. Current Affairs

National and International Importance

2. Indian History

Broad understanding of Cultural, Social, Political, and Economic aspects
Special Emphasis on Karnataka State
Focus on the Indian National Movement

3. Indian and World Geography

Focus on Karnataka

4. Polity and Indian Economy

Indian Political System
Economic Reforms
Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation
Social Sector Initiatives

The detailed KAS syllabus of Prelims Paper 2 is

1. Current Events (State)

2. Important State Government Schemes

3. General Science and Technology

Broad understanding expected of a well-educated person
Contemporary issues, developments, and implications

4. Environment and Ecology

Broad understanding of biodiversity, climate change, ecology, and health
No subject specialisation required

5. General Mental Ability

Basic numeracy
Data interpretation (data sufficiency, charts, tables, graphs, etc.)
Logical reasoning and analytical ability
Comprehension