Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS), the civil service of Karnataka State, is conducted by Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) every year to recruit suitable candidates for the service posts at the state or district level. People keen on getting government jobs in Karnataka are suitable to apply.
List Of KAS Courses
- Foundation Courses
- KAS Prelims
- KAS Prelims Cum Mains
- KAS Mains
- KAS Mains Optional Subjects
Educational Qualification
Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree from recognized university or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of India
Age Limits
The minimum age to apply is 21 years while the maximum age would be 35 years on the date the candidate applies for the exam.
Age Limits For Some Categorized Candidates Are As Follows:
The upper age limit for a candidate belonging to SC/ST category will be extended by 5 years that is, 40.
The upper age limit will be extended by 3 years for a candidate belonging to the Other Backward Class category, that is 38.
For Physically Handicapped or Widow Candidate, the upper age limit shall be increased by 10 years.
In the case of a candidate who is an ex-serviceman, the upper age limit will be increased by the number of years of service delivered by him in the Armed forces of the Union.
Number Of Attempts
For candidates in the General category, a maximum of 5 attempts is allowed.
For candidates in the OBC category, two additional attempts are available, thus making their total allowed attempts 7
For candidates belonging to SC/ST/Cat-1 category, Allowed infinite attempts till age 40.
Optional Subjects
- ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ
- Public Administration
- Geography
- Rural Development