KPSC KAS SYLLABUS 2024-25
KPSC KAS SYLLABUS 2024-25
Unleashing your full potential in the KPSC Exam begins with unlocking and understanding the KPSC Syllabus thoroughly.. Every aspiring candidate must meticulously dissect the syllabus to unlock the key to exam victory.
The KPSC exam is conducted in three stages:
- Stage 1: Preliminary Exam – Objective Type (MCQs)
- Stage 2: Mains – 7 papers – Essay/descriptive type
- Stage 3: Interview
KPSC KAS PRELIMS SYLLABUS
The KPSC syllabus 2024 for the prelims paper is as follows.
| PAPER | PATTERN | SYLLABUS | MARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPER 1 |
100 objective type questions – 2 marks each 0.25 marks Negative Marking 2-hour exam duration |
General Studies (National and International Importance) | 80 |
| Humanities | 120 | ||
| PAPER 2 |
100 objective type questions – 2 marks each 0.25 marks Negative Marking 2-hour exam duration |
General Studies (State Importance) | 80 |
| General Science and Tech. Environment and Ecology | 60 | ||
| General Mental Ability | 60 |
The detailed KPSC KAS syllabus of Prelims Paper 1 is :
- 1. Current Affairs
- 2. National and International Importance
- 3. Indian History
- 4. Broad understanding of Cultural, Social, Political and Economic aspects
- 5. Special Emphasis on Karnataka State
- 6. Focus on the Indian National Movement
- 7. Indian and World Geography
- 8. Focus on Indian and world Geography
- 9. Special Emphasis on Geography of Karnataka
- 10. Polity and Indian Economy
- 11. Indian Political System
- 12. Economic Reforms
- 13. Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation
- 14. Social Sector initiatives etc.
The detailed KPSC KAS syllabus of Prelims Paper 2 is:
- 1. Current Affairs (State of Karnataka)
- 2. Important State Government schemes.
- 3. General Science and Technology
- 4. Environment and Ecology
- 5. Climate Change& Health
- 6. General Mental Ability
- 7. Basic numeracy
- 8. Data interpretation (data sufficiency, charts, tables, graphs etc.)
- 9. Logical reasoning and analytical ability
- 10. Comprehension
Merit-Ranking Papers:
- Essay
- General Studies 1
- General Studies 2
- General Studies 3
- General Studies 4
| PAPER | SUBJECT NAME | TOPICS | MARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPER 1 | ESSAY | – National and International issues – State or Local Issues | 250 |
| PAPER 2 | GENERAL STUDIES 1 | Cultural Heritage of India Decentralization of Power Modern History of India (beginning of the 19th century onwards) Socio-economic system Kadambas – Hoysalas Rural social system and Rural dev The Vijaynagar Empire (1336-1799) Indian Economy Modern Mysore (1799-1947) India and International Economic Relations Karnataka Freedom movement and Unification (1885-1956) Development Patterns Post-Independence Karnataka Planning and Planning Goals Social Change & Movements Decentralisation Social Change & Modernization Rural Development Political System and Government Rural Development Initiatives Data Collection Analysis & Interpretation | 250 |
| PAPER 3 | GENERAL STUDIES 2 | Lithosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere Distribution of Powers (Legislative) Continental physiography and demographic distribution Unicameral and Bicameral legislatures Indian Physiography Important Amendments Industrial Planning & Development Welfare machinery in India Physiographic divisions (Karnataka) Union and State services, Urban land use policy and Urbanisation (Karnataka) Public and Private Administration Nature of the Indian Constitution Organisation structure, Fundamental Rights, Organisational behaviour and concepts of management Informal and formal organization, Administrative Reforms, Management techniques and tools UN and Specialised agencies | 250 |
| PAPER 4 | GENERAL STUDIES 3 | Basics of Science and Tech, Biotechnology initiatives, Space Tech & Science Animal Husbandry (dairy, fishery and veterinary sciences), Energy Resources Development policies (Agriculture), programmes and trade, Disasters, Pollution and Pests Hygiene & health Related Perception, Environment Conservation, Knowledge society, Natural Resources Rural upliftment and Science & Tech, Biodiversity & Ecosystem, Natural Science Solid Waste Management & Environmental Pollution, Agriculture Science Role of Information Tech in Environment and Human Health, Sericulture and Horticulture State-community-civil society interface | 250 |
| PAPER 5 | GENERAL STUDIES 4 | Ethics – determinants, essence and consequences, Ethics in public administration Accountability and ethical governance, RTI and concept of public service Human values, Impartiality, integrity and non-partisanship, Aptitude and foundational values for civil service Emotional intelligence and contribution of social thinkers | 250 |
Stage 3: Interview
The last step of the recruitment process for the KPSC is the personal interview. The candidates who qualify both the preliminary and the mains appear for the interview session
