Published On: 29-06-2024
The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) has postponed the KPSC KAS Exam Date 2024 for prelims, which was earlier scheduled for 21st July 2024. A new notification with the rescheduled exam date has been issued on the official website, https://kpsc.kar.nic.in. In this article, candidates can check the new exam date for prelims exam 2024.
The Karnataka Public Service Commission has issued a notification regarding the rescheduling of the KPSC KAS Exam 2024. Initially scheduled for 21st July 2024, the prelims exam will now be conducted on 25th August 2024. This exam will be held in two sessions at various designated centers across the state. The annual examination serves as the selection process for Gazetted Probationer Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ positions. It involves a comprehensive assessment process that determines candidates eligibility for these respected roles.
There are a total of 384 vacancies available across Group A and Group B categories. The KPSC organizes the Karnataka Administrative Services (KAS) exam to fill Gazetted Probationer posts within the Karnataka Government. The selection process comprises preliminary exams, mains, and an interview. The preliminary exam is divided into two papers: Paper I, scheduled from 10 am to 12 pm, and Paper II, from 2 pm to 4 pm. The KPSC KAS Admit Card 2024 for the prelim exam will be available seven to eight days before the exam date. Below are the recently updated exam dates, as per the official notice of the Karnataka Public Service Commission.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| KPSC KAS Admit Card 2024 | August 2024 |
| KPSC KAS Exam Date 2024 | 25th August 2024 |
The KPSC KAS Exam 2024 has been scheduled for 25th August 2024. This examination will consist of two papers and will be conducted in two separate shifts on the same day. Paper 1, which covers General Studies and Humanities, is scheduled to take place from 10 am to 12 pm.
| Paper | Subjects | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies and Humanities | 10 am to 12 pm |
| Paper II | General Studies, General Science & Technology, Environment and Ecology, and General Mental Ability | 2 pm to 4 pm |
The KPSC KAS exam is structured in three stages: prelims, mains, and an interview. Candidates must successfully clear the prelims stage to progress further in the selection process. The exam comprises two papers conducted offline, both consisting of objective-type questions designed to assess candidates’ knowledge and aptitude across various subjects.
| Paper | Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies and Humanities | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper II | General Studies, General Science & Technology, Environment and Ecology, General Mental Ability | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
The prelims exam is rescheduled for 25th August 2024.
There are a total of 384 vacancies for Group A and Group B categories.
The prelims exam consists of two papers, each with 100 objective-type questions, carrying 200 marks each. Each paper is 2 hours long, and there is a penalty of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
The admit card will be available in August 2024, seven to eight days before the exam date.