The KAS syllabus for Prelims is given below:
PRELIMS : Total 2 Papers
Paper 1
- 100 objective type questions – 2 marks each
- 0.25 marks Negative Marking
- 2-hour exam duration
SYLLABUS PAPER 1
- General Studies (National and International Importance) – 40 questions
- Humanities – 60 questions
Paper 2
- 100 objective type questions – 2 marks each
- 0.25 marks Negative Marking
- 2-hour exam duration
SYLLABUS PAPER 2
- General Studies (State Importance) – 40 questions
- General Science and Tech. Environment and Ecology – 30 questions
- General Mental Ability – 30 questions
The detailed KAS syllabus of Prelims Paper 1 is:
- Current Affairs
- National and International Importance
- Other World Current Affairs
- Indian History
- Broad understanding of Cultural, Social, Political and Economic aspects
- Special Emphasis on Karnataka State
- Focus on the Indian National Movement
- Indian and World Geography
- Focus on Karnataka
- Polity and Indian Economy
- Indian Political System
- Economic Reforms
- Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation
- Social Sector initiatives etc.
The detailed KAS syllabus of Prelims Paper 2 is:
- Current events (State)
- Important State Government schemes.
- General Science and Technology
- Broad understanding as may be expected of a well-educated person
- Contemporary issues/developments and implications
- Environment and Ecology
- Broad understanding of general issues on biodiversity, climate change, ecology, health that do not require a subject specialisation
- General Mental Ability
- Basic numeracy
- Data interpretation (data sufficiency, charts, tables, graphs etc.)
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability
- Comprehension
KAS Mains Syllabus
Qualifying Papers:
- Kannada
- English
Both the qualifying papers aim to test the candidate’s ability to read, understand and express in the given language.
Merit-ranking Papers:
- Essay
- General Studies 1 (GS-1)
- General Studies 2 (GS-2)
- General Studies 3 (GS-3)
- General Studies 4 (GS-4)
DETAILED MAINS SYLLABUS
GS 1
Maximum Marks – 250
Exam Duration – 3 hours
3 Sections:
- Cultural Heritage and History of Karnataka and India
- Political and Social Perspective
- Planning, Indian Economy, Rural Development- Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation
GS 2
Maximum Marks – 250
Exam Duration – 3 hours
3 Sections:
- Natural Resources and Physical Features
- Indian Constitution – Overview
- International Relations, Public Administration and Management
GS 3
Maximum Marks – 250
Exam Duration – 3 hours
3 Sections:
- Role/impact of Science & Technology in Indian Development, Information Technology in Public Domain
- Modern trends and advancements in Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Agriculture Science, Hygiene and Health
- Issues/Challenges of development on Ecology and Environment
GS 4
Maximum Marks – 250
Exam Duration – 3 hours
3 Sections:
- Ethics
- Integrity
- Aptitude