Overview
Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) Examination is organized by the Kerala Public Services Commission (KPSC). The exam is held for the recruitment of eligible aspirants for numerous posts in the Ministries and departments in the Government of Kerala. Applicants eager to appear in the exam can apply for the exam in online mode through the official website. The examination is held yearly.
Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) Examination Conducting Body:
The Kerala Public Service Commission is the state agency that is authorized to organize the Civil Services Examination for entry level appointments to the various Civil Services of Kerala.
Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) Examination Important Dates:
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Dates
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Registration Date
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Application Date
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Admit Card
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Preliminary Exam Date
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Mains Exam Date
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Result Date
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Mode to apply
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Online
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Link to apply
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Click here
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Official Notification
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Check here
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Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) Examination Selection Procedure:-
The exam is conducted in two phases-
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Preliminary Exam
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Mains Exam and Interview
The selection of the candidates purely depends on merit which is based on the performance in the above-mentioned rounds.
Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) Examination Exam Pattern:
Preliminary Examination:- The preliminary examination is of qualifying nature and is conducted Offline. The examination consists of two papers of Objective nature of a total duration of 2 hours each. The examination contains Objective type questions. The pattern is as follows:-
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Paper
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Subject Area
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No. of questions
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Marks
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Paper-1
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General Studies related to National and International Importance
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Humanities
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Total
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100 question
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200 marks
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Paper-2
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General Studies studies related to State Importance
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General Science & Technology, Environment and Ecology
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General Mental Ability
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100 question
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200 marks
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Mains Examination:- The candidates who are shortlisted from the preliminary examination are allowed for the mains examination. The KPSC Mains examination has papers of Descriptive nature. The following is the exam paper pattern of mains examination:-
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Paper
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Subject
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Paper-1
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General Knowledge
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Paper-2
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Current Affairs
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Paper-3
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General Essay -in English
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Paper-4
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General Essay -in Malayalam
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Paper-5
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Comprehension, Translation, Precis Writing can also be expected.
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Interview:- The candidates who are shortlisted from the mains examinations are called for the interviews to judge their mental ability, decision making and their suitability for the service.
Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) Examination Eligibility Criteria:
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Category
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Upper age limit relaxation
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PwD
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Up to 10 years
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Candidates belonging to the OBC Category
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Up to 3 years
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Candidates belonging to the SC/ST Category
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Up to 5 years
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Educational Qualification:- Graduation or equivalent.
Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) Examination Exam Syllabus:
Preliminary:
Part I:
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Current events - National and International
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Geography of India and World with a focus on Kerala
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Indian Polity and economy
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Humanities
Part II:
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Current Affairs
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Important State Govt. programmes
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Science & Technology
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Environment & Ecology
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General Mental Ability - Comprehension, Logical reasoning and Analytical ability, Decision making, problem solving and Data Interpretation
General Knowledge:
Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) Examination FAQs:
Ques 1. How to apply for KAS Exam?
Ans. Applications must be submitted only in online mode through the official website.
Ques 2. Can the KAS application be filled in offline mode?
Ans. No, the application procedure is entirely online.
Ques 3. Can a candidate fill the application form again after submitting the form?
Ans. Yes, the application form can be filled again and the earlier versions get discarded.
Ques 4. Can a candidate edit the application form after submission?
Ans. No, it can't be done once the form is submitted and the application fee is paid.
Ques 5. Can a candidate get the admit card by post?
Ans. No, it is available in online mode only on region-wise websites.
Ques 6. How can I download KAS admit card?
Ans. The admit card can be download from the official website
Ques 7. Which category is exempted from paying fee?
Ans. Female candidates and Reserved category candidates.
Ques 8. Is there any provision of Age relaxation?
Ans. Yes, there is age relaxation for the reserved category.
Ques 9. What is the selection procedure for the exam?
Ans. Following is the selection procedure:
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Preliminary Exam
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Mains Exam
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Interview
Ques 10. Is there any interview after the written exam result?
Ans. Yes, there is an Interview round for KAS exam.
Ques 11. What is the mode of the exam?
Ans. The exam is conducted offline.
Ques 12. Is there any negative marking in Paper I?
Ans. Yes.
Ques 13. How many attempts are there in the KAS exam?
Ans. There is no limit on the number of attempts but depends on the age of the candidate
Ques 14. Is the KAS exam bilingual?
Ans. Yes, the exam is conducted bilingually i.e. in English and Hindi.
Ques 15. On what basis the candidates are recruited for the post?
Ans. The selection is based on the performance of the applicants in the Written Exam, Interview.
Ques 16. What precautions should be taken by a candidate while filling up the Online Application Form?
Ans. Please read the instructions attentive before filling up the Online Application Form.
Conclusion: This is a good occasion for eligible and desiring aspirants who want to join the KPSC. Aspirants must take the advantage of this opportunity by preparing well for the exam. The team of estudentbook wishes you all the best for your upcoming future.
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