Karnataka Civil Services Examination (KCSE)
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Sample Test Paper-1
100 Questions
100 Marks
Karnataka Civil Services Examination (KCSE) is organized by the Karnataka Public Services Commission (KPSC) for the employment of eligible applicants for numerous posts in the Ministries and departments in Government of Karnataka. The exam is organized yearly. Desiring applicants who want to appear in the exam can apply online through the official website.
Karnataka Civil Services Examination (KCSE) Conducting Body:
The Karnataka 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 Karnataka.
Karnataka Civil Services Examination (KCSE) Important Dates:
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Registration Date |
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Application Date |
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Admit Card |
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Exam Date |
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Result Date |
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Mode to apply |
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Link to apply |
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Official Notification |
Karnataka Civil Services Examination (KCSE) 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.
Karnataka Civil Services Examination (KCSE) 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 |
Topics |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Total Marks |
Time Duration |
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Paper-I |
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200 |
2 hours |
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Paper-II |
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200 |
2 hours |
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Total |
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400 |
4 hours |
Note:- There is a provision of negative marking. 0.25 marks get deducted for each wrong response. The question paper is bilingual i.e.Karnataka and English.
Mains Examination:- The candidates who are shortlisted from the preliminary examination are allowed to sit for the mains examination. The KPSC Mains examination has papers of Descriptive nature. There are as many as 8 papers in the Mains Examination. The first 2 papers are in Kannada and English, the next two papers are based on General Studies. The last four papers are based on the two optional subjects opted for by the candidate. The detailed exam pattern is as follows:-
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Paper |
Subject |
Maximum marks |
Time Duration |
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Paper-1 |
Kannada (qualifying) |
150 |
3 hours |
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Paper-2 |
English (qualifying) |
150 |
3 hours |
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Paper for Merit Consideration |
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Paper-3 |
Essay |
250 |
3 hours |
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Paper-4 |
General Studies Paper-I |
250 |
3 hours |
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Paper-5 |
General Studies Paper-II |
250 |
3 hours |
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Paper-6 |
General Studies Paper-III |
250 |
3 hours |
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Paper-7 |
General Studies Paper-IV |
250 |
3 hours |
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Paper-8 |
Optional Paper-I |
250 |
3 hours |
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Paper-9 |
Optional Paper-II |
250 |
3 hours |
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Total |
1750 |
Note:- A minimum of 35% is required in the first two papers of Kannada and English. However, these papers are purely qualifying in nature and therefore their scores are not taken into consideration for the final merit list.
Interview:- The candidates who are shortlisted from the mains examinations are called for the interview to judge their mental ability, decision making, and their suitability for the service. The Interview carries 200 marks.
List of Optional subjects for Preliminary/Main Examination:
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Agriculture |
Co-operation and Sericulture |
History |
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Agricultural Marketing |
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences and Fisheries |
Mechanical Engineering |
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Law |
Mathematics |
Management |
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Anthropology |
Physics |
Philosophy |
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Botany |
Civil Engineering |
Commerce |
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Criminology |
Economics |
Geography |
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Electrical Engineering |
Geology |
Karnataka Civil Services Examination (KCSE) Eligibility Criteria:
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Nationality: Must be a citizen of India,
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Age Limit:- 18 to 35 years. Age Relaxation is applicable as per rules.
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Educational Qualification:- Graduation from any recognized University.
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Physical Fitness is also required for some posts
Karnataka Civil Services Examination (KCSE) Syllabus: For both prelims and mains examination:
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 Karnataka
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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
Mains:
Essay:(in Kannada/English)
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Essay- 1:Topic related to International /National Importance
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Essay- 2: Topic related to State Importance/ Local Importance
General Studies Paper-I
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Indian History & Cultural Heritage
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History & Cultural Heritage of Karnataka
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Social & Political Perspective
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Indian Economy
General Studies Paper-II
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Natural Resources.
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Indian Constitution.
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Public Administration & Management
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International Relations.
General Studies Paper-III
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Science and Technology
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Natural Science, Life Science, Agriculture, Science, Health and Hygiene
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Environment and Ecology
General Studies Paper-IV
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Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude
Karnataka Civil Services Examination (KCSE) FAQs:
Ques 1. How to apply for KCSE Exam?
Ans. Applications must be submitted only in online mode through the official website.
Ques 2. Can the KCSE 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 KCSE 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 the KCSE 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 KCSE exam?
Ans. There is no limit on the number of attempts but depends on the age of the candidate
Ques 14. Is the KCSE 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: Applicants eager to join the KPSC have a good chance through this exam as this exam is held for the employment of eligible applicants for various posts in the Ministries and Departments in the Government of Karnataka. 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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