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KPSC KAS Notification 2024
Karnataka Public Service Commission has published the official notification for KPSC KAS Recruitment 2024 on the official website. Under Group A and Group B, there are 384 vacancies in total. The commission has scheduled the KPSC KAS Preliminary Exam to be held on 5th May 2024. Detailed information regarding the KPSC KAS Notification 2024 is given in this article. Read this article to know if you are eligible and apply now.
KPSC KAS Notification 2024 PDF
KPSC KAS Notification 2024 had been released on the official website kpsc.car.nic.in for Group A or B posts in various departments of the Government of Karnataka. Candidates can also download the notification pdf from the direct link provided below. The notification pdf has been released in the local (Kannada) language of the Karnataka State.
KPSC KAS Notification 2024 PDF – Click Here to Download
KPSC KAS Notification 2024: Overview
KPSC is inviting online applications for KPSC KAS Notification 2024 for 384 vacancies on the official website. The official notification contains all important information regarding the KAS Recruitment 2024. These include the number of vacancies, important dates, selection process, eligibility criteria, etc. Check the highlights from the KPSC KAS Notification 2024 in the following table.
| KPSC KAS Notification 2024: Overview | |
| Name of Organization | Karnataka Public Service Commission |
| Name of the post | Various Vacancies for Group A and B |
| Number of Vacancies | 384 (Group A: 159, Group B: 225) |
| Age Limit | 21 to 35 years |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Apply Online Last Date | 3rd April 2024 |
| Exam Date | 5th May 2024 |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, and Interview |
| Official Website | kpsc.car.nic.in |
KPSC KAS Apply Online 2024
The last date to apply online for KPSC KAS was 3rd April 2024. Candidates were provided the link to apply for the KAS Recruitment 2024 from the official Karnataka PSC website. Interested and eligible candidates who have applied should start their preparations as soon as possible. We had also provided a direct link below to register and apply for the 384 vacancies across various Group A and B posts.
KPSC KAS Recruitment 2024 – Apply Online Link (Link Inactive)
KPSC KAS Notification 2024 Application Fees
To submit their application for the KAS Recruitment 2024 successfully, the candidates had to pay an online application fee. The candidates need to pay the required application fees according to their category. The application fee details are as follows:
| Category | Application Fee (Rupees) |
|---|---|
| Open | 600 |
| 2(A), 2(B), | 300 |
| 3(A), 3(B) | |
| Ex-servicemen | 50 |
How to Apply for the KPSC KAS Recruitment 2024?
The candidates eligible and willing to apply for the KPSC KAS Recruitment 2024 were expected to know the steps they need to follow to apply for the Group A & B vacancies. The applications are to be submitted following the steps given below.
Step 1: Visit the Karnataka PSC official website i.e. kpsc.kar.nic.in.
Step 2: Scroll down the home page and click on the ‘Apply Online for Various Notifications’ tab.
Step 3: Click on the link for ‘One Time Registration’ provided at the bottom of the page.
Step 4: Register using your mobile number, Email ID and password.
Step 5: Log in to the online application portal using these credentials and fill in the required details.
Step 6: Upload the required documents and pay the application fees.
Step 7: Take a printout of the application form for future reference.
KPSC KAS Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the KPSC KAS Recruitment 2024 candidates must understand the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification PDF. The eligibility consists of two parameters: minimum educational qualification and age limit. The candidates should be graduates in any field and should fall in the age range of 21 to 35 years. The detailed eligibility criteria for the KPSC KAS Recruitment 2024 are as follows:
| Eligibility | Description |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree from a UGC-recognized University |
| Age Limit | Minimum 21 – Maximum 35 years, with 5 years relaxation for reserved candidates |
KPSC KAS Vacancy 2024
The total number of vacancies announced for the various posts in Group A and Group B is 384. Out of these, 129 are for Group A and 225 are for Group B posts. The official KPSC KAS Notification 2024 contains the department and post-wise distribution of these vacancies. The vacancy distribution among the Group A & B posts is as follows:
| Group A Posts | |
| Position | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Commissioner | 40 |
| Assistant Commissioner of Commercial Taxation | 41 |
| Assistant Director of Treasury Department | 02 |
| Executive Officer/Assistant Secretary | 40 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police, Home Department | 09 |
| Assistant Director Grade-I | 20 |
| District Backward Classes Welfare Officer/Assistant Director/Principal (PETC) | 07 |
| Total | 159 |
| Group B | |
| Position | Number of Vacancies |
| Tahsildar Grade-II | 51 |
| Commercial Tax Inspector | 59 |
| Labor Officer | 04 |
| Assistant Superintendent | 03 |
| Regulator of Co-Department Assistant Operative Societies | 12 |
| Assistant Director of Audit | 09 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Excise | 10 |
| Employment Officer | 03 |
| Assistant Director | 04 |
| Chief Urban | 01 |
| Assistant Treasurer | 46 |
| Assistant Director, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department | 09 |
| Assistant Director of Tourism Department | 02 |
| Section Officer, Government of Karnataka Government Secretariat | 05 |
| Assistant Director (Grade-2), Social Welfare Department | 07 |
| Total | 225 |
KPSC KAS Notification 2024 Selection Process
The selection process for the KAS Group A & B posts is of three stages i.e. prelims, main and interview. The prelims exam is qualifying and the merit list will be decided based on marks obtained by the candidates in the main examination and the interview. The selection process of the KPSC KAS Recruitment 2024 can be summarised as follows:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main (written) Examination
- Interview (Personality Test)
KPSC KAS Notification 2024 Exam Pattern
The pattern for the preliminary examination followed by the Karnataka PSC consists of 2 papers containing questions of objective type (MCQ). Candidates need to clear the cutoff of this stage of the selection process to be eligible for the mains and interview stages. The table below shows the Preliminary exam pattern for the KAS Recruitment 2024.
| Paper | Subject | Question | Marks |
| I | General Studies | 100 | 200 |
| II | CSAT | 100 | 200 |
| Total | 200 | 400 | |
The official notification goes into the details of the exam pattern of the prelims stage. The first paper consists of General Studies and Humanities as subjects. The subjects asked in the second paper are General Studies related to State importance, General Science & Technology Environment & Ecology and General Mental Ability. The candidates can refer to the detailed exam pattern from the notification. However, for their convenience we have provided the exam pattern in the table below.
| Paper | Subject | Question | Marks |
| I | General Studies Related to National & International Importance | 40 | 80 |
| Humanities | 60 | 120 | |
| II | General Studies related to State importance | 40 | 80 |
| General Science & Technology Environment & Ecology | 30 | 60 | |
| General Mental Ability | 30 | 60 | |
| Total | 200 | 400 | |
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