Karnataka PCS (KPSC) — Exam Pattern ✓ verified

Prelims

KPSC KAS Prelims: 2 objective papers (100 Qs each, 200 marks each = 400; set in Kannada & English; 0.25 negative); strong Karnataka weightage.

Mains

KPSC KAS Mains descriptive: 2 qualifying language papers (Kannada & English, 35%) + 5 merit papers — Essay + GS I-IV (250 each = 1250); Karnataka-anchored analytical.

VERIFIED 2026-08. Prelims 2 papers (400); Mains 7 papers (5 merit + 2 qualifying language).

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