Kerala PCS (Kerala PSC (KAS)) — Exam Pattern ✓ verified

Prelims

Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) Prelims: 2 objective papers (100 marks each, 90 min; total 200) — Paper I GS, Paper II GS + Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada language & English proficiency; aptitude embedded (no separate CSAT); negative 1/3; strong Kerala weightage; screening only.

Mains

Kerala KAS Mains: 3 descriptive papers (100 each, 300, all merit) — GS-I; Kerala Renaissance, Economy & Current Affairs; English & language proficiency; answers in English/Malayalam; NO optional; Interview ~50.

VERIFIED 2026-08 (2025 cycle notified 7 Mar 2025): 3-stage KAS; distinctive 'Kerala Renaissance' paper. Interview marks / Paper-III merit-vs-qualifying to reconfirm.

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