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Full Form of KPSC

Official Full Form & Meaning
Karnataka / Kerala Public Service Commission
हिंदी अर्थ: कर्नाटक / केरल लोक सेवा आयोग
Conducting / Regulatory Authority Government of Karnataka / Government of Kerala
Official Authority Portal kpsc.kar.nic.in

1. Official Mandate, Scope & Background

KPSC stands for the state public service commissions of Karnataka and Kerala, established under Article 315 of the Constitution. They conduct civil service gazetted probationary examinations (KAS), police sub-inspector recruitments, and departmental competitive examinations.

2. Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications & Age Limits

Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Proficiency in state official language (Kannada / Malayalam). Age limit: 21 to 35/38 years for general category with statutory relaxations.

3. Examination Scheme & Selection Procedure

Preliminary Objective Examination, Mains Descriptive Examination (comprising compulsory language papers, essay, and general studies papers), and Interview/Personality Test.

4. Core Syllabus & Key Subjects

State History, Cultural Heritage, Geography, Administrative Reforms, Land Revenue Acts, Indian Polity, Economy, and General Mental Ability.

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