KPSC Eligibility 2026: Check Age Limit & Educational Qualification

KPSC 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria of Karnataka Public Service Commission, KAS, 2026 are based on the following points:

• Educational Qualification
• Age Limit
• Number of Attempts
• Nationality
• Experience

The details of all the eligibility criteria are discussed below:

KPSC 2026 Age Limit

One of the important eligibility criteria is the limitation of age. There are minimum and maximum age limits for the different categories for the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) KAS exam. At the last date of submission of the application form, you should be at least 21 years old. For the General Category, the maximum age limit should be 35 years old. However, there is relaxation for categories belonging to SC/ ST, OBC.

• 5years of relaxation for the Candidates belonging to SC/ST/ CAT-1 Category.
• 3 years of relaxation for the Candidates belonging to the OBC Category.
• 10 years of relaxation for Physically Handicapped/ Widow Candidates.

KPSC 2026 Number of Attempts

Another important category is the number of examinations a candidate can attempt in Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) examination. In the table below, the number of times a candidate can Attempt in Examination are mentioned:

KPSC 2026 Educational Qualification

The minimum criteria for Karnataka Public Service Commission, KAS, 2026 is to qualify Bachelor degree or a Master's degree or its equivalent qualification from a recognized University. If you are pursuing in the last year of graduation are also eligible to appear for KPSC KAS Prelims, but for the Main exam, you have to submit proof of passing/ Completion certificate.

KPSC 2026 Nationality

If you are appearing for KPSC, KAS 2026 exams you must be a citizen of India. If you belong outside Karnataka you are also eligible to apply for KPSC, KAS 2026 exams but you have to clear Kannada language examination as Kannada is the Compulsory Language for KPSC, KAS exam.

For KPSC, KAS 2026 examination, no experience is required for Group A post. But for the post of Group B, a candidate must be an active probationer in any government department.

Eligibility Criteria for Medical background Candidates

• Candidates who did not complete the internship but passed the final year examination at the time of submission of KAS Main exam, are provisionally admitted to the exam.
• At the time of submission of the application form for the Main exam, candidates also have to submit a copy of the final professional medical exam certificate from the institution/ University they have passed.
• Lastly, candidates also have to submit an original degree certificate from a recognized University or Institute at the time of interview, stating that the Candidates have completed all the requirements, including the internship.