KPSC (Karnataka Public Service Commission) Preparation Tips 2021

Karnataka public service is an active state recruiting body, established on 1 November 1963, by the government under the Indian constitution (Article 320(3)), to select eligible candidates for civil service jobs. It is an advisor to the state government on all related topics to the selection process, conduction of examination, physical testing procedure, ranking based on performances and listing appointments in accordance to the vacant seats.

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KPSC conducts KAS examinations, for grade A and B vacancies in the state of Karnataka every year. It is majorly divided into three-level examination process that is, Preliminary, mains and interview round. Going through KPSC eligibility criteria and syllabus first before enrolling for the examination is very important for any aspirant who is seeking to appear for it. For detailed information about, the pattern, examination syllabus and eligibility criteria. The candidate may visit their official website on http://www.kpsc.kar.nic.in/indexk.html

Latest update

1. Recently, KPSC released the revised answer key for the post of the assistant controller in (SAAD), the post of gazetted probationer (2017-2018) and ‘Group A and Group B’ Gazetted probationer preliminary examinations.
2. KPSC also released the departmental examination corrigendum for 2020 session.
3. KPSC KAS preliminary examination took place on 24th August 2020 for 106 vacancies. Results are expected to be out by the end of September.

To check answers key for the KAS (Grade A and B Gazette service), aspirants can check the official website by clicking on the above-mentioned link in the article.

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Preparation tips 2021

• It is highly recommended to check the revised detailed Syllabus and examination pattern for the state service examination (KPSC) first before start preparing for it. The KPSC KAS preliminary paper includes different sections of general intelligence, general reasoning, general awareness and English.
• Regular participation in mock tests (either online or offline) is important in accordance to keep a check on individuals competitive skills.
• Preferring a good study material and book for preparation is a must. Make a list of highly recommended books and start preparing from them.
• Time management is a key to success, so having a proper study time schedule is important. Try to devote equal time to each subject every day, and keep revising the concepts and main topics on regular basis.
• Start solving sample papers and previous year question banks at least 2-3 month prior of the examination to make a good grip over sections.
• NCERT is your best friend; it covers the almost entire syllabus of KPSC examination, so never forget to stick with it for your preparation of KPSC examination.
• Read the newspaper and watch bulletins on regular basis to keep you updated with all the latest current affairs. It will also help in improving the English which is equivalently important for the preliminary and mains examination.
• Making notes, of whatever is important, dates and events etc. is a good way to remember things and is a part of effective learning. So, one should always prefer taking note of anything which is important from the examination point of view.
• KPSC KAS difficulty level is equally comparable with the UPSC examination and even follows the same examination pattern so, in respect to that, an individual has to prepare smartly in order to secure good marks.
• Study about the history, geography, economy and polity followed by the state Karnataka, as much as you can because it covers a good portion of general knowledge/intelligence.

Referred books for the preparation of KPSC KAS 2021

• NCERT books (6th-12th) of history, geography, political science, science and economics.
• Geography of Karnataka by Ranganatha.
• Lakshmikanth’s Indian polity.
• Economic survey of Karnataka
• Karnataka state government school books
• Comprehensive English book.
• Book for general reasoning and coding.
• General aptitude books.
• PS Gangadhar for Indian polity
• N Halappa for International relations.
• Bipin Chandra for endian history
• Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh.
• Arihant’s previous year question paper bank and sample paper books.
• Samagra Bharath by K.Sadashiv
• D.D.Basu for Indian polity.
• V.Bhyrappa by jice publication for Environmental studies.

Do’s and Don’ts before the Exam Date

• The aspirants should drink much water
• It is wise not to read new sections or new chapters before the exam dates
• Try to keep yourself calf and stay positive
• Sleep on time and you should eat only healthy food
• Do not take stress unnecessarily.

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