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Preparing for the Karnataka Administrative Service examination requires a clear understanding of the exam pattern, recurring themes, and question standards. Solving KPSC KAS previous question papers helps aspirants analyze the evolving difficulty level, master time management, and identify high-yield topics across Prelims and Mains. Download official Karnataka Public Service Commission question papers with solutions to strengthen your preparation strategy and boost your overall exam readiness.
Why Solving KPSC KAS Previous Year Question
Papers Is Crucial for Exam Success?
The Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) Exam—officially conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) as the Gazetted Probationers Exam—is the gateway to prestigious Group A and Group B executive posts in the state government. Solving official KPSC KAS previous year question papers with answer keys is an essential strategy to decode the evolving exam pattern, syllabus weightage, and real difficulty level for both Prelims and Mains, as well as allied departmental and FDA tests. Practicing these past papers under strict exam conditions builds critical time-management skills, sharpens speed and accuracy, and highlights personal knowledge gaps, ensuring candidates streamline their preparation effort and maximize their score.
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KPSC Previous Years Question Papers Subject/Post Code
KAS Question Paper 2020 pdf
For more information
on KPSC KAS Exam, candidates can refer to the KPSC link or www.governmentdailyjobs.com
Why Solving KPSC KAS Previous Year Question
Papers Is Crucial for Success?
Mastering the Karnataka Administrative Service examination demands a targeted strategy for both objective Prelims and descriptive Mains stages. Practicing KPSC KAS previous year question papers enables candidates to decode evolving question trends, identify high-weightage topics, and tackle negative marking effectively in Prelims MCQs. For the Mains exam, rigorous practice with past papers—including Kannada medium question sets—is vital to building the speed and clarity required to write 2,000 to 3,000 words within three hours under strict exam conditions. Working through these official question papers with answer keys under timed constraints refines time management, preserves handwriting stamina, and provides direct insight into the exam pattern, ensuring maximum preparation readiness.
Question Papers of First Division
Assistant / Second Division Assistant – 2019
KPSC
Assistant Controller & Audit Officer Question Papers PDF
KPSC Question Papers of State Accounts
& Audit Department Exam 2020
KPSC Question Papers of Gazetted
Probationers 2020
Karnataka PSC Question Papers Karnataka PSC Old Papers
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All Years
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KPSC KAS Gazetted Probationers (Prelims + Mains), All subjects
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2018
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First Division Assistant, Paper-1 GK
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2018
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First Division Assistant, Language papers
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2018
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Second Division Assistant, Paper-1 GK
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2018
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Second Division Assistant, Language papers
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2017
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Junior Engineer (Electrical)/Electrician 198
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2017
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Junior Health Inspector 199
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2017
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Chemist, Mines and Geology Dept 217
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2017
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Assistant Engineer (Electrical), Mahanagara Palike 222
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2017
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PGT/Lecturer (Urdu) 230
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2017
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PGT/Lecturer (Math) 231
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2017
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Biology Lecturer 232
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2017
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History Lecturer 233
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2017
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Accountancy Lecturer 234
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2017
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Junior Scientific Officer, Drugs Control Dept 235
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2017
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Librarian, Pre-University Education Dept 238
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2017
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Child Development Project Officer/ Superintendent Grade-I 239
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2017
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PGT Hindi 240
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2017
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English Lecturer 241
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2017
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Environmental Engineer 242
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2017
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PGT/Lecturer (Chemistry) 243
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2017
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Commerce Lecturer 245
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2017
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Laboratory Assistant (Navodaya) 248
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2017
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Draughtsman 250
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2017
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Mechanical Engineering Lecturer 251
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2017
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PGT/Lecturer (Kannada Language) 260
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2017
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Kannada Language Teacher 271
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2017
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Math Teacher 272
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2017
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Social Science Teacher 273
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2017
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Science Teacher 274
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2017
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English Language Teacher 275
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2017
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Assistant Engineer/Junior Engineer (Civil) in WRD 264
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2017
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Assistant Engineer/Junior Engineer (Civil) in WRD 265
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2017
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Assistant Engineer/Junior Engineer (Civil) in WRD 266
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2017
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Assistant Engineer/Junior Engineer (Civil) in WRD 267
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2017
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Assistant Engineer/Junior Engineer (Civil) in WRD 268
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2017
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Assistant Engineer/Junior Engineer (Civil) in WRD 269
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2017
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Assistant Engineer/Junior Engineer (Civil) in WRD 270
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2017
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State Accounts & Audit Departmental Exam, Compulsory Kannada (Paper-I)
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2017
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State Accounts & Audit Departmental Exam, Compulsory English (Paper-II)
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2017
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State Accounts & Audit Departmental Exam, General Studies (Paper-III)
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2017
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State Accounts & Audit Departmental Exam, General Studies (Paper-IV)
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2017
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State Accounts & Audit Departmental Exam, Financial Accounting, Management and Analysis (Paper-V)
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2017
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State Accounts & Audit Departmental Exam, Principles of Management, Organization Behavior, Training & Development (Paper-VI)
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2017
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State Accounts & Audit Departmental Exam, Corporate Finance, Business Economics and Taxation (Paper-VII)
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2017
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State Accounts & Audit Departmental Exam, Principles & Practice of Auditing & Computer Concepts E-Commerce & Management in Information Systems (Paper-VIII)
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2016
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General Knowledge, Paper-1 (Degree Standard)
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2016
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Communication, Paper-2 (Degree Standard)
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2016
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General Knowledge, Paper-1 (Diploma, PUC & SSLC Standard)
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2016
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Communication, Paper-2 (Diploma, PUC & SSLC Standard)
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2016
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Assistant Director of Fisheries Grade-II
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2016
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Scientific Officer (Chemical Branch), FSL
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2016
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Industrial Extension Officer (Science)
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2016
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Industrial Extension Officer (Commerce)
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2016
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Industrial Extension Officer (Diploma in any branch excluding Civil)
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2016
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Senior Assistant Director, Fisheries Dept
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2016
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Child Development Project Officer/Superintendent Grade-I (Women & Child Development)
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2016
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Scientific Officer (Forensic Psychology Branch), FSL
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2016
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Scientific Officer (Toxicology Branch), FSL
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2016
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Assistant Director of Textiles/Textile Promotional
Officer
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2016
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Assistant Engineer (Civil)
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2016
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Principal in Morarji Desai Residential Schools
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2016
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Protection Officer, Women & Child Development Dept
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2016
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Assistant Director (Economics), Economics &
Statistics Dept
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2016
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Assistant Director (Mathematics) Economics &
Statistics Dept
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2016
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Assistant Director (Statistics), Economics &
Statistics Dept
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2016
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Assistant Director (Computer Science), Economics & Statistics Dept
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2016
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Assistant Statistical Officer (Economics), Economics & Statistics Dept
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2016
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Assistant Statistical Officer (Mathematics), Economics & Statistics Dept
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2016
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Assistant Statistical Officer (Statistics), Economics
& Statistics Dept
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2016
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Assistant Statistical Officer (Computer Science),
Economics & Statistics Dept
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2016
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Junior Engineer/Work Inspector/Draughtsman (Civil)
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2016
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Junior Engineer (Electrical)/Electrician Grade-I
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2016
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Junior Health Inspector
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2016
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Textile Inspector
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2016
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Principal (Morarji Desai Residential PU College)
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2016
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Warden
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2016
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SDA-cum Computer-Operator (Morarji Desai Residential PU College), Paper-1
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2016
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SDA-cum Computer-Operator (Morarji Desai Residential PU College), Paper-2
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2015
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Kannada Language Lecturer
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2015
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Compulsory Kannada
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2015
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General Studies-1 (Degree Standard)
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2015
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Computer Science Lecturer
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2015
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Drugs Analyst (Ayush Dept), Botany
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2015
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Drugs Analyst (Ayush Dept), Chemistry
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2015
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Drugs Analyst (Ayush Dept), Microbiology
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2015
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Drugs Analyst (Ayush Dept), Pharmacy
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2015
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English Language Lecturer
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2015
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Horticulture Assistant
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2015
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Radiographer
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2015
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Town Planner
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2015
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Assistant Horticulture Officer
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2015
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Assistant Town Planner
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2015
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Principal in Morarji Desai
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2015
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Staff Nurse in Morarji Desai Residential Schools
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2015
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Assistant Director of Factories/Mechanical Engineering
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2015
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Assistant Director of Factories/Chemical Engineering
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2015
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Assistant Director of Factories/Electrical Engineering
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2015
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Biology Lecturer
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2015
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Mathematics Lecturer
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2015
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General Studies-2 (PU, SSLC Standard)
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2015
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Assistant Director of Horticulture
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2015
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General Studies-3 (Descriptive -ADTP)
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2015
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Assistant Director under Town & Rural Planning Dept
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2015
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Chemistry Lecturer
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2015
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Physics Lecturer
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2015
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Computer Literacy (Objective Multiple Choice Type) 64
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2015
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FDA / Assistant / Senior Assistant (Food & Civil
Supply), GK paper
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2015
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FDA / Assistant / Senior Assistant (Food & Civil
Supply), Language paper
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2015
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SDA / Junior Assistant (Food & Civil Supply), GK
paper
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2015
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Computer Literacy Test (73)
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2015
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Common Paper (Food & Civil Supplies)
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2015
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Senior Assistant (Accounts)
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2015
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Assistant Manager
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2015
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Quality Inspector under Food & Civil Supplies Dept
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2015
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Common Paper (78)
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2015
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Assistant Director (Engineering), Industries &
Commerce Dept
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2015
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Assistant Director (Management), Industries &
Commerce Dept
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2015
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District Insurance Officer / Assistant Director under KGID
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2015
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District Disabled Welfare Officer
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2015
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AEE(Civil/WSS), AE(Civil), DO, ADLR
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2015
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Assistant Executive Engineer (Environment)
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2015
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Assistant Engineer (Electrical) in Mahanagara Palike
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2015
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District Minorities Officer
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2014
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First Division Computer Assistant
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2014
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English Teacher
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2014
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Urdu Teacher
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2014
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Hindi Teacher
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2014
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General Science Teacher
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2014
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Inspector of Co-operative Societies
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2014
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Receptionist/Librarian under Information Dept
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2014
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Physical Education Teacher
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2014
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General Studies (Degree Standard)
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2014
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Information Assistant under Information Dept
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2014
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Assistant Engineer under Sericulture Dept
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2014
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Warden & Superintendent
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2014
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Staff Nurse
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2014
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General Studies (SSLC & PUC Standard)
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2014
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Computer Science Teacher
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2014
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Mathematics Teacher
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2014
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Pharmaceutics Lecturer
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2014
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Pharmacognosy Lecturer
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2014
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Assistant Librarian under Kannada and Culture Dept
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2014
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Principal under Minority MDRS
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2014
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Social Science Teacher
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2014
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Kannada Teacher
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2014
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Senior Assistant Director, Information Dept
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2011
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First Division Assistant, General English paper
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2011
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First Division Assistant, GK paper
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2011
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First Division Assistant, Kannada language paper
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2011
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Second Division Assistant, General English paper
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2011
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Second Division Assistant, GK paper
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2011
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Second Division Assistant, Kannada language paper
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2009
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Assistant Conservator Of Forests
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2008
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Assistant Conservator Of Forests
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2008
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Assistant Conservator Of Forests, GK/Paper-1
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2008
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Assistant Conservator Of Forests, Aptitude/Paper-2
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2006
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Assistant Conservator Of Forests, GK/Paper-1
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2006
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Assistant Conservator Of Forests, Aptitude/Paper-2
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1999
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Assistant Controller, General Studies/English
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1999
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Assistant Controller, General Studies/Kannada
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1998
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Assistant Controller, General Studies/English
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1998
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Assistant Controller, General Studies/Kannada
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KPSC KAS Question Papers Gazetted Probationers Preliminary
Examination
Aspirants
can view and download KPSC KAS Prelims exam papers from here. Get
Karnataka Gazetted Probationers (Preliminary) Examination question papers in
downloadable pdf format.
KPSC KAS Question Papers Gazetted Probationers Mains Examination
Aspirants can view and download KPSC KAS Main Written exam
papers here. Karanataka KAS Mains exam consists of 2 qualifying papers, 5
compulsory papers and 2 Optional subject papers.
Do you know Key Benefits of KPSC
KAS Previous Year Question Papers?
1.
It helps in understanding the latest exam
pattern.
2.
Taking the test in an exam like an
environment and let you avoid silly mistakes.
3.
It is beneficial in highlighting important
topics being asked in previous year papers.
4.
Guys, Previous Year KPSC Question Papers
are the best and closest Mock test to that of the real exam. Practicing these
papers test your level of Preparation and also lets you know the areas where
you need to focus more.
5.
Questions from Previous Year Papers are
sometimes being directly asked or repeated.
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Conclusion
Thorough preparation with official KPSC KAS previous year question papers bridges the gap between basic syllabus coverage and actual exam-day performance. Regularly solving these question papers—alongside authentic answer keys—helps aspirants master time management, minimize negative marking in Prelims MCQs, and build the requisite writing speed for Mains descriptive papers. Make analyzing past papers an integral part of your daily study routine, pinpoint recurring trends across General Studies, and enter the examination hall with confidence.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Where can I download KPSC KAS previous year question papers in PDF format?
Candidates can download official KPSC KAS Prelims and Mains previous year question papers in PDF format directly from the verified links provided in this post or through the official Karnataka Public Service Commission portal.
2. Why are KPSC KAS previous question papers essential for exam preparation?
Solving previous papers helps candidates understand the actual exam pattern, identify frequently tested topics, gauge the standard of difficulty, and improve speed and accuracy under timed conditions.
3. Are KPSC KAS previous year question papers available in Kannada medium?
Yes, the Karnataka Public Service Commission provides KAS question papers in both Kannada and English mediums. Candidates can practice in their chosen medium of examination.
4. How many years of KPSC KAS past question papers should an aspirant solve?
Aspirants should ideally solve and analyze at least the last 5 to 10 years of KPSC KAS question papers to understand changing question trends and recurring focus areas across both Prelims and Mains.
5. How does solving past papers help control negative marking in KAS Prelims?
Practicing objective papers under exam-like conditions trains candidates to evaluate risk, eliminate incorrect options methodically, and avoid blind guessing, thereby reducing penalty marks under negative marking rules.
6. Do previous year questions repeat in the KPSC KAS examination?
While exact questions rarely repeat verbatim, core conceptual themes, static General Studies topics, and Karnataka-specific subjects recur frequently across exam cycles.
7. How can Mains previous papers help improve descriptive answer-writing skills?
Mains past papers allow candidates to practice structuring answers, maintaining coherent arguments, and writing between 2,000 to 3,000 words within the strict 3-hour limit without losing handwriting clarity.
8. Are official answer keys provided with these KPSC KAS papers?
Yes, practicing with papers that include official or verified answer keys ensures that candidates can evaluate their performance accurately and verify authentic solutions for disputed questions.
9. When is the ideal time to start practicing KPSC KAS previous year papers?
Aspirants should review previous papers at the beginning of their preparation to grasp the exam scope, and solve full-length question papers regularly after completing each major subject module.
10. What is the overall selection process for the KPSC KAS recruitment?
The KPSC KAS selection process consists of three sequential stages: the Preliminary Examination (objective type), the Main Examination (descriptive written papers), and the Personality Test (Interview).
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: The previous year question papers, solutions, and exam-related details provided on this website are compiled solely for informational, practice, and educational purposes to assist competitive exam aspirants. While every effort is made to maintain complete accuracy, www.governmentdailyjobs.com does not claim official association with the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC). Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the official KPSC website for authoritative notifications, final recruitment updates, and official answer keys.
