The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) is expected to release the result of its recruitment examination for various posts in 2023. The result will be available on the KPSC website and will include the cut off marks, merit list, and other details for each post. Candidates can check their results by entering their roll number and date of birth. The KPSC Result 2023 is an important milestone in the recruitment process and candidates who have qualified are eligible to be called for the interview.
Introduction

The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) is a statutory body responsible for conducting examinations and selecting candidates for various posts in the Karnataka state government. The KPSC was established in 1957 under the Karnataka Public Service Commission Act, 1957. The headquarters of the KPSC is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The KPSC conducts examinations for a variety of posts, including Group A, Group B, and Group C posts. The Group A posts are the most senior posts in the state government, and the Group C posts are the most junior posts. The KPSC also conducts examinations for specialized posts, such as medical and engineering posts.
KPSC Highlights
Here are the key highlights of the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) in table below:
Highlight | Details |
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Name | Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) |
Establishment | 1957 |
Headquarters | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
Jurisdiction | Karnataka state government |
Functions | Conducts examinations and selects candidates for various posts in the Karnataka state government |
Types of posts | Group A, Group B, Group C, and specialized posts |
Competitiveness | Highly competitive, with high cut-off marks |
Other activities | Conducts interviews for selected candidates, plays a vital role in ensuring that the best and brightest candidates are selected for government jobs in Karnataka |
Official Website | https://kpsc.kar.nic.in/ |
Important Dates
Here are the important dates of the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) examinations in table below:
Event | Date |
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Notification release date | September |
Last date to apply | October |
Preliminary examination | November |
Main examination | January |
Personality test | February |
Final result | March |
KPSC Prelims
The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) conducts the Karnataka Public Service Commission Preliminary Examination (KPSC Prelims) to select candidates for various state government jobs in Karnataka. The KPSC Prelims is a written examination that consists of two objective-type papers:
- Paper I: General Studies
- Paper II: Optional Subject
The General Studies paper consists of questions on topics such as Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, Economics, and Science. The Optional Subject paper consists of questions on the candidate’s chosen subject.
The KPSC Prelims is a qualifying examination. Only those candidates who score the minimum qualifying marks in the Prelims will be eligible to appear for the KPSC Mains Examination.
The KPSC Prelims is held in two phases:
- Phase I: The first phase of the KPSC Prelims is held for all candidates.
- Phase II: The second phase of the KPSC Prelims is held only for those candidates who qualify in the first phase.
KPSC Mains
The syllabus for the KPSC Mains exam is available on the KPSC website. The syllabus is divided into two parts:
- Qualifying papers: The syllabus for the qualifying papers is as follows:
- Essay: The essay paper will be on a current topic of general interest.
- General Studies 1: The general studies paper 1 will cover the following topics:
- Indian Polity and Constitution
- Indian Economy
- International Relations
- Science and Technology
- Environment
- Current Affairs
- Optional papers: The syllabus for the optional papers is as follows:
- General Studies 2: The general studies paper 2 will cover the following topics:
- History of India
- Geography of India
- Culture and Heritage of India
- Indian Society and Social Problems
- Law
- General Studies 3: The general studies paper 3 will cover the following topics:
- Public Administration
- Economics
- Statistics
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- General Studies 4: The general studies paper 4 will cover the following topics:
- Science and Technology
- Environment
- Current Affairs
- General Studies 2: The general studies paper 2 will cover the following topics:
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for KPSC vary depending on the post you are applying for. However, the general eligibility criteria are as follows:
- You must be a citizen of India.
- You must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
- You must have the minimum age of 21 years and maximum age of 35 years (Relaxations are available for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates).
- You must be physically fit to perform the duties of the post.
- You must not have been convicted of any criminal offence.
KPSC Prelims Cut-Off
The KPSC Prelims cut-off is the minimum qualifying marks that a candidate must score in order to qualify for the KPSC Mains exam. The cut-off is different for each post and is determined by the KPSC based on the number of applicants and the difficulty level of the exam.
The KPSC Prelims cut-off for the KAS exam is usually around 50% for general category candidates and 40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates. The cut-off for the PCS exam is usually around 40% for general category candidates and 30% for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
KPSC Mains Cut-Off
KPSC Prelims Cut-Off previous years in
Year | Post | General Category | SC/ST/OBC |
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2023 | KAS | 59.25% | 49.50% |
2022 | KAS | 56.75% | 47.00% |
2021 | KAS | 54.25% | 44.50% |
2020 | KAS | 51.75% | 42.00% |
2019 | KAS | 49.25% | 40.50% |
2023 | PCS | 50.00% | 41.25% |
2022 | PCS | 47.50% | 38.75% |
2021 | PCS | 45.00% | 36.25% |
2020 | PCS | 42.50% | 33.75% |
2019 | PCS | 40.00% | 31.25% |
2023 | Kerala Engineering Services | 57.50% | 47.75% |
2022 | Kerala Engineering Services | 55.25% | 45.50% |
2021 | Kerala Engineering Services | 52.75% | 43.00% |
2020 | Kerala Engineering Services | 50.25% | 40.50% |
2019 | Kerala Engineering Services | 47.75% | 38.00% |
KPSC Registration Form 2023
The registration process is usually as follows:
- You will need to create an account on the KPSC website.
- You will need to fill out the registration form and upload your scanned documents.
- You will need to pay the application fee.
- You will need to submit the registration form.
The registration form requires the following information:
- Name
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Category
- Educational qualifications
- Experience
- Address
- Contact information
Candidates must also upload the following documents along with the registration form:
- Scanned copy of the photograph
- Scanned copy of the signature
- Scanned copy of the identity proof
- Scanned copy of the educational qualification proof
KPSC Registration Fee
The KPSC Registration Fee for the year 2023 is as follows:
- General Category: Rs. 600
- Reserved Categories: Rs. 300
The application fee can be paid online through the KPSC website or at any authorized bank
KPSC Admit Card
The OJAS GPSC admit card for 2023 will be issued online. Candidates can download their admit card from the GPSC website. The admit card will be available from October 20, 2023.
To download the KPSC admit card, you can follow these steps:
- Go to the official website of the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC): https://kpsc.kar.nic.in/
- Click on the “Admit Card” tab.
- Enter your registration number and date of birth.
- Click on the “Download Admit Card” button.
- Save the admit card in a safe place.
Important information on the KPSC admit card:
- Candidate’s name
- Date of birth
- Category
- Roll number
- Exam center
- Exam date and time
- Exam instructions
KPSC Exam Pattern
The KPSC exam pattern is different for different posts. However, the general exam pattern is as follows:
- Preliminary Exam: The preliminary exam is a 2-hour, objective-type exam with 200 questions. The questions are of 1 mark each. The cut-off for the preliminary exam is usually around 50% for general category candidates and 40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
- Mains Exam: The mains exam is a 3-hour, descriptive-type exam with 9 papers. The papers are as follows:
- Essay: 100 marks
- General Studies 1: 200 marks
- General Studies 2: 200 marks
- General Studies 3: 200 marks
- General Studies 4: 200 marks
- Optional Subject Paper 1: 200 marks
- Optional Subject Paper 2: 200 marks
The cut-off for the mains exam is usually around 60% for general category candidates and 50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
- Interview: The interview is a 30-minute, personal interview with a panel of experts. The interview is usually conducted after the mains exam. The weightage of the interview is 25% of the total marks.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The next KPSC exam is not yet announced. The KPSC usually announces the exam schedule 2-3 months before the exam.
You can register for the KPSC exam through the KPSC website. The registration process usually starts 2-3 months before the exam.
The best way to prepare for the KPSC exam is to start early and create a study plan. You should also practice answering previous year’s questions and take mock tests.
The syllabus for the KPSC exam is available on the KPSC website. The syllabus is divided into two parts:
- Preliminary Exam Syllabus
- Mains Exam Syllabus