
The Karnataka Public Service Commission has scheduled the KPSC KAS preliminary examination for 15 November 2026, on a tentative basis. The exam is the first stage of selection for 319 gazetted probationer posts in Group A and Group B. The notification for the recruitment was released on 31 July 2026, with online applications accepted from 1 August to 31 August.

Candidates who qualify in the prelims will proceed to the main examination and a personality test. The KPSC has not yet confirmed a date for the mains. The commission is expected to release a detailed schedule after the prelims are conducted, and candidates are advised to monitor the official website kpsc.kar.nic.in for updates.
The 15 November date for the KPSC KAS prelims has been set but remains tentative, meaning a last-minute change by the commission cannot be ruled out. With 319 vacancies across Group A and B gazetted posts, the exam is a significant recruitment round for Karnataka's state administration. The source itself confirms that the mains schedule, the subsequent stage, has not yet been fixed, leaving candidates who clear the prelims in an indeterminate wait for the next public notice.
Source: adda247.com
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