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Kerala PSC KAS Previous Year Question Papers
KAS Officer (Junior Time Scale) Trainee – Kerala Administrative Service
Kerala Public Service CommissionKerala36 papers · 2020–2025Verified 4 Oct 2026
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About Kerala PSC KAS
The Kerala Public Service Commission recruits KAS Officers (Junior Time Scale) Trainee for the Kerala Administrative Service under the KAS Special Rules, in three streams: open direct recruitment (Stream I) and two streams for serving government employees. All streams sit a common objective preliminary examination of two papers, followed by three descriptive main papers and an interview. The 2025 cycle (Category Nos. 001/2025 to 003/2025) held its preliminary on 14 June 2025 and its main examination on 17 and 18 October 2025.
Eligibility (summary)
Under the Kerala Administrative Service Special Rules (G.O.(P) No.12/2017/P&ARD), Stream I candidates must be 21 to 32 years old on 1 January of the year applications are invited and hold a Bachelor's degree; Streams II and III, for serving government employees, have upper age limits of 40 and 50. Read the latest notification for exact age limits, relaxations and qualifications.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Preliminary Examination
Two objective papers (General Studies I; General Studies II with language proficiency), 100 marks each
- 2
Main Examination
Three descriptive papers of 100 marks and 2 hours each
- 3
Interview
Interview for candidates shortlisted on main examination marks
History (India and Kerala)Indian Constitution, Public Administration and Political SystemGeographyEconomy and PlanningScience and TechnologyCurrent AffairsSimple Arithmetic, Mental Ability and Test of ReasoningEnglish languageLanguage proficiency (Malayalam, Tamil or Kannada)
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
Preliminary Examination
| Section | QsQuestions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes |
| Paper IIquestions 1 to 50 printed in English and Malayalam (or Tamil/Kannada in those media) | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes |
- Objective, four choices
- Each correct answer 1 mark; 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer; no negative mark for unattended questions
KAS Officer (JTS) Trainee 2025 (Cat. Nos. 001/2025-003/2025), preliminary question booklets of 14-06-2025 · official source
Main Examination
| Section | QsQuestions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | 20 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper II | 20 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper III | 20 | 100 | 2 hours |
- Descriptive papers
- Questions printed in English and Malayalam (separate Kannada versions)
KAS 2025 main examination question papers 129/2025, 130/2025 and 131/2025 (17-18 October 2025) · official source
Preparing with Kerala PSC KAS papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2025) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Practise each stage separately: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Interview.
- Official answer keys are available for some years. Check your answers against them, not against unofficial solutions.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download Kerala PSC KAS previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 36 Kerala PSC KAS papers from 2020 to 2025, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts Kerala PSC KAS?
Kerala PSC KAS is conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 4 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Kerala Public Service Commission — official website
- Kerala PSC – Kerala Administrative Service page (special rules, schedules, syllabus)
- KAS Special Rules, G.O.(P) No.12/2017/P&ARD
- KAS Preliminary Examination detailed syllabus
- KAS 2025 preliminary Paper II question booklet 065/2025-M
- KAS 2025 main examination Paper I question paper 129/2025-M
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