Bengaluru: The state government has made radical changes in the KPSC gazetted probationers’ mains examination format. As per the revised format, the mains examination papers brought down from 7 to 5. Earlier the examination was conducted for 7 papers with 1,750 marks. Now a candidate has to write five papers for 1,250 marks. This means 500 marks have been slashed from the original format. The interview marks have also slashed from 200 to 50 marks.
According to the authorities, this decision has been taken to bring more transparency in the administration. “Bringing down the interview marks from 200 to 50 will make way for big reforms as it was earlier used to make money,” informed a retired officer.
It can be recalled that the 2017 examination also marred by allegations and counter-allegations with a section of candidates alleging rampant corruption in the selection process.
KPSC Gazetted probationers Exam
The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) conducts the Gazetted Probationers exam for recruiting Grade A and B officers in the Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS).
Usually, the KPSC KAS exam is conducted every year but for the last few years, it has been conducted less frequently.
For a career in the administrative services of the Karnataka state, the Gazetted Probationers exam is the entry point. Those who clear the exam hold various administrative positions at the district and state levels. Also, the state administrative service officer can be promoted to the Indian Administrative Service if their performance is exemplary.
After the recent amendments in the Karnataka Gazetted Probationers recruitment rules, the KAS exam pattern resembles the UPSC Civil Service exam pattern to a significant extent.
