KAS Full Form

KAS full form is Kerala Administrative Service. It is a state-level examination started in the year 2018 and is conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) to recruit candidates for government posts that include special industry officer, deputy collector and many others.

What is the Full Form of KAS?

As mentioned above the full form of KAS is Kerala Administrative Service. The examination is State level and is conducted by Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) for selecting candidates for the posts of KAS officer Stream 1, 2, and 3. Through the examination candidates for the post of Deputy collector, finance secretariat , etc are selected. For the KAS examination candidate has to register himself by filling out an application form and after they have to go through the process.The examination process consists of three stages: firstly candidates have to clear prelims after that in the main examination and lastly they have to clear the interview round.

Overview of KAS

 Eligibility Criteria for KAS

Candidates before filling out the application form for Kerala Administrative Service (KAS full form) must go through the eligibility criteria for the examination.

• Candidate must be an Indian Citizen
• An applicants should not have any criminal record
• Those applying for stream 3 should have completed training under a cadre in government
• Candidate must hold a graduation degree 

Eligibility criteria on the basis of age:

The below points show the categorized eligibility criteria on the basis of age

• Stream 1: The minimum age should be 21 and the maximum age is 32 years
• Stream 2: The candidate’s minimum age should be 21 and the maximum is 40 years of age.
• Stream 3: Candidate must be below the age of 50

Age Relaxation

There are some age relaxations given to OBC, SC/ST, and some other categories also.The below table represents age relaxation given to different categories

How to Apply for KAS?

The following are the steps to fill KAS application form, full form of which is Kerala Administrative Service.

• Visit the official website i.e kpsc.kar.nic.in
• On homepage find the notification on KAS application form
• Click on apply online option
• Create your own ID and password for registration
• Reopen it
• Select the application tab
• Choose KAS category no.
• Enter all the required information
• Upload all the documents
• Select the exam center
• Review the filled information
• Pay the required fees
•  Save or take the printout of the application

Exam Pattern for KAS

The KAS is divided into 3 stages which are mandated to be clear by each candidate

1. Prelims Exam:  It consists of 2 papers and total marks 100 for each paper. The questions will be objective type and candidates have to complete their paper within 90 minute

2.  Mains Exam : It consists of 3 papers and the question paper will be of 100 marks.Unlike prelims, questions will be descriptive in nature.

3.  Interview: This is the final stage of the KAS selection process. Candidates who successfully appear in prelims and main can further sit for the interview round. The total marks for the interview is 50.

The below table consists of the subject name, total marks, and total duration for each stage

For Prelims

For Mains

Syllabus for KAS

Below is the syllabus for the KAS examination divided into categories

For prelims

History

• Paper 1 General Studies
• History (Kerala and India)
• Medieval and Ancient period
• Modern Period
•  Kerala History from the 18th century
• History of the world
• Cultural Heritage of Kerala
•  Political System, Social Justice, Indian constitution, Governance
•  Mental Ability, Reasoning, and simple Arithmetic

Geography

• Paper 2 Part 1 General studies
•  Indian economy and Planning
• Science & Technology
•  Current Affairs

Part 2 Language Proficiency in Malayalam/ Tamil/Kannada

1.  Kannada

•  Word purity, correct sentences, translation
•  One-word substitution, equivalent word, join the word
• Antonyms, synonyms, phrases
• Comprehension, idioms, and proverbs

2. Tamil

• Correct word, translation, single word
• Synonyms and antonyms, Phrases & Proverbs
• Gender classification, singular, plural
• Equal word, join the word

 Part 3 Language Proficiency English

• Synonyms and antonyms
• Tenses, phrasal verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions
• Reported speech, active voice
• Degree of comparison
•  Idioms and phrases
• Sentence order, punctuation

 How to Prepare for the KAS Examination?

KAS is a pretty challenging and competitive examination which is often difficult to crack if candidates don't follow the right preparation strategies. If you dream of working as a KAS officer in various departments then go through the below-mentioned tips.

• Cover the syllabus

Syllabus acts as a major resource helping candidates to gain a fair idea regarding the topics they should cover. KAS syllabus comprises topics on general studies, language and cultural heritage of Kerala. It is important for the candidates to thoroughly prepare each and every section carefully to enhance their chances of scoring well.

• Clear the concepts

Memorising the subjects won’t lead you anywhere. Instead, try building a strong conceptual understanding of each section as it will help in conducting an in-depth study. In a language paper, try strengthening the fundamentals of grammar so that you can score well in this paper.

• Attempt Mock Tests

Mock tests are perhaps the best strategy in the KAS examination. Most successful KAS candidates spent maximum time-solving mock tests. It will help in framing the right time management strategy. Furthermore, taking mock tests enables candidates to enhance their confidence level and accuracy in solving questions.

Job Profiles After Clearing KAS

There are around a total of 29 departments where they can be posted  in various designations that include administrative officers, financial assistants, accounts officers, and administrative assistants. Below is the list of some Kerala state departments where Kerala Administrative Service (KAS full form) qualifying candidates will be posted

• Finance Secretariat:They are responsible for managing tasks related to finance in the state  
• Civil Supplies: They are Govt. department which takes responsibility of commodities supply within their state
•  Administrative Secretariat: It is considered as the center of political and administrative of the state. It includes mainly the policy maker 

Find the departments under KAS below for your reference

• Industries and culture: The department works for conserving and protecting their states culture and heritage. The industrial department looks after the working of industries.
• State lotteries: The department is responsible for organizing lotteries for people within their territory.
• National Employment Service: It is joint project between central government and state which creates employment for people 
• Kerala State Audit: They are responsible for inspecting the working of offices under them like fund accounts and take actions if required.
• Tourism: The department is responsible for regulating all tourism sites to keep them clean and maintained.  

Another Full Form of KAS

Another full form of KAS is Karnataka Administrative Services. It is a state-level civil service in India conducting exams to recruit officers in various administrative roles. Hiring of candidates under KAS is done by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC). The examinations for recruiting officers are conducted in three stages that include prelim, mains and interview.

Written By: Deepit Mathur