Summary:
The Personality Test (Interview) of the candidates selected in the 1:3 ratio in the KAS Main Examination (for 384 Gazetted Probationers posts) held from 3–9 May 2025 will now be held from 6 May to 10 June 2026.
This new schedule is in effect in lieu of the previously announced dates. Please check the official KPSC website regularly for the exact schedule and list of candidates.
You said you need more information. Below are the frequently asked questions and their answers regarding this kas interview (personality test).
- How many candidates are eligible for the interview?
· Total posts: 384
· Ratio: 1:3 (3 candidates for each post)
· Estimated total candidates: 384 × 3 = 1,152 (approximate)
· (The number may be slightly more or less if there is a gap for some posts or if there is a tie)
- Interview dates and venue
· New date: May 06 to June 10, 2026
· Venue: Karnataka Public Service Commission Office, Bangalore (usually near ‘Kaveri Bhavan’)
· Exact schedule (roll number wise): A separate notification will be published on the KPSC website.
- Steps to be taken by the candidates
· Hall Ticket: You may have to re-download it for the new interview. Check the KPSC notification to see if the old one is valid.
· Original documents: Date of birth certificate, educational certificates, KEST / Economically Weak / Reservation certificate (if any), PWD certificate (if any) – original + self-attested copy should be kept with it.
- Is there any possibility of any change?
· Usually, after the new date is officially announced, there is rarely any change. However, keep checking the KPSC website (kpsc.kar.nic.in) once or twice a week.
- Important topics asked in the interview
· Current affairs (state, national, international)
· Karnataka society, economy, history, geography
· Your personal topic (hobby, reading, work experience)
· Questions based on ethics, leadership, decision-making ability
- Important warning
· Pre-interview training (mock interview): It is mandatory to do at least 3-4 mock interviews at local academies or with experienced candidates.
· Document List (Updated): If you have any document (e.g. certificate that needs updating) by May 2026, prepare now.