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Kerala Administrative Service(KAS) is one of the most buzzworthy recruitment drives in Kerala. Through KAS eligible graduates will be able to start their career in the state government service at the Junior Time Scale positions and can further advance towards IAS within 08 years of service. The Kerala Administrative Service(KAS) Notification is out now. The Kerala Administrative Service(KAS) preliminary examination is scheduled for February 2020. Here we are bringing you about the tailored Kerala Administrative Service Online Test Series from Entri.
Kerala Administrative Service Online Test Series
As per the proposed syllabus for Kerala Administrative Service recruitment, Malayalam, English, Numerical Ability, Mental Ability, and Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge topics are needed to learn. The General Knowledge section will cover almost all topics of the UPSC examinations with greater emphasis on ‘Kerala’. For KAS candidates can expect the questions from all other topics similar to other degree examinations while the general affairs will raise its bar. By introducing a descriptive test pattern in the Main examination memorizing may not help you. For writing about some dynamic topics you need to be aware of the environment the background and your deep understanding. Here in Entri, we will help you to cover all the necessary topics not just to bubble the OMR sheets but to score well in the descriptive test as well.
Courses for Kerala Administrative Service on Entri
- Monthly Current Affairs
No need you to browse through 100 sources to collect the current affairs. Entri current affairs magazine will cover all the state, national and, international important events with important points. Entri current affairs magazine is free and all interested candidates can download these must-read news capsules from Entri app.
- Daily Rank Booster
Every day you will get 30 questions covering different topics for the examination. One can attempt these quizzes anywhere at any time. You just need to spend only 30 minutes to acquire this exam oriented knowledge. Daily Rank Booster is available to all even for the unpaid members but we advise you to purchase our courses to enhance your learning experiences.
- Mock Tests
There are 45 mock tests each of 100 questions for 75 minutes. Questions are of UPSC standards keeping in mind the importance of Kerala. These mock tests will help you to make familiar with the question style and help you to increase your marks. Apart from these candidates can find UPSC Civil Service previous year questions and free mock tests too.
Click on below link to download the Kerala Administrative Service 2019 Notification pdf
Download KAS 2019 Notification here
Entri Unlimited
Entri unlimited courses are your one-stop destination for all the competitive examinations. From LGS to UGC Entri unlimited covers all the important exams. No need to spend thousands of separately on all these. Hundreds of mock tests and thousands of questions in our pool will help you to stand out in the crowd. There are more than free mock tests, sectional tests, full-length tests, current affairs tests and video classes to help you. No need to travel no need to spend thousands to search for the coaching classes, through Entri Unlimited you would be able to taste the success being in the comfort of your home.
Course Details
- 3-month courses – Rs. 999/
- 01 Year – Rs. 1099/
- 02 Year courses – Rs. 1899/
Don’t wait to grab these exciting offers and prepare for a bright future.
Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) Eligibility Criteria
KAS Eligibility Criteria – Age
- Direct Recruitment – Candidates should be aged between 21 years – 32 years. Age relaxations according to the government norms are applicable for reservation categories.
- Regular Employees from any government Department – Candidates should be aged between 21 years – 40 years.
KAS Eligibility Criteria -Education Qualification
- Graduates in any stream from any UGC approved University or its equivalent as on January 01, 2019.
List of services in Kerala Administrative Service(KAS)
According to the draft rules proposed b the Government, the Kerala Civil Service Executive Special Rules, Kerala Administrative Service(KAS) officers will be posted across 29 departments in Kerala State Government services including Kerala Secretariat public administration & finance. Recommended departments are :
- Administrative Secretariat
- Finance Secretariat
- Civil Supplies
- Commercial Taxes
- Commissionerate of Entrance Examinations
- Co-operative department
- Culture
- Industries and Commerce
- Labour
- State Lotteries
- National Employment Service
- National Savings
- Kerala State Audit
- Land Revenue
- Panchayats
- Registrations
- Sainik Welfare
- Social Justice
- State Insurance
- Stationery
- Kerala State land use board
- Rural development
- Scheduled Caste development
- Scheduled Tribe development
- Survey and land records
- Treasuries
- General Education
- Tourism
- Urban Affairs
- Common Categories – Administrative Officer, Administrative Assistant, Accounts Officer, Financial Assistant.
Kerala Administrative Service 2019 Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
The preliminary examination shall be in Objective mode only. Both General Studies question papers would be in English.
| SL NO | Topic | Maximum Marks | Exam Duration | Number of Questions |
| 1 | Paper I General Studies |
100 | 90 minutes | 100 |
| 2 | Paper-II: Part I General Studies | 50 | 90 minutes | 50 |
| 3 | Paper-II: Part II Language Proficiency in Malayalam/ Tamil/ Kannada |
30 | 30 | |
| 4 | Paper-II: Part II Language Proficiency in English |
20 | 20 |
Main Examination
The main examination will be a descriptive type examination containing 3 papers of 100 marks each.
| SL NO | Topic | Maximum Marks | Exam Duration |
| 1 | Paper I | 100 | 02 hours |
| 2 | Paper-II | 100 | 02 hours |
| 3 | Paper III | 100 | 02 hours |
Questions of the Main examination will be provided in English while the candidates can write the answers
either in English or in Malayalam.
Interview
Selected candidates from the main examination will be called for a face to face personal interview. The final rank list will consider the candidate’s performance in the interview too. The interview has a maximum score of 50 marks.
The selected KAS officers would be on probation for two years. The probationer needs to pass the following tests after he/she gets into service within the predetermined period.
- The Revenue Test
- The Criminal Judicial Test (A candidate who possesses a degree in Law shall not be required to pass the criminal Judicial test).
- Account Test
- Survey Test
Click on below link to download the Kerala Administrative Service 2019 Notification pdf
Download KAS 2019 Notification here
Kerala Administrative Service Salary
The Kerala Administrative Service(KAS) shall have officers from the following categories :
- Kerala Administrative Service Officer – Junior Time Scale
- KAS Officer – Senior Time Scale
- KAS Officer – Selection Grade Scale
- Kerala Administrative Service Officer – Super Time Grade Scale
The salary of the KAS officers will be the highest scale of pay allowable for those posts. In addition to the given scale of pay, the Grade Pay for the KAS officers will be determined by the government and subject to periodic revision.
| Position in the State Government Service | Department | Scale of Pay | Number of Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| District Supply Officer |
Civil Supplies |
State 45800 – 89000 | 14 |
| Finance Officer | 2 | ||
| Assistant Commissioner |
Commercial Taxes
|
State 45800 – 89000 | 70 |
| Assistant Commissioner(AA) | State 42500 – 87000 | 10 | |
| Assistant Commissioner(Appeals) | State 45800 – 89000 | 15 | |
| Assistant Commissioner- I |
State 42500 – 87000 |
1 | |
| Assistant Commissioner- II | 1 | ||
| Finance Officer | 01 | ||
| Inspecting Assistant Commissioner |
State 45800 – 89000 |
22 | |
| Inspecting Assistant Commissioner – IB | 2 | ||
| Statistical Officer | State 40500 – 85000 | 15 | |
| Finance Officer | Commissioner for Entrance Examination | State 42500 – 87000 | 1 |
| District Development Officer | Scheduled Caste Developmemt
|
State 42500 – 87000 | 10 |
| District Development Officer – DG | State 45800 – 89000 | 4 | |
| Training Officer | State 42500 – 87000 | 1 | |
| Assistant Director |
Scheduled Tribes Development
|
State 40500-85000
|
2 |
| Assistant Director – Planning | 1 | ||
| Tribal Development Officer | 10 | ||
| Administrative Officer |
Social Justice Department
|
State 45800- 89000 | 2 |
| Assistant Director | State 42500-87000 | 6 | |
| District Social Justice Officer | State 40500-85000 | 14 |
Kerala Administrative Service Online Test Series
As per the proposed syllabus for Kerala Administrative Service recruitment, Malayalam, English, Numerical Ability, Mental Ability, and Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge topics are needed to learn. The General Knowledge section will cover almost all topics of the UPSC examinations with greater emphasis on ‘Kerala’. For KAS candidates can expect the questions from all other topics similar to other degree examinations while the general affairs will raise its bar. By introducing a descriptive test pattern in the Main examination memorizing may not help you. For writing about some dynamic topics you need to be aware of the environment the background and your deep understanding. Here in Entri, we will help you to cover all the necessary topics not just to bubble the OMR sheets but to score well in the descriptive test as well.
Courses for Kerala Administrative Service on Entri
- Monthly Current Affairs
No need you to browse through 100 sources to collect the current affairs. Entri current affairs magazine will cover all the state, national and, international important events with important points. Entri current affairs magazine is free and all interested candidates can download these must-read news capsules from Entri app.
- Daily Rank Booster
Every day you will get 30 questions covering different topics for the examination. One can attempt these quizzes anywhere at any time. You just need to spend only 30 minutes to acquire this exam oriented knowledge. Daily Rank Booster is available to all even for the unpaid members but we advise you to purchase our courses to enhance your learning experiences.
- Mock Tests
There are 45 mock tests each of 100 questions for 75 minutes. Questions are of UPSC standards keeping in mind the importance of Kerala. These mock tests will help you to make familiar with the question style and help you to increase your marks. Apart from these candidates can find UPSC Civil Service previous year questions and free mock tests too.
Click on below link to download the Kerala Administrative Service 2019 Notification pdf
Download KAS 2019 Notification here
Entri Unlimited
Entri unlimited courses are your one-stop destination for all the competitive examinations. From LGS to UGC Entri unlimited covers all the important exams. No need to spend thousands of separately on all these. Hundreds of mock tests and thousands of questions in our pool will help you to stand out in the crowd. There are more than free mock tests, sectional tests, full-length tests, current affairs tests and video classes to help you. No need to travel no need to spend thousands to search for the coaching classes, through Entri Unlimited you would be able to taste the success being in the comfort of your home.
Course Details
- 3-month courses – Rs. 999/
- 01 Year – Rs. 1099/
- 02 Year courses – Rs. 1899/
Don’t wait to grab these exciting offers and prepare for a bright future.
Entri wishes you all the best for your upcoming KAS examination. Start our Preparation today with Entri.
