KPSC Declares KAS Mains Result for 2023–24 Recruitment Cycle

Shortlisted candidates move to the Personality Test stage for 384 Group A and Group B posts

Result Announced for KAS Mains Examination

Today, 2 March 2026, official news reports confirmed that the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) has declared the results of the KAS (Gazetted Probationer) Mains Examination for the 2023–24 recruitment cycle.
The announcement marks a major milestone in the multi-stage selection process for 384 Group A and Group B posts in the Karnataka state government.

Candidates who appeared for the written Mains examination have now been shortlisted for the next phase — the Personality Test (Interview).

Candidates Shortlisted in 1:3 Ratio for Interview

As per KPSC’s selection norms, candidates have been shortlisted in a 1:3 ratio against the total number of notified vacancies.
This means three candidates have been selected for the interview stage for every available post.

The result list contains only the registration numbers of qualified candidates, and those whose numbers appear in the list are now eligible to attend the Personality Test stage.

Result Format and Availability

The commission has released the result in PDF format, displaying registration numbers of candidates who have cleared the Mains stage.
Detailed instructions regarding the interview process are expected to be made available through official notifications.

Candidates are advised to regularly check the “Results / What’s New” section of the KPSC website for:

• The official result PDF
• Guidelines for the Personality Test
• Schedule and venue details for interviews

Next Steps for Qualified Candidates

Candidates who have qualified the Mains examination should now:

• Visit the official KPSC website and open the KAS Mains Result PDF
• Search for their registration or roll number in the list
• Prepare necessary documents for verification
• Monitor upcoming notifications for interview dates and locations

The Personality Test will assess candidates on administrative aptitude, general awareness, communication skills, and suitability for civil service roles.

Background of the 2023–24 KAS Recruitment Process

The KAS recruitment process for the 2023–24 cycle follows a three-stage structure:

1. Preliminary Examination
2. Mains Written Examination
3. Personality Test (Interview)

The Preliminary Examination results were declared earlier, after which qualified candidates appeared for the Mains examination. With today’s announcement, the process has entered its final phase.

Significance of the Announcement

The declaration of the KAS Mains result brings relief and clarity to thousands of aspirants who have been awaiting the outcome.
The Personality Test stage will be decisive in determining final selections for key administrative positions in the Karnataka state services.

Further updates regarding interview schedules and final merit lists are expected in the coming weeks.