The Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) Prelims — Paper I is conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) to shortlist candidates for the KAS recruitment process. This Preliminary Examination assesses your core knowledge in History, Geography, governance basics, and Kerala-specific context. Clearing this stage is a crucial step toward a prestigious administrative career in Kerala under the Government of Kerala.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | ~25 | ~50 | ~25% |
| Geography | ~25 | ~50 | ~25% |
| Polity, Public Administration and Governance | ~25 | ~50 | ~25% |
| Kerala Specific Topics | ~25 | ~50 | ~25% |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 100% |
Use a section-wise revision plan: complete History, Geography, and Polity concepts first, then dedicate focused time to Kerala-specific facts and schemes. Practice daily through timed sets of 30–40 questions to improve accuracy and speed for a 120-minute attempt. Make short notes of recurring KPSC-style topics (dates, administrative bodies, geography terms) and revise them on the last 2–3 days. Since there is No negative marking, attempt all questions but avoid random guessing by eliminating clearly incorrect options.
