(1) In respect of Group-A and B posts, if it is decided to hold competitive examination then, the selection authority shall conduct a Competitive Examination in the following manner, namely: -
(a) The examination shall be in the form of objective multiple choice consistingoftwo written papers carrying 200 marks, each.
There shall be negative marking and one fourth of the marks allotted to the said questions shall be deducted for every wrong answer.
(i) Paper-I.- General Paper: - Covering General knowledge topics relating to Current Events, General Science, Karnataka History and Geography, Indian History, Indian Geography, Social Sciences, General Mental Ability, matters of every day observation and practical knowledge as may be expected of a person who has passed the prescribed qualifying examination.
(ii)Paper-II.- Specific paper: - The content of this paper shall be determined by selection authority keeping in view the nature of the job for which the selection is being made and the qualifying examination in consultation with the Head of the field department or the Appointing Authority concerned.
(b) The papers shall be set in both Kannada and English.
(c) A list of candidates shall be prepared in the order of merit determined on the basis of the percentage of total marks secured by the candidates in the above competitive examination subject to reservation policy of the State.
Provided that a candidate must secure atleast thirty-five percent of the total marks in the competitive examination to qualify.
Provided that if, two or more candidates secure equal marks in the competitive examination, the order of merit of such candidates shall be fixed on the basis of their age, the person older in age being placed higher in the order of the merit.
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(2) In respect of Group-C posts,-
(a) For the Group-C posts requiring Degree Qualifications, the examination shall consist of two papers, each carrying 100 marks and totaling to 200 marks.These two papers are compulsory.
The syllabus for paper 1 shall be as specified below. Paper 2 is divided into three parts as specified below. There shall be negative marking, in both the papers, one fourth of the marks allotted to the said questionsshall be deducted for every wrong answer.
(i) Paper-I.- General Knowledge (Maximum Marks-100)
(a) General Knowledge of Topics relating to Current Events.
(b) General Sciences.
(c) Geography.
(d) Social Sciences.
(e) Indian Society and its Dynamics.
(f) Indian and Karnataka History.
(g) IndianConstitution and Public Administration.
(h) Practical Knowledge and Mental Ability (SSLC Level).
(i) Social and Cultural History of Karnataka.
(j) Land Reforms and Social Changes in Karnataka after Independence.
(k) Karnataka's Economy: Its strength and Weakness;
Present Status.
(l) Rural Development, Panchayat Raj Institutions and Rural Co-operatives.
(m) Role of Science and Technology for effective administration of Karnataka.
(n) Environmental Problems and the Development Issues of Karnataka.
(o) Mental ability 7
(ii) Paper-II.
(Maximum Marks-100)
(a) General Kannada (Maximum marks-35)
(b) General English (Maximum marks-35)
(c) Computer Knowledge (Maximum marks-30)
(b) For the Posts requiring, Diploma, PUC, SSLCand Equivalent Qualification or any other qualification which are below the degree level, the examination shall consist of two papers, each paper carrying 100 marks and totaling to 200 marks. These two papers are compulsory. The syllabus for paper 1 shall be as specified below. Paper 2 is divided into three parts as specified below. There shall be negative marking in both the papers, andone fourth of the marks allotted to the said questions shall be deducted for every wrong answer.
(i) Paper-I.- General Knowledge (Maximum Marks-100)
(a) General Knowledge of Topics relating to Current Events.
(b) Matter of Every Day Observation.
(c) Overview of the Indian Constitution
(d) Indian History, with special reference to Karnataka.
(e) Geography of India with special reference to Karnataka.
(f) State and Regional Administration.
(g) Economic Development of Karnataka, including the Initiatives relating to Rural Development, Panchayat Raj Institutions and Rural Co-operatives.
(h) Environmental Problems and the Development Issues of Karnataka.
(ii) Paper-II.- (Maximum Marks-100)
(a) General Kannada (Maximum marks-35)
(b) General English (Maximum marks-35)
(c) Computer Knowledge (Maximum marks-30) 8
(c) A list of candidates shall be prepared in the order of merit determined on the basis of the percentage of total marks secured by the candidates in the above competitive examination subject to reservation policy of the State.
Provided that a candidate must secure atleast thirty-five percent of the total marks in the competitive examination to qualify.
Provided that if, two or more candidates secure equal marks in the competitive examination, the order of merit of such candidates shall be fixed on the basis of their age, the person older in age being placed higher in the order of the merit.