Paper – I
· World Geography and Geography of India & Karnataka.
· National and International Importance & Current events.
· Indian polity and economy, including the rural development, country’s political system, poverty alleviation, planning and economic reforms in India-sustainable development, demographics, social sector initiatives.
· Humanities – cultural, social, economic, and political aspects with a focus on Indian national movement with particular emphasis on Karnataka – History of India, etc.
Paper – II
· General Mental Ability, – Comprehension, Decision-making, Logical Reasoning and Analytical ability, data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc., (Class X/SSLC level), problem-solving and Basic innumeracy (numbers and their relations, the order of magnitude, etc.,).
· Current events of important State Government programs and State importance.
· Environment & Ecology, General Science & Technology – contemporary developments in science and technology and their implications including matters of everyday experience and observations. As may be expected of a well-educated candidate – the special study of any scientific discipline general issues on environmental ecology, Health, biodiversity and climate change that do not require subject specialization.
Main Examination: Content Integration, Word Usage, Content Compression, Word Knowledge (Vocabulary), Short Essay, Translation from English to Kannada.
English: Precis writing, English Usage, Comprehension of given passages, Vocabulary, Communication Skills, Short Essay writing.
General Studies
· Modern History of Indian Culture and India with particular reference to the Culture and History of Karnataka.
· Current events of International, National, and State importance.
· Indian Economy and Geography of India with Special reference to Karnataka Geography and Karnataka Economy.
· The role and impact of Science and Technology in the development of India and Karnataka.
· Graphs, Diagrams, and Statistical Analysis.
· Indian Polity with the particular reference to Karnataka State.