KPSC SDA Exam Pattern:

Paper 1: Kannada Language (Compulsory) – 150 Marks – 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Paper 2: General English / General Kannada (Choose one) – 100 Marks – 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Paper 3: General Knowledge – 100 Marks – 1 Hour 30 Minutes

Note: Paper 1 is qualifying in nature; minimum 35% required.

Paper 1: Kannada Language (Compulsory)

Paper 1: Compulsory Kannada Language

– Grammar (Sandhi, Samasa, Vachana, etc.)
– Vocabulary
– Sentence Correction
– Idioms & Phrases
– Essay Writing
– Letter Writing
– Precis Writing
– Comprehension Passage
– Translation from English to Kannada
– Usage & General Kannada understanding

Paper 2: General English / General Kannada

Paper 2: General English or General Kannada (Choose One)

KPSC SDA Exam Syllabus
Common Topics:
– Vocabulary
– Grammar
– Synonyms & Antonyms
– Sentence Improvement
– Error Detection
– Fill in the blanks
– One-word substitution
– Comprehension Passages
– Active/Passive Voice
– Direct/Indirect Speech
– Precis and Essay Writing (basics)

Paper 3: General Knowledge

Paper 3: General Knowledge
– Indian History & Freedom Movement
– Geography of India & Karnataka
– Indian Economy
– Indian Polity & Constitution
– Science & Technology
– Current Affairs (National & State-level)
– Environment & Ecology
– Sports & Culture
– Important Schemes of Karnataka & India
– Government Policies
– Karnataka’s historical, cultural, and social development