KPSC Group C Mock Test 2026
How to practice for KPSC Group C?
What is the KPSC Group C Exam Pattern?
Paper I — General Knowledge
Questions
100
Negative Marking
Active (25%)
Paper II — Kannada, English & Computer Knowledge
Questions
100
Negative Marking
Active (25%)
Important Guideline
Total Duration is 240 Minutes with 200 Questions.* Negative marking rules are strictly applicable. Avoid guessing.
Practice KPSC Group C Topics by Round
Section-wise topic practice links mapped to the actual stages and rounds of KPSC Group C. This keeps revision aligned with the latest exam pattern and makes it easier to jump directly into the high-weight sections aspirants usually search for.
Paper I — General Knowledge
General Awareness
Paper II — Kannada, English & Computer Knowledge
General Awareness
Section-wise mini mocks
Practice Quant, Reasoning, English and other exam sections with 30 questions in 30 minutes.
KPSC Group C Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
What is the KPSC Group C syllabus for 2026?
The KPSC Group C syllabus covers 4 subjects: Paper I — General Knowledge: Current Events, Environmental Issues, Karnataka Development Issues, Paper II — General Kannada (35 marks), Paper II — General English (35 marks), Paper II — Computer Knowledge (30 marks). The exam has 200 questions across 2 sections in 240 minutes, with negative marking.
KPSC Group C Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I — General Knowledge | 100 | 120 min | −0.25 per wrong |
| Paper II — Kannada, English & Computer Knowledge | 100 | 120 min | −0.25 per wrong |
| Total | 200 | 240 min |
Marking scheme: +1 correct · 0.25 wrong · 0 unanswered. Last updated: 2026-06-01.
Subjects in the KPSC Group C Syllabus
- Paper I — General Knowledge: Current Events, Environmental Issues, Karnataka Development Issues
- Paper II — General Kannada (35 marks)
- Paper II — General English (35 marks)
- Paper II — Computer Knowledge (30 marks)
Drill individual topics with free topic-wise practice tests before attempting full-length papers.
Is there negative marking in KPSC Group C?
Yes. KPSC Group C deducts marks for wrong answers in every section (0.25 mark per wrong answer). Unanswered questions carry no penalty, so skip questions you cannot eliminate options for.
Frequently Asked Questions — KPSC Group C
Two objective papers of 100 marks each, 200 marks total: Paper I is General Knowledge (current events, environmental issues, Karnataka's development issues), and Paper II covers General Kannada (35 marks), General English (35 marks) and Computer Knowledge (30 marks). Each paper runs 2 hours.
Yes — 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in both papers, while a correct answer is worth 1 mark.
A bachelor's degree from a recognised university, typically with 55-60% marks in the qualifying examination. Age must be 18-35 years, with relaxation of 3 to 10 years for reserved categories.
A range of Group C posts including Junior Engineer, Water Supplier, Junior Health Inspector, Assistant Librarian, Librarian and Industrial Extension Officer — salary varies by the specific post.
Candidates who clear both papers move to an interview, followed by document verification, before the final merit list is prepared.