Last updated on January 10th, 2026 at 10:21 am
Preparing for the KPSC SDA (Second Division Assistant) exam? This article provides the latest KPSC SDA syllabus and exam pattern, including paper-wise subjects, marks distribution, exam duration, and negative marking details. Candidates preparing for KPSC SDA 2026 can use this guide for clear and effective exam preparation.
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KPSC SDA Recruitment Stages
- Written Examination
- Medical test
KPSC SDA Exam Pattern
| PAPERS | SUBJECT | MARKS | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-1 | Compulsory Kannada (Descriptive type) | 150 | 90 minutes |
| Paper-2 | General Kannada / General English (MCQ) | 100 | 90 minutes |
| Paper-3 | General Knowledge (GK) (MCQ) | 100 | 90 minutes |
👉 Negative marks – (Paper-2 Paper-3) for every wrong answer 1/4th marks will be deducted
Paper-1 Compulsory Kannada ( Descriptive type) Paper-2 General Kannada / General English (Objective multiple choice type) Paper-3 General Knowledge (GK) (Objective multiple choice type)
KPSC SDA Syllabus 2026
KPSC SDA Paper-3 General Knowledge (GK) Syllabus
| S/N | SYLLABUS |
|---|---|
| 1 | Current Affairs (General Knowledge of Topics relating to Current Events.) |
| 2 | General Sciences |
| 3 | Indian History (Indian History, with special reference to Karnataka.) |
| 4 | Indian Geography (Geography of India with special reference to Karnataka.) |
| 5 | Social Sciences |
| 6 | General Mental Ability |
| 7 | Matter of Every Day Observation. |
| 8 | Overview of the Indian Constitution |
| 9 | State and Regional Administration |
| 10 | Economic Development of Karnataka, including the Initiatives relating to Rural Development, Panchayat Raj Institutions and Rural Cooperatives. |
| 11 | Environmental Problems and the Development Issues of Karnataka. |
🖥️ KPSC SDA Computer Syllabus (Computer Literacy)
📘 As per KPSC Computer Syllabus
💻 Computer Concepts
- 🧩 Parts of a Computer
- 🖱️ Peripherals & Their Functions
- ⚙️ Computer Applications
- 🔐 Computer Security Basics
- 🌐 Internet Basics
- 💾 Storage Devices
- 🖥️ Processor, Display, Mouse, Ports
- 🖨️ Printer & Scanner
- 📧 Email & Email Services
- 📦 Packaged & Customized Applications
- 🔑 Passwords, Virus, Backup
- 🔍 Accessing the Internet & Search Engines
📊 MS Excel
- ✏️ Basic Operations & Text Handling
- ➕➖✖️➗ Arithmetic Operations (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division)
- 📈 Average, Decimals, Currency & Percentage
- 📅 Date Handling
- 🎨 Formatting Cells & Creating Series
- 📄 Page Formatting, Print Area & Margins
- 🖨️ Page Setup & Printing
📝 MS Word
- 🗂️ Opening & Saving Documents
- 🔁 Copy, Move, Find & Replace Text
- 🔠 Text Formatting (Bold, Italics, Font Size, Colour, Styles)
- 📌 Bullets & Paragraph Formatting
- 📏 Margins & Page Breaks
- 🔗 Inserting Tables, Objects & Hyperlinks
- 📄 Page Setup & Document Enhancement
🎞️ MS PowerPoint
- 📂 Creating & Saving Presentations
- 🧩 Slide Layouts & Master Slide
- 🎨 Themes & Backgrounds
- 🖼️ Inserting Objects
- 🎬 Animations & Slide Show Creation
- 🖨️ Printing Slides & Handouts
- 📑 Adjusting Slides Per Page
🏛️ Applications of Computers in Government
- 📝 MS Word – Letter Typing & Official Documentation
- 📊 MS Excel – Reports & Data Formatting
- 🎤 PowerPoint – Presentations
- 📧 Email & Outlook – Official Communication
- 🗄️ MS Access – Database Basics
- 🌐 E-Governance & Office Automation
🌍 General Computer Awareness
- 🏭 Computer Manufacturing Companies
- 💿 Popular Software & Applications
- 🌐 Famous Internet Applications
- 📬 Free Email Service Providers
- 🧠 Basic Knowledge of the Computer Industry
KPSC SDA Paper-2 General Kannada Syllabus
KPSC SDA Paper-2 General English Syllabus
| S/N | SYLLABUS |
|---|---|
| 1 | Spot the error |
| 2 | Fill in the blanks |
| 3 | Synonyms and antonyms |
| 4 | Idioms & phrases |
| 5 | Sentence improvement |
| 6 | Active & passive voices |
| 7 | Narration |
| 8 | Comprehension passages |
KPSC SDA Paper-1 Compulsory Kannada Syllabus
| SUBJECT | MARKS | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Kannada | 150 | 90 minutes |
| S/N | SYLLABUS | MARKS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comprehensive understanding of the subject | 25 |
| 2 | Usage of words | 25 |
| 3 | The brevity of the Subject | 25 |
| 4 | Knowledge of words | 25 |
| 5 | Short Essay | 25 |
| 6 | Translation from English to Kannada | 25 |
| TOTAL MARKS | 150 |
Matters of everyday observation and practical knowledge as may be expected of a person who has passed the prescribed qualifying examination
KPSC SDA Examination Education Qualification
12 th Standard / PUC / 10+2 / Diploma 3 years / ITI 2 years ( Commerce, Arts, Science etc or equal)
KPSC SDA Examination Age Limit
| GM | 18-35 years |
| 2-A, 2-B, 3-A, 3-B | 18-38 years |
| SC, ST, Cat-1 | 18-40 years |
FAQ KPSC SDA Exam
1️⃣ 💰 What is the salary of KPSC SDA?
✅ Approx. ₹30,000 per month (including basic pay & allowances).
2️⃣ 🎓 What is the educational qualification for KPSC SDA?
12th / PUC / 10+2
🎓 3-Year Diploma
🛠️ 2-Year ITI
(Arts / Commerce / Science or equivalent)
3️⃣ ➖ Is there negative marking in the KPSC SDA exam?
⚠️ Yes.
❌ ¼ mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
4️⃣ 📝 What is the KPSC SDA Exam Pattern?
📄 The KPSC SDA exam consists of 3 papers:
Paper-1: Compulsory Kannada (Descriptive) – 150 Marks, 90 Minutes
Paper-2: General Kannada / General English (MCQ) – 100 Marks, 90 Minutes
Paper-3: General Knowledge (MCQ) – 100 Marks, 90 Minutes
👉 Total Marks: 350 | ⏱️ Each paper duration: 90 minutes
5️⃣ 📚 What is the KPSC SDA syllabus?
total 2+1 papers complete information mentioned above in the article
6️⃣ ➖ Is there negative marking in the KPSC SDA exam?
⚠️ Yes.
❌ ¼ mark is deducted for every wrong answer (MCQ papers only).
7️⃣ 🎯 What is the total marks of the KPSC SDA exam?
📊 Total Marks: 350
Paper-1: 150
Paper-2: 100
Paper-3: 100
8️⃣📚 What is the syllabus for SDA?
Paper-1 General Knowledge (GK) 100 marks
Paper-2 General Kannada (35 marks)
General English (35 marks)
Computer (30 marks)
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Should everyone try to attempt the paper-1 that is compulsory kannada….
Or for those who haven’t taken kannada as 2language….
You have to write the compulsory Kannada language test in KPSC
One can avoid writing the compulsory Kannada language test only if
1. Studied in Kannada medium school OR
2. Studied Kannada as 1st or 2nd language in their 10th/12th OR higher education
If you can provide documents or markscards to support any of the above points, you may not write the compulsory Kannada language test.
i have applied for kpsc sda exam….i studied english medium…but i am more comfortable in kannada …..can i write general kannada paper instead of general english
Applicants cannot make changes to an application once they have certified and submitted it
writing Kannada or English is as wish. On the day of exam u will be given a question paper, which consists of both English and Kannada questions u can choose either on your omr answer sheet and continue with your answers. But once selected on your answer sheet u can not change it.
What mark does an unattempted question carry in the KPSC SDA exam 2021 ..?