Kerala Public Service Commission had approved the special draft rules submitted by the state government regarding Kerala Administrative Service (KAS).
Suggestions and Recommendations of Kerala PSC
Kerala PSC had made some suggestions and recommendations regarding KAS.
It suggested the government to consider three per cent reservation for the differently abled.
Similarly, the government should also consider the transgender demand for quota in line with its transgender policy.
The PSC recommended special language test in Malayalam for the successful candidates who have not studied Malayalam till Matriculation. The candidates will have to qualify the test before the declaration of their probation.
KAS Pattern
KAS will have OMR, descriptive exam, followed by an interview. It will be along the lines of the IAS preliminary, main and interview.
As per draft special rules (Rule 15-A), four tests have been recommended for candidates who get selected for assessing their aptitude in the criminal judiciary, revenue, accountancy and office procedures.
Qualification
The candidates should have obtained bachelor degree including professional courses from any university established by the Kerala government, central government or those recognised by the UGC or the central or state governments.
It is up to the government to accept or reject the recommendations
The special draft rules were given final approval at the PSC board meeting and sent to the government along with the recommendations.
It is for the government to accept or reject the recommendations.