SAMARTHA PRELIMS TEST SERIES – 2026

This test series is suitable for KPSC Group A and Group B posts, including exams such as Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner, DySP, Tahsildar, Commercial Tax Officer, Assistant Executive Engineer, and other Karnataka State Services prelims.

KPSC Group A Examinations (Examples)

Nature of the post: 

• State-level administrative authority
• Leadership and decision-making roles
• Direct involvement in governance and implementation of government policies.
• Group A posts are top-level gazetted officer positions in the Karnataka State Services.
   

Examples include:

Deputy Commissioner (DC)

Assistant Commissioner (AC)

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP)

Assistant Director

Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF)

Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies

Deputy Labour Commissioner

Deputy Director (Various Departments) ; 

KPSC Group B Examinations (Examples)

Group B posts are gazetted and non-gazetted officer-level positions with significant administrative responsibilities.

Nature of the post: 

• Field-level and departmental administration
• Revenue collection, implementation, and supervision
• Technical and executive responsibilities

Examples include:

Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE)

Assistant Engineer (AE)

Commercial Tax Officer (CTO)

Tahsildar

Labour Officer

Assistant Director (Statistics / Economics)

Assistant Treasury Officer

District Social Welfare Officer

Assistant Controller (State Accounts Department). 

Yes. All tests are designed in accordance with the latest KPSC prelims syllabus, question trends, and difficulty level, ensuring close simulation of the actual examination.

Yes. The Samartha Prelims Test Series – 2026 is available in both online and offline modes, allowing aspirants to choose based on their preference.

Yes. The test series is designed to support both beginners and repeat aspirants, offering gradual progression from sectional tests to full-length mocks.

You can enroll by contacting the Bengaluru office, calling the provided contact number, or registering through the official platform. 

Most KPSC Group A and Group B recruitments follow a three-stage selection process:

1. Preliminary Examination : 

Objective-type (MCQs)

Acts as a screening test

Focuses on:

• General Studies
• Karnataka-specific topics
• Current Affairs
  
  Marks usually not counted for final ranking, but qualifying is mandatory

This is the stage targeted by the Samartha Prelims Test Series – 2026

2. Main Examination

• Descriptive / written examination
• Subject-depth evaluation
• Marks counted for final merit

3. Interview / Personality Test

• Assessment of personality, decision-making, and suitability for public service

• High competition with limited vacancies

• Prelims acts as a filtering stage

• Requires:

  • Strong conceptual clarity

  • Speed and accuracy

  • Smart elimination techniques

• Regular mock tests are essential to clear cut-offs confidently