KROSS INSTITUTE FOR CIVIL SERVICE
(An Institution under the aegis of Karnataka Region Catholic Bishops' Council)
Empowering Value Based Leaders
for Nation Building
Overview:
KROSS Institute for Civil Service was founded in 2004. It is an institution under the aegis of Karnataka Region
Catholic Bishops' Council (KRCBC) to fulfil the long cherished dream of the Bishops of Karnataka to start an
institute to advance the career prospects of youth, who have the potential to join high ranking position in
Public and Private sectors but cannot afford due to lack of means.
There are many young who are bright, talented and have the tenacity to compete in various competitive
exams and interviews but are handicapped to get access to quality coaching and up-to-date study materials.
Some candidates opt out of the race due to lack of proper motivation or because of the mistaken notion that
for a person with non-urban background, getting into higher positions in public and private sectors
placement is an impossible dream.
KROSS expects to bring Career Advancement Programme & coaching for competitive exams within easy
reach of the candidates and hopes to fulfil this mission by providing top quality training at the lowest possible
cost.
Location:
KROSS is established in Bangalore, the IT Capital of India known for its salubrious climate. The Institute is
located in the heart of Cantonment area of Bangalore in an atmosphere of serene urban charm with lots of
greenery around. The location and ambience around the Organization aids in learning process.
Career Advancement Programme (CAP) Overview:
Career Advancement to the top positions in Public and Private sectors is very challenging. It is more about
accountability and contributing to the society. The prestige and honour associated with the top management
position in a company, or an industry or bureaucratic positions like IAS, IPS, IFS may be a vestige since the
British days. With nearly 25 other allied services in the bureaucracy, -which constitutes the steel frame of
governance in India, responsible for enforcing law and order, implementing policy decisions, conceiving
projects, instrumental in all the revenue administration of the State etc. And as one moves higher up the
bureaucratic ladder, one may be heading any one of the myriad government departments ranging from
tourism to education, higher education to urban infrastructure, agriculture to public works, housing and so on
or a CEO of a corporate company .
Career Advancement involves diversity of skills, leadership abilities and ability to manage challenging tasks
and the job along with social pride and prestige derives satisfaction within an individual by serving the society.
Who can join Career Advancement Program(CAP):
Any Graduate or Post Graduate who qualifies all the norms set by the public or private authority like
UPSC/ KPSC /Banks/ Insurance etc., and has the 3 D's (Strong - Desire, Decision and Determination)
coupled with patience and humility can become an officer at the highest level. What leads a candidate to
transcend the barriers to reach the top coveted post is nothing but “blood, sweat and tears coupled
with a monastic approach to discipline and self-belief”.
UPSC/KPSC Exam Pattern:
It is a 3 stage examination consists of Preliminary Exam, Main Exam and Interview.
Ist Stage: Preliminary Exam
IInd Stage: Main Exam
III Stage: Personality Test
A Note on Union Public Service Commission:
1. All India Services
 Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
 Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
 Indian Police Service (IPS)
2. Group 'A' Services
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Indian Revenue Service (IRS)
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Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IAAS)
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Indian P&T Accounts & Finance Service (IPTS)
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Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS)
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Indian Ordinance Factories Service (IOFS)
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Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) etc.,
Apart from the above, selection to certain Group
'B' Services as follows, are also selected through
the Civil Services Examination
3. Group 'B' Services
 Central Secretariat Service
 Railway Board Secretariat Service
 Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service
 Customs Appraisers Service
 Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep
Civil Service
 Pondicherry Civil Service
 Pondicherry Police Service etc.,
Our Salient Features:
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Classes handled by experts, serving officers and practitioners
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Coaching to be precise and to the point
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Regular Tests (Prelims & Mains) with discussion
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Individualized Doubts Clearing Sessions
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Regular feedback to students individually from faculties and course coordinator.
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Highlighting of the interconnections and conceptual linkages
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Complete coverage of GS mains new syllabus with due emphasis on Paper 4- Ethics, Integrity &
Aptitude. Comprehensive sessions for case study
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Answer writing skill development sessions to write effective answers within word and time limit
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Model answers are discussed and descriptive tests are evaluated as per UPSC standard
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Special emphasis on State Public Service Exams, CPF, CDS, IB, SSB, SSC, RRB, RBI, SBI, Central & State
Secretariat Exams etc.,
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Special emphasis on Current Affairs, International Relations, Social, Economic, Political and other
Contemporary Issues.
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The Institute has a state-of-the-art infrastructure, well equipped class rooms with LCD Projectors,
High Quality Audio Speakers, LED TV etc
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The Institute has a well equipped library and reading room.
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The Institute has a well furnished prayer room for the students to use it for prayer and meditation.
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Workshops for students on Personality Development, Public Speaking, Communication Skills by
Eminent Professors
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Separate hostel facilities for boys and girls would be arranged. The fees to these hostels to be paid
directly by the students to the hostels as applicable.
CAP Courses:
1.
FULL TIME COURSE :
This course is meant for Graduates/Post Graduates who would like to take various competitive
Examinations. The course begins in July every year and goes up to May, the next year.
2.
WEEKEND COURSE
KROSS conducts a tailor made competitive Exam Coaching (Weekend Batch) Programme for
working professionals, students who are pursuing Graduation and Post Graduation or those who
can't attend classes on daily basis.
3.
ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
Orientation Programmes are conducted for High School, PUC and Degree Students. The Students are
given orientation for Career Advancement and they are familiarized with syllabus and preparation
strategies for competitive examinations.
Books and Materials:
The Institute provides complete study materials for the students who are selected for the Full Time
Course. The students should bear the cost of photocopy of books and materials. Important handouts will
be given to the students by the Institute .
Selection Process:
The Institute selects candidates as a part of Career Advancement Programme. The selection of students is
on the basis of Written Exam and Personality Test. The candidates seeking to enroll for selection process
can fill in the application with required certificates and enclosures and submit the application along with
relevant documents to the Diocesan Youth Director/Regional Youth Director/Diocesan Social Work
Director or the Institute. The Eligible students will be called for written exam and those students who clear
the written exam will be called for the Personality Test for the final selection.
Note:
 Candidates who have appeared for their final semester exam and are waiting for the results are
also eligible to apply.
 Students who require hostel facilities should pay 50% of Food & Accommodation fees before
joining the hostel or as prescribed by the hostels. Students will be facilitated in
accommodating in hostels near to the Institute; they need to take a decision on the hostel
facilities & affordability according to their financial situation.
Pattern and Syllabus for written exam:
The written exam consists of both objective and descriptive questions. The objective questions would be
from General Studies & Current Affairs. The descriptive question will test the writing skill, knowledge,
content and logical construction of sentences. The question will be a short essay type 300 words, mainly
based on current issues, national issues or social issues etc.
Director,
Bangalore Multipurpose Social Service Society,
P.B. No. 4626, No. 5, Nandidurg Road,
Bangalore – 560 046. Phone: 080 – 2333 0437 (O)
080 – 2333 4962 (D) Mob : 98457 21251
Director,
Dakshina Kannada Rural Development Society,
P. O. Belthangady, Dakshina Kannada – 574 214
Phone: 08256-234673, Mob : 90086 06605
Email: [email protected]
Director,
Seva Sangama
Kripalaya – Bishop's House, Jevargi Road,
Kotnoor 'D' Village, Nandikoor Post, Gulbarga – 585 102.
Phone: 08472-272702. Mob : 94487 90575
Email: [email protected]
Director,
Chikmagalur Multipurpose Social Service Society,
Seva Samasthe, B. Kathihalli, Arsikere Road,
Hassan – 573 201. Phone: 08172-241074
Mobile: 94481 41075. Email: [email protected]
Director
Jyothir Vikasa Social Service Society
Kalenahalli P.O., Mandya – 571 402
Phone: 08232-291050/223183
Mob : 94488 39218
Email: [email protected]
Director,
Canara Organization for Development & Peace,
Kadri Hill, Nanthoor, Bejai P.O.
Mangalore – 575 004
Phone: 0824-2221580, Mob : 94491 06956
E-mail: [email protected]
Director,
Bellary Diocese Development Society,
Cantonment, Bellary, Karnataka – 583 104
Phone: 08392-240517, Mob : 70266 07702
Email: [email protected]
Director,
Karnataka Regional Youth Commission
P. B. No. 8427, No. 58/6, 2nd Cross,
D' Costa Layout, St. Thomas Town,
Wheeler Road Extension, Bangalore – 560 084
Phone: 080 – 2546 4335
Mob: 99168 95261
Director,
Karnataka Integrated Development Society,
P.B. No. 23, Puttur, Bannur, Dakshina Kannada – 574 203
Phone: 08251-234722, Mob : 81057 55737
Email: [email protected]
Director,
Organization for the Development of People,
“PRAGATHI” Bannimantap 'B' Layout
Mysore – 570 015. Phone: 0821-2494195/2497838
Mob : 88611 10235
Email: [email protected]
Director,
Malnad Social Service Society
St. Joseph's Church,Sagar Road,
Shimoga – 577 204. Phone: 08282-256549 / 254126
Mob : 94800 58356
Email: [email protected]
Director,
Karwar Diocesan Development Council,
Bishop's House, Karwar, Uttar Kannada – 581 302
Phone: 08382-220563/282365.
Mob : 70266 16402
Email: [email protected]
Director,
Belgaum Diocesan Social Service Society,
Sevalaya, Da Ra Bendre Road,
Sadankeri, Dharwad – 580 008
Phone: 0831-2469688, Mob : 85534 06996
Director,
SAMPADA
Bishop's House, Church Road, Udupi – 576 101
Phone : 0820 – 2530392 / 2531908
Mob : 94481 58852
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
Director,
Shimoga Multipurpose Social Service Society,
Chaitanya, Sagar Road Cross, Gadikoppa,
Vinobanaga P.O., Shimoga – 577 204.
Phone: 08182-251480, Mob : 94483 19978
Email: [email protected]
For More Information Contact:
The Director
Karnataka Regional Organisation for Social Service (KROSS)
Post Box No. 8427, No. 58/6, 2nd Cross, D' Costa Layout, St. Thomas Town,
Wheeler Road Extension, Bangalore – 560 084.
Mob : Fr. Sebastin Fernandes - 9740122911, Mr. Chris L. Bernard - 9901304993
Phone: 080 – 2549 6812 / 13. Email: [email protected].
Web : www.krossbangalore.com, www.krossbangalore.org