KROSS INSTITUTE FOR CIVIL SERVICE(An Institution under the aegis of Karnataka Region Catholic Bishops' Council)

Empowering Value Based Leaders for Nation Building

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.

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.

Overview:

Career Advancement Programme (CAP) Overview:

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.

Location:

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”.

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

1. All India Services Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Indian Police Service (IPS)

2. Group 'A' Services Indian Revenue Service (IRS) Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IAAS) Indian P&T Accounts & Finance Service (IPTS) Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) Indian Ordinance Factories Service (IOFS) 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.,

Who can join Career Advancement Program(CAP):

UPSC/KPSC Exam Pattern:

A Note on Union Public Service Commission:

Classes handled by experts, serving officers and practitioners

Coaching to be precise and to the point

Regular Tests (Prelims & Mains) with discussion

Individualized Doubts Clearing Sessions

Regular feedback to students individually from faculties and course coordinator.

Highlighting of the interconnections and conceptual linkages

Complete coverage of GS mains new syllabus with due emphasis on Paper 4- Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude. Comprehensive sessions for case study

Answer writing skill development sessions to write effective answers within word and time limit

Model answers are discussed and descriptive tests are evaluated as per UPSC standard

Special emphasis on State Public Service Exams, CPF, CDS, IB, SSB, SSC, RRB, RBI, SBI, Central & State Secretariat Exams etc.,

Special emphasis on Current Affairs, International Relations, Social, Economic, Political and other Contemporary Issues.

The Institute has a state-of-the-art infrastructure, well equipped class rooms with LCD Projectors, High Quality Audio Speakers, LED TV etc

The Institute has a well equipped library and reading room.

The Institute has a well furnished prayer room for the students to use it for prayer and meditation.

Workshops for students on Personality Development, Public Speaking, Communication Skills by Eminent Professors

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.

Our Salient Features:

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.

CAP Courses:

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,Organization for the Development of People,“PRAGATHI” Bannimantap 'B' LayoutMysore – 570 015. Phone: 0821-2494195/2497838Mob : 88611 10235Email: directorodp@gmail.com

Director,Chikmagalur Multipurpose Social Service Society,Seva Samasthe, B. Kathihalli, Arsikere Road, Hassan – 573 201. Phone: 08172-241074Mobile: 94481 41075. Email: sevasam@gmail.com

Director,Belgaum Diocesan Social Service Society,Sevalaya, Da Ra Bendre Road,Sadankeri, Dharwad – 580 008Phone: 0831-2469688, Mob : 85534 06996

Director,Bellary Diocese Development Society,Cantonment, Bellary, Karnataka – 583 104Phone: 08392-240517, Mob : 70266 07702Email: bddsbellary@yahoo.co.in

Director,Dakshina Kannada Rural Development Society,P. O. Belthangady, Dakshina Kannada – 574 214Phone: 08256-234673, Mob : 90086 06605Email: dkrdsdirector@gmail.com

Director,Malnad Social Service SocietySt. Joseph's Church,Sagar Road, Shimoga – 577 204. Phone: 08282-256549 / 254126Mob : 94800 58356Email: msssbhadravathi@gmail.com

DirectorJyothir Vikasa Social Service SocietyKalenahalli P.O., Mandya – 571 402Phone: 08232-291050/223183Mob : 94488 39218Email: jyothirvikasa@gmail.com

Director,SAMPADABishop's House, Church Road, Udupi – 576 101Phone : 0820 – 2530392 / 2531908Mob : 94481 58852Email: udupidiocese@gmail.com regiepinto64@yahoo.co.in

Director,Karnataka Regional Youth CommissionP. B. No. 8427, No. 58/6, 2nd Cross,D' Costa Layout, St. Thomas Town,Wheeler Road Extension, Bangalore – 560 084Phone: 080 – 2546 4335Mob: 99168 95261

Director,Karnataka Integrated Development Society,P.B. No. 23, Puttur, Bannur, Dakshina Kannada – 574 203Phone: 08251-234722, Mob : 81057 55737Email: tokidskarnataka@gmail.com

Director,Seva SangamaKripalaya – Bishop's House, Jevargi Road, Kotnoor 'D' Village, Nandikoor Post, Gulbarga – 585 102. Phone: 08472-272702. Mob : 94487 90575Email: sevasangama@rediffmail.com

Director,Karwar Diocesan Development Council,Bishop's House, Karwar, Uttar Kannada – 581 302Phone: 08382-220563/282365.Mob : 70266 16402Email: kddckwr@sancharnet.in

Director,Canara Organization for Development & Peace,Kadri Hill, Nanthoor, Bejai P.O.Mangalore – 575 004Phone: 0824-2221580, Mob : 94491 06956E-mail: codpindia@gmail.com

Director,Shimoga Multipurpose Social Service Society,Chaitanya, Sagar Road Cross, Gadikoppa, Vinobanaga P.O., Shimoga – 577 204.Phone: 08182-251480, Mob : 94483 19978 Email: smsssmg@sify.com

For More Information Contact:The DirectorKarnataka 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 - 9901304993Phone: 080 – 2549 6812 / 13. Email: krossdir@gmail.com. Web : www.krossbangalore.com, www.krossbangalore.org