# What happens when you try to evict a Kubernetes pod that is selected by two different PodDisruptionBudgets?

Kubernetes, Hard (Expert), Troubleshooting. https://k8wiz.com/uquiz/what-happens-when-you-try-to-evict-a-kubernetes-pod-that-is-selected-by-two-different-poddisruptionbudgets

- A. The stricter of the two budgets is enforced
- B. The API server refuses it with a 500 error
- C. The eviction needs both budgets to allow it
- D. The newer budget applies and the other is ignored

**Answer:** The API server refuses it with a 500 error

**Explanation:** The eviction subresource doesn't support pods covered by more than one PodDisruptionBudget, so the API server returns 500 Internal Server Error. A drain stops on that pod until you fix the overlapping selectors. Overlap is only reasonable briefly, while moving pods from one budget to another.