KSP Civil Police Constable Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 3991 Posts

Karnataka State Police has opened its doors for thousands of aspiring candidates with the release of the KSP Civil Police Constable Recruitment 2026 notification. This is a significant state government recruitment drive offering a total of 3991 Police Constable (Civil) vacancies spread across two separate cadres — the Kalyana Karnataka (Article 371(J) Area) cadre with 596 posts and the Mikkili (Okkalida) cadre with 3395 posts. Both notifications were officially published on 05 June 2026 by the Karnataka State Police, Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Bengaluru. This Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026 is a direct recruitment exercise, meaning candidates will be selected on the basis of a written examination, physical standards, an endurance test, and a medical examination — with no interview component involved. For job seekers across Karnataka looking for a stable government career in the law enforcement sector, this is one of the most sought-after opportunities of the year. The online application window opens on 08 June 2026 and closes on 03 July 2026. Applications must be submitted exclusively through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. Candidates who wish to apply for both cadres are required to submit separate applications along with separate application fees for each. To be eligible for this recruitment, candidates must have passed PUC (Pre-University Certificate) or an equivalent qualification such as Class 12 from CBSE, ICSE, or any recognised State Board. Results must have been declared before the last date of application — those awaiting results are not eligible. A mandatory Kannada language proficiency requirement is in place; however, candidates who have studied Kannada as first or second language at PUC or 10th standard level are automatically exempted from the language test. The age limit for general category candidates is 18 to 33 years as on the last date of application. Reserved category candidates — including SC, ST, and OBC groups — are eligible for relaxations ranging from 2 to 5 additional years depending on the category. Ex-Servicemen candidates receive further relaxation, and a one-time 5-year relaxation is also available for eligible candidates under a recent government order. The selection procedure begins with an offline OMR-based written test scheduled on 02 August 2026. The exam carries 100 marks across 100 objective questions with a time limit of 90 minutes. Subjects covered include General Knowledge, Science, Geography, History, the Indian Constitution, Current Affairs, Mental Aptitude, and General Studies. Candidates must secure at least 30 marks to be considered competitive. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer, so careful answering is strongly advised. Candidates who clear the written exam (shortlisted at 1:5 ratio per vacancy) will be called for the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Endurance Test (ET). Male candidates must meet a minimum height of 168 cm and a chest measurement of 86 cm with at least 5 cm expansion. Female candidates need a minimum height of 157 cm and a minimum weight of 45 kg. The Endurance Test for male candidates includes a 1600-metre run (within 6 minutes 30 seconds), high jump or long jump, and shot put. Female candidates must complete a 400-metre run (within 2 minutes) along with their respective jump and shot put events. The PST and ET are qualifying stages only and carry no marks. Following the physical tests, medically fit candidates are further shortlisted at a 1:2 ratio per vacancy based on their written exam scores. Final appointment is made strictly on merit after successful completion of all stages. Selected candidates will serve a probation period of 2 years and 6 months and must complete a 9-month foundational training programme at designated Karnataka Police Training Schools. The pay scale for this post is ₹37,500–76,100/- per month, making it a financially rewarding career option in addition to the prestige and job security associated with a state government police role. This Karnataka Police Constable 2026 recruitment is a must-apply for any eligible candidate in Karnataka looking to serve in a uniformed government position.