Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3991 Civil Police Constable Posts
Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Karnataka State Police (KSP), Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Bengaluru has released the official notification for 3991 Police Constable (Civil) vacancies under Kalyana Karnataka and Mikkili/Okkalida cadres. Eligible candidates with PUC / Class 12 / equivalent qualification can apply online through the KEA portal. The online application window opens on 08 June 2026 and closes on 03 July 2026.
KSP Constable Recruitment 2026 Overview
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Organisation |
Karnataka State Police (KSP), Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Bengaluru |
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Post Name |
Police Constable (Civil) |
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Total Vacancies |
3991 |
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Qualification |
PUC / Class 12 / equivalent qualification |
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Job Location |
Karnataka |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Last Date to Apply |
03 July 2026 |
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Official Website |
cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ |
Vacancy Details
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Cadre |
Vacancies |
Pay Scale |
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Kalyana Karnataka / Article 371(J) |
596 |
₹37,500 – ₹76,100 |
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Mikkili (Okkalida) Cadre |
3395 |
₹37,500 – ₹76,100 |
Both cadres require PUC / equivalent qualification and the prescribed age limits as per category rules.
Selection Process
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Written Examination (Offline OMR)
100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes. Minimum qualifying marks: 30/100. Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
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PST & Endurance Test (ET)
Candidates qualifying the written exam will undergo Physical Standard Test and Endurance Test.
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Medical Examination
Only medically fit candidates will be considered for final appointment.
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Final Merit
Based on written exam marks and successful completion of all stages.
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Kannada Language Test (if applicable)
Mandatory for candidates who have not passed Kannada at the PUC/equivalent level. Minimum qualifying marks: 50/150.
Application Fee
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Category |
Fee |
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General Merit / Cat-2A / 2B / 3A / 3B |
₹750 |
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SC / ST / Cat-1 / Ex-Servicemen / Third Gender |
₹500 |
Important Dates
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Event |
Date |
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Notification Released |
05 June 2026 |
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Online Application Starts |
08 June 2026 |
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Last Date to Apply |
03 July 2026 |
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Last Date for Fee Payment |
04 July 2026 |
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Written Examination |
02 August 2026 |
How to Apply
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Visit the official KEA portal: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
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Read the official notification carefully.
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Register and fill out the online application form.
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Upload photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
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Pay the application fee online before the last date.
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Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
Important
Candidates applying for both cadres must submit separate applications for each cadre.
Physical Standards (PST)
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Category |
Requirement |
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Male (General) |
Height: 168 cm, Chest: 86 cm (5 cm expansion) |
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Female / Third Gender |
Height: 157 cm, Weight: 45 kg minimum |
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Budakattu Male |
Height: 155 cm, Chest: 75 cm minimum |
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Budakattu Female |
Height: 150 cm |
Detailed ET standards and medical criteria are provided in the official notification.
Important Links
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Description |
Link |
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Apply Online (from 08 June 2026) |
KEA Portal |
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Official Website |
KSP Recruitment |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many vacancies are available? There are 3991 Police Constable (Civil) vacancies.
Q2. What qualification is required? Candidates must have PUC / Class 12 / equivalent qualification.
Q3. What is the last date to apply? The last date for online application is 03 July 2026.
Q4. Is Kannada language qualification mandatory? Candidates who have not studied Kannada at PUC/equivalent level must pass the Kannada Language Test.