The Karnataka State Police Recruitment 2026 has been announced for Police Constable (Civil) posts! Published on 05-06-2026 by the Karnataka State Police, Bengaluru, this recruitment drive offers a total of 3991 vacancies - 596 posts under the Kalyana Karnataka (371(J) area) cadre and 3395 posts under the Mikkili (Okkalida) cadre - for eligible candidates. Applicants within the 18 to 33 years age group (with relaxations) possessing a PUC or equivalent qualification can apply online from 08-06-2026 to 03-07-2026. Find all details about Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026, including eligibility, vacancy details, exam pattern, and notification PDF here.
Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Karnataka State Police, Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Bengaluru has officially released two notifications - Advertisement No. 01/Recruitment-4/2026-27 (Kalyana Karnataka / 371(J) cadre) and Advertisement No. 02/Recruitment-4/2026-27 (Mikkili/Okkalida cadre) - both dated 05.06.2026, for direct recruitment of Police Constable (Civil) posts. The notifications include complete details on vacancies, eligibility, selection process, exam pattern, physical standards, age relaxations, reservation, and application instructions. Candidates are strongly advised to read the full notifications before applying.
- Download Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF – Kalyana Karnataka (596 Posts)
- Download Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF – Mikkili/Okkalida Cadre (3395 Posts)
Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Overview
Karnataka State Police is recruiting 3991 Police Constable (Civil) posts across two cadres with PUC / equivalent qualification, last date 03 July 2026.
| Organization Name | Karnataka State Police, Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Bengaluru |
| Advertisement No. | 01/Recruitment-4/2026-27 (Kalyana Karnataka) & 02/Recruitment-4/2026-27 (Mikkili/Okkalida) dated 05.06.2026 |
| Post Name | Police Constable (Civil) |
| Total Vacancies | 3991 (596 – Kalyana Karnataka cadre + 3395 – Mikkili/Okkalida cadre) |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 37,500–76,100/- per month |
| Application Mode | Online only (via https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/) |
| Selection Mode | Written Test (Offline-OMR) + Physical Standard Test + Endurance Test + Medical Examination |
| Written Exam Date | 02.08.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 08-06-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 03-07-2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 04-07-2026 |
| Official Website | https://ksp-recruitment.in/ or https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ |
Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 05-06-2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 08-06-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 03-07-2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 04-07-2026 |
| Written Examination Date | 02-08-2026 (Kalyana Karnataka: 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM; Mikkili: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM) |
| Mandatory Kannada Language Test Date | To be notified after Written Examination result |
| Age Calculated As On | Last date of application submission |
Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
A total of 3991 Police Constable (Civil) posts have been notified across two cadres. The Kalyana Karnataka cadre (Advertisement No. 01) covers 596 posts reserved for candidates belonging to the Hyderabad-Karnataka region under Article 371(J). The Mikkili (Okkalida) cadre (Advertisement No. 02) covers 3395 posts for various districts/talukas across Karnataka. The number of vacancies is provisional and may vary as per actual requirement. Category-wise and cadre-wise breakup is as follows:
Cadre 1: Kalyana Karnataka / Article 371(J) Area – 596 Posts
| Post Name | Pay Scale (Rs.) | Direct Male | Direct Female | Ex-Servicemen Male | Ex-Servicemen Female | Third Gender | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police Constable (Civil) | 37,500–76,100/- | 398 | 133 | 46 | 14 | 5 | 596 |
Cadre 2: Mikkili (Okkalida) Cadre – 3395 Posts
| Post Name | Pay Scale (Rs.) | Direct Male | Direct Female | Ex-Servicemen Male | Ex-Servicemen Female | Third Gender | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police Constable (Civil) | 37,500–76,100/- | 2266 | 755 | 257 | 82 | 35 | 3395 |
Note: Category-wise and district-wise breakup will be separately published. "Budakattu Community" (ಬುಡಕಟ್ಟು ಜನಾಂಗ) includes candidates belonging to Uttara Kannada, Dakshina Kannada, Mangaluru, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga, Kodagu, Chamarajanagar and Mysuru forest areas - Siddi, Jenu Kuruba, Kadu Kuruba, Yerava, Soliga, Kudiya, Gowda, Hasalaru, Malekudiya and Koraga communities.
Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the last date of application. Only Indian citizens are eligible. Candidates must mandatorily possess the Kannada language proficiency as specified. Eligibility details are as follows:
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | PUC (Pre-University Certificate) or equivalent qualification (as on last date of application). Candidates appearing in PUC exam and awaiting results are NOT eligible. All subjects and marks must have been secured by the last date. |
| PUC Equivalents Accepted | (i) Class 12 exam by CBSE or ICSE boards; (ii) Class 12 exam by other state government exam boards; (iii) Higher Secondary education course (HSC) by NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling); (iv) Two-year BTEC course by NIOS - candidates who passed one language paper and one academic subject in distance/correspondence mode, or appeared in pre-university exam - only in one language and one subject with pass marks, are treated as equivalent to PUC |
| Vocational courses (GTC) | As per Govt. Order No. ED 19 TVE 2019 dated 06.08.2021 - Karnataka State Vocational Training courses (GTC) are treated as equivalent to PUC only for: (i) Compassionate appointment and those already in service under the order; (ii) GTC/PUC marks considered as minimum academic qualification for competitive exams only - GTC is the minimum academic qualification |
| 3-Year Diploma | As per Govt. Order No. ED 33 TVE 2021 dated 30.09.2021 - 3-year diploma holders treated as PUC equivalent only for: (i) Direct/compassionate appointment and higher education in technical education department; (ii) Diploma passed before 2015 from a govt. technical institution must pass Kannada language test conducted by KPSC along with the department exam |
| Kannada Language Requirement | Mandatory. Candidates who have not passed the Kannada language exam notified under Govt. Order No. GAD 43 SEN 2020 dated 5.3.2021 (as amended by Govt. Order No. GAD 102 SEN 2022 dated 24-03-2025) - i.e., those who have not passed Kannada as first or second language at PUC/equivalent level - must pass a Kannada language test with a minimum of 50 marks out of 150 (in a paper of one question booklet) to be eligible. Candidates who have previously passed the Karnataka Rajyotsava Kannada exam are exempted from this requirement. |
| Nationality | Indian Citizens only |
| Prior Apprenticeship / Ex-servicemen | Ex-servicemen candidates must complete their pending service period and must be serving in the present post on the last date of application; they must not be under any departmental inquiry/chargesheet at the time of applying |
Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
Minimum age: 18 years. Maximum age (for direct/unreserved candidates): 33 years as on the last date of application. Age relaxation is available as per Karnataka Government norms. A one-time relaxation of 5 years in upper age limit is available for candidates who have been unjustly denied age relaxation as per Govt. Order No. GAD 262 SEN 2025 dated 29.01.2026.
| Category (Direct / Male, Female & Third Gender) | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General Merit (UR) | 33 years |
| SC / ST / Category-1 / Cat-2A / Cat-2B / Cat-3A / Cat-3B candidates | 35 years |
| Budakattu (Forest Tribal) candidates residing in Karnataka forest areas | 38 years |
| Category (Ex-Servicemen – Male & Female) | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General Merit (UR) | 38 years |
| SC / ST / Category-1 / Cat-2A / Cat-2B / Cat-3A / Cat-3B candidates | 40 years |
Note: Ex-servicemen must have completed 5 years of service in Karnataka Police in the PC (Civil) cadre posts (P.C.R./D.A.R./K.S.R./P.I./A.R.B./K.S.I.W./Etc.) by the last date of application and must be currently serving in those posts. They must have completed the minimum service period and must not be under any departmental inquiry/chargesheet at the time of application. Ex-servicemen from Army are entitled to 3 years of additional age relaxation for the "Avara Sevaselliside Avadhi" (period of active service). "Ex-servicemen" as defined under Army Act 1950 - Gallantry Award winners are also included.
Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
Fee must be paid online only. Fee once paid will NOT be refunded under any circumstances.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General Merit and other categories (Cat-2A / Cat-2B / Cat-3A / Cat-3B) | Rs. 750/- |
| SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-Servicemen / Third Gender candidates | Rs. 500/- |
Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
Selection will be through the following stages. Candidates must qualify each stage to proceed to the next. No marks are awarded for Physical Standard Test and Endurance Test - these are qualifying in nature only.
- Stage 1 – Written Examination (Offline-OMR type): Objective type written test of 100 questions / 100 marks / 1½ hours (90 minutes). Conducted at district exam centres across the state. Candidates must mandatorily download the admit card from the authority website and carry one original identity proof to the exam centre.
- Stage 2 – Physical Standard Test (PST) & Endurance Test (ET): Candidates who qualify the written exam at a ratio of 1:5 (per vacancy) will be called for PST and ET. Dates will be published on https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ or https://ksp-recruitment.in/
- Stage 3 – Medical Examination: Candidates who qualify PST and ET will be called for medical examination. Only medically fit candidates will be eligible for final appointment.
- Stage 4 – Final Selection: Candidates who qualify all above stages will be shortlisted at a ratio of 1:2 per vacancy based on written exam marks. Final appointment is made based on merit after medical examination, as per Govt. Order dated 13.04.2026.
Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Written Examination Pattern (Offline-OMR Type):
| Paper | Subject | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Exam | General Knowledge, Science, Geography, History, Indian Constitution, National Integration, Current Affairs, Mental Aptitude, and General Studies | 100 | 100 | 1½ Hours (90 Minutes) |
Written Exam Schedule:
| Cadre | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kalyana Karnataka (371(J) – 596 Posts) | 02-08-2026 | 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM |
| Mikkili / Okkalida Cadre – 3395 Posts | 02-08-2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Mandatory Kannada Language Test | To be notified after Written Exam result (applicable for those who have not passed Kannada at 10th/PUC level) | |
Candidates must score a minimum of 30 marks in the written examination as per recruitment (amendment) rules 2020 to be eligible as a competitive candidate.
Negative Marking: Each question has 4 options; only one correct answer must be marked. For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks (1/4th) will be deducted. In OMR-based answers, if 5 or more options are filled or the answer/option is struck out after the final bell and within 5 minutes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each such question.
Physical Standard Test (PST) Standards:
| Category | Minimum Height | Chest (For Male) | Minimum Weight (For Female) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male (General) & Ex-Servicemen (Male) | 168 cm | 86 cm (unexpanded); minimum expansion 5 cm | - |
| Female & Third Gender candidates | 157 cm | - | 45 kg |
| Budakattu (Forest Tribal) Male candidates from Karnataka forest areas | 155 cm | Chest expansion of minimum 5 cm from fully expanded; overall chest not less than 75 cm | - |
| Budakattu (Forest Tribal) Female candidates from Karnataka forest areas | 150 cm | - | - |
Endurance Test (ET) Standards:
| Category | Event | Qualifying Standard / Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Male & Ex-Servicemen (Male) candidates | 1600 Metre Run | Within 6 minutes 30 seconds |
| High Jump or Long Jump (3 chances only) | High Jump: Not less than 1.20 m; Long Jump: Not less than 3.80 m | |
| Shot Put (7.26 kg) – 3 chances only | Not less than 5.60 metres | |
| Female, Third Gender & Ex-Servicemen (Female) candidates | 400 Metre Run | Within 2 minutes |
| High Jump or Long Jump (3 chances only) | High Jump: Not less than 0.90 m; Long Jump: Not less than 2.50 m | |
| Shot Put (4 kg) – 3 chances only | Not less than 3.75 metres | |
Note: Candidates must qualify ALL events in the Endurance Test. Candidates who fail any event are disqualified from the ET. No marks are awarded for the ET; it is qualifying in nature only. Candidates are advised to practise at least one month before the ET date.
Medical Examination Standards (key disqualification criteria):
- Vision: Distant vision: 6/9 or 6/9 (best eye) and 6/12 (other eye) without glasses; Near vision: 0/6 and 0/8. Each eye must have full field of vision. Any condition such as squint, colour blindness, or any pathological condition of the eye is disqualifying.
- Hearing: Rinne's Test, Weber's Test, and Tests for Vertigo - any deficiency is disqualifying.
- Varicose Veins with flatfoot: Disqualifying
- Speech impediment: Disqualifying
- Musculoskeletal Deformities (disqualifying): Knock Knees, Flat Foot, Bow Legs, Cubitus Valgus, Cubitus Varus, or any other defect observed during examination
- Any physical or mental deficiency that may hinder the performance of police duties is disqualifying
How to Apply for Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026
Candidates shall apply online only through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) portal. No other mode of application will be accepted. Only one application per post - candidates applying for both cadres must submit separate applications for each. Candidates must read all instructions before applying.
Apply Online at: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
Documents / Details Required at the time of Application:
- Recent passport-size photograph in JPEG format (50 KB to 200 KB)
- Signature in black ink on white paper in JPEG format (50 KB to 70 KB)
- Valid mobile number and e-mail ID (must remain active until recruitment process is complete)
Documents to be Produced at the time of Physical Test / Document Verification / Engagement:
- Aadhaar Card (mandatory)
- Marks cards and pass certificates of all subjects/semesters of the qualified post (as on last date of application)
- Date of birth proof: SSLC / 10th standard marks card or relevant document
- Discharge certificate and pension book / pension payment order (for Ex-Servicemen candidates)
- Caste / Reservation certificates in prescribed Government of India formats (SC/ST: Form 'D'; Cat-1: Form 'E'; Cat-2A/2B/3A/3B: Form 'F') - must be currently valid and issued by Tahsildar or competent authority with seal, signature, and bar code/hologram
- Rural reservation certificate (Form 1 or Form 2 as applicable) - signed by school Headmaster and Field Education Officer
- Kannada Medium Study certificate (for KMS reservation), if applicable
- Project Displaced Person (PDP) certificate, if applicable
- Income and caste certificate from Tahsildar in prescribed format (for OBC categories)
- NOC / Service certificate from employer (for candidates currently in service)
- One original photo identity proof: Passport / Driving License / PAN Card / Service ID Card issued by State/Central Govt., PSU or Private Companies / Bank Passbook with Photo / Registered Deeds with Photo / Caste Certificate with Photo / Ex-servicemen's Pension Book / NREGS Job Card / Voter ID (EPIC) / Aadhaar Card
Training after Recruitment: Candidates appointed through direct recruitment must undergo 9 months of basic foundational training at Police Training Schools (DIGI/IGPI). Candidates who fail to qualify in the prescribed examinations during training will be dismissed from service.
Probation Period: Selected candidates will be on probation for 2 years and 6 months after appointment through direct recruitment.
For queries: Helpline – 080-23460460 (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM). Queries regarding written exam and marks only will be entertained by the Authority.
Important Instructions for Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- Candidates applying online must verify all information carefully before final submission; take a printout of the application and retain the fee challan until completion of the recruitment process. No changes/modifications to the submitted application will be permitted thereafter.
- Only Online applications are accepted; no hard copies are to be sent to the authority.
- Candidates applying for both cadres must submit a separate application for each; apply only for one post per application.
- OBC candidates belonging to the Creamy Layer are NOT entitled to reservation; they must apply under General Merit.
- Caste/reservation certificates must be currently valid (not expired) as on the last date of application; certificates for SC/ST/Cat-1 may be of any validity period; for OBC categories (Cat-2A/2B/3A/3B), the certificate must be valid for 5 years. Only caste certificates obtained for employment purposes will be considered (not certificates obtained for educational or other benefits).
- Married female candidates from OBC/other categories must produce caste certificate issued in their husband's name (not father's name) to claim reservation.
- The Authority will not conduct any correspondence with candidates. Candidates are responsible for regularly checking the official website for updates, notifications, and corrigendum.
- Mobile number and email provided in the application are final; no changes will be entertained subsequently.
- Fee payment last date: If the last date falls on a public holiday, the next working day shall be the last date.
- Candidates currently in service / having served must obtain NOC/permission from employer and submit it to the recruitment authority; service details must be mentioned in the application.
- Any misconduct or malpractice at any stage will result in immediate disqualification from all stages of the selection process.
- Written examination is conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA); evaluated answer sheets will be shared with Karnataka Police and the Recruitment Board for further process.
- Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.
- Legal jurisdiction for any dispute arising out of this recruitment shall be Bengaluru only.
- The authority reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process at any stage without prior notice.
