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| Recruiting authority | Karnataka State Police Department (Directorate General of Police, Recruitment) |
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- Updated July 14, 2026 11:41 AM
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- Applications closed on 10 August 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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- Karnataka State Police Department has released two recruitment notifications, both dated 10 July 2026, inviting online applications for a combined 2,314 Police Constable posts. This includes Special Reserve Police Constable (KSRP) posts across the state, and Kalyana Karnataka local-cadre posts for Special Reserve Police Constable (KSRP), Police Constable (Karnataka State Industrial Security Force - KSISF), and Special Reserve Police Constable (Indian Reserve Battalion - IRB). Candidates who have passed 2nd PUC or an equivalent qualification can apply online from 13 July 2026 to 10 August 2026. Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of ₹37,500-₹76,100 per month.
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KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 - Quick Overview
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KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
- Since the Kalyana Karnataka posts (KSRP, KSISF, and IRB) share a single written examination, separate mark sheets will be published for each post category.
KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
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KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility
- Candidates must be Indian citizens.
- For Kalyana Karnataka local cadre posts (KSRP, KSISF, IRB), candidates must possess a valid local candidature certificate as per the Karnataka Public Employment (Reservation for Local Candidates in Hyderabad-Karnataka Region) Rules, 2013, issued under Article 371(J) of the Constitution.
- A woman candidate who has more than one living spouse, or a male candidate married to a woman who already has a living husband, is not eligible unless prior permission has been obtained from the Government.
- Candidates must be mentally and physically fit and free from any defect that could interfere with the efficient performance of duties.
KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 - Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed 2nd PUC or possess an equivalent qualification. As per Government Order No. 81 dated 27.02.2018, the following qualifications are treated as equivalent to 2nd PUC:
- Class 12 examination conducted by the CBSE or ICSE boards.
- Class 12 examination conducted by the education boards of other state governments.
- Higher secondary education courses/certificates conducted through the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS).
- A one-year vocational/ITI course after SSLC combined with a pass in one PUC subject through NIOS, provided the candidate has passed at least one language subject and one technical/vocational subject (as detailed in the official notification).
- As per Government Order dated 06.08.2021, private study courses are recognised for equivalence only if they were approved by the concerned university at the time of admission, and such equivalence is verified against University Grants Commission (UGC) records.
- As per Government Order dated 30.09.2021, a three-year diploma pursued after SSLC from a recognised technical education institution is treated as equivalent to PUC. Candidates who completed such a diploma from institutions recognised before 2015, and who did not study Kannada as a subject, must clear the Kannada language qualifying exam conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).
- Note: The prescribed qualification must have been obtained on or before the last date fixed for submission of applications. Qualifications obtained after this date will not be considered. All candidates must additionally hold a Kannada language qualification at least up to the 12th standard/PUC level, unless exempted under the Kannada-medium study or Kannada-language-exam provisions described in the official notification.
KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- Age is calculated as on the last date fixed for receipt of applications (10 August 2026). The above age limits already include a 5-year relaxation granted as per Government Order No. 262 dated 29.01.2026. Ex-servicemen candidates are entitled to a relaxation equal to their actual period of military service, plus 3 additional years, as per the rules described in the official notification.
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KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 - Salary
- Selected candidates will be placed in the following pay scale (Level as applicable):
- ₹37,500 - 900 - 39,300 - 1,000 - 43,300 - 1,125 - 47,800 - 1,250 - 52,800 - 1,375 - 58,300 - 1,500 - 64,300 - 1,650 - 74,200 - 1,900 - 76,100
- National Pension System (NPS) benefits apply as per Government Order No. FD (SPL) 04 PET 2005, dated 31.03.2006.
KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
- Fee must be paid online only; fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. For the Kalyana Karnataka notification, candidates may submit a single combined application for KSRP, KSISF, and IRB posts since all three share one written exam paper. The applicable fee above is charged for the first post selected; an additional ₹100 is charged for each extra post/category selected within the same application.
KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- Written Examination: Offline OMR-based exam on General Studies and Mental Ability - 100 questions, 100 marks, duration 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
- Physical Standard Test (PST): Candidates shortlisted in a 1:5 ratio per category/post, based on written exam marks, undergo height, chest, and weight measurement.
- Physical Endurance Test (PET): Qualifying in nature; no marks are awarded for PET, but candidates must clear the prescribed run, jump, and shot-put standards.
- Medical Examination: Conducted by a Medical Board on vision, hearing, and other physical fitness parameters.
- Final Merit List: Prepared based on written exam marks of candidates who qualify PST, PET, and the medical test.
Physical Standard Test (PST) Requirements
- Notified forest-dwelling/nomadic communities (as per the official notification) include Siddi, Jenu Kuruba, Kadu Kuruba, Yerava, Soliga, Kudiya, Gowdlu, Hasalaru, Malekudiya, and Koraga communities residing in the forest areas of Uttara Kannada, Dakshina Kannada (Mangaluru, Udupi), Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga, Kodagu, Chamarajanagar, and Mysuru districts.
Physical Endurance Test (PET) Standards
- PET is qualifying only; no marks are awarded for performance in PET.
Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card
- Marks card/certificate for qualification claimed (SSLC, PUC, or equivalent) as prescribed for the age and qualification claimed
- Proof of date of birth (SSLC certificate or transfer certificate showing date of birth)
- Caste/category certificate - for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Category-1, 2A, 2B, 3A, or 3B candidates claiming reservation
- Discharge certificate and pension book/pension payment order - for Ex-servicemen candidates
- Rural candidature certificate (Format-1 or Format-2, as applicable) - for candidates claiming rural reservation
- Kannada medium study certificate - for candidates claiming Kannada-medium exemption
- Income and caste certificate - for women candidates of certain reserved categories, wherever applicable
- Recent passport-size photograph in JPEG format (50 KB to 200 KB)
- Signature in JPEG format (50 KB to 70 KB)
KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 - How to Apply
- Visit the official Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) portal: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
- Locate and click the relevant recruitment link for KSRP / KSISF / IRB Constable Recruitment 2026-27.
- Register or log in, and fill in the online application form accurately with personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload your scanned photograph (JPEG, 50 KB-200 KB) and signature (JPEG, 50 KB-70 KB) as per the specified format.
- Pay the applicable application fee online through the payment gateway.
- Review all entered details carefully, since no corrections or changes are allowed after submission.
- Download and keep a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
- Submit the application on or before 10 August 2026, and complete fee payment on or before 11 August 2026.
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Important Instructions
- Applications can be submitted online only; offline/manual applications are not accepted.
- No corrections or changes are allowed in the application after final submission, in any manner or at any stage.
- Only one application per post/bracket is permitted; multiple applications for the same category may result in disqualification.
- For the Kalyana Karnataka notification, one combined application covering KSRP, KSISF, and IRB is permitted, with additional fee for extra post selections as detailed above.
- Candidates must appear for the written exam and all subsequent stages (PST, PET, medical test) strictly as per the schedule communicated by the recruiting authority; no request for change of date will be entertained.
- Candidates must bring a valid original photo ID (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence, Voter ID, or similar government-issued ID) to the exam centre and to PST/PET.
- Submission of forged documents, impersonation, or providing false information will lead to disqualification and may attract legal/criminal action.
- Candidates are solely responsible for the accuracy of information submitted in the application.
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Q3. What is the educational qualification required for these posts?
- Candidates must have passed 2nd PUC or possess an equivalent qualification as recognised under the relevant government orders described in the notification.
Q4. What is the age limit for KSRP Constable Recruitment 2026?
- The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age is 33 years for general candidates, 35 years for SC/ST/Category-1/2A/2B/3A/3B candidates, and 38 years for candidates from notified forest-dwelling communities, as on the last date for submission of applications.
Q5. What is the application fee for Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
- The fee is ₹750 for General and Category 2A/2B/3A/3B candidates, and ₹500 for SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-servicemen candidates, payable online only.
Q8. What is the selection process for Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
- Selection involves a Written Examination, followed by a Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Endurance Test (PET), Medical Examination, and preparation of the Final Merit List.
Q10. What is the pay scale for KSRP/KSISF/IRB Constable posts?
- Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of ₹37,500–₹76,100 per month, as per the government pay matrix specified in the notification.
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