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Recruitment Overview
- The Karnataka State Police (KSP) Department has released a major recruitment notification for the post of Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR). This is an excellent opportunity for young candidates in Karnataka to secure a stable government job in the police force. A total of 1,600 vacancies have been announced, split between the Kalyana Karnataka (Hyderabad-Karnataka) Region (179 posts) and the Residual Cadre (1,421 posts). The recruitment is for a Full-Time position with an attractive pay scale.
- Recruitment Type: This is a Competitive Examination-based recruitment. Candidates will be selected through a written exam, followed by physical tests and medical examination.
Vacancy Details (Detailed Breakdown)
- Note: The recruitment is divided into two categories with separate notifications. Candidates should check the region-specific PDF for detailed category-wise (SC/ST/OBC) vacancy distribution.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed P.U.C. (Pre-University Course) / 12th Standard or its equivalent from a recognized board/institution.
- Equivalent qualifications include: CBSE/ISC Board’s Class 12, Other State Government Board’s Class 12, NIOS Senior Secondary Course/H.S.C., or a two-year ITI course with one language and one academic subject.
- Critical: Candidates awaiting results are NOT eligible. Marks card must be available on or before the last date of application.
Age Limit (as on the last date of application - 24/07/2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 years for all categories.
- Maximum Age Limits: General Merit (Male): 33 years SC/ST/Cat-1/2A/2B/3A (Male): 35 years Tribal Candidates (Forest Areas): 38 years Ex-Servicemen: Age relaxation of 3 years + service period.
Selection Stages
- The selection will be done in the following sequential stages:
- Stage 1: Written Examination (Objective Type, OMR-Based)
- Stage 2: Physical Standard Test (PST) - For candidates in 1:5 ratio
- Stage 3: Physical Endurance Test (PET)
- Stage 4: Medical Examination - For candidates in 1:2 ratio
- Stage 5: Document Verification
Physical Standard Test (PST) Requirements (for Male Candidates)
Syllabus Highlights
- The written exam will cover subjects relevant to a police constable role. While the detailed syllabus is in the PDF, typical sections include: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Reasoning/Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, and Kannada Language.
Application Fee
- Payment Mode: Online (through the KEA portal during application).
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Visit the official website of the Karnataka Examination Authority: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
- Find and click on the link for "Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) – 2026".
- Register by providing your personal details, mobile number, and email ID.
- Fill out the application form with accurate educational qualifications and other necessary details.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 50KB-200KB) and signature in black ink (JPEG, 50KB-70KB).
- Pay the applicable application fee via the online payment gateway.
- Carefully verify all entered details before final submission.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application form for your records.
- Note: Applications must be submitted before 24th July 2026.
Important Links
- Notification PDF (Kalyana Karnataka): Download PDF (179 Vacancies)
- Notification PDF (Residual Cadre): Download PDF (1421 Vacancies)
- Apply Online Link: Visit KEA Official Portal
- Official Website: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
Q2. How many vacancies have been announced for KSP Armed Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
- A total of 1600 vacancies have been announced: 179 for the Kalyana Karnataka region and 1421 for the Residual Cadre.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required for Karnataka Armed Police Constable?
- Candidates must have passed PUC/12th Standard or its equivalent from a recognized board/institution. Candidates awaiting results are not eligible.
Q4. What is the application fee for KSP Armed Police Constable?
- The application fee is ₹500/- for General Merit candidates and ₹250/- for SC/ST/Cat-1/2A/2B/3A/3B candidates.
Q5. What is the age limit for Karnataka Police Constable?
- The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age varies by category: 33 years for General Merit (Male), 35 years for reserved categories, and 38 years for tribal candidates, with applicable relaxations.
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