The Karnataka State Police (KSP) is expected to conduct the KSP Constable Recruitment 2026 for candidates aspiring to join the police force. This recruitment offers a great opportunity to secure a government job in the law enforcement sector.
Candidates selected through this recruitment will be appointed to the post of Constable in various units of Karnataka State Police. Interested applicants should keep track of the official notification for complete vacancy and eligibility details.
KSP Constable Recruitment 2026
The recruitment process will be conducted through an online examination system followed by physical and document verification stages. Candidates should begin their preparation early to improve their chances of selection.
The selection procedure includes a Written Examination, Physical Endurance Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), and Document Verification. Applicants must qualify at each stage to move forward in the recruitment process.
KSP Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | Karnataka State Police |
| Post Name | Constable |
| Exam Name | KSP Constable Exam 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Karnataka |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, PET, PST & Document Verification |
| Job Type | State Government Job |
| Category | Government Jobs |
KSP Civil Police Constable Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for KSP Civil Police Constable Recruitment must meet the required educational qualification, age limit, and language requirements prescribed by Karnataka State Police.
Educational Qualification
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualification | PUC (Class 12) or Equivalent |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen |
| Kannada Language | Must pass Kannada exam if not studied Kannada in school |
Kannada Language Requirement
| Category | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Studied Kannada as 1st/2nd Language or Kannada Medium | Kannada Exam Exempted |
| Other Candidates | Must score at least 50 out of 150 marks in Kannada Paper |
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General Merit (GM) | 18 to 33 Years |
| SC/ST/Cat-1/2A/2B/3A/3B | 18 to 35 Years |
| Tribal Candidates (Forest Areas) | 18 to 38 Years |
| GM (In-Service Candidates) | 18 to 38 Years |
| Reserved Categories (In-Service) | 18 to 40 Years |
KSP Civil Police Vacancy Details
The Karnataka State Police has announced 3,991 vacancies for the post of Civil Police Constable. These vacancies are distributed between the Kalyana Karnataka Cadre and Mikkili (Okkalida) Cadre.
Kalyana Karnataka Cadre Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Direct Male | 398 |
| Direct Female | 133 |
| Ex-Servicemen Male | 46 |
| Ex-Servicemen Female | 14 |
| Third Gender | 5 |
| Total | 596 |
Mikkili (Okkalida) Cadre Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Direct Male | 2266 |
| Direct Female | 755 |
| Ex-Servicemen Male | 257 |
| Ex-Servicemen Female | 82 |
| Third Gender | 35 |
| Total | 3395 |
KSP Constable Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 08 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 03 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 04 July 2026 |
| Written Examination Date | 02 August 2026 |
Application Fee for KSP Civil Police Constable Post
Candidates applying for KSP Civil Police Constable Recruitment 2026 must pay the required application fee as per their category. The fee should be paid online before submitting the application form.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | ₹750 |
| SC, ST, Cat-1, Ex-Servicemen, Transgender | ₹500 |
How to Apply for KSP Constable Recruitment
The application process for KSP Constable Recruitment 2026 is completely online. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official Karnataka State Police recruitment website by filling out the application form, uploading required documents, and paying the application fee online. Applicants must complete and submit the form before the last date of application to avoid any issues.
Important Links
| Official Notification | Download Now |
| Online Application Link | Apply Now |
| Official Website | https://ksp.karnataka.gov.in/ |