Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 3,991 Posts
Karnataka State Police (KSP)
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Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 3,991 Posts
Karnataka State Police (KSP)
Quick facts
About the role
Karnataka State Police has opened online applications for 3,991 Police Constable vacancies across district units and commissionerates. This drive covers both Civil and Armed wings, offering entry-level uniform posts to candidates with Karnataka domicile who have cleared their Pre-University Course (PUC) or an equivalent 10+2 examination. Applicants must meet physical fitness benchmarks, including timed distance runs and jump standards, alongside the OMR-based written screening. Candidates from general categories must fall between 19 and 25 years of age on the notification date, while standard relaxations apply to SC, ST, and backward classes. Both men and women can apply, with reserved quotas allocated for women in civil units. Selected recruits serve on probation across designated station beats, patrol divisions, and administrative support desks with salaries in the state Pay Level 3 bracket.
Highlights
- 3,991 Constable posts distributed across Karnataka Civil and Armed units
- Minimum qualification is 12th standard or Karnataka PUC equivalent
- Physical tests include timed runs, long jump, and shot put
- Online application process open through the central recruitment portal
Selection process
- 1Written Objective Examination (OMR format in Kannada and English)
- 2Physical Standard Test (height and chest measurements)
- 3Physical Endurance Test (qualifying fitness events)
- 4Document Verification and Medical Fitness Examination
How to apply
- 1Go to the Karnataka State Police recruitment portal at ksp-recruitment.in.
- 2Select the 2026 Constable recruitment link and fill in basic registration details.
- 3Complete the detailed application form with educational marks and caste category data.
- 4Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and valid reservation certificates.
- 5Pay the requisite fee through net banking or bank challan and download the submission summary.
Important dates
- Notification Released08 Oct 2026
- Online Registration Opens12 Oct 2026
- Last Date to Apply12 Nov 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment15 Nov 2026
- Written Examination WindowJan 2027
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Application status tracker
- Last date to apply12 Nov 2026
- Fee payment last date15 Nov 2026
- Written Examination WindowJan 2027
Frequently asked questions
Can applicants from other Indian states apply for KSP Constable posts?
You can apply under the general merit quota, but you must read, write, and speak Kannada fluently. Reserved category benefits, age relaxations, and regional quotas apply exclusively to candidates holding valid Karnataka domicile certificates.
What is the minimum educational cutoff for these police vacancies?
You must hold a pass certificate in 12th standard (PUC) from the Karnataka state board, CBSE, ICSE, or an equivalent council before the application deadline. Candidates awaiting exam results or taking supplementary attempts are not eligible.
What physical endurance events do male candidates need to clear?
Male candidates must run 1,600 metres in 6 minutes and 30 seconds or less. Those who qualify then attempt a 3.80-metre long jump or a 1.20-metre high jump, followed by a 7.26 kg shot put throw reaching at least 5.60 metres.
Can I pay the application fee offline at a bank branch?
Yes. While the application form must be filled out online, the system generates an offline bank challan. You can take this slip to designated post offices or state bank branches to make the cash payment before the fee deadline.
What is the upper age limit for backward class candidates?
Candidates belonging to 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, SC, and ST categories have their upper age limit relaxed up to 27 years. Candidates belonging to tribal communities in notified forest pockets get relaxation up to 30 years.