The minimum educational qualification required for this position is 12th Pass (PUC) (refer to the official notification for the exact discipline, stream or trade required). Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying examination may apply provisionally, provided they can produce the marksheet at the document verification stage.
The age limit is 18–33 years calculated as on the cut-off date specified in the notification. Age relaxation is granted to reserved categories as per central government rules: OBC candidates get 3 additional years, SC/ST candidates get 5 years, and PwD candidates get up to 10 years of relaxation. Ex-servicemen and certain other reserved categories may receive further relaxation — verify against the official notification.
Nationality requirement: the candidate must be a citizen of India (or hold the eligibility documents specified by the recruiting body). Candidates domiciled in Karnataka may be given preference in certain categories. Out-of-state candidates can still apply — see the notification for state-domicile requirements specific to this recruitment.
Karnataka State Police (KSP) / Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the latest jobs update for KSP Civil Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – 3991 Posts.
3,991 total vacancies are on offer.
Last Date to Apply Online: 03 Jul 2026 — don't miss the deadline.
Apply or check online through the official portal — direct links are below.
Overview
Karnataka State Police (KSP) / Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially announced the recruitment for KSP Civil Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – 3991 Posts. A total of 3,991 vacancies have been opened in this recruitment cycle. Candidates who meet the 12th Pass (PUC) eligibility and the eligible age range of 18–33 years can apply through the official portal before 03 Jul 2026.
Selected candidates will be placed in the ₹37,500 – ₹76,100 pay scale, along with Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other applicable allowances as per government rules.
Always confirm the final details in the official notification — it is the binding source for eligibility, dates, and fees.
Why apply for this post
Karnataka State Police (KSP) / Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) postings provide a regulated state-government role with the pay structure laid down by the state pay revision committee, pension under the New Pension System or older OPS as applicable, and the stability of a permanent or long-tenure state-cadre position close to one's home district.
The starting pay scale for this post is ₹37,500 – ₹76,100. Salaries increase through annual increments and time-bound promotions, and the package includes Dearness Allowance (revised twice a year), House Rent Allowance based on posting city, and other government benefits applicable to the cadre.
Age limit
Minimum age: 18 years · Maximum age: 33 years (as on the cut-off date). Age relaxation applies for OBC (3 years), SC/ST (5 years) and PwD as per government rules.
Vacancy details
3,991
total posts (approx). Category-wise reservation and post-wise breakup are listed in the official notification.
Salary / pay scale
₹37,500 – ₹76,100 — plus DA, HRA & allowances. Final in-hand pay depends on posting and deductions.
Any other document required under the Karnataka Government reservation norms
How to apply
The entire application is online — candidates register on the official portal, fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee online, and download the confirmation. Follow the numbered steps below carefully, because once submitted most fields cannot be edited.
The Last Date to Apply Online for this application is 03 Jul 2026. We strongly recommend completing the application at least 2-3 days before the deadline — the official portal usually sees heavy load on the last day, and payment-gateway timeouts in the final hours can cause submissions to fail.
The application fee varies by category and is listed in the Application Fee section below. Payment can be made online using debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI, or any accepted digital wallet. Save the payment receipt — you will need it if the system requires manual verification.
1Visit the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea and navigate to the KSP Civil Police Constable Recruitment 2026 link.
2Register with your mobile number and email address, then log in to access the application form.
3Fill in all personal, educational, and physical details accurately and select your cadre (Kalyan or General) — only one application is permitted.
4Upload a recent photograph (50–200 KB, JPEG) and your signature (50–70 KB, JPEG) in the prescribed format.
5Pay the non-refundable application fee online (₹750 or ₹500 as applicable) before 04 Jul 2026.
6Submit the completed form and download a printout for your records.
Selection process
The selection process is conducted in 6 stages: Written Examination (100 MCQs, 100 marks, 90 minutes, minimum 30 marks to qualify), Endurance Test / Physical Efficiency Test (qualifying; shortlisting in 1:5 ratio by written marks), Physical Standard Test (PST) — height, chest, and weight verification, Medical Examination, Document Verification and Final Merit List (based on written examination marks). Candidates must clear each stage to be eligible for the next, and the final merit list is prepared on the combined performance across all stages. Detailed marking schemes, qualifying cut-offs, and any tie-breaker rules are listed in the official notification linked above.
Written Examination (100 MCQs, 100 marks, 90 minutes, minimum 30 marks to qualify)Endurance Test / Physical Efficiency Test (qualifying; shortlisting in 1:5 ratio by written marks)Physical Standard Test (PST) — height, chest, and weight verificationMedical ExaminationDocument VerificationFinal Merit List (based on written examination marks)
Preparation tips
1Focus heavily on Karnataka-specific topics — state history, geography, government schemes, and current affairs — as KEA papers consistently include a strong regional component.
2Practice OMR-based mock tests under a 90-minute time limit to build speed and accuracy; the 0.25 negative marking means skipping genuinely uncertain questions is safer than guessing.
3Start the Endurance Test preparation early: begin with daily running intervals targeting the 1,600 m (men) / 400 m (women) benchmarks well before the exam date.
4Keep all your documents — caste certificate, Kannada-medium certificate, rural-area certificate — attested and ready before applying, so there are no last-minute delays.
5Choose your cadre (Kalyan or General) only after carefully reading the eligibility criteria; submitting an application in the wrong cadre cannot be reversed.
The online application window closes on 03 Jul 2026. The fee payment deadline is one day later, on 04 Jul 2026.
A total of 3,991 Civil Police Constable posts are on offer — 3,395 under the General (Mikkilida/Okkalida) cadre and 596 under the Kalyana-Karnataka (Article 371-J) cadre.
Candidates must have passed PUC (Class 12) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. Any stream is accepted. Knowledge of Kannada language up to SSLC level or willingness to pass a KEA Kannada test is also required.
General category candidates must be between 18 and 33 years of age as on 03 Jul 2026. Reserved categories (SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) get relaxation up to 35 years, and Karnataka forest-area residents up to 38 years. An additional five-year one-time government-approved relaxation is also applicable.
General, 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B category candidates pay ₹750. SC, ST, Category-1, Ex-Servicemen, and Transgender applicants pay ₹500. The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.
The post carries a pay scale of ₹37,500 – ₹76,100 under Karnataka Government pay rules, along with Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and other service benefits.
The written examination is scheduled for 02 Aug 2026. It is an offline OMR-based test of 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes, with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer.
Applications must be submitted online only through the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. No offline or postal applications are accepted.
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