State Portals 📍 Karnataka 🏢 KSP 🏷️ Police & Defense 🎓 12th Pass ✅ Verified ⏳ Upcoming: Opens 22 Jun

Karnataka State Police (KSP) Armed Police Constable (Civil/DAR) Recruitment 2026

Karnataka State Police (04/2026-27)
Pay: Pay Scale: ₹37,500 - ₹76,100
Important Notice: Exclusive For Male Candidates only
Category State Portals
Job Type Regular

Eligibility Specifications

Advertisement / Notice No: 04/2026-27
Age Limits: Between 18 and 33 years (for general category).
Age Cut-off Date: Age calculated strictly on 22 June 2026.
Category Relaxations: OBC (+2 years), SC/ST (+2 years).
Note: Has non-standard/complex age relaxations. Please check the official PDF notification for details.
Allowed Qualifications: 12th.
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Helpline Contacts: Phone: 080-23460460

Vacancy Breakdown

Total posts: 1421 vacancies

For detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution, please refer to the official notification PDF.

Key Timelines & Fees

Registration Start Date: 22 June 2026
Application Closing Date: 22 July 2026
Written Exam Date: 06-09-2026
Application Fee (General and OBC (Cat-2A/2B/3A/3B)): ₹750
Application Fee (SC, ST, Cat-1 and Ex-Servicemen): ₹500

Selection & Exam Pattern

Selection Process: Written Exam (Offline OMR), Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Endurance Test (PET)
Exam Mode: Offline (OMR)
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer

General Knowledge, Geography, History, Indian Freedom Movement, Mental Ability, and Ethics.

Please double check exam stages in the official PDF notification below.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the age limit for general category candidates?
The minimum age is 18 years, and the maximum age limit for General category candidates is 33 years.
What is the application fee for General/OBC candidates?
The application fee for General and OBC (Cat-2A/2B/3A/3B) candidates is ₹750.
What is the minimum height requirement for male candidates?
The minimum height requirement is 168 cm for male candidates.