Karnataka State Police (KSP) Civil Constable Recruitment 2026
Karnataka State Police (02/ನೇಮಕಾತಿ-4/2026-27)
Pay: ₹37,500 - ₹76,100
Category State Portals
Job Type Regular
Eligibility Specifications
Advertisement / Notice No: 02/ನೇಮಕಾತಿ-4/2026-27
Age Limits: Between 18 and 33 years (for general category).
Age Cut-off Date: Age calculated strictly on 3 July 2026.
Category Relaxations: OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+5 years).
Note: Additional age relaxations apply for Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Disabilities (PwD), Widows, and serving employees. Please check the official PDF notification for details.
Allowed Qualifications: 12th.
Specialized & Physical Requirements:
- Height: 168cm (Male) / 157cm (Female)
- Weight: 45kg (min for Female)
- Vision: 6/9-6/12
Document Specifications: Photo: 50-200 KB (JPEG), Signature: 50-70 KB (JPEG)
Helpline Contacts: Phone: 080-23460460
Vacancy Breakdown
Total posts: 3395 vacancies
For detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution, please refer to the official notification PDF.
Key Timelines & Fees
Registration Start Date: 8 June 2026
Application Closing Date: 3 July 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment: 04-07-2026
Written Exam Date: 02-08-2026
Application Fee (General and other categories (2A, 2B, 3A, 3B)): ₹750
Application Fee (SC, ST, Cat-1, Ex-servicemen, and Transgender candidates): ₹500
Selection & Exam Pattern
Selection Process: Written Exam, Physical Standard Test (PST), Endurance Test (ET), Medical Examination
Exam Mode: Offline (OMR)
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer
General Knowledge, Geography, History, Indian Constitution, Freedom Struggle, Mental Ability, Ethics.
Please double check exam stages in the official PDF notification below.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the minimum qualification for Karnataka Police Civil Constable?
Candidates must have passed 12th standard (PUC) or an equivalent examination.
What is the age limit for general category candidates?
The age limit for general category candidates is 18 to 33 years.
What is the mode of examination?
The examination will be conducted in Offline (OMR) mode.