KSP Civil Police Constable Recruitment 2026: The Karnataka State Police (KSP) has announced a new notification PDF for KSP Civil Police Constable Recruitment 2026 under the Advt. No. 01/Recruitment-4/2026-27 (Kalyana Karnataka) & 02/Recruitment-4/2026-27 (Mikkili/Okkalida). There are total 3,991 Posts have been announced for Civil Police Constable posts across the state. The application form will started on 08 June 2026 and last date is 03 July 2026. Candidates minimum age must be at least 18 years and maximum age is required 35 years. Before applying, all Candidates should carefully read the official notification PDF to check qualifiction details, application fees, selection process, salary details, physical standards, last date and all other important instructions.
Important Date
- Notification Released : 06 June 2026
- Application Start : 08 June 2026
- Last Date for Apply : 03 July 2026
- Last Date for fee payment : 03 July 2026
- Correction Date : As per schedule
- Written Exam Date : 02 August 2026 (Kalyana Karnataka: 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM; Mikkili: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM)
- Admit Card : Before Exam
- Result Date : As per schedule
Application Fees
- General Merit and other categories (Cat-2A / Cat-2B / Cat-3A / Cat-3B) : 750/-
- SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-Servicemen / Third Gender candidates : 500/-
- Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking or Offline Mode Only.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age : 18 Years
- Maximum Age : 33 Years
- Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules.
Vacancy Details
Cadre 1: Kalyana Karnataka / Article 371(J) Area – 596 Posts
| Post Name | Pay Scale (Rs.) | Direct Male | Direct Female | Ex-Servicemen Male | Ex-Servicemen Female | Third Gender | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police Constable (Civil) | 37,500–76,100/- | 398 | 133 | 46 | 14 | 5 | 596 |
Cadre 2: Mikkili (Okkalida) Cadre – 3395 Posts
| Post Name | Pay Scale (Rs.) | Direct Male | Direct Female | Ex-Servicemen Male | Ex-Servicemen Female | Third Gender | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police Constable (Civil) | 37,500–76,100/- | 2266 | 755 | 257 | 82 | 35 | 3395 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | PUC (Pre-University Certificate) or equivalent qualification (as on last date of application). Candidates appearing in PUC exam and awaiting results are NOT eligible. All subjects and marks must have been secured by the last date. |
| PUC Equivalents Accepted | (i) Class 12 exam by CBSE or ICSE boards; (ii) Class 12 exam by other state government exam boards; (iii) Higher Secondary education course (HSC) by NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling); (iv) Two-year BTEC course by NIOS – candidates who passed one language paper and one academic subject in distance/correspondence mode, or appeared in pre-university exam – only in one language and one subject with pass marks, are treated as equivalent to PUC |
| Vocational courses (GTC) | As per Govt. Order No. ED 19 TVE 2019 dated 06.08.2021 – Karnataka State Vocational Training courses (GTC) are treated as equivalent to PUC only for: (i) Compassionate appointment and those already in service under the order; (ii) GTC/PUC marks considered as minimum academic qualification for competitive exams only – GTC is the minimum academic qualification |
| 3-Year Diploma | As per Govt. Order No. ED 33 TVE 2021 dated 30.09.2021 – 3-year diploma holders treated as PUC equivalent only for: (i) Direct/compassionate appointment and higher education in technical education department; (ii) Diploma passed before 2015 from a govt. technical institution must pass Kannada language test conducted by KPSC along with the department exam |
| Kannada Language Requirement | Mandatory. Candidates who have not passed the Kannada language exam notified under Govt. Order No. GAD 43 SEN 2020 dated 5.3.2021 (as amended by Govt. Order No. GAD 102 SEN 2022 dated 24-03-2025) – i.e., those who have not passed Kannada as first or second language at PUC/equivalent level – must pass a Kannada language test with a minimum of 50 marks out of 150 (in a paper of one question booklet) to be eligible. Candidates who have previously passed the Karnataka Rajyotsava Kannada exam are exempted from this requirement. |
| Nationality | Indian Citizens only |
| Prior Apprenticeship / Ex-servicemen | Ex-servicemen candidates must complete their pending service period and must be serving in the present post on the last date of application; they must not be under any departmental inquiry/chargesheet at the time of applying |
- For More Eligibility Details Read the Official Notification.
Salary
- Pay Scale : Rs. 37,500–76,100/- per month.
Selection Process
- Written Test (Offline-OMR)
- Physical Standard Test
- Endurance Test
- Medical Examination
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Written Examination Pattern (Offline-OMR Type):
| Paper | Subject | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Exam | General Knowledge, Science, Geography, History, Indian Constitution, National Integration, Current Affairs, Mental Aptitude, and General Studies | 100 | 100 | 1½ Hours (90 Minutes) |
Written Exam Schedule:
| Cadre | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kalyana Karnataka (371(J) – 596 Posts) | 02-08-2026 | 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM |
| Mikkili / Okkalida Cadre – 3395 Posts | 02-08-2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Mandatory Kannada Language Test | To be notified after Written Exam result (applicable for those who have not passed Kannada at 10th/PUC level) | |
Candidates must score a minimum of 30 marks in the written examination as per recruitment (amendment) rules 2020 to be eligible as a competitive candidate.
Negative Marking: Each question has 4 options; only one correct answer must be marked. For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks (1/4th) will be deducted. In OMR-based answers, if 5 or more options are filled or the answer/option is struck out after the final bell and within 5 minutes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each such question.
Physical Standard Test (PST) Standards:
| Category | Minimum Height | Chest (For Male) | Minimum Weight (For Female) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male (General) & Ex-Servicemen (Male) | 168 cm | 86 cm (unexpanded); minimum expansion 5 cm | – |
| Female & Third Gender candidates | 157 cm | – | 45 kg |
| Budakattu (Forest Tribal) Male candidates from Karnataka forest areas | 155 cm | Chest expansion of minimum 5 cm from fully expanded; overall chest not less than 75 cm | – |
| Budakattu (Forest Tribal) Female candidates from Karnataka forest areas | 150 cm | – | – |
Endurance Test (ET) Standards:
| Category | Event | Qualifying Standard / Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Male & Ex-Servicemen (Male) candidates | 1600 Metre Run | Within 6 minutes 30 seconds |
| High Jump or Long Jump (3 chances only) | High Jump: Not less than 1.20 m; Long Jump: Not less than 3.80 m | |
| Shot Put (7.26 kg) – 3 chances only | Not less than 5.60 metres | |
| Female, Third Gender & Ex-Servicemen (Female) candidates | 400 Metre Run | Within 2 minutes |
| High Jump or Long Jump (3 chances only) | High Jump: Not less than 0.90 m; Long Jump: Not less than 2.50 m | |
| Shot Put (4 kg) – 3 chances only | Not less than 3.75 metres | |
Note: Candidates must qualify ALL events in the Endurance Test. Candidates who fail any event are disqualified from the ET. No marks are awarded for the ET; it is qualifying in nature only. Candidates are advised to practise at least one month before the ET date.
Medical Examination Standards (key disqualification criteria):
- Vision: Distant vision: 6/9 or 6/9 (best eye) and 6/12 (other eye) without glasses; Near vision: 0/6 and 0/8. Each eye must have full field of vision. Any condition such as squint, colour blindness, or any pathological condition of the eye is disqualifying.
- Hearing: Rinne’s Test, Weber’s Test, and Tests for Vertigo – any deficiency is disqualifying.
- Varicose Veins with flatfoot: Disqualifying
- Speech impediment: Disqualifying
- Musculoskeletal Deformities (disqualifying): Knock Knees, Flat Foot, Bow Legs, Cubitus Valgus, Cubitus Varus, or any other defect observed during examination
- Any physical or mental deficiency that may hinder the performance of police duties is disqualifying
KSP Civil Police Constable Recruitment 2026: How to Apply
- Visit the official website (https://ksp-recruitment.in/) of KSP.
- Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “KSP Civil Police Constable Recruitment 2026”.
- Fill out the KSP Civil Police Constable Online Application Form 2026.
- Upload the Required Documents.
- Pay Application Fees.
- Finally, Check Preview and All details Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification Kalyana Karnataka (596 Posts) | Click Here |
| Download Notification Mikkili/Okkalida Cadre (3395 Posts) | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://ksp-recruitment.in/ || |