Karnataka State Police Recruitment 2026 for 5590+ Armed Police Constables, Civil Constable and Other Posts

Explore the latest Karnataka State Police Recruitment 2026 notifications on this page. Stay updated with current and upcoming police job vacancies, including complete details on eligibility criteria, application process, selection procedure, important dates, salary, and official notification links.

Karnataka State Police Recruitment 2026 for 1600 Armed Police Constable Posts | Last Date: 24th July 2026

Karnataka State Police (KSP) has released the KSP Armed Police Constable Recruitment 2026 notification for 1,600 vacancies in the Civil Armed Reserve (CAR) and District Armed Reserve (DAR) units. The recruitment includes 179 posts for the Kalyana Karnataka region and 1,421 posts for the Residual Cadre. Candidates who have passed PUC/12th Standard or equivalent qualifications are eligible to apply. The online application process begins on 22 June 2026 and closes on 24 July 2026. Selection will be based on a written examination, physical tests, medical examination, and document verification.

Karnataka State Police Recruitment 2026 Notification

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Karnataka State Police Vacancy

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed PUC, 12th Standard, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board or institution.
• Candidates awaiting results are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants must possess proof of qualification on or before the last date of application.
• Candidates must fulfill Kannada language requirements as prescribed in the notification.

Educational Requirement

Eligible qualifications include:

• Karnataka PUC or equivalent 12th Standard qualification.
• CBSE or ISC Class 12.
• Other State Board Class 12 qualification.
• NIOS Senior Secondary Course or Higher Secondary Course.
• Two-year ITI course with one language subject and one academic subject.

Kannada Language Requirement

Candidates must satisfy any one of the following conditions:

• Studied Kannada as the first or second language in SSLC or equivalent.
• Studied in Kannada medium.
• Passed Kannada as a subject at a higher level.

Candidates not meeting these conditions must appear for the Kannada language test and secure a minimum of 50 marks out of 150.

Salary

• Salary and allowances will be provided as per Karnataka State Government rules applicable to Armed Police Constables.

Age Limit

As on 24 July 2026:

• Minimum Age: 18 years

Maximum Age:

• General Merit (Male): 33 years
• SC/ST/Category 1/2A/2B/3A Candidates (Male): 35 years
• Tribal Candidates (Forest Areas): 38 years

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST/Category 1/2A/2B/3A: 5 years
• Tribal Candidates: 10 years
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years plus the period of military service rendered

Application Fee

• Payment Mode: Online

Selection Process

• Written Examination
• Physical Standard Test (PST)
• Physical Endurance Test (PET)
• Medical Examination
• Document Verification

Written Examination Pattern

Physical Standard Test (Male Candidates)

How to Apply

1. Visit the official Karnataka Examination Authority portal at KEA Recruitment Portal.
2. Click on the “Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) – 2026” recruitment link.
3. Register using a valid mobile number and email ID.
4. Fill in the online application form with accurate personal and educational details.
5. Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
6. Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
7. Verify all details carefully before final submission.
8. Submit the application form and download a copy for future reference.

Important Dates

Other Requirements

• Candidates must possess the required educational qualification before the application closing date.
• Separate notifications are available for Kalyana Karnataka and Residual Cadre vacancies.
• Original documents must be produced during document verification.
• Incomplete applications or applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

Application form, details & registration

Karnataka State Police Recruitment 2026 for 3991 Civil Constable Posts | Last Date: 3rd July 2026

Karnataka State Police (KSP) has released the Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026 notification for 3991 Civil Constable vacancies in Kalyana Karnataka Cadre and Mikkili/Okkalida Cadre. Candidates who have passed 12th Class from a recognized board are eligible to apply online. The recruitment offers a salary ranging from ₹37,500 to ₹76,100 per month and selection will be conducted through Written Examination, PST, PET, Medical Examination, and Document Verification. The online application process commenced on 08 June 2026 and will remain open until 03 July 2026. Interested candidates can apply through the official Karnataka Police recruitment portal before the closing date.

Karnataka State Police Recruitment 2026 Notification

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Karnataka State Police Vacancy

Eligibility Criteria

Salary

• ₹37,500 – ₹76,100 per month

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 33 Years
• Age calculated as on 03 July 2026

Application Fee

• Payment Mode: Online Only

Selection Process

• Written Examination
• Physical Standard Test (PST)
• Physical Endurance Test (PET)
• Medical Examination
• Document Verification

How to Apply

• Step 1: Visit the official Karnataka Police recruitment portal.
• Step 2: Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
• Step 3: Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and category details.
• Step 4: Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and required certificates.
• Step 5: Pay the prescribed application fee through online mode.
• Step 6: Submit the application form and verify all entered details.
• Step 7: Download and print the submitted application form for future reference.

Important Dates

Application form, details & registration