KSP KSRP Constable Recruitment 2026 — 1455 Vacancies

Karnataka State Police (KSP) is hiring 1,455 Special Reserve Police Constables (KSRP) across Karnataka. If you have passed 2nd PUC (12th) or an equivalent qualification, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 10 August 2026. Age limit is 18 to 33 years (up to 38 years for reserved and forest-area candidates). Salary ranges from Rs. 37,500 to Rs. 76,100 per month.

Karnataka State Police (KSP) Special Reserve Police Constable (KSRP) Recruitment 2026 - 1455 Posts

The Directorate General of Police, Karnataka has released Advertisement No. 03/Recruitment-3(B)/2026-27 for 1,455 Special Reserve Police Constable (KSRP) posts open to both male (1,382) and female (73) candidates. This is one of the biggest KSP constable recruitment drives in recent years, conducted entirely through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) portal. No written pre-requisite beyond 12th pass is needed, making it accessible to a wide pool of candidates across the state.

The KSRP is Karnataka's armed reserve police force, deployed for law and order duty during festivals, elections, protests and natural disasters, and for guarding important installations and VIPs across the state. Unlike the Kalyana Karnataka reservation drive, this recruitment is open to eligible candidates from anywhere in Karnataka. Joining KSRP gives you a permanent, pensionable government job with defined promotion avenues over your career.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have passed 2nd PUC (Class 12) or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Karnataka government.
• Domicile: Open to eligible candidates across Karnataka — this recruitment is not restricted to any specific region.
• Gender: Both male and female candidates can apply; separate vacancies are notified for each.
• Ex-Servicemen: Eligible with relaxed physical standards and age relaxation as per rules.

Age Limit

• You should be at least 18 years old as on the closing date of application (10 August 2026).
• General candidates: Maximum age 33 years.
• Reserved categories (SC/ST/Category-1/2A/2B/3A/3B): Maximum age 35 years.
• Kalyana Karnataka backward/forest area residents: Maximum age 38 years.
• Ex-Servicemen: Additional relaxation equal to length of military service plus 3 years.
• Note: These age limits already include a one-time 5-year relaxation granted by a Karnataka Government Order dated 29 January 2026.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a salary of Rs. 37,500 to Rs. 76,100 per month on the pay scale 37500-900-39300-1000-43300-1125-47800-1250-52800-1375-58300-1500-64300-1650-74200-1900-76100.
• You will also get DA, HRA and other allowances as per Karnataka government rules, plus pension benefits under the National Pension System (NPS).

Physical Standards

For Male Candidates:

• Height: 168 cm (relaxed to 163 cm for Ex-Servicemen, with minimum 5 cm chest expansion)
• Kalyana Karnataka forest-area male candidates: Height 155 cm
• PET (any one): 1600m run in 6 min 30 sec, OR long jump 3.80m, OR high jump 1.20m, OR shot put (7.26 kg) throw of 5.60m (3 attempts each)

For Female Candidates:

• Height: 158 cm, Weight: 45 kg
• Kalyana Karnataka forest-area female candidates: Height 150 cm, Weight 45 kg
• PET (any one): 400m run in 1 min 30 sec, OR long jump 2.50m, OR high jump 0.90m, OR shot put (4 kg) throw of 3.75m (3 attempts each)

Medical Standards:

• Distant vision: 6/9 in the better eye and 6/12 in the other eye (or 6/9 in both eyes)
• Near vision: N6 in the better eye and N8 in the other eye
• Candidates with squint or vision worse than the prescribed limits are not eligible for these posts.

Application Fee

• General / Category-2A / 2B / 3A / 3B: Rs. 750
• SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-Servicemen: Rs. 500
• Payment mode: Online only. Fee once paid is non-refundable.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in these stages:

1. Written Exam (Offline-OMR based): 100 questions for 100 marks in 1.5 hours. Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
2. Physical Standard Test (PST): Candidates are shortlisted at a 1:5 ratio per category based on written exam merit — this ratio will never exceed 1:10 even if enough candidates qualify.
3. Physical Endurance Test (PET)
4. Document Verification: You must carry your original Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, educational certificates, caste certificate (if applicable) and other documents listed in the notification.
5. Medical Examination

The PST and PET results are final and cannot be challenged on medical certificate grounds alone; the committee's decision on the PST and PET is binding.

How to Apply

1. Go to the KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
2. Register and fill in the online application form.
3. Upload your photo, signature and required documents.
4. Pay the application fee online.
5. Submit and take a printout of your application.
6. Download your admit card from the KEA website closer to the exam date — no printed hall tickets are sent by post.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 10 July 2026
• Online Application Start: 13 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 10 August 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 11 August 2026
• Written Exam Date: 20 September 2026 (10:30 AM to 12:00 PM)

• Maintain law and order during public events, protests, and emergency situations
• Patrol assigned areas to prevent crime and ensure public safety
• Assist in crowd control and riot management operations
• Support VIP security and bandobust duties as assigned
• Respond swiftly to distress calls and emergency situations
• Guard important government buildings, installations, and properties
• Maintain physical fitness and complete required police training
• Assist senior police officers in field operations and investigations