KSP Civil Police Constable Recruitment 2026 — 596 Vacancies

KSP is hiring 596 Civil Police Constables under the Kalyana Karnataka Cadre. If you have passed PUC / Class 12 or equivalent and meet the physical standards, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 3 July 2026, and the last date for fee payment is 4 July 2026. Salary is Rs. 37,500 to Rs. 76,100 per month, with selection through written exam, physical tests and medical checks.

Karnataka State Police (KSP) Civil Police Constable Recruitment 2026 - 596 Posts

Karnataka State Police Department has issued notification 01/Recruitment-4/2026-27 dated 5 June 2026 for Civil Police Constable posts in the Kalyana Karnataka local cadre. This listing covers the direct official PDF for the 596 KK cadre posts, not the separate RPC notification. The written exam is scheduled for 2 August 2026 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM.

This recruitment is useful for Karnataka candidates who want a uniformed government job and can clear the offline OMR written test, Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test. Kannada knowledge is important, and candidates who have not studied Kannada as a qualifying language may need to clear the Kannada language test as per the notification.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Direct / non-service male candidates: 398 posts
• Direct / non-service female candidates: 133 posts
• Service / reserved male category shown in the notification: 46 posts
• Service / reserved female category shown in the notification: 14 posts
• Third gender candidates: 5 posts
• Total Kalyana Karnataka Civil Police Constable posts: 596 posts

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Qualification: You must have passed PUC / Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board.
• Equivalent boards: The notification recognises qualifying Class 12 level education from boards such as CBSE, ICSE and NIOS, subject to Karnataka rules.
• Kannada: Kannada language knowledge is required. If you have not studied Kannada as required in SSLC/PUC, you may need to pass the Kannada language test.
• Kalyana Karnataka eligibility: For KK local cadre reservation, you need the required Article 371(J) eligibility certificate as applicable.

Who Should Not Miss This

• 12th pass candidates from Karnataka who want police service can apply if they meet age and physical standards.
• Women and third gender candidates have separately notified vacancies in this KK cadre notification.
• In-service and ex-servicemen categories should check the official PDF carefully for their category conditions and document rules.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years as on the last date of application.
• General direct candidates: up to 33 years.
• SC, ST, OBC and related reserved categories: up to 35 years.
• Forest tribal candidates under Karnataka rules: up to 38 years.
• In-service general candidates: up to 38 years; reserved in-service candidates: up to 40 years.
• Age reference date: The last date for online application is 3 July 2026.

Salary

• Pay scale: Rs. 37,500 to Rs. 76,100 per month.
• The detailed increment scale shown in the notification starts at Rs. 37,500 and goes up to Rs. 76,100.
• You will also get allowances and service benefits as per Karnataka Government rules after appointment.

Physical Standards

For Male and Ex-Servicemen Male Candidates

• Height: 168 cm
• Chest: 86 cm with minimum 5 cm expansion
• 1600 metres run: within 6 minutes 30 seconds
• Long jump or high jump: long jump 3.80 metres or high jump 1.20 metres, with 3 chances
• Shot put: 7.26 kg shot put to at least 5.60 metres, with 3 chances

For Female and Third Gender Candidates

• Height: 157 cm
• Weight: 45 kg
• 400 metres run: within 2 minutes
• Long jump or high jump: long jump 2.50 metres or high jump 0.90 metres, with 3 chances
• Shot put: 4 kg shot put to at least 3.75 metres, with 3 chances

Relaxed Height for Forest Tribal Candidates

• Male forest tribal candidates: height 155 cm, with chest expansion rules as mentioned in the notification.
• Female forest tribal candidates: height 150 cm.

Application Fee

• General, Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B candidates: Rs. 750.
• SC, ST, Category 1, ex-servicemen and third gender candidates: Rs. 500.
• Last date for fee payment: 4 July 2026.
• Payment must be made through the method shown on the KEA online application portal.

Selection Process

The selection process has written exam, physical tests, Kannada test where applicable, medical exam and document verification. Candidates are called for PST/PET in a 1:5 ratio based on written exam performance and vacancy/category rules.

1. Written Exam (Offline OMR): 100 questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes. The exam is scheduled for 2 August 2026, 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM.
2. Negative Marking: Each wrong answer carries 0.25 mark deduction. If more than one answer is shaded for a question, 0.25 mark will also be deducted.
3. Kannada Language Test: Required for candidates who are not exempt under the Kannada language rules. Date will be announced later.
4. Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test: Shortlisted candidates must clear the height, chest, run, jump and shot put standards.
5. Medical Examination: Vision, hearing, chest X-ray, physical deformity checks and other medical tests may be conducted as advised by the Medical Board.
6. Document Verification: Original education, category, 371(J), identity and other required certificates will be verified before final selection.

How to Apply

1. Go to the KEA recruitment page at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
2. Open the Civil Police Constable (KK) recruitment link when the online application starts.
3. Complete registration with your correct personal, education, category and contact details.
4. Upload photograph, signature and documents as asked in the online form.
5. Pay the application fee before 4 July 2026.
6. Submit the application before 3 July 2026 and keep a printout of the submitted form and fee receipt.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 5 June 2026
• Online Application Start: 8 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 3 July 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 4 July 2026
• Written Exam Date: 2 August 2026, 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
• Kannada Language Test: To be announced

• Maintain law and order in the assigned police station or field area
• Patrol streets, public places and sensitive locations as directed by senior officers
• Assist in crime prevention, investigation support and emergency response
• Manage crowd control, traffic support and security duties during public events
• Protect citizens, government property and important installations during duty
• Prepare basic reports, station records and daily duty entries
• Follow Karnataka State Police discipline, uniform rules and lawful instructions