KSP KSRP/KSISF/IRB Recruitment 2026 — 859 Vacancies

Karnataka State Police (KSP) is hiring 859 Police Constables under the Kalyana Karnataka (Hyderabad-Karnataka) local reservation quota — covering Special Reserve Police Constable (KSRP), Police Constable (KSISF) and Special Reserve Police Constable (IRB). If you have passed 2nd PUC (12th) or an equivalent qualification and belong to the Kalyana Karnataka region, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 10 August 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 37,500 to Rs. 76,100 per month.

Karnataka State Police (KSP) KSRP, KSISF & IRB Constable Recruitment 2026 - 859 Posts

The Directorate General of Police, Karnataka has released Advertisement No. 07/Recruitment-3(B)/2026-27 for 859 Constable posts reserved for local candidates under Article 371(J) Kalyana Karnataka reservation. A single written exam will be held for all three posts — Special Reserve Police Constable (KSRP), Police Constable (Karnataka State Industrial Security Force - KSISF), and Special Reserve Police Constable (Karnataka India Reserve Battalion - IRB) — followed by separate physical tests for each category. This recruitment is aimed at improving local representation from the Kalyana Karnataka districts in the state police force.

Each of the three forces has a distinct role: KSRP handles law and order, riot control and VIP security across the state; KSISF guards industrial establishments and public sector undertakings in Karnataka; and IRB is a specialized battalion used for internal security and disaster response operations. All three are permanent, pensionable government posts with the same pay scale and service benefits.

Vacancy Breakdown by Post

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have passed 2nd PUC (Class 12) or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Karnataka government.
• Domicile: These posts are reserved under the Kalyana Karnataka (Article 371-J) local cadre reservation — you must belong to the Kalyana Karnataka region.
• IRB posts: Open to male candidates only.
• Ex-Servicemen: Eligible with relaxed physical standards and age relaxation as per rules.
• One post only: You can apply to only one of the three forces (KSRP, KSISF or IRB) — you cannot apply for more than one battalion in this drive.

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.

Salary

• Selected candidates in all three posts 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)

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): A single common exam for all three posts — 100 questions for 100 marks in 1.5 hours. Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
2. Physical Standard Test (PST): Conducted separately for each post at a 1:5 shortlisting ratio per category based on written exam merit.
3. Physical Endurance Test (PET)
4. Document Verification
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 for the relevant post — remember you can pick only one of KSRP, KSISF or IRB.
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 or KSP 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 (2:30 PM to 4:00 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
• Guard important government buildings, industrial installations, and properties
• Support VIP security and bandobust duties as assigned
• Respond swiftly to distress calls and emergency situations
• Maintain physical fitness and complete required police training
• Assist senior police officers in field operations and investigations