KSP Recruitment 2026 – Karnataka Police Constable Notification Out for 3991 Vacancies | Apply Online by 3rd July

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Karnataka State Police is recruiting 3991 Police Constable (Civil) posts across two cadres with PUC / equivalent qualification, last date 03 July 2026.

Missing a deadline can disqualify your candidacy altogether. Below are all the critical dates in the KSP Constable application 2026 Karnataka, listed clearly so you can plan your application well ahead of time. Important: Apply well before the last date to avoid website congestion or technical difficulties. Do not wait until the deadline.

A total of 3,991 Civil Police Constable vacancies have been announced under two separate notifications. The vacancies are split between the Kalyana-Karnataka cadre (reserved under Article 371-J) and the General (Mikkilida/Okkalida) cadre. Candidates can apply for only one notification at a time and must choose the cadre applicable to them.

Notification 1 - Kalyana-Karnataka Cadre (Article 371-J)

Notification 2 - General / Mikkilida Cadre

Total Vacancy Summary

Before submitting your PC application for 2026 Karnataka, carefully verify that you meet all eligibility conditions. Candidates who do not meet the educational, age, or language criteria will be disqualified at any stage of the process. Candidates must have passed Class 12 / PUC or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. This includes: Class 12 passed from CBSE, ICSE, any State Board, or equivalent Class 12 equivalent from NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) A 2-year ITC/Diploma (NVBT) course with one language and one academic subject from NIOS A 3-year Diploma from a recognised Polytechnic institution (treated as equivalent to PUC for direct/compassionate recruitment) Kannada Language Requirement: Candidates must have studied Kannada as a first or second language up to SSLC/10th standard. Those who have not done so must pass a Kannada Language Test conducted by KEA. T

The application fee for the KSP Constable recruitment must be paid online only, and is non-refundable under all circumstances. Candidates must ensure payment is completed before 4th July 2026.

The Karnataka police constable selection process 2026 consists of four clearly defined stages. Candidates must qualify each stage to proceed to the next. There is no direct interview; merit is determined through the written exam and physical assessments. The written test is the first and most critical stage of the pc recruitment 2026 Karnataka. It determines the candidates who will move on to physical testing. Exam Timings: Notification 1 (KK Cadre): 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM on 2nd August 2026 Notification 2 (General Cadre): 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM on 2nd August 2026 Subjects Covered: General Knowledge & Current Affairs General Science Geography Indian History Indian Constitution Karnataka State Affairs Mental Ability & Reasoning Ethics Candidates who qualify the written exam must appear for physical measurements. Below are the height and chest requirements: Candidates who pass the PST will then un

Stage 1 - Written Examination (CBT / OMR-Based)

Stage 2 - Physical Standard Test (PST)

Stage 3 - Physical Efficiency / Endurance Test (PET)

This section gives a concise view of the pc exam date 2026 Karnataka and the structure of the written test, helping candidates plan their preparation effectively. Key Points to Remember: Each correct answer carries 1 mark Each wrong answer results in a deduction of 0.25 marks Unanswered questions carry no penalty Minimum qualifying score is 30 marks

One of the most attractive aspects of the KSP Recruitment 2026 is the government pay structure. Karnataka police constables are placed at Pay Level 7 under the 7th Pay Commission, with a monthly pay scale of Rs. 37,500 - Rs. 76,100. In addition to the base salary, candidates are eligible for: Dearness Allowance (DA) House Rent Allowance (HRA) Travel Allowance (TA) National Pension Scheme (NPS) benefits Other Karnataka Government allowances Training and Probation: Selected candidates undergo 9 months of basic police training at designated Police Training Schools in Karnataka. Candidates are on probation for 2 years and 6 months after formal appointment. Candidates who fail during training may be removed from service.