KSP Civil Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification : Apply Online for 596 Kalyana Karnataka Vacancies

KSP Civil Police Constable Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Karnataka State Police (KSP). Applications are invited for 596 Civil Police Constable vacancies specifically under the Kalyana-Karnataka local cadre (371-J).

The online application process will be managed by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) starting from 08 June 2026. Interested PUC/12th pass candidates can apply online at the official KEA portal until 03 July 2026. With a massive 5-year one-time age relaxation granted this year, this is a golden opportunity to secure a highly respected Karnataka government job with a starting basic pay of Rs 37,500. Check complete eligibility, PST/PET physical standards, exam pattern, and direct apply links below.

KSP Civil Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Summary

Particulars	Details
Organization	Karnataka State Police (KSP)
Post Name	Police Constable (Civil)
Cadre	Kalyana Karnataka (Local Cadre 371-J)
Total Vacancies	596 Posts
Application Start Date	08 June 2026
Last Date to Apply	⚠️ 03 July 2026
Written Exam Date	02 August 2026 (2:30 PM to 4:00 PM)
Basic Pay Scale	Rs 37,500 to Rs 76,100/-
Application Mode	Online via KEA Portal
Selection Process	Written Exam, PST, PET, Medical

KSP Civil Police Constable 2026 Important Dates

Candidates must strictly adhere to the following timeline to avoid missing out on this major recruitment drive:

Online Application Starts: 08 June 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 03 July 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment: 04 July 2026
Written Exam Date: 02 August 2026
Admit Card Release Date: To be announced soon

Vacancy Details

The current detailed notification strictly covers the Kalyana Karnataka (Local Cadre 371-J) vacancies.

Direct Male: 398
Direct Female: 133
In-Service Male: 46
In-Service Female: 14
Transgender: 5
Total Posts: 596 (Note: Overall state-wide KSP constable recruitment encompasses 3,991 posts).

Eligibility Criteria for KSP Civil Police Constable 2026

1. Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed PUC (12th Standard) or an equivalent qualification.
Accepted equivalent qualifications include CBSE Class 12, ICSE Class 12, NIOS Higher Secondary, a 3-year Diploma, or a 2-year ITI with required language subjects from NIOS.
Note: Candidates appearing for exams and waiting for results as of the closing date are NOT eligible.

2. Age Limit (Includes 1-Time 5-Year Relaxation)

The Karnataka Government has provided a major one-time 5-year relaxation in the upper age limit for all candidates this year. Age will be calculated as of 03 July 2026.

Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age for General Merit (GM): 33 Years
Maximum Age for SC/ST/Cat-1/2A/2B/3A/3B: 35 Years
Tribal Candidates from Forest Areas: 38 Years
In-Service GM Candidates: 38 Years
In-Service Reserved Candidates: 40 Years

3. Physical Standard Test (PST) Requirements

Candidates must meet the strict physical measurements to qualify for the endurance test:

Direct Male & In-Service Male:
- Minimum Height: 168 cm
- Minimum Chest: 86 cm (with a minimum 5 cm expansion)
Female & Transgender Candidates:
- Minimum Height: 157 cm
- Minimum Weight: 45 kg
Tribal Candidates (Forest Area):
- Male: Height 155 cm, Chest 75 cm (5 cm expansion)
- Female: Height 150 cm

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The recruitment is carried out in multiple strict phases:

Written Examination (OMR-Based)
Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Endurance Test (PET)
Medical Examination

Written Exam Pattern

Mode: Offline OMR format conducted by KEA.
Total Marks: 100 Marks
Total Questions: 100
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes)
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect answer. An option to shade a 5th circle (if leaving a question unattempted) is provided. Failing to shade any circle will also result in a 0.25 mark penalty.
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 30 Marks.
Syllabus Topics: General Knowledge, Science, Geography, History, Indian Constitution, National Freedom Movement, General Mental Ability, and Moral Education.

Physical Endurance Test (PET)

Candidates qualifying in the written exam (in a 1:5 ratio) will be called for the PET. For Male Candidates:

1600 Meters Run: Within 6 minutes 30 seconds
High Jump (min 1.20m) OR Long Jump (min 3.80m): Maximum 3 chances
Shot Put (7.26 kg): Minimum 5.60 meters (Maximum 3 chances)

For Female, Transgender & Ex-Servicemen Candidates:

400 Meters Run: Within 2 minutes
High Jump (min 0.90m) OR Long Jump (min 2.50m): Maximum 3 chances
Shot Put (4 kg): Minimum 3.75 meters (Maximum 3 chances)

H2: KSP Constable Salary 2026

Selected candidates will be placed on a probation period of 2 years and 6 months, after completing a rigorous 9-month basic training program.

Pay Scale: ₹37,500 – ₹76,100 per month.
Pension: Covered under the National Pension System (NPS).
In-Hand Estimate: Expect a strong starting salary package equipped with government allowances, Dearness Allowance (DA), and medical benefits.

Application Fee

The application fee must be paid strictly through the online gateway provided during the application process.

General Merit (GM), 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: ₹750
SC, ST, Cat-1, Ex-Servicemen, Transgender: ₹500 (Note: Fees once paid are non-refundable).

How to Apply Online for KSP Civil Police Constable 2026

Visit the official KEA application portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea or ksp-recruitment.in.
Click on the “KSP Civil Police Constable Recruitment 2026” online application link.
Ensure you have your recent passport-size photograph (50KB to 200KB) and signature (50KB to 70KB) ready in JPEG format.
Fill out the application form with your personal, educational, and communication details. Remember, you can only apply to one specific unit.
Make the application fee payment via the online payment gateway.
Submit the form before 03 July 2026 and take a printout of the application form and fee challan. Keep this safe for the document verification stage.

Documents Required for Verification/PET

You must carry a valid photo identification card at the time of exams. Acceptable IDs include a Passport, Driving License, PAN Card, Service ID, Bank Pass Book with photo, Caste Certificate with photo, or an Aadhaar Card.

🔗 IMPORTANT LINKS

Document / Action	Link
Official Notification	Download
Apply Online	Apply Here
Admit Card	Pending
Result	Pending