Karnataka State Police recruitment 2026 - 2314 vacancy

 

Karnataka State Police Department has released two  recruitment notifications, both dated 10 July 2026, inviting online applications for a combined 2,314 Police Constable posts. This includes Special Reserve Police Constable (KSRP) posts across the state, and Kalyana Karnataka local-cadre posts for Special Reserve Police Constable (KSRP), Police Constable (Karnataka State Industrial Security Force - KSISF), and Special Reserve Police Constable (Indian Reserve Battalion - IRB). Candidates who have passed 2nd PUC or an equivalent qualification can apply online from 13 July 2026 to 10 August 2026. Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of ₹37,500-₹76,100 per month.

 

Quick Overview

 

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Authority	Karnataka State Police Department (Directorate General of Police, Recruitment)
Post Names	Special Reserve Police Constable (KSRP), Police Constable (KSISF), Special Reserve Police Constable (IRB)
Total Vacancies	2,314

KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates

Event	Date / Time
Online Application Start Date	13 July 2026
Online Application Last Date	10 August 2026
Application Fee Payment Last Date	11 August 2026
Written Exam - State Cadre KSRP (1455 posts)	20 September 2026, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Since the Kalyana Karnataka posts (KSRP, KSISF, and IRB) share a single written examination, separate mark sheets will be published for each post category.

Educational Qualification

• Class 12 examination conducted by the CBSE or ICSE boards.
• A one-year vocational/ITI course after SSLC combined with a pass in one PUC subject through NIOS, provided the candidate has passed at least one language subject and one technical/vocational subject (as detailed in the official notification).

Age Limit   

Minimum age (all categories):- 18 years

Maximum age:- 33 years

Relaxation as per rules

Salary

Selected candidates will be placed in the following pay scale (Level as applicable):

₹37,500- 76,100

KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee

Category	Fee
General Merit and Category 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B	₹750
SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-servicemen	₹500

KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process

1.     Written Examination: Offline OMR-based exam on General Studies and Mental Ability - 100 questions, 100 marks, duration 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

2.     Physical Standard Test (PST): Candidates shortlisted in a 1:5 ratio per category/post, based on written exam marks, undergo height, chest, and weight measurement.

3.     Physical Endurance Test (PET): Qualifying in nature; no marks are awarded for PET, but candidates must clear the prescribed run, jump, and shot-put standards.

4.     Medical Examination: Conducted by a Medical Board on vision, hearing, and other physical fitness parameters.

5.     Final Merit List: Prepared based on written exam marks of candidates who qualify PST, PET, and the medical test.

Negative Marking

0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer. If a candidate marks more than one answer for a question, or erases/overwrites an answer such that it becomes legible only after being read within 5 minutes of the OMR sheet being read by the scanner, it is treated as a wrong answer and 0.25 marks are deducted; if the erasure is illegible, no deduction is made for that question.

Physical Standard Test (PST) Requirements

Category	Minimum Height	Minimum Chest / Weight
Male and Ex-servicemen candidates	168 cm	Chest (unexpanded) 86 cm, with minimum 5 cm expansion
Female candidates	158 cm	Minimum weight 45 kg
Male candidates from notified forest-dwelling/nomadic communities	155 cm	Minimum 5 cm chest expansion, unexpanded chest not less than 75 cm
Female candidates from notified forest-dwelling/nomadic communities	150 cm	Minimum weight 45 kg

Physical Endurance Test (PET) Standards

Category	Event	Qualifying Standard
Male candidates	1600 metre run	6 minutes 30 seconds
	Long jump	3.80 m (with run-up) or 1.20 m (standing, 3 chances only)
	Shot put (7.26 kg)	5.60 m (3 chances only)
Female and Ex-servicemen candidates	400 metre run	1 minute 30 seconds
	Long jump	2.50 m (with run-up) or 0.90 m (standing, 3 chances only)
	Shot put (4 kg)	3.75 m (3 chances only)

PET is qualifying only; no marks are awarded for performance in PET.

Required Documents

• Aadhaar Card
• Marks card/certificate for qualification claimed (SSLC, PUC, or equivalent) as prescribed for the age and qualification claimed
• Proof of date of birth (SSLC certificate or transfer certificate showing date of birth)
• Caste/category certificate - for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Category-1, 2A, 2B, 3A, or 3B candidates claiming reservation
• Rural candidature certificate (Format-1 or Format-2, as applicable) - for candidates claiming rural reservation
• Kannada medium study certificate - for candidates claiming Kannada-medium exemption

KEA KSRP Police Constable Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here