Karnataka State Police (KSP) Civil Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 3,991 Posts
The Karnataka State Police (KSP) has released an official recruitment notification for the year 2026, inviting online applications for 3,991 positions of Police Constable (Civil). Candidates who have cleared Pre-University Course (PUC) / Class 12 or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board are eligible to apply. The registration window is actively accepting submissions and is scheduled to close on July 3, 2026. Selection will be based on a competitive written test followed by standard Physical Endurance and Standard Tests.
3,991
Total Posts
₹23,500 - ₹47,650 per month basic matrix scale (Plus standard state allowance structures)
Salary
18–33
Age (yrs)
Karnataka (State-wide district allocations)
Location
KSP 3,991 Civil Police Constable Registrations Active
About This Notification
The Karnataka State Police (KSP) has initiated a fresh recruitment drive to fill 3,991 vacancies for the post of Police Constable (Civil) across both General and Kalyana-Karnataka cadres. This represents an excellent opportunity for high school graduates to transition into a stable state government career path within law enforcement.
The online registration system is officially Active. Interested and eligible candidates must complete their online submissions and document uploads through the designated portals before the fast-approaching closing date of July 3, 2026.
Key Details
Organization
Karnataka State Police (KSP)
Department
Police Department, Government of Karnataka
Exam Name
KSP Civil Police Constable Recruitment Examination 2026
Total Posts
3,991
Job Location
Karnataka (State-wide district allocations)
Selection Process
Stage 1: OMR-Based / CBT Written Examination → Stage 2: Physical Endurance Test (ET) & Physical Standard Test (PST) → Stage 3: Direct Document Verification & Final Medical Fitness Screening
Official Website
https://ksp.karnataka.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
Single Unit Choice Restriction
Candidates are legally authorized to submit an application for only one specific district unit or city commissionerate. Submitting multiple forms across different circles will lead to immediate disqualification of all profiles.
Local Kannada Language Rule
Proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding Kannada is an implicit system condition. Outstation variants without language records must pass a state-conducted test validation.
Educational Qualification
- Educational Benchmark: Candidates must have successfully passed the PUC / 12th Standard exam from the Department of Pre-University Education in Karnataka, CBSE, ICSE, NIOS, or a matching recognized equivalent academic profile.
- Language Rule: Applicants must have studied Kannada as a first or second language up to Class 10/SSLC level, or clear an equivalent state language assessment.
Age Limit
General Category: 18–33 years
- General Merit (GM) Candidates: Upper age limit is capped at 33 years.
- SC / ST / Category-1 / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B Candidates: 2 years upper age relaxation benefit applies (Up to 35 years).
- Tribal Candidates (Residing in Karnataka Forest Areas): Maximum age limit extended up to 38 years.
