Post Date Update: 15 July 2026 
Category: Emergency Services

Karnataka KSP Police Constable Recruitment 2026

Short Information:

The Karnataka State Police (KSP) has officially released the KSP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification for the recruitment of 2314 vacancies under the Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP), Karnataka State Industrial Security Force (KSISF), and Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB). Both male and female candidates who fulfill the prescribed eligibility criteria can submit their online application through the official recruitment portal.

The online application process will begin from 13 July 2026, while the last date to submit the application form is 10 August 2026. Interested candidates are advised to read the complete notification carefully before filling out the application form.

The minimum age required for this recruitment is 18 years, whereas the upper age limit varies according to different categories. Selected candidates will receive an attractive monthly salary ranging from ₹37,500 to ₹76,100 along with other admissible government allowances and NPS benefits.

The recruitment process includes an OMR-Based Written Examination, Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Endurance Test (PET), Medical Examination, and Document Verification. Candidates should ensure that they satisfy all eligibility conditions before applying online.

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Karnataka State Police (KSP)

Karnataka KSP KSRP, KSISF & IRB Constable Recruitment 2026

Advertisement No. 03/3-3(Rect)/5.2.2/2026-27 & 07/3-3(Rect)/5.6/2026-27

Read Official Notification Before Applying Online

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Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: 13 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 10 August 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 11 August 2026
• Written Examination Date: 20 September 2026

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Application Fee

General / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B

• ₹750/-

SC / ST / Category-I / Ex-Servicemen

• ₹500/-

Additional Application Fee

• ₹100/- per additional post (Same Syllabus)

Mode of Payment

• Online through KEA Payment Gateway

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KSP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age (General Merit): 33 Years
• Maximum Age (SC / ST / OBC): 35 Years
• Maximum Age (Tribal Candidates of Forest Areas): 38 Years

Age Relaxation

Age relaxation for reserved category candidates shall be applicable as per Karnataka Government rules. Ex-Servicemen will also be eligible for age relaxation as prescribed in the official notification.

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Educational Qualification

Post Name	Qualification
Special Reserve Police Constable (KSRP)	Candidates must have passed 2nd PUC (Class 12th) from Karnataka Pre-University Board or any equivalent recognized qualification such as CBSE, ISC, NIOS Higher Secondary, 3-Year Diploma, or 2-Year ITI with required language subjects.
Police Constable (KSISF)	Same as above
Police Constable (IRB)	Same as above

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Karnataka KSP Police Constable Vacancy 2026

Cadre	Post	Gender	Vacancies
Residual Cadre	Special Reserve Police Constable (KSRP)	Male	1382
Residual Cadre	Special Reserve Police Constable (KSRP)	Female	73
Kalyan Karnataka Cadre	Special Reserve Police Constable (KSRP)	Male	284
Kalyan Karnataka Cadre	Special Reserve Police Constable (KSRP)	Female	50
Kalyan Karnataka Cadre	Police Constable (KSISF)	Male	274
Kalyan Karnataka Cadre	Police Constable (KSISF)	Female	90
Kalyan Karnataka Cadre	Special Reserve Police Constable (IRB)	Male Only	161
Grand Total	All Posts	Male & Female	2314

KSP Constable KSRP, KSISF & IRB Recruitment 2026: Salary Details

Post Name	Pay Scale
KSRP / KSISF / IRB Police Constable	₹37,500 – 900 – 39,300 – 1000 – 43,300 – 1125 – 47,800 – 1250 – 52,800 – 1375 – 58,300 – 1500 – 64,300 – 1650 – 74,200 – 1900 – ₹76,100/-

Additional Benefits:

• National Pension Scheme (NPS)

• Dearness Allowance (DA)

• House Rent Allowance (HRA)

• Medical Facilities

• Other Government Allowances as per Karnataka Government Rules

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KSP Constable Recruitment 2026 Written Exam Pattern

Paper	Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Written Examination (Offline OMR)	General Studies & Mental Ability	100	100	90 Minutes

Negative Marking

• Each correct answer carries 1 mark.

• 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.

• Leaving a question blank without following the prescribed instructions may also attract 0.25 negative marks.

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Physical Standard Test (PST)

Candidates qualifying in the written examination will be called for the Physical Standard Test.

Male Candidates

• Height: As per official notification

• Chest: As prescribed in notification (Expansion applicable)

Female Candidates

• Height: As prescribed in the official notification

Reserved category candidates will receive relaxation in physical standards as per Government norms.

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Physical Endurance Test (PET)

Candidates who qualify the PST will appear for the Physical Endurance Test.

The PET may include events such as:

• Running

• Long Jump

• High Jump

• Other physical efficiency tests as prescribed by Karnataka State Police.

Candidates must qualify every stage of the PET to become eligible for further selection.

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Selection Process

The Karnataka State Police Constable Recruitment 2026 selection process consists of the following stages:

• Application Screening

• OMR Based Written Examination

• Physical Standard Test (PST)

• Physical Endurance Test (PET)

• Medical Examination

• Document Verification

• Final Merit List

Candidates must successfully qualify each stage before proceeding to the next phase of the recruitment process.

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Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before filling the online application form:

• SSLC / Class 10 Certificate

• 2nd PUC / Class 12 Marksheet

• Recent Passport Size Photograph

• Signature

• Aadhaar Card

• Caste Certificate (If Applicable)

• Income Certificate (If Applicable)

• EWS Certificate (If Applicable)

• Ex-Servicemen Certificate (If Applicable)

• Valid Mobile Number

• Active Email ID

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How to Apply for Karnataka KSP Police Constable Recruitment 2026

• Visit the official Karnataka State Police recruitment portal.

• Click on KSP Constable Recruitment 2026.

• Complete the registration using a valid mobile number and email ID.

• Log in using the generated credentials.

• Fill in all personal, educational and communication details carefully.

• Upload your recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format.

• Upload all required educational and category certificates.

• Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.

• Verify all details before final submission.

• Submit the application form.

• Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

  IMPORTANT LINKS

  Link Details	Visit Now
  Apply Online	Click Here
  Official Notification (Residual Cadre - Notification 03)	Click Here
  Official Notification (Kalyan Karnataka Cadre - Notification 07)	Click Here
  Official Website	Click Here
  Join WhatsApp Channel	Follow Link

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  FAQs

  Q1. Karnataka KSP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Online Form kab se shuru honge?

  Ans: Karnataka KSP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 ke online application form 13 July 2026 se shuru honge.

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  Q2. Karnataka KSP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 ki last date kya hai?

  Ans: Online application submit karne ki antim tithi 10 August 2026 hai, jabki application fee 11 August 2026 tak jama kar sakte hain.

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  Q3. Is recruitment mein kul kitni vacancies nikali gai hain?

  Ans: Karnataka State Police dwara 2314 Constable padon par bharti ka notification jari kiya gaya hai.

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  Q4. KSP Constable Recruitment 2026 ke liye educational qualification kya hai?

  Ans: Candidate kisi bhi manyata prapt board se 12th (2nd PUC) pass ya uske samakaksh qualification rakhta ho.

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  Q5. KSP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 mein age limit kya hai?

  Ans: Minimum age 18 years aur General category ke liye maximum age 33 years rakhi gai hai. Reserved category candidates ko sarkari niyamon ke anusar age relaxation diya jayega.

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  Q6. KSP Constable Recruitment 2026 mein selection process kya hai?

  Ans: Selection Written Exam, Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Endurance Test (PET), Medical Examination, Document Verification aur Final Merit List ke aadhar par kiya jayega.

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  Q7. KSP Constable Salary kitni milegi?

  Ans: Selected candidates ko ₹37,500 se ₹76,100 prati mahina tak ka pay scale diya jayega, saath hi anya sarkari allowances aur NPS ka labh bhi milega.

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