Karnataka State Police Recruitment 2026 for 3991 Police Constable (Civil) Posts – Apply Online @ ksp-recruitment.in

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Vacancy Details
• Eligibility Criteria
• How to Apply
• FAQs

Karnataka State Police Recruitment 2026: Golden Opportunity for 3991 Police Constable (Civil) Posts

A golden opportunity awaits job seekers in Karnataka! The Karnataka State Police has officially announced the Latest Government Jobs 2026 notification for the recruitment of 3991 Police Constable (Civil) posts. This Sarkari Naukri notification is released by the Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Bengaluru, offering a stable career with attractive pay scales under the 7th CPC.

Why Apply for Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026?

• Job Security: Permanent Sarkari Naukri under the Karnataka State Government.
• Pay Scale: Attractive salary of Rs. 37,500–76,100/- per month as per 7th CPC.
• Reservation Benefits: Special reservations for Kalyana Karnataka (371J) and Mikkili (Okkalida) cadres.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for promotion and departmental exams.

Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details

A total of 3991 Police Constable (Civil) posts have been notified across two cadres. The Apply Online for Karnataka Police Vacancy process starts on 08-06-2026.

Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess PUC (Pre-University Certificate) or equivalent qualification as on the last date of application. Candidates appearing for PUC exams are not eligible.

Age Limit

Minimum age: 18 years. Maximum age: 33 years (General Merit) as on 03-07-2026. Age relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC and other categories as per Karnataka Government norms.

Kannada Language Requirement

Mandatory Kannada language proficiency. Candidates who have not passed Kannada at PUC level must pass a Kannada language test with minimum 50 marks out of 150.

How to Apply for Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026

Interested candidates can Apply Online through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) portal. Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
2. Register and fill out the application form with required details.
3. Upload scanned photograph and signature.
4. Pay the application fee online.
5. Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.

Application Fee: Rs. 750/- for General/OBC and Rs. 500/- for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The last date to apply online is 03-07-2026.

Candidates must have passed PUC (12th) or equivalent qualification.

Yes, age relaxation is available as per Karnataka Government norms.

Selection includes Written Test, Physical Standard Test, Endurance Test, and Medical Examination.

The written exam is on 02-08-2026.

Yes, but you must submit separate applications for each cadre.

The salary ranges from Rs. 37,500 to 76,100 per month.

Official PDFs are available at Kalyana Karnataka Notification and Mikkili Notification.