The Karnataka State Police Department has officially released the KSRP Police Constable Notification 2026 on 10th July 2026. The department has announced vacancies for the post of Special Reserve Police Constable (K.S.R.P.) for both men and women across several KSRP Battalions located in Bengaluru, Belagavi, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Shivamogga, Hassan, and Tumakuru. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 13th July 2026 to 10th August 2026 through the official Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) portal. Candidates must hold a 2nd PUC pass or an equivalent qualification and meet the prescribed age and physical standards to be eligible. Selection will be made through a written examination, followed by a Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Endurance Test (PET), and a Medical Examination. The written exam is scheduled for 20th September 2026.
Employment Type:FULL_TIME
Number of Vacancies:1455
Educational Qualification:
2nd PUC pass or equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of Karnataka.
Experience:Not required.
Skills:Physical fitness, endurance, ability to meet prescribed physical standards (height, weight, chest).
Salary:
Rs. 37,500 – Rs. 76,100 per month (Pay Scale).
Age Limit: Minimum 18 Years as on the last date of application. Upper Age Limit: General – 33 years; SC/ST/Category-1/2A/2B/3A/3B – 35 years; Candidates from notified forest/backward areas – 38 years. (As per Government Order dated 29.01.2026, an additional 5-year relaxation has been extended to all categories.)
Physical Standards:
Selection Procedure:
Written Examination (OMR-based, 100 marks, objective type).
Physical Standard Test (PST).
Physical Endurance Test (PET).
Medical Examination.
Application Fee:
General Merit and Other Categories (Cat-2A/2B/3A/3B) – Rs. 750/-
SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-Servicemen – Rs. 500/-
Candidates applying for the KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 must complete the process online only, through the KEA website.
Note: No offline or postal applications will be accepted.
Published: 10th July 2026
Start Date: 13th July 2026
Last Date: 10th August 2026
Fee Payment Last Date: 11th August 2026
Written Exam Date: 20th September 2026 (10:30 AM to 12:00 PM)
Official Notification (KK Region):
Download KK Region Notification (PDF)
Official Notification (RPC Region):
Download RPC Region Notification (PDF)
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Police in Karnataka were called by various names in different regions. After initiation of Policing, they were initially called Thoti, Talwar, Umbalidhar, Kattubidi, Neeraganti etc. The police primarily with policing used to do other jobs entrusted to them. The foundation of present police set up was laid after the appointment of State’s first Inspector General of Police. Today the State Police has grown into a big and complex organisation running on modern management principles.
Mysore State was the predecessor to Karnataka State, which was created on 1st November 1965. Sri. L. Rickets was appointed as first Inspector General of Police, prior to which the State Police had no status, structure and powers as such. During 1883 it was reported that Talwars, Thotis, Neeragantis, Kavalugararu, Amaragararu, Ankamaale, Patela, Shyanubhogas etc. used to do policing. During the rule of Maharajas of Mysore, the policing existed in different ways.
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