The Karnataka State Police has announced a massive recruitment drive for 3,991 Civil Police Constable posts. This recruitment is open to candidates who have passed PUC (12th standard). The posts carry a strong pay scale of ₹37,500 – ₹76,100 with all the benefits of a permanent state police job. Online applications open on 08 June 2026 and close on 03 July 2026. The written examination is scheduled for 02 August 2026. The recruitment is carried out under two separate notifications — one for the Kalyana-Karnataka local cadre and one for the general cadre. Both have the same eligibility, pay and selection process. Since the minimum qualification is just PUC (12th pass), it is perfect for 12th pass candidates seeking government jobs. The selection process involves a written examination, endurance test, physical standard test, and medical examination. Candidates can apply online through the KEA portal. The application fee is ₹750 for GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B categories and ₹500 for SC, ST, Cat-1, Ex-SM, Transgender categories.

📋 Overview

Organisation	Karnataka State Police
Post Name	KSP Civil Police Constable Recruitment 2026
Total Vacancies	3,991
Job Type	GOVT
Selection Process	Written Examination -> Endurance Test (ET) -> Physical Standard Test (PST) -> Medical Examination -> Document Verification
Educational Qualification	PUC (12th standard) or equivalent
Age Limit	18 to 33 years
Pay Scale	₹37,500 – ₹76,100
Location	Karnataka
Exam Mode	Written Examination
Work Mode	Full Time
Official Website	https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
Last Date to Apply	03 July 2026 ✅ Open

📍 Position & Vacancy Details

Post Name	Location	Vacancies	Age Limit	Salary / Pay Scale/Pay Level
Civil Police Constable	Karnataka	3991	18-33 Years	₹37,500 – ₹76,100

📅 Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start	08 Jun 2026
Application End	03 Jul 2026
Exam Date	02 Aug 2026

🧑 Age Limit & Relaxation

Category	Min Age	Max Age	Relaxation
General (GM)	18	33	No relaxation
Reserved categories (SC, ST, Category-1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B)	18	33	2 years
Karnataka forest-area residents	18	33	5 years

Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms: OBC +3 years, SC/ST +5 years, PwD +10 years.

💳 Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B	₹750
SC, ST, Cat-1, Ex-SM, Transgender	₹500

💡 Fee once paid is non-refundable. Pay via Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI.

🎓 Educational Qualification

PUC (12th standard) or equivalent qualification
Kannada as a first or second language up to 10th/SSLC

✅ Selection Process

Written Examination: 100-mark offline OMR test (minimum 30 marks to qualify).
Endurance Test (ET): Qualifying only — candidates are shortlisted in a 1:5 ratio based on written marks.
Endurance Test Standards:
- Male: 1600 m run in 6 min 30 sec; long jump 3.80 m or high jump 1.20 m; shot put (7.26 kg) 5.60 m.
- Female / Transgender: 400 m run in 2 min; long jump 2.50 m or high jump 0.90 m; shot put (4 kg) 3.75 m.
Physical Standard Test (PST): Height, chest and weight measurement.
Medical Examination and Document Verification.
Exam Pattern:The written exam has 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes, covering General Knowledge, General Science, Geography, History, Indian Constitution, State affairs, Mental Ability and Ethics. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer, so attempt carefully. The final selection is based on the written exam merit.

💰 Salary Structure

Selected candidates will receive a consolidated pay of ₹37,500 – ₹76,100 per month along with DA, HRA, TA and other perquisites as per the 7th Pay Commission.

📝 How to Apply

Visit the official KEA recruitment portal
Register and fill the online application
Choose your cadre carefully (Kalyan or General)
Upload your photograph and signature
Pay the application fee online
Submit and download the final submitted application

📅 Last Date to Apply: 03 July 2026 ✅ Open

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KSP Civil Police Constable Recruitment 2026