Karnataka State Police KSP Recruitment 2026

Published: Mar 27, 2026 38 views
KSP Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 8176 Police Constable & Sub-Inspector Posts | Karnataka State Police
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Official Notification · March 2026

Karnataka State Police
KSP Recruitment 2026

Government of Karnataka  |  ksp.karnataka.gov.in  |  ksp-recruitment.in

8,176
Total Vacancies
18–27
Age Limit (Years)
₹37,500
Starting Salary
Apr 2026
Expected Last Date
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Post-wise Vacancy Details

# Post Name Unit / Category Vacancies Qualification
01 Civil Police Constable Civil 614 PUC / 12th Pass
02 Armed Police Constable APC 1,650 PUC / 12th Pass
03 Special Reserve Police Constable KSRP / IRB 2,032 SSLC / 10th Pass
04 KSISF Constable KSISF 340 PUC / 12th Pass
05 Bandsmen Police Band 120 SSLC + Music Knowledge
06 Sub-Inspector (PSI / RSI / SRSI) Officer Cadre 20+ Graduation Degree
TOTAL 8,176

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit
18 – 27 Years
Relaxation for OBC/SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen as per GoK norms
Educational Qualification
PUC / 12th Pass
NIOS HSC also accepted; Graduation needed for SI posts
Domicile
Karnataka State
Valid Karnataka domicile / residence certificate required
Nationality
Indian Citizen
As per Government of India norms
Gender
Male / Female / Transgender
All eligible with different physical standards
Salary Range
₹37,500 – ₹76,100
SI: ₹37,500–₹76,100 | Constable: ₹23,500–₹47,650
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Selection Process

1

Written Examination

100 Marks · 1.5 Hours · Objective Type · 0.25 negative marking for wrong answers. Topics: General Kannada, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Reasoning & Basic Maths.

2

Physical Standards Test (PST)

Height, Weight, and Chest measurement as per KSP standards (different criteria for Male, Female & Transgender candidates).

3

Physical Endurance Test (PET)

Running, long jump, high jump, and other fitness tests. Male candidates: 1600m run; Female candidates: 800m run within prescribed time limits.

4

Medical Examination

Candidates who clear PET/PST must appear before a Medical Officer for fitness certification. Vision, hearing, and general health are checked.

5

Final Merit List & Appointment

Based on Written Exam marks, a final merit list is prepared. Documents verified and appointment orders issued by Karnataka State Police.

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Physical Standards (Constable Posts)

Category Height (cm) Chest (cm) Weight (kg)
Male – General / OBC 168 cm 86 – 91 cm Proportionate
Male – SC / ST 165 cm 84 – 89 cm Proportionate
Female – General / OBC 157 cm 45 kg (Min)
Female – SC / ST 155 cm 43 kg (Min)

* Exact standards will be as per official notification. Verify from ksp.karnataka.gov.in before applying.

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How to Apply Online

1

Visit Official Website

Go to ksp-recruitment.in or ksp.karnataka.gov.in

2

Click KSP Recruitment 2026

Find the relevant notification and click "Apply Online" link

3

Register & Fill Application

Complete new registration, enter personal details, qualification, upload photo & signature

4

Pay Application Fee

₹400 for General / OBC  |  ₹200 for SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen via online payment

5

Submit & Take Printout

Review all details, submit form and take print of confirmation for future reference

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