KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026; Apply Online for 2,314 Constable Posts, Eligibility, Exam Date & Selection Process APPLY FROM 13 Jul 2026

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The Karnataka State Police (KSP), in association with the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), has officially released the KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 notification for 2,314 vacancies.

The recruitment includes posts in the Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP), Karnataka State Industrial Security Force (KSISF), and Bharatiya Reserve Battalion. Interested candidates who have passed 2nd PUC/Class 12 or an equivalent qualification can submit their online applications from 13 July 2026 to 10 August 2026 through the official KEA portal.

The selection process consists of a written examination, Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Endurance Test (PET), and medical examination.

In this article, check the complete details regarding vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, exam pattern, PET standards, salary, important dates, and the step-by-step online application process for KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026.

KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Complete Guide (2,314 Posts)
KSRP, KSISF & Bharatiya Reserve Battalion Constable Posts | Apply Online 13 July – 10 August 2026
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Particulars Details
Organization Name Karnataka State Police Department (Recruitment Wing), in association with Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
Recruitment Name Special Reserve Police Constable (KSRP), Police Constable (KSISF) & Special Reserve Police Constable (Bharatiya Reserve Battalion) Recruitment 2026-27
Notification Numbers No. 07/Nemakaati-3(B)/KE.KE/2026-27 (Kalyana Karnataka Cadre) & No. 03/Nemakaati-3(B)/R.P.S/2026-27 (State Cadre)
Notification Date 10 July 2026
Total Vacancies (Combined) 2,314 Posts
Pay Scale (All Posts) ₹37,500 – ₹76,100/-
Application Mode Online Only, via Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
Written Exam Conducting Body Karnataka Examination Authority (Karnataka Pariksha Pradhikara)
Selection Process Written Exam → PST (1:5 Ratio) → PET → Medical Examination
Official Websites cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea / ksp.karnataka.gov.in

About This Recruitment — Two Separate Cadres
Important: This recruitment drive covers TWO separate notifications released on the same day:

  • Notification 1 (No. 07/2026-27): Special local cadre posts reserved for the Kalyana Karnataka (Hyderabad-Karnataka) region under Article 371(J) of the Constitution — covering KSRP, KSISF, and Bharatiya Reserve Battalion posts — Total 859 Posts
  • Notification 2 (No. 03/2026-27): General State Cadre posts for Special Reserve Police Constable (KSRP) across Karnataka (Non-Kalyana Karnataka) — Total 1,455 Posts

Candidates must check which cadre they are eligible/applying under based on their domicile, as eligibility and vacancy pools differ for the Kalyana Karnataka reserved posts.

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Complete Vacancy Breakdown

A. Kalyana Karnataka (Article 371-J) Local Cadre — 859 Posts

Post Male Female Total
Special Reserve Police Constable (KSRP) 284 50 334
Police Constable (KSISF — Karnataka State Industrial Security Force) 274 90 364
Special Reserve Police Constable (Bharatiya Reserve Battalion) 161 — 161
Sub-Total (Kalyana Karnataka) 859

B. State-Wide (Non-Kalyana Karnataka) Cadre — 1,455 Posts

Post Male Female Total
Special Reserve Police Constable (KSRP) 1,382 73 1,455
Grand Total (Both Cadres) 2,314 Posts

Important Dates 2026

  • Notification Released: 10 July 2026
  • Online Application Start Date: 13 July 2026
  • Online Application Last Date: 10 August 2026
  • Fee Payment Last Date: 11 August 2026
  • Written Examination Date: 20 September 2026
  • Written Exam Timing (Kalyana Karnataka Cadre): 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
  • Written Exam Timing (State Cadre): 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Kannada Language Test (If Applicable): Date to Be Notified Separately
  • PST/PET Call: To Be Notified After Written Exam Result
  • Medical Examination: To Be Notified After PST/PET

Note: Both cadres’ written exams are held on the same date (20 September 2026) but in different shifts/timings, allowing candidates to potentially apply to only one post per applicable set (only one application per candidate is allowed for these posts).

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Eligibility Criteria

  • Educational Qualification: Must have passed 2nd PUC (12th Standard) or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Karnataka Pre-University Education Board (as per Government Order No. Silaksu 81, dated 27.02.2018)
  • Equivalent Qualifications Accepted: Class 12 from CBSE/ICSE Boards; Class 12 from other State Boards; NIOS Senior Secondary Certificate; ITI trade certificates (2-year duration) combined with a language subject and one technical subject cleared in the same sitting, or one language and one subject cleared while pursuing a Diploma
  • Age Limit (as on Crucial Date):
    • General/Unreserved Candidates: Maximum 33 Years
    • Reserved Category (SC/ST/Cat-1/2A/2B/3A/3B): Maximum 35 Years
    • Candidates Residing in Karnataka Forest Areas (Backward Communities): Maximum 38 Years
    • Minimum Age: 18 Years (Strictly Enforced, No Relaxation)
  • Kannada Language Requirement: Candidates who have NOT studied Kannada as first or second language up to 10th Standard, or who have not completed education in a Kannada-medium school up to 10th, must clear a separate Kannada Language Test with a minimum of 50 out of 150 marks

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Application Fee
General & Other Categories (Cat-2A/2B/3A/3B) ₹750/-
SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-Servicemen ₹500/-
Payment Mode Online Only — Fee Once Paid Is Non-Refundable
Important: A candidate can apply for only ONE post through one application. If applications are submitted for multiple posts/cadres, fee will be applicable and collected separately for each additional post at ₹100 per post beyond the first — however, on any single day, candidates appearing for multiple exams under one written exam session get scores considered for all applicable posts.

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Written Exam Pattern 2026
Particular Details
Subject General Studies & Mental Ability
Total Questions 100 Questions
Total Marks 100 Marks
Exam Duration 1½ Hours (90 Minutes)
Exam Mode Offline (OMR-Based)
Question Options 4 Options per Question
Negative Marking 0.25 Marks Deducted per Wrong Answer
Multiple Answers Marked If 5 or more answers are shaded/marked for a single question, that question is excluded from evaluation; if fewer than 5 options are shaded, 0.25 marks will be deducted for the marked wrong answer(s)
Ex-Servicemen Note: As per Government Letter No. Ola 207 Mosisu 2018, dated 05.02.2019, competitive written exams are conducted separately for Ex-servicemen candidates seeking category benefits; those who score 0 or negative marks in this separate exam are not considered for merit, but the negative/zero-marked candidates’ scores are still counted toward the general merit pool if they qualify under the applicable category.

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Complete Selection Process

  • Stage 1: Written Examination — 100 Marks, Conducted by KEA
  • Stage 2: Merit List Preparation (Category-Wise) Based on Written Exam Marks
  • Stage 3: Physical Standard Test (PST) — Height, Chest, Weight Measurements (Qualifying)
  • Stage 4: Physical Endurance Test (PET) — Running, Long Jump/High Jump, Shot Put (Qualifying)
  • Stage 5: Medical Examination

Important Points

  • Candidates are shortlisted for PST/PET at a ratio of 1:5 (5 times the notified vacancies) per category, based on written exam merit
  • PST and PET are both qualifying — candidates who fail either are eliminated regardless of written exam score
  • Final selection/merit is based purely on Written Exam marks among candidates who clear PST, PET and Medical Examination
  • Video/CCTV recording is used for PST and PET for transparency

Physical Standard Test (PST) 2026
Category Standard
Male & Ex-Servicemen Min. Height 168 cm; Min. Chest 86 cm (Min. Expansion 5 cm)
Female Min. Height 158 cm; Min. Weight 45 kg
Male — Karnataka Forest Area/Nomadic Tribe Candidates Min. Height 155 cm; Chest relaxation up to 5 cm allowed, provided fully expanded chest is not less than 75 cm
Female — Karnataka Forest Area/Nomadic Tribe Candidates Min. Height 150 cm; Min. Weight 45 kg
Note: “Nomadic/forest area communities” specifically includes candidates from designated tribes in North Kanara, South Kanara Mangaluru, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga, Kodagu, Chamarajanagar and Mysuru forest regions, including Siddi, Jenu Kuruba, Kadu Kuruba, Yerava, Soliga, Kudiya, Gowdlu, Hasalaru, Malekudiya and Koraga communities.

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Physical Endurance Test (PET) 2026
Category Event / Qualifying Standard
Male Candidates 1600m Run — 6 Minutes 30 Seconds
Long Jump 3.80m OR High Jump 1.20m (3 Attempts)
Shot Put (7.26 kg) — 5.60m (3 Attempts)
Female & Ex-Servicemen 400m Run — 1 Minute 30 Seconds
Long Jump 2.50m OR High Jump 0.90m (3 Attempts)
Shot Put (4 kg) — 3.75m (3 Attempts)
Important: Candidates must pass ALL PET events in the specified sequence — disqualification/failure in one event eliminates the candidate regardless of performance in others. PET scores are not awarded numerically; it is purely pass/fail for eligibility.

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Medical Examination Standards

  • Vision: Distant vision — Better eye 6/9, Weaker eye 6/9 or 6/12; Near vision — 0/6 or 0/8 (with or without Kannada text)
  • Hearing: Rinne’s Test, Weber’s Test, and Vertigo tests — any abnormality found leads to disqualification
  • Other Disqualifying Conditions: Varicose veins with disability, speech impediment, Chest X-ray abnormalities, and musculoskeletal deformities including Knock Knees, Flat Foot, Bow Legs, Cubitus Valgus, and Cubitus Varus

Training, Probation & Pay Scale Details
Training 9-Month Basic Training at designated Police Training Schools; candidates who fail must be given one additional opportunity, and can be discharged from service if they fail again
Probation Period 2 Years 6 Months from Date of Joining (Including Basic Training)
Full Pay Scale ₹37,500-900-39,300-1,000-43,300-1,125-47,800-1,250-52,800-1,375-58,300-1,500-64,300-1,650-74,200-1,900-76,100
Pension Benefits National Pension Scheme (NPS) applicable as per Government Order dated 31.03.2006

How to Apply Online for KEA KSRP Constable Recruitment 2026

  • Visit the official portal — cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
  • Locate and click on the relevant recruitment link (Kalyana Karnataka Cadre or State Cadre, as applicable)
  • Register with basic details and complete the online application form
  • Upload a recent color passport-size photograph in JPEG format (50 KB to 200 KB)
  • Upload your signature (with black ink pen) in JPEG format (50 KB to 70 KB)
  • Fill in category, educational qualification and other required details accurately
  • Pay the applicable application fee online (₹750 or ₹500 as per category)
  • Review all details carefully before final submission — no corrections allowed after submission
  • Download and print the confirmation/application printout for future reference

Documents Required at the Time of Application/Verification

  • Aadhaar Card
  • SSLC (10th) Certificate/Equivalent Exam Certificate showing Date of Birth
  • 2nd PUC (12th) Certificate/Marksheet with all subjects and marks
  • Certificate of Discharge from Military Service & Pension Book (for Ex-Servicemen, if disabled/deceased in service — Permanently Disabled certificate)
  • Category Certificate — SC/ST/Category-1/2A/2B/3A/3B (as per prescribed format, if claiming reservation)
  • Rural (Gramin) Candidate Certificate (if claiming rural quota benefit, in Format-1 or Format-2 as applicable)
  • Kannada Medium Study Certificate (if claiming exemption from Kannada Language Test)
  • One of the following as photo ID for physical/medical tests: Passport, Driving License, PAN Card, Government Service ID, Bank Passbook with Photo, Property Documents with Photo, Voter ID (EPIC), or NREGS Job Card with Photo

Note: Photo ID for physical tests must be brought in original — no ID card downloads/photocopies without the original will be accepted at the test centre.

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Category Codes Used in This Notification

Code Meaning Code Meaning
GM General Merit Cat-1 Category-1
SC (Cat-A/B/C) Scheduled Caste 2A/2B/3A/3B Category 2A/2B/3A/3B
ST Scheduled Tribe XMP Ex-Servicemen
Rural Rural Candidate KMS Kannada Medium Student
PDP Project Displaced Person Wom Woman Candidate

important links

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How many total vacancies are there in this KSRP recruitment cycle?
Ans. A total of 2,314 vacancies — 859 under the Kalyana Karnataka (Article 371-J) local cadre and 1,455 under the general state cadre.

Q2. What is the last date to apply online?
Ans. The last date to apply is 10 August 2026, with fee payment due by 11 August 2026.

Q3. What is the educational qualification required?
Ans. Candidates must have passed 2nd PUC (12th Standard) or an equivalent recognized qualification.

Q4. When is the written exam?
Ans. The written exam is scheduled for 20 September 2026, with Kalyana Karnataka cadre candidates appearing from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM and state cadre candidates from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM.

Q5. Is there negative marking?
Ans. Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.

Q6. What is the age limit?
Ans. 18-33 years for general candidates, 18-35 years for reserved categories, and 18-38 years for candidates from Karnataka’s designated forest/nomadic tribe areas.

Q7. What is the selection process after the written exam?
Ans. Candidates shortlisted at a 1:5 ratio undergo the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Endurance Test (PET), followed by a Medical Examination. Final merit is based on written exam marks alone among those who clear all subsequent stages.

Q8. Is a Kannada Language Test mandatory for all candidates?
Ans. No, only candidates who have not studied Kannada up to 10th Standard (as first/second language) or studied in a Kannada-medium school need to clear a separate Kannada Language Test with minimum 50/150 marks.

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