KSP Recruitment 2026: Karnataka State Police Recruitment Board is looking for eligible candidates for police constable posts. The Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026 has released the notification on the official website. As per the notification, the KSP recruitment 2026 application form runs from June 8 to July 3, 2026
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The exam authority has released a total of 3991 KSP 2026 vacancies. All aspirants are recommended to review the detailed notification before filling out the KSP application form 2026 online at ksp-recruitment.in or cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. Read the complete article to know more about the KSP Recruitment 2026.
The exam authority is recruiting 3991 police constable civil posts across two cadres. Candidates can refer to the table below to get a brief overview of KSP recruitment 2026.
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Conducting Body | Karnataka State Police Recruitment Board |
Posts | Police Constable (Civil) |
Vacancy | 3991 |
Educational Qualification | The candidate must have passed 12th from a recognised Board or University |
Age Limit | 18 to 33 years |
KSP 2026 Recruitment Start Date | June 8, 2026 |
Last date to fill out the Application Form | July 3, 2026 |
Last date for fee payment | July 4, 2026 |
Application Mode | Online |
Application Fee | Rs. 750/- |
KSP Exam Date 2026 | August 2, 2026 |
Official website | ksp-recruitment.in or cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
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The exam authority has prescribed certain specifications based on age limit and educational qualification for the KSP recruitment 2026. To get recruited into the constable civil posts, candidates must meet the KSP eligibility criteria.
Criteria | Details |
Nationality | Indian Citizen |
Educational Qualification |
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Age limit | 18- 33 Years |
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Category | Age Limit |
General Merit (UR) | 18- 33 Years |
Ex-serviceman General Merit (UR) | 18- 38 Years |
SC / ST / Category-1 / Cat-2A / Cat-2B / Cat-3A / Cat-3B candidates | 18- 40 Years |
Budakattu (Forest Tribal) candidates residing in the Karnataka forest areas | 18- 38 Years |
The conducting body has activated the KSP 2026 application form on June 8, 2026, on the official website. Candidates can access the KSP apply link online until July 3, 2026. The authority has also prescribed the category-wise KSP application fee 2026 in the official notification.
Category | Fee |
General Merit and other categories (Cat-2A / Cat-2B / Cat-3A / Cat-3B) | Rs. 750/- |
SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-Servicemen / Third Gender candidates | Rs. 500/- |
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Karnataka State Recruitment Board has prescribed the KSP Recruitment selection process in the official notification. Candidates must note that there will be a written examination only if applicable for the KSP recruitment. The selection process for the KSP is purely based on the following four stages.
Stage 1: Written Examination
Stage 2: Physical Standard Test (PST) & Endurance Test (ET)
Stage 3: Medical Examination
Stage 4: Final Selection
Important Links
Official Website | |
Official Brochure | For Kalayana Karnataka (596 posts)- Download here |
Apply Link |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The last date to submit online applications is July 3, 2026.
The written examination will be held on August 2, 2026.
Rs. 750 for General candidates. Rs. 500 for SC, ST, Cat-1, Ex-SM, and Transgender candidates