The Karnataka State Police Department, through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), has released the KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification for 2,314 Police Constable vacancies. The recruitment includes posts for Special Reserve Police Constable (KSRP), Police Constable (KSISF), and Special Reserve Police Constable (IRB) under both the State Cadre and Kalyana Karnataka Local Cadre. Eligible candidates who have passed 2nd PUC or an equivalent qualification can submit their online applications from 13 July 2026 to 10 August 2026. Interested applicants should carefully read the official notification before applying online.

Key Dates to Remember:

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Form Fee Details:

Payment Mode

• Online Payment Only
• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Net Banking
• UPI
• Other Online Payment Options

Candidates applying for multiple posts under the Kalyana Karnataka notification must pay an additional ₹100 for each extra post selected.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age : 18 Years
• Maximum Age (General) : 33 Years
• Maximum Age (SC / ST / Category-1 / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B) : 35 Years
• Forest Dwelling / Nomadic Communities : 38 Years

Age will be calculated as on 10 August 2026. Eligible reserved category candidates will receive age relaxation according to Karnataka Government recruitment rules.

Age Limit Details

Candidates must have attained the prescribed minimum age before the closing date of the application process. The upper age limit differs according to the reservation category and already includes the additional relaxation announced by the Karnataka Government. Applicants are advised to verify their eligibility carefully before submitting the online form.

Vacancy Details

Total Posts : 2314

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have successfully passed 2nd PUC (Class 12) or any qualification recognized as its equivalent by the Karnataka Government. Equivalent qualifications such as CBSE, ICSE, State Boards, NIOS, and eligible Diploma courses are also accepted as mentioned in the official notification.

Applicants should ensure that they possess the required educational qualification on or before the last date of application. Candidates must also satisfy the prescribed Kannada language requirements wherever applicable.

Salary Details

Selected candidates will receive an attractive salary in the pay scale of:

₹37,500 – ₹76,100 Per Month

Apart from the basic salary, selected candidates will also be entitled to admissible allowances and benefits as per Karnataka State Government rules. Employees will be covered under the National Pension System (NPS).

Selection Process

The recruitment process includes the following stages:

• Written Examination
• Physical Standard Test (PST)
• Physical Endurance Test (PET)
• Medical Examination
• Final Merit List

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer in the written examination.

Physical Standard Test (PST)

Physical Endurance Test (PET)

Male Candidates

• 1600 Meter Run – 6 Minutes 30 Seconds
• Long Jump – 3.80 Meter
• Shot Put (7.26 Kg) – 5.60 Meter

Female & Ex-Servicemen

• 400 Meter Run – 1 Minute 30 Seconds
• Long Jump – 2.50 Meter
• Shot Put (4 Kg) – 3.75 Meter

Simple Steps to Apply Online for KEA KSRP Police Constable Jobs 2026

• Open the official KEA recruitment portal.
• Click on the KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 application link.
• Complete the registration using your mobile number and email ID.
• Fill in your personal, educational, and reservation details carefully.
• Upload your recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
• Review all the information entered before submitting the application.
• Submit the online application before the closing date.
• Download and print the final application form for future use.

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