Police & Paramilitary | KEA
A Class 12 level Karnataka police recruitment conducted through the Karnataka Examinations Authority, decided by a written examination with qualifying physical and endurance tests.
Karnataka Police Constable (KSRP, KSISF and IRB) Recruitment is conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority. Selection runs through 3 stages: Written Examination, Endurance Test and Physical Standard Test (ET/PST), Medical Examination and Document Verification.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification KEA released the notification for 2,314 Constable posts across KSRP, KSISF and IRB, for both the state cadre and the Kalyana Karnataka (local) cadre. | 10 Jul 2026 | Closed |
| Online application window Applications were submitted on the KEA portal, with the fee-payment last date on 11 August 2026. | 13 Jul 2026 - 10 Aug 2026 | Closed |
| Written Examination The General Studies and Mental Ability written test is scheduled for 20 September 2026, in separate slots for the state cadre and the Kalyana Karnataka cadre. Admit cards appear on the KEA portal shortly before. | 20 Sept 2026 | Closed |
| Endurance Test, Physical Standard Test and Medical Candidates shortlisted from the written exam are called for the endurance/physical proficiency test, physical standard measurement and medical examination. Dates follow after the written result. | To be announced | Not announced |
Passed the 2nd PUC (Class 12) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. Knowledge of Kannada is required, and candidates may have to clear a Kannada language test.
The general-merit age band runs to about 33 years, with relaxation to roughly 38 for reserved categories; the exact bands vary by cadre and are fixed by the notification. Candidates must also meet the physical standards and clear the endurance test.
18 to 33 years as on the last date of application, as stated in the official notification.
A candidate must be one of the following:
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| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General Merit and OBC (2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) Approximate; the exact fee is set by the notification. Paid online through the KEA portal. | ₹400 |
| SC, ST and Category-1 Reduced fee for reserved categories as per the notification. | ₹250 |
Fees have been stable across recent cycles but are the kind of detail a notification can revise. Confirm on the official notification before paying.
Stage by stage structure with question counts, marks, timing and the marking scheme.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 50 | 50 |
| Mental Ability and Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Basic Arithmetic | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 1 hr 30 min|Negative marking: None
Duration: Varies|Negative marking: None
Duration: Varies|Negative marking: None
Every subject in the paper, topic by topic. Open a subject for its weightage in this exam, the full topic list and the mock tests, practice sets and notes that cover it.
Register on the KEA portal
Create an account on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea with your personal and educational details during the application window.
Fill the application form
Choose your cadre (state or Kalyana Karnataka) and posts, and upload the photograph and signature to the stated specifications.
Pay the fee and submit
Pay the application fee online within the fee-payment last date, submit the form and save the printout.
The exact pay depends on the cadre and current state pay rules; confirm from the official notification.
Written to this exam's pattern, with the same interface, sectional locking and marking scheme you will face on exam day.
Free question banks with worked solutions for the topics Karnataka Police Constable tests. Drill one topic at a time, then sit a full mock and keep a daily habit going.
The written examination for this KSRP, KSISF and IRB Constable recruitment is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), with the Karnataka State Police as the recruiting department.
Yes. Knowledge of Kannada is required for Karnataka police posts, and candidates may have to clear a Kannada language test as specified in the notification.
The written examination is scheduled for 20 September 2026, in separate slots for the state cadre and the Kalyana Karnataka cadre.
No. The Endurance Test and Physical Standard Test are qualifying only. The written examination decides your merit rank; the physical stages are pass or fail.
Last verified 21 August 2026(35 days ago, by editorial)
Not yet confirmed for this cycle: the application fee, the upper age limit and pay scale. Where we have a figure from previous cycles we show it and label it as expected; where we do not, the page says "to be announced". Check the official source below before you rely on any of it.
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