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Karnataka Police Constable 2026 cycle

A Class 12 level Karnataka police recruitment conducted through the Karnataka Examinations Authority, decided by a written examination with qualifying physical and endurance tests.

Exam scheduled3 stages2 free mock tests

Overview

Age limit
18 years and above, upper limit varies by post
Application fee
₹250 to ₹400
Vacancies
2,314
First stage duration
1 hr 30 min
Negative marking
None

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.

  1. Sit the written examination, whose score decides the merit shortlist.
  2. Clear the qualifying Physical Standard Test and Endurance Test.
  3. Complete the medical examination and document verification.
  4. Final selection follows the written merit, cadre-wise, subject to the qualifying stages.

Important dates

Important dates
EventDateStatus
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 2026Closed
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 2026Closed
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 2026Closed
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 announcedNot announced

Eligibility

Educational qualification

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.

Age

18 to 33 years as on the last date of application, as stated in the official notification.

Upper age relaxation

  • OBC (2A, 2B, 3A, 3B)+3 years
  • SC, ST and Category-1+5 years

Nationality

A candidate must be one of the following:

  • A citizen of India

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Application fee

CategoryFee
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.

Exam pattern

Stage by stage structure with question counts, marks, timing and the marking scheme.

Stage 1: Written Examination

Pen and paper
SectionQuestionsMarks
General Knowledge and Current Affairs5050
Mental Ability and Reasoning3030
Basic Arithmetic2020
Total100100

Duration: 1 hr 30 min|Negative marking: None

  • A General Studies and Mental Ability paper of about 100 questions for 100 marks.
  • Held on 20 September 2026 in separate slots for the state cadre and the Kalyana Karnataka cadre.
  • The paper is set in Kannada and English.

Stage 2: Endurance Test and Physical Standard Test (ET/PST)

Pen and paperQualifying only

Duration: Varies|Negative marking: None

  • Physical Standard Test: height and, for men, chest, against the category-wise standard.
  • Endurance Test: timed run and field events such as long jump, high jump and shot put.
  • Both are qualifying: you must meet the standard, and they add no marks to the written merit.

Stage 3: Medical Examination and Document Verification

Document and medicalQualifying only

Duration: Varies|Negative marking: None

  • Original certificates are verified and medical fitness assessed before final selection.

Syllabus

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.

General Awareness

  • Current affairs, national and international
  • Indian history, culture and freedom movement
  • Geography and Indian polity and Constitution
  • Karnataka specific general knowledge
  • General science and environment awareness
General Awareness guide & weightage →

General Intelligence & Reasoning

  • Analogies, series and classification
  • Coding-decoding and blood relations
  • Direction sense, order and ranking
  • Logical Venn diagrams and syllogism
  • Mental ability and problem solving
General Intelligence & Reasoning guide & weightage →

Quantitative Aptitude

  • Number system and simplification
  • Percentage, ratio, average and interest
  • Profit and loss
  • Time, speed, distance and work
  • Basic mensuration and data interpretation
Quantitative Aptitude guide & weightage →

How to apply

  1. Register on the KEA portal

    Create an account on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea with your personal and educational details during the application window.

  2. Fill the application form

    Choose your cadre (state or Kalyana Karnataka) and posts, and upload the photograph and signature to the stated specifications.

  3. Pay the fee and submit

    Pay the application fee online within the fee-payment last date, submit the form and save the printout.

Documents to keep ready

  • SSLC (Class 10) certificate for date of birth
  • 2nd PUC (Class 12) mark-sheet and certificate
  • Kannada language proof or study certificate where required
  • Category and cadre (local/Kalyana Karnataka) certificates where applicable
  • Recent passport-size photograph and signature matching the uploads

Salary and job profile

Pay and allowances

Pay scale:
Karnataka State pay scale for Police Constable; entry pay is about Rs 23,500 basic plus allowances
Initial basic pay:
To be announced
Approximate in-hand:
To be announced

Allowances

  • Dearness Allowance revised periodically
  • House Rent Allowance
  • Other allowances as applicable in the Karnataka State Police

Perks

  • Pension and medical benefits as applicable
  • Career progression to Head Constable and Assistant Sub-Inspector over time

The exact pay depends on the cadre and current state pay rules; confirm from the official notification.

What the job involves

  • Armed and reserve policing duties in the KSRP, KSISF and India Reserve Battalions.
  • Law and order, security of vital installations, and deployment as required across Karnataka.
  • Promotion to Head Constable and higher ranks over time, subject to service rules.

Free mock tests

Written to this exam's pattern, with the same interface, sectional locking and marking scheme you will face on exam day.

  • Karnataka Police Constable: 12-question practice mock

    12 questions | 12 min

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  • Karnataka Police Constable: full-length mock (100 questions)

    100 questions | 1 hr 30 min

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How to prepare for Karnataka Police Constable

  • The written exam decides your rank, so build accuracy across general knowledge, mental ability and basic arithmetic.
  • Add Karnataka specific general knowledge and daily current affairs to your general-awareness preparation.
  • Practise the endurance-test events early: a timed run and field events need weeks of steady training.
  • If your medium is Kannada, revise terms in both Kannada and English so the bilingual paper does not slow you down.
  • Sit full-length timed papers and review every wrong attempt to fix recurring mistakes.

Practise Karnataka Police Constable by topic

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who conducts the Karnataka Police Constable exam this cycle?

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.

Is Kannada knowledge required?

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.

When is the written exam?

The written examination is scheduled for 20 September 2026, in separate slots for the state cadre and the Kalyana Karnataka cadre.

Is the endurance test scored?

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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