Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Apply Now for 2,314 Vacancies
Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026
Exciting Opportunity for 12th Pass Candidates: The Karnataka Police Department has announced the recruitment of 2,314 Police Constables, inviting applications from eligible candidates. This recruitment is managed by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) and includes positions for Special Reserve Police Constable (KSRP), Police Constable (KSISF), and Special Reserve Police Constable (IRB).
The online application process is currently open and will remain so until August 10, 2026. Candidates must ensure that they submit their application fees by August 11, 2026. The written examination is set for September 20, 2026.
Key Dates
Details | Date
Notification Released | July 10, 2026
Application Start Date | July 13, 2026
Last Date to Apply | August 10, 2026
Last Date to Pay Fee | August 11, 2026
Written Examination | September 20, 2026
Kannada Language Test (if applicable) | To be announced later
Total Vacancies: 2,314
A total of 2,314 positions will be filled through this recruitment drive across the State Level and the Kalyana Karnataka region.
Post | Region | Total Posts
Special Reserve Police Constable (KSRP) | State Level | 1,455
Special Reserve Police Constable (KSRP) | Kalyana Karnataka | 334
Police Constable (KSISF) | Kalyana Karnataka | 364
Special Reserve Police Constable (IRB) | Kalyana Karnataka | 161
Total | | 2,314
These appointments will be distributed among various battalions, including those in Bengaluru, Belagavi, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Shivamogga, Hassan, and Tumakuru.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must be Indian citizens and should be physically and mentally fit for police duties. A local candidate certificate is necessary for positions in the Kalyana Karnataka region. Additionally, candidates must adhere to the marital status regulations as per government guidelines.
Educational Qualifications:
To be eligible, candidates should have completed the 2nd PUC or an equivalent examination. Acceptable qualifications include:
Class 12 from CBSE or ICSE
Class 12 from other state boards
Senior Secondary Certificate from NIOS
One-year vocational or ITI course post-SSLC, along with PUC subjects through NIOS
Three-year diploma after SSLC from a recognized institution
Candidates must have the required qualifications by the application deadline and should have studied Kannada up to Class 12. Those who do not qualify for an exemption must pass a separate Kannada language proficiency test.
Age Limit:
Age will be calculated as of August 10, 2026.
Category | Maximum Age
General | 33 years
SC, ST, Category-1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | 35 years
Tribal/Nomadic communities of notified forest areas | 38 years
The minimum age for all categories is 18 years. Ex-servicemen will receive an additional three years of relaxation based on their military service duration.
Selection Process:
The selection will occur through five stages:
Written Examination
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Medical Examination
Final Merit List
Application Procedure:
To apply, visit the official KEA website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
Click on the link for "KSRP/KSISF/IRB Constable Recruitment 2026-27".
Register as a new user and complete the application form.
Provide educational, personal, and reservation-related information.
Upload the photograph and signature in the specified format/size.
Pay the application fee online.
Review all details and submit the application. Retain a printout of the application form for future reference.