KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification

KEA KSRP Constable Recruitment 2026: 2314 Vacancies Announced

The Karnataka State Police Department has released the KEA KSRP Constable Recruitment 2026 notification for a combined total of 2,314 Police Constable posts across Special Reserve Police Constable (KSRP), Police Constable (KSISF), and Special Reserve Police Constable (IRB) cadres. This recruitment drive includes both state-wide KSRP posts and Kalyana Karnataka local-cadre positions under Article 371(J), offering a significant opportunity for candidates seeking a career in the Karnataka Police force.

Short Information

The Karnataka State Police Department (Directorate General of Police, Recruitment) has invited online applications for 2,314 Constable vacancies through the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). The online application window opens on 13 July 2026 and closes on 10 August 2026, with the fee payment deadline extended to 11 August 2026. The written examination is scheduled for 20 September 2026 for both state-wide and Kalyana Karnataka cadre posts.

Application Fee

Note: Fees once paid are non-refundable. For the Kalyana Karnataka notification, a single combined application covers KSRP, KSISF, and IRB posts. The applicable fee is charged for the first post selected; an additional ₹100 is charged for each extra post/category selected within the same application.

Eligibility Criteria & Vacancies

Vacancy Breakdown

Age Limit (as on 10 August 2026)

Note: The above age limits include a 5-year relaxation per Government Order No. 262 dated 29.01.2026. Ex-servicemen are entitled to relaxation equal to their actual military service plus 3 additional years.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed 2nd PUC (Pre-University Course) or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of Karnataka. The following are treated as equivalent to 2nd PUC as per relevant Government Orders:

• Class 12 examination conducted by CBSE, ICSE, or other State Education Boards.
• Higher Secondary courses/certificates from the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS).
• One-year Vocational/ITI course after SSLC combined with a pass in one PUC subject through NIOS (with specific language and technical subject requirements).
• Three-year Diploma after SSLC from a recognized technical institution (candidates from pre-2015 recognized institutions without Kannada as a subject must clear the KEA Kannada language qualifying exam).
• Private study courses approved by the concerned university at the time of admission and verified against UGC records.

Mandatory Language Requirement: All candidates must hold a Kannada language qualification at least up to 12th standard/PUC level, unless exempted under Kannada-medium study or Kannada-language exam provisions.

Other Eligibility Conditions

• Must be an Indian citizen.
• For Kalyana Karnataka local cadre posts, candidates must possess a valid Local Candidature Certificate as per the Karnataka Public Employment (Reservation for Local Candidates in Hyderabad-Karnataka Region) Rules, 2013, issued under Article 371(J).
• Candidates must be mentally and physically fit, free from defects interfering with duty performance.
• Marital eligibility criteria apply as specified in the notification.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

Selection Stages

The selection process follows a sequential order. Candidates must qualify each stage to proceed to the next.

1. Written Examination (Offline OMR-based)
2. Physical Standard Test (PST)
3. Physical Endurance Test (PET) (Qualifying Nature)
4. Medical Examination
5. Final Merit List (Based on Written Exam marks of candidates clearing PST, PET, and Medical)

Written Exam Pattern

• Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
• Mode: Offline (OMR Sheet)
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer. Marking more than one answer or illegible erasures/overwrites are treated as wrong answers.

Physical Standard Test (PST) Requirements

Candidates shortlisted in a 1:5 ratio (per category/post) based on written exam marks will undergo PST.

Notified Communities: Siddi, Jenu Kuruba, Kadu Kuruba, Yerava, Soliga, Kudiya, Gowdlu, Hasalaru, Malekudiya, Koraga (residing in forest areas of Uttara Kannada, Dakshina Kannada, Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga, Kodagu, Chamarajanagar, Mysuru).

Physical Endurance Test (PET) Standards

PET is qualifying only; no marks are awarded.

Medical Examination Standards

• Vision: Distant - Better Eye 6/9, Worse Eye 6/9 or 6/12; Near - Better Eye 0/6, Worse Eye 0/8.
• Hearing: Must pass Rinne's Test, Weber's Test, and Vertigo tests.
• Disqualifying Conditions: Varicose veins, speech impediment, knock knees, flat foot, bow legs, Cubitus Valgus, Cubitus Varus.
• Other Tests: Chest X-ray and any tests recommended by the Medical Board.

How to Apply Online

Follow these steps to submit your application for KEA KSRP Constable Recruitment 2026:

1. Visit the official Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) portal.
2. Locate and click the relevant recruitment link for KSRP / KSISF / IRB Constable Recruitment 2026-27.
3. Register as a new user or log in with existing credentials.
4. Fill in the online application form accurately with personal details, educational qualifications, category, and post preferences.
5. Upload scanned copies of your photograph (JPEG, 50 KB – 200 KB) and signature (JPEG, 50 KB – 70 KB) as per specifications.
6. Pay the applicable application fee online through the integrated payment gateway (UPI/Net Banking/Card).
7. Review all entered details thoroughly. No corrections or changes are allowed after final submission.
8. Submit the application on or before 10 August 2026.
9. Complete fee payment on or before 11 August 2026.
10. Download and print a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.

Required Documents Checklist

Keep the following documents ready (originals for verification, scanned copies for upload):

• Aadhaar Card
• SSLC Certificate / Marks Card (Proof of Date of Birth)
• 2nd PUC / Equivalent Qualification Marks Card & Certificate
• Caste / Category Certificate (SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) if claiming reservation
• Local Candidature Certificate (for Kalyana Karnataka posts under Article 371(J))
• Rural Candidature Certificate (Format-1 or Format-2) if claiming rural reservation
• Kannada Medium Study Certificate (if claiming language exemption)
• Discharge Certificate & Pension Book/PPO (for Ex-servicemen)
• Income & Caste Certificate (for women candidates of reserved categories, where applicable)
• Recent Passport-size Photograph (JPEG, 50-200 KB)
• Signature (JPEG, 50-70 KB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the total number of vacancies for KEA KSRP Constable Recruitment 2026? A. A total of 2,314 vacancies are notified. This comprises 1,455 State-wide KSRP posts and 859 Kalyana Karnataka local cadre posts (334 KSRP + 364 KSISF + 161 IRB).

Q2. What is the last date to apply online for KSRP, KSISF, and IRB Constable posts? A. The online application window is open from 13 July 2026 to 10 August 2026. The last date for fee payment is 11 August 2026.

Q3. What is the educational qualification required for these Constable posts? A. Candidates must have passed 2nd PUC (12th Standard) or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of Karnataka (including CBSE, ICSE, State Boards, NIOS, ITI+NIOS, and Diploma qualifications as per specific Government Orders). A Kannada language qualification up to 12th standard is mandatory unless exempted.

Q4. What is the age limit for General and Reserved category candidates? A. The minimum age is 18 years for all. The maximum age is 33 years for General/Unreserved, 35 years for SC/ST/Cat-1/2A/2B/3A/3B, and 38 years for candidates from notified forest-dwelling/nomadic communities (age calculated as on 10 August 2026).

Q5. Is there negative marking in the KEA KSRP Constable Written Exam? A. Yes. The written exam carries 0.25 marks negative marking for each incorrect answer. Marking multiple options or improper erasures on the OMR sheet are also penalized.

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