Karnataka State Police, Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Bengaluru has officially released the KSP Civil Police Constable Recruitment 2026 notification. A total of 3991 vacancies are available across two cadres – 596 posts under the Kalyana Karnataka (Article 371(J) area) cadre and 3395 posts under the Mikkili (Okkalida) cadre.
Eligible candidates aged between 18 to 33 years holding a PUC or equivalent qualification can submit their online applications from 08 June 2026 to 03 July 2026. The pay scale offered is ₹37,500–₹76,100 per month.
Important Dates
- Online Apply Start Date : 08 June 2026
- Online Apply Last Date : 03 July 2026
- Last Date Fee Payment : 04 July 2026
- Written Exam Date : 02 August 2026
- Admit Card : Before Exam
- Result Date : Not Released Yet
Application Fee
- General / OBC (Cat-2A / Cat-2B / Cat-3A / Cat-3B) : ₹750/-
- SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-Servicemen / Third Gender : ₹500/-
- Payment Mode : Online (UPI / Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking)
Fee once paid will NOT be refunded under any circumstances.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age : 18 Years
- Maximum Age : 33 Years (General Merit — as on last date of application)
- SC / ST / OBC Categories : 35 Years
- Budakattu (Forest Tribal) Candidates : 38 Years
- Ex-Servicemen (General Merit) : 38 Years
- Ex-Servicemen (SC / ST / OBC) : 40 Years
- Age relaxation applicable as per Karnataka Government rules.
Eligibility Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Police Constable (Civil) | PUC (Pre-University Certificate) or equivalent — Class 12 from CBSE / ICSE / State Boards, Higher Secondary (HSC) from NIOS, or Two-year BTEC course from NIOS. Candidates appearing in PUC exam and awaiting results are NOT eligible. |
Candidates must have secured all subject marks on or before the last date of application.
Post Details
| Cadre | Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Kalyana Karnataka (371(J) Area) | Police Constable (Civil) | 596 |
| Mikkili (Okkalida) Cadre | Police Constable (Civil) | 3395 |
| Total | 3991 |
Vacancies are provisional and may change as per actual requirement.
How To Apply Online for KSP Civil Police Constable Recruitment 2026
- Read the official notification PDF for both cadres carefully before applying
- Visit the official portal and apply through online mode only at https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
- Candidates applying for both cadres must submit a separate application for each
- Fill the application form with correct personal and educational details
- Upload recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 50 KB–200 KB) and signature (JPEG, 50 KB–70 KB)
- Pay the application fee online before 04 July 2026
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference
- Keep the fee payment challan safe until the recruitment process is complete
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Download Notification – Kalyana Karnataka (596 Posts) | Click Here |
| Download Notification – Mikkili / Okkalida Cadre (3395 Posts) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Important Questions & Answers for KSP Civil Police Constable Recruitment 2026
Q1. When will the online application start?
Application started from 08 June 2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
Last date for online application is 03 July 2026. Last date for fee payment is 04 July 2026.
Q3. What is the age limit?
Minimum age : 18 Years Maximum age : 33 Years (General Merit) Age is calculated as on the last date of application submission.
Q4. What is the educational qualification required?
Candidates must have passed PUC or an equivalent qualification such as Class 12 from CBSE/ICSE/State Board or HSC from NIOS as on the last date of application. For complete details, refer to the official notification.
Q5. What is the total vacancy?
A total of 3991 posts are notified — 596 under the Kalyana Karnataka cadre and 3395 under the Mikkili (Okkalida) cadre.
Q6. What is the written exam date?
Written examination is scheduled on 02 August 2026. Mikkili cadre exam timing is 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, and Kalyana Karnataka cadre exam timing is 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM.
Q7. What is the salary for KSP Constable 2026?
Selected candidates will receive a pay scale of ₹37,500 to ₹76,100 per month.