Karnataka State Police Civil Police Constable Recruitment 2026
Karnataka State Police has invited online applications for recruitment to 3395 Civil Police Constable (CPC) posts. The recruitment includes vacancies for General Merit, Reserved Categories, Rural, Kannada Medium and Ex-Servicemen candidates. Online applications will be accepted from 08 June 2026 to 03 July 2026.
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Main Information Eligibility Vacancy Details Selection Procedure Salary Structure Application Fees Important Links Important Instructions How To Apply FAQs| Organisation | Karnataka State Police (KSP) |
| Post Name | Civil Police Constable (CPC) |
| Notification No. | 02/Recruitment-4/2026-27 |
| Total Vacancies | 3395 |
| Salary | Rs.37,500 - 76,100 |
| Application Start Date | 08 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 03 July 2026 |
| Exam Date | 02 August 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, PST, ET, Medical Test |
| Official Website | https://ksp.karnataka.gov.in |
| Educational Qualification | PUC / 12th Pass or equivalent qualification from a recognized board |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen |
| Language | Knowledge of Kannada preferred |
| Experience | Not Required |
| Subject | Questions |
| General Knowledge | 100 |
| Current Affairs | Included |
| Indian Constitution | Included |
| History of India | Included |
| Geography | Included |
| Mental Ability | Included |
| Category | Vacancies |
| General Merit (GM) | 2266 |
| Women | 755 |
| Rural | 257 |
| Kannada Medium | 82 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 35 |
| Total | 3395 |
| Stage 1 | Written Examination (OMR Based) |
| Stage 2 | Physical Standard Test (PST) |
| Stage 3 | Endurance Test (ET) |
| Stage 4 | Medical Examination |
| Stage 5 | Document Verification |
| Stage 6 | Final Merit List |
| Pay Scale | Amount |
| Basic Pay | Rs.37,500 |
| Maximum Pay | Rs.76,100 |
| Pay Scale | 37,500-900-39,300-1000-43,300-1125-47,800-1250-52,800-1375-58,300-1500-64,300-1650-74,200-1900-76,100 |
| SC/ST/Cat-1/Transgender | Rs.500/- |
| General/2A/2B/3A/3B | Rs.750/- |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Exam Type | OMR Based Written Examination |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Marks for each wrong answer |
| Photograph Size | 50 KB to 200 KB JPEG |
| Signature Size | 50 KB to 70 KB JPEG |
| Physical Tests | Mandatory for shortlisted candidates |
| Medical Test | Mandatory before final selection |
| Step 1 | Visit KEA Recruitment Portal. |
| Step 2 | Register using mobile number and email. |
| Step 3 | Fill Civil Police Constable application form. |
| Step 4 | Upload photograph and signature. |
| Step 5 | Upload required certificates. |
| Step 6 | Pay application fee online. |
| Step 7 | Submit application form. |
| Step 8 | Take printout of submitted application. |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Recruitment Portal | Click Here |
| How many vacancies are available in Karnataka Police CPC Recruitment 2026? | A total of 3395 Civil Police Constable vacancies have been announced. |
| What is the qualification required for CPC Recruitment 2026? | Candidates must have passed PUC / 12th standard or equivalent qualification. |
| What is the age limit for Karnataka Police CPC 2026? | General candidates must be between 19 and 33 years. Reserved category candidates get relaxation as per rules. |
| What is the salary of Karnataka Civil Police Constable? | Selected candidates will receive a salary of Rs.37,500 to Rs.76,100. |
| What is the application fee? | Rs.750 for General categories and Rs.500 for SC/ST/Cat-1/Transgender candidates. |
| When will the written examination be conducted? | The written examination is scheduled on 02 August 2026. |
