| Recruiting Authority: | Karnataka State Police (KSP) |
|---|---|
| Name of the Post: | Civil Police Constable (CPC) |
| Advertisement No.: | 02 / RECT-4 / 2026-27 |
| About Recruiting Agency: | Karnataka State Police (KSP) is the state police force of Karnataka responsible for maintaining law and order, preventing crime, and ensuring public safety across the state through its various police units and departments. |
| About Recruitment: | Karnataka State Police (KSP) has invited online applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to 3,395 Civil Police Constable (CPC) posts. The selection process includes a Written Examination, Physical Standard Test (PST), Endurance Test (ET), Document Verification and Medical Examination as per the recruitment rules of Karnataka State Police. |
Karnataka State Police (KSP)
Civil Police Constable (CPC) Recruitment 2026-27
| Important Dates | Application Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| • Application Started: 08 June 2026 • Last Date: 03 July 2026 • Payment Last Date: 04 July 2026 • Correction Date: Not Mentioned in Notification • Exam City Details: To Be Announced • Date of Exam: 02 August 2026 • Admit Card: Before Exam • Result Declaration: To Be Announced | • GM / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B: ₹750/- • SC / ST / Cat-1: ₹500/- The candidate is required to pay the non-refundable application fee through online mode by using debit card/credit card / Internet banking / UPI etc. |
| Age Limit (As on 07-07-2026) |
| Post Name | Category | Age Limit & DOB |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Police Constable (CPC) | General Merit (GM) | 19–25 Years (DOB Between 08-07-2001 & 07-07-2007) |
| Category-2A (2A) | 19–27 Years (DOB Between 08-07-1999 & 07-07-2007) | |
| Category-2B (2B) | 19–27 Years (DOB Between 08-07-1999 & 07-07-2007) | |
| Category-3A (3A) | 19–27 Years (DOB Between 08-07-1999 & 07-07-2007) | |
| Category-3B (3B) | 19–27 Years (DOB Between 08-07-1999 & 07-07-2007) | |
| SC | 19–27 Years (DOB Between 08-07-1999 & 07-07-2007) | |
| ST | 19–27 Years (DOB Between 08-07-1999 & 07-07-2007) | |
| Category-1 (Cat-1) | 19–27 Years (DOB Between 08-07-1999 & 07-07-2007) | |
| Tribal Candidates | 19–30 Years (DOB Between 08-07-1996 & 07-07-2007) |
| Total Vacant Posts – 3395 |
| Post Name | Men | Women | Transgender (Men) | Transgender (Women) | Other Transgender Reservation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Police Constable (CPC) | 2266 | 755 | 257 | 82 | 35 | 3395 |
| Category-wise Posts |
| Post Name | Category | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Police Constable (CPC) | General Merit (GM) | 1694 |
| Category-1 (Cat-1) | 134 | |
| Category-2A (2A) | 509 | |
| Category-2B (2B) | 134 | |
| Category-3A (3A) | 136 | |
| Category-3B (3B) | 171 | |
| SC-A | 180 | |
| SC-B | 178 | |
| SC-C | 120 | |
| ST | 101 | |
| Grand Total | 3395 | |
| Physical Eligibility Test |
| Category | Height (Minimum) | Chest (Minimum) | Chest (Expanded) / Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male & Transgender (Male) | 168 cm | 86 cm | 91 cm (Minimum Expansion 5 cm) |
| Female & Transgender (Female) | 157 cm | — | 45 kg (Minimum Weight) |
| Tribal Candidates (Male) | 155 cm | — | Minimum Chest Expansion: 5 cm |
| Tribal Candidates (Female) | 150 cm | — | — |
| Endurance Test (ET) / Running Test |
| Category | Event | Qualifying Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Male & Transgender (Male) | Running | 1600 Metres in 6 Minutes 30 Seconds |
| Female & Transgender (Female) | Running | 400 Metres in 2 Minutes 30 Seconds |
| Educational Qualification |
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Police Constable (CPC) | 3395 | • Passed PUC / 12th Class / Equivalent Examination from a recognized Board or Institution. Note: Candidates from all states of India are eligible to apply. |
| Required Docs to ‘Fill Your Forms‘ | |
| • 10th Marksheet & Certificate (Upload) • 12th / PUC Marksheet & Certificate (Upload) • Aadhaar Card / Any Valid ID Proof • Category Certificate (If Applicable Upload) • Photograph (Upload) • Signature (Upload) • Email ID & Mobile Number |
| Don’t Forget to See (Help Yourself) | |
| Special Comment | |
| Live Photo: | • Recent passport-size colour photograph. • Image should be clear and recognizable. • File Format: JPEG/JPG. • File Size: 50 KB to 200 KB. |
| Signature: | • Signature should be done on white paper using black/blue ink pen. • Signature must be clear and readable. • File Format: JPEG/JPG. • File Size: 50 KB to 70 KB. |
| Cast /Category Certificate | • SC/ST/Cat-1/2A/2B/3A/3B candidates should possess a valid category certificate issued by the competent authority. • Reservation benefits will be provided only on submission of valid certificates. |
| Salary (Basic pay / Pay scale / Compensation / Emoluments) |
| Post Name | Salary Details |
|---|---|
| Civil Police Constable (CPC) | Pay Scale: ₹37,500-76,100 |
| Steps to Apply the Form | |
| • Register: Through the link given below. • Fill Form: Complete the online application form carefully. • Enter Details: Fill in all required personal, educational, and reservation details. • Upload Documents: Upload photograph, signature and required certificates. • Preview Form: Check all details carefully before submission. • Submit Form: Submit the application form and pay the application fee. • Print Form: Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference. |
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