The Karnataka Examinations Authority has thrown open one of the biggest police recruitment drives of the year through the KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026. Under this exercise, a combined 2,314 vacancies are up for grabs across the Special Reserve Police Constable (KSRP), Police Constable (KSISF), and Special Reserve Police Constable (IRB) cadres, covering both the state-wide notification and the Kalyana Karnataka local-cadre notification.
Aspirants who have cleared 2nd PUC or an equivalent qualification, and who fall within the prescribed age bracket, can submit their applications online through the official KEA careers portal between 13 July and 10 August 2026.
Given the scale of vacancies and the attractive pay scale on offer, the KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 is expected to draw a large number of candidates from across Karnataka, making early preparation and timely submission of applications essential for those hoping to secure a place in the state police force.
Written Exam, Physical Standard Test, Physical Endurance Test, Medical Test, Final Merit List
Pay Scale
Rs 37,500 – Rs 76,100 per month
Important Dates – KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
10 July 2026
Online Application Start Date
13 July 2026
Online Application Closing Date
10 August 2026
Application Fee Payment Last Date
11 August 2026
Written Exam – State Cadre KSRP (1,455 posts)
20 September 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Written Exam – Kalyana Karnataka Cadre (KSRP, KSISF, IRB)
20 September 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Kannada Language Qualifying Exam (where applicable)
To be announced
Candidates should note that the Kalyana Karnataka posts under KSRP, KSISF, and IRB share a common written examination paper, though separate category-wise mark sheets will be issued for each post.
Candidates applying for Kalyana Karnataka local-cadre posts (KSRP, KSISF, IRB) must hold a valid local candidature certificate under the Karnataka Public Employment (Reservation for Local Candidates in Hyderabad-Karnataka Region) Rules, 2013, framed under Article 371(J) of the Constitution.
A woman with more than one living spouse, or a man married to a woman who already has a living husband, is not eligible to apply unless prior government permission has been obtained.
Candidates must be medically and physically fit, with no condition likely to interfere with the efficient discharge of police duties.
Educational Qualification
Applicants must have passed 2nd PUC or hold a recognised equivalent qualification. As per Government Order No. 81 dated 27.02.2018, the following are treated as equivalent to 2nd PUC: the Class 12 examination conducted by CBSE or ICSE; the Class 12 examination of other state education boards; higher secondary certificates issued through the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS); and a one-year vocational or ITI course after SSLC combined with a pass in one PUC subject through NIOS, subject to conditions specified in the official notification.
Separately, as per Government Order dated 30.09.2021, a three-year diploma pursued after SSLC from a recognised technical institution is also treated as equivalent to PUC. Diploma holders from institutions recognised before 2015 who did not study Kannada as a subject must additionally clear the Kannada language qualifying test conducted by KEA. All candidates, irrespective of the qualification claimed, must hold a Kannada language qualification up to at least the 12th standard/PUC level, unless specifically exempted as detailed in the notification. Qualifications must be obtained on or before the last date for submission of applications; qualifications completed afterward will not be considered.
Age Limit (as on 10 August 2026)
Category
Age Limit
Minimum age (all categories)
18 years
General / Unreserved candidates
Up to 33 years
SC / ST / Category-1 / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B
Up to 35 years
Candidates from notified forest-dwelling communities
Up to 38 years
The above upper age limits already factor in a 5-year relaxation granted vide Government Order No. 262 dated 29.01.2026. Ex-servicemen are entitled to relaxation equal to their period of military service plus 3 additional years, as per the terms specified in the official notification.
Candidates selected for the post of Police Constable (KSRP/KSISF/IRB) will be placed in the pay scale of Rs 37,500 – Rs 76,100 per month, in line with the applicable government pay matrix. National Pension System (NPS) benefits will apply as per Government Order No. FD (SPL) 04 PET 2005 dated 31.03.2006, in place of the older defined-benefit pension scheme.
The application fee must be paid online only, through the payment gateway available on the KEA portal.
Fees once paid are strictly non-refundable under any circumstances.
For the Kalyana Karnataka notification, candidates may submit one combined application covering KSRP, KSISF, and IRB posts, since all three share a common written exam. The fee mentioned above applies to the first post selected; an additional Rs 100 is charged for every extra post/category opted for within the same application.
Selection Process – KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026
Written Examination: An offline, OMR-based objective test covering General Studies and Mental Ability, consisting of 100 questions worth 100 marks, to be completed in 1 hour 30 minutes.
Physical Standard Test (PST): Candidates are shortlisted in a 1:5 ratio per category/post based on written exam marks and undergo measurement of height, chest, and weight against prescribed standards.
Physical Endurance Test (PET): A qualifying-only stage (no marks awarded) involving a timed run, long jump, and shot put, which candidates must clear as per prescribed standards.
Medical Examination: Conducted by a Medical Board covering vision, hearing, chest X-ray, and other fitness parameters.
Final Merit List: Prepared strictly on the basis of written exam marks of candidates who successfully clear the PST, PET, and medical examination.
Negative Marking
A deduction of 0.25 marks applies for every wrong answer in the written examination. Marking more than one answer for a question, or an answer that is overwritten/erased such that it remains legible on the OMR sheet, is also treated as a wrong answer and attracts the same deduction; illegible erasures result in no deduction for that question.
Physical Standard Test (PST) – Minimum Requirements
Category
Minimum Height
Chest / Weight
Male & Ex-servicemen
168 cm
Unexpanded chest 86 cm, min. 5 cm expansion
Female
158 cm
Minimum weight 45 kg
Male – notified forest-dwelling communities
155 cm
Unexpanded chest 75 cm, min. 5 cm expansion
Female – notified forest-dwelling communities
150 cm
Minimum weight 45 kg
Physical Endurance Test (PET) Standards
Category
Event
Qualifying Standard
Male
1600 m run
6 minutes 30 seconds
Male
Long jump
3.80 m (with run-up) or 1.20 m (standing)
Male
Shot put (7.26 kg)
5.60 m
Female & Ex-servicemen
400 m run
1 minute 30 seconds
Female & Ex-servicemen
Long jump
2.50 m (with run-up) or 0.90 m (standing)
Female & Ex-servicemen
Shot put (4 kg)
3.75 m
The PET is qualifying in nature; performance in this stage does not carry marks toward the final merit list.
Documents Required for KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026
Aadhaar Card
Marks card/certificate for the qualification claimed (SSLC, PUC, or equivalent)
Proof of date of birth (SSLC certificate or transfer certificate)
Caste/category certificate, where reservation is claimed (SC/ST/Category-1/2A/2B/3A/3B)
Discharge certificate and pension payment order, for Ex-servicemen candidates
Rural candidature certificate (Format-1 or Format-2), where applicable
Kannada-medium study certificate, where a Kannada-medium exemption is claimed
Income and caste certificate, for eligible women candidates under certain reserved categories
Recent passport-size photograph in JPEG format (50 KB to 200 KB)
Signature in JPEG format (50 KB to 70 KB)
How to Apply Online – Step by Step
Visit the official Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
Locate and open the relevant recruitment link for KSRP / KSISF / IRB Constable Recruitment 2026-27.
Register or log in, and accurately fill in the online application with personal, educational, and category details.
Upload a scanned photograph (JPEG, 50 KB-200 KB) and signature (JPEG, 50 KB-70 KB) as per the specified format.
Pay the applicable application fee online through the available payment gateway.
Carefully review all entered details, since no corrections are permitted after final submission.
Download and retain a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Ensure the application is submitted on or before 10 August 2026 and fee payment is completed on or before 11 August 2026.
Important Instructions for Candidates
Applications will be accepted online only; offline or manual applications are not entertained.
No corrections or changes are permitted in the application once it has been finally submitted.
Only one application per post/bracket is allowed; submitting multiple applications for the same category may lead to disqualification.
Under the Kalyana Karnataka notification, one combined application covering KSRP, KSISF, and IRB is permitted, subject to the additional fee described above for extra post selections.
Candidates must appear for the written exam and every subsequent stage (PST, PET, medical test) strictly on the notified schedule; requests for a change of date will not be entertained.
A valid original photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Driving Licence, Voter ID, or similar) must be carried to the exam centre and to the PST/PET venue.
Submission of forged documents, impersonation, or furnishing false information will result in disqualification and may attract legal action.
Candidates are solely responsible for the accuracy of the information furnished in their application.
Important Links – KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many total posts are available under KEA KSRP Constable Recruitment 2026?
A total of 2,314 posts are on offer – 1,455 Special Reserve Police Constable (KSRP) posts under the state-wide notification, and 859 posts (334 KSRP + 364 KSISF + 161 IRB) under the Kalyana Karnataka local-cadre notification.
Q2. What is the last date to apply online for these posts?
The online application window is open from 13 July 2026 to 10 August 2026, with the fee payment deadline falling on 11 August 2026.
Q3. What educational qualification is required?
Candidates must have passed 2nd PUC or hold a recognised equivalent qualification, as specified under the relevant government orders referenced in the official notification.
Q4. What is the age limit for these posts?
The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age is 33 years for general candidates, 35 years for SC/ST/Category-1/2A/2B/3A/3B candidates, and 38 years for candidates from notified forest-dwelling communities, calculated as on the last date for submission of applications.
Q5. What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs 750 for General and Category 2A/2B/3A/3B candidates, and Rs 500 for SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-servicemen candidates, payable online only.
Q6. When is the written examination scheduled?
The written exam is scheduled for 20 September 2026. The state-wide KSRP exam runs from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, while the Kalyana Karnataka cadre exam (covering KSRP, KSISF, and IRB) runs from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM.
Q7. Is there negative marking in the written exam?
Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer, as specified in the negative marking rules of the official notification.
Q8. What are the stages of the selection process?
Selection comprises a Written Examination, followed by a Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Endurance Test (PET), Medical Examination, and preparation of the Final Merit List.
Q9. Can a candidate apply for KSRP, KSISF, and IRB posts together?
Yes. Under the Kalyana Karnataka notification, a candidate can submit one combined application for KSRP, KSISF, and IRB posts since they share a common written exam paper, subject to payment of an additional Rs 100 for every extra post/category selected.
Q10. What is the pay scale for these posts?
Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of Rs 37,500 to Rs 76,100 per month, as per the applicable government pay matrix.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this article has been compiled from the official KEA/Karnataka State Police Department notifications and other publicly available sources for the general awareness of job seekers.
While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, RAJ SARKARI RESULT (rajsarkariresult.in) does not guarantee the completeness, timeliness, or correctness of the details furnished herein, as recruitment terms may be revised, corrected, or updated by the issuing authority without prior notice.
Readers are strongly advised to verify all information – including vacancy numbers, dates, eligibility, and fees – from the official KEA website (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in) and the original notification PDF before taking any action. RAJ SARKARI RESULT shall not be held responsible for any loss or inconvenience arising from reliance on this article.
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