Police Constable (Civil) – KSP
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 596
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹37,500 - ₹76,100 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: PUC or 12th Standard equivalent qualification from a recognized board.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no previous experience is necessary; candidates will receive full training upon selection.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 33 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Applications are invited for 596 Police Constable (Civil) vacancies under the Kalyana Karnataka (KK) region as part of the KSP 2026 recruitment drive. This position offers a lucrative pay scale of ₹37,500–₹76,100, providing financial security and a respected status in the police department. Candidates who have cleared their 12th Standard or PUC are encouraged to apply for these local cadre posts. Joining the Kalyana Karnataka cadre ensures a dedicated career serving the specific regional districts with full government service perks.
- The maximum age for General Merit applicants is 33 years, while local tribal candidates in forest areas have a limit of 38 years.
- The selection process includes an OMR-based written test followed by a 1:5 ratio call for physical tests.
- The application fee is ₹750 for GM/OBC and ₹500 for SC/ST/Cat-I/Ex-Servicemen.
- The deadline for online registration is July 3, 2026, through the official KEA recruitment portal.
- Selected candidates will undergo a rigorous 9-month basic training program at designated police training schools.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Scale: ₹37,500–₹76,100 plus applicable regional and government allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Written Examination (100 Marks, OMR based) Endurance Test (ET) Physical Standard Test (PST) Medical Examination Document Verification
Application Fees
General/2A/2B/3A/3B: ₹750 SC/ST/Cat-I/Ex-Servicemen/Third Gender: ₹500
Reservation
Male (Direct): 398 Female (Direct): 133 In-Service Male: 46 In-Service Female: 14 Transgender: 5
How to Apply
- Visit the official KEA website at https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
- Navigate to the recruitment section for Police Constable (Civil) 2026.
- Click on the 'Apply Online' link and register with basic details.
- Fill out the application form accurately with personal and educational information.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online through the provided payment gateway.
- Review all details and submit the application form.
- Download and print the final application and fee receipt for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The monthly salary range for the Kalyana Karnataka cadre is ₹37,500 to ₹76,100.
Applicants must possess a PUC or 12th Standard certificate from a recognized educational board.
A total of 596 vacancies are reserved for the Kalyana Karnataka (Local Cadre) region.
