Police Constable (Civil) – KSP
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 3,395
- 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 or university.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior work experience is required for this entry-level police constable position.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 33 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Karnataka State Police is recruiting for 3395 Police Constable (Civil) positions within the Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) for the 2026 recruitment cycle. Successful candidates will receive a competitive monthly salary starting at ₹37,500, reaching up to ₹76,100 as per the state pay matrix. Applicants must have completed their PUC or an equivalent 12th-standard qualification to be eligible for this prestigious law enforcement career. This role offers a stable government career path with extensive benefits and the opportunity to serve the community across various districts in Karnataka.
- The upper age limit for General Merit candidates is 33 years, with relaxations up to 35 years for SC/ST/OBC categories.
- Selection involves a written competitive examination followed by Physical Standard and Endurance Tests.
- Application fees are set at ₹750 for General and OBC candidates, while SC/ST and Category-I applicants pay ₹500.
- The online application window closes on July 3, 2026, with the fee payment deadline on July 4, 2026.
- Candidates must meet specific physical standards, including a minimum height of 168 cm for male applicants.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Scale: ₹37,500–₹76,100 (with annual increments as per the 7th CPC equivalent state matrix).
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): 2266 Female (Direct): 755 In-Service Male: 257 In-Service Female: 82 Transgender: 35
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 pay scale for this role is ₹37,500 to ₹76,100 per month plus applicable state government allowances.
Candidates must have passed PUC (12th Standard) or an equivalent examination recognized by the Karnataka government.
There are a total of 3395 vacancies specifically allocated for the Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) in this notification.
