KSP Civil Police Constable Recruitment 2026; Karnataka State Police, Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Bengaluru, has officially released a detailed notification announcing a total of 3991 vacancies for the post of Constable (Civil) in tow cadre, i.e., Kalyana Karnataka Cadre and Mikkili (Okkalida) Cadre. Interested candidates who fulfill the required eligibility criteria can submit their application forms online at the official website https://ksp-recruitment.in/ or https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/. The online application process will start from 8th June 2026 onwards.
KSP Civil Police Constable Notification 2026 Out
The detailed KSP Civil Police Constable Notification 2026 under the Advt No. 01/Recruitment-4/2026-27 (Kalyana Karnataka) & 02/Recruitment-4/2026-27 (Mikkili/Okkalida) has been released by the Karnataka State Police, Central Recruitment & Promotion Department to recruit eligible candidates for 3991 Constable (Civil) vacancies. The detailed notification PDF carries all the essential information regarding the recruitment, so before applying, candidates must go through the PDF.
KSP Civil Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Karnataka State Police, Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Bengaluru |
| Post | Constable (Civil) |
| Vacacny | 3991 (Kalyana Karnataka cadre- 596 and Mikkili/Okkalida cadre- 3395) |
| Advt. No. | Advt No. 01/Recruitment-4/2026-27 (Kalyana Karnataka) Advt No. 02/Recruitment-4/2026-27 (Mikkili/Okkalida) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 8h June to 3rd July 2026 |
| Application Fee | UR and Other Categories- Rs. 750 SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-Servicemen/Third Gender- Rs. 500 |
| Selection Process | Written Examination Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Endurance Test (PET) Medical Examination. |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 37,500–76,100/- per month |
| Official Website | https://ksp-recruitment.in/ or https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ |
KSP Civil Police Constable 2026- Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Apply Online Starts | 8th June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 3rd July 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | 4th July 2026 |
| Exam Date | 2 August 2026 |
KSP Civil Police Constable Vacancy 2026
A total of 3991 vacancies for the post of Constable (Civil) in tow cadre, i.e., Kalyana Karnataka Cadre and Mikkili (Okkalida) Cadre has been announced by the Karnataka State Police, Central Recruitment & Promotion Department. A total of 596 vacancies are announced for the Kalyana Karnataka Cadre, and 3395 vacancies have been announced for the Mikkili (Okkalida) Cadre.
Kalyana Karnataka Cadre
Out of 3991 vacancies, a total of 596 vacancies are announced for the Kalyana Karnataka Cadre.
| Post Name | Direct Male | Direct Female | Ex-Servicemen Male | Ex-Servicemen Female | Third Gender | Total |
| Police Constable (Civil) | 398 | 133 | 46 | 14 | 5 | 596 |
Mikkili (Okkalida) Cadre
Out of 3991 vacancies, a total of 3395 vacancies have been announced for the Mikkili (Okkalida) Cadre.
| Post Name | Direct Male | Direct Female | Ex-Servicemen Male | Ex-Servicemen Female | Third Gender | Total |
| Police Constable (Civil) | 2266 | 755 | 257 | 82 | 35 | 3395 |
KSP Civil Police Constable Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must be Indian citizens and should meet the required educational qualifications and age limit as specified in the notification. They must also fulfill the physical and medical standards to be eligible for the recruitment.
- Educational Qualification: Must have passed PUC (Class 12 / Higher Secondary) or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Karnataka Pre-University Education Board.
- Kannada Language: Candidates who studied Kannada as a 1st or 2nd language in SSLC or higher, or studied in Kannada medium, are exempt from the compulsory Kannada exam. Others must pass a 150-mark Kannada language paper by securing a minimum of 50 marks
- Age Limit: Minimum Age: 18 years
| Category | Maximum Age Limit |
| General Merit (GM) | 33 Years |
| (SC/ST/Cat-1/2A/2B/3A/3B | 35 Years |
| Tribal Candidates Residing in Karnataka Forest Areas | 38 Years |
| General Merit (GM) (In-Service Candidates) | 38 Years |
| SC/ST/Cat-1/2A/2B/3A/3B (In Service Candidates) | 40 Years |
How to Apply for KSP Constable Vacancy 2026?
- Visit the official portal at https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ or https://ksp-recruitment.in/.
- Click on the active link for KSP Constable Recruitment 2026 (Adv No. 01 or 02/Recruitment-4/2026-27).
- Register and fill in the online application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph in JPEG format (50KB–200KB) and signature in JPEG format (50KB–70KB).
- Pay the required application fee online through the portal.
- Download one copy of the submitted application and retain the fee challan until the recruitment process is complete.
- Do not make any changes to the submitted application; no modifications will be allowed after submission.
Note: Candidates must apply separately for each notification. Only one application per notification is permitted.
Important Links
| KSP Constable Vacancy 2026 | NOTIFICATION-1 NOTIFICATION-2 |
| KSP Constable Vacancy 2026 | APPLY ONLINE |
