Karnataka Civil Police Constable Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online for 3991 Civil PC Posts
The Karnataka State Police Department has announced recruitment details for Police Constable Posts (Civil) for the year 2026. As per the shared recruitment information, a total of 3991 Civil Police Constable posts are available, including 3395 RPC posts and 596 KIK posts. Candidates who have passed PUC or equivalent qualification can apply online through the official website within the given application dates. The online application process starts on 08 June 2026 and the last date to submit the application is 03 July 2026.
The selection process for Karnataka Civil Police Constable Recruitment 2026 includes a written competitive examination, followed by endurance test and physical fitness tests for qualified candidates. Applicants should carefully check the official notification for age limit, category-wise relaxation, physical standards, application fee, eligibility conditions, selection process and other important instructions before applying online.
Quick Overview
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Recruitment Department
Karnataka State Police Department
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Post Name
Police Constable Posts (Civil)
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Total Vacancies
3991 Posts
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Vacancy Split
RPC 3395 Posts | KIK 596 Posts
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Educational Qualification
PUC or equivalent qualification
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Age Limit
18 to 33 years for General Category; relaxations as per reservation rules
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Application Fee
General / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B: ₹750 | SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Cat-1: ₹500
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Selection Process
Written Exam → Endurance Test → Physical Fitness Test
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Application Mode
Online through the official website
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Application Dates
08 June 2026 to 03 July 2026
Karnataka Civil Police Constable Vacancy Details 2026
The Karnataka State Police Department has notified a total of 3991 Civil Police Constable posts. Out of these, 3395 posts are listed under RPC and 596 posts are listed under Kalyana Karnataka / KIK. The post carries a pay scale of ₹37,500 – ₹76,100.
| Cadre / Category | Post Name | Men | Women | In-service Men | In-service Women | Transgender Candidates | Total Posts |
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| RPC | Police Constable (Civil) | 2266 | 755 | 257 | 82 | 35 | 3395 |
| Kalyana Karnataka / KIK | Police Constable (Civil) | 398 | 133 | 46 | 14 | 5 | 596 |
| Grand Total | Police Constable (Civil) | 2664 | 888 | 303 | 96 | 40 | 3991 |
Educational Qualification & Physical Standards
Education
Minimum Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for Karnataka Civil Police Constable 2026 must have passed
PUC or an equivalent qualification from a recognised board or institution.
Applicants should keep their educational documents ready for verification during the recruitment process.
Physical Standard
Basic Physical Eligibility
Candidates must satisfy the required height, chest and weight standards mentioned for the
Civil Police Constable post. Physical standards are important because qualified candidates will be called for
endurance and physical fitness tests after the written examination.
Physical Standard Test Details
| Candidate Category | Height | Chest / Weight | Remarks |
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| Male, In-service Male and Ex-servicemen Candidates | 168 cm | Chest: 86 cm when expanded | Minimum chest expansion should be 5 cm |
| Female and Transgender Candidates | 157 cm | Weight: 45 kg | Chest measurement is not applicable |
Application Fee
General Category and Other Backward Class Candidates
₹750/-
Candidates belonging to General Category, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B categories
have to pay an application fee of ₹750.
Reserved / Eligible Concession Categories
₹500/-
Candidates belonging to SC, ST, Category-1, Ex-Servicemen and
Transgender categories have to pay an application fee of ₹500.
Important Fee Instruction
Candidates should pay the application fee carefully while submitting the online application.
The fee payment details, payment method and last date for fee payment should be verified from the
official Karnataka State Police recruitment notification.
Note: The application fee once paid will not be refunded.
Applicants are advised to check their eligibility, category details and application information carefully before making payment.
Selection Process, Competitive Exam & Physical Tests
Stage 1
Written Competitive Examination
Candidates have to appear for a written competitive examination.
The paper will have 100 questions for 100 marks, and the duration is
1 hour 30 minutes.
Stage 2
Endurance Test
Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for the
endurance test. This includes running events such as
1600 meters for male candidates and 400 meters for female, transgender and ex-servicemen candidates.
Stage 3
Physical Fitness Test
After qualifying as per rules, candidates will be tested in physical events such as
high jump or long jump and shot put. Final selection will be made as per
the rules mentioned in the official Karnataka State Police notification.
Competitive Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
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| Written Exam | General Studies including General Knowledge, Science, Geography, History, Indian Constitution, Karnataka history and culture, Mental Ability and related topics. | 100 | 100 | 1½ Hours (90 Minutes) |
Endurance & Physical Fitness Test Details
| Candidate Category | Event | Qualifying Standard |
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| Male and In-service Male Candidates | 1600 Meter Run | Within 6 minutes 30 seconds |
| Male and In-service Male Candidates | High Jump or Long Jump |
High Jump: Minimum 1.20 meters or Long Jump: Minimum 3.80 meters 3 chances only |
| Male and In-service Male Candidates | Shot Put — 7.26 kg |
Minimum 5.60 meters 3 chances only |
| Female, Transgender and Ex-servicemen Candidates | 400 Meter Run | Within 2 minutes |
| Female, Transgender and Ex-servicemen Candidates | High Jump or Long Jump |
High Jump: Minimum 0.90 meters or Long Jump: Minimum 2.50 meters 3 chances only |
| Female, Transgender and Ex-servicemen Candidates | Shot Put — 4 kg |
Minimum 3.75 meters 3 chances only |
Note: The physical test details are prepared based on the shared recruitment reference.
Candidates should verify the official Karnataka Civil Police Constable 2026 notification for exact selection rules,
qualifying standards, category-wise conditions and document verification instructions before applying.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: Candidates should go to the official KEA/Karnataka recruitment portal at https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
- Open the Civil Police Constable link: On the website, click the relevant online application link for Karnataka Civil Police Constable Recruitment 2026.
- Read the instructions: Before filling the form, carefully read the official notification, eligibility conditions, age limit, physical standards, fee details and application instructions.
- Fill the online application: Enter your personal details, educational qualification, category details, contact information and other required details correctly as per your documents.
- Upload required documents: Upload photo, signature and other required documents in the prescribed format, if asked in the online application form.
- Pay the application fee: Pay the required application fee as per your category through the payment method provided on the website.
- Submit and save copy: After checking all details, submit the application form and keep a printout or PDF copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Important: Applications should be submitted through online mode only. Applications sent through post, courier or any other offline method will not be considered.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Starting date for online application submission | 08 June 2026 |
| Last date for online application submission | 03 July 2026 |
| Last date for payment of application fee | 04 July 2026 |
📥 Important Links
Use only the official KEA recruitment links for online application, notification download and latest updates. Candidates should choose the correct link for RPC or Kalyana Karnataka before applying.
