KSP Constable Age Limit is one of the most searched topics among aspirants preparing for Karnataka Police jobs. Whether you’re aiming to become a Civil Police Constable, Armed Police Constable (KSRP), KSISF Constable, or applying under DAR (District Armed Reserve), knowing the correct age eligibility is crucial before you apply. Many candidates miss out simply because they don’t fully understand the age rules or category-wise relaxations. This page helps you avoid that mistake. Use our KSP Constable Age Limit Checker Tool to instantly find out if you’re eligible — based on your date of birth, category (SC/ST/OBC/GM/PWD), and the type of constable post you’re targeting.
This tool supports all major constable posts in Karnataka, including:
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👮♂️ Karnataka Civil Police Constable
🛡️ KSRP Armed Police Constable (Karnataka State Reserve Police)
🚔 DAR Constable (District Armed Reserve)
🏢 KSISF Constable (Karnataka State Industrial Security Force)
👮♂️ Karnataka Police Constable Age Eligibility Tool
📘 Karnataka Police Constable Age Limit – Category Wise
Understanding the age criteria is the first step to checking if you’re eligible for KSP Constable posts like Civil Police, KSRP, DAR, and KSISF. Below is the official category-wise age limit as per the latest Karnataka Civil Police Constable notification:
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Age Relaxation |
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| General (GM) | 18 years | 25 years | No relaxation |
| SC / ST | 18 years | 28 years | +3 years relaxation on GM limit |
| 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B | 18 years | 28 years | +3 years relaxation on GM limit |
| PWD | 18 years | 35 years | +10 years relaxation on GM limit |
| Ex-Servicemen | — | Varies | 3 years over actual service (see details below) |
🔎 Official Clarification:
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General Category (GM): Age must be between 18 and 25 years.
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2A / 2B / 3A / 3B / SC / ST: Eligible up to 28 years due to +3 years relaxation.
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PWD Candidates: Can apply up to 35 years — this includes a +10 year age benefit.
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Ex-Servicemen: Maximum age differs based on service years. Refer to detailed conditions in the official notification (Clause C, D & E).
📝 Important Notes for Candidates:
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✅ This age chart is based on the Karnataka Police Constable official notification Previous Recruitment.
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⚠️ Age calculation is usually as on notification date, not exam date. Always check carefully.
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📢 Sometimes government provides temporary relaxation for special recruitments (flood relief, COVID backlog, women quota, etc.).
🔄 That’s why it’s important to always verify with the latest KSP official website notification before applying. -
💡 Use our free tool below to check your age eligibility instantly using your DOB and category.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the age limit for KSP Constable posts in 2025?
The minimum age is 18 years for all candidates. The maximum age limit is:
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25 years for GM (General Merit) category
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28 years for SC/ST/2A/2B/3A/3B
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Up to 35 years for PWD candidates
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Varies for Ex-Servicemen based on their service length
2. Does the age limit change for Civil, KSRP, DAR, or KSISF Constables?
No major difference. Most KSP constable recruitments (including Civil, KSRP, DAR, KSISF) follow the same base age limit unless otherwise specified in a particular post notification. Always check the official ad for that year.
3. What is the cutoff date to calculate age eligibility?
The age is calculated as on the date mentioned in the official notification (usually application last date or cut-off date mentioned). Use our tool with your date of birth to check eligibility correctly.
4. Can 17-year-olds apply if they turn 18 before the exam?
No. You must be at least 18 years old on the cutoff date mentioned in the official notification. Entering a birth year like 2007 or later will show “Not eligible” in our checker.
5. Is age relaxation applicable to female candidates separately?
No separate age relaxation for female candidates unless mentioned. Relaxation depends on category, not gender.
6. Why do some constable posts say “3 years over upper age limit” for Ex-Servicemen?
This is because Ex-Servicemen are allowed an extra 3 years relaxation above the upper limit of their category, depending on their years of military service. This is detailed in official clauses and differs case by case.
7. How does this age checker tool help?
Our KSP Constable Age Limit Checker Tool gives an instant result:
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Your exact age
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Maximum allowed age for your category
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Relaxation rule applied
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✅ Eligible / ❌ Not eligible message
It saves time and avoids confusion caused by unclear government documents.