KSP Constable Admit Card 2026 – 3991 Police Constable (Civil) Posts

The Karnataka State Police (KSP), Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Bengaluru, has released the admit card for the Police Constable (Civil) written examination. The exam is scheduled for 02 August 2026 for both Kalyana Karnataka and Mikkili/Okkalida cadres. Candidates can download their admit card from the KEA portal.

Important Dates

Post Details

Eligibility

Application Fees

Selection Process

1. Stage 1 — Written Examination (Offline OMR): 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 90 minutes. Min qualifying: 30/100. Negative marking: -0.25 per wrong answer.
2. Stage 2 — Physical Standard Test (PST) & Endurance Test (ET): Called at 1:5 ratio per vacancy. Qualifying in nature only.
   • PST: Male (General): Height 168 cm, Chest 86 cm (min 5 cm expansion) | Female: Height 157 cm, Min Weight 45 kg | Budakattu Male: Height 155 cm, Chest 75 cm (min 5 cm expansion)
   • ET: Male: 1600m in 6:30 min, High Jump ≥1.20m or Long Jump ≥3.80m, Shot Put (7.26 kg) ≥5.60m | Female: 400m in 2 min, High Jump ≥0.90m or Long Jump ≥2.50m, Shot Put (4 kg) ≥3.75m
3. Stage 3 — Medical Examination: Medically fit candidates only eligible for appointment
4. Stage 4 — Final Selection: Shortlisted at 1:2 ratio per vacancy based on written exam marks. Final appointment after medical examination.
5. Mandatory Kannada Language Test: For candidates who did not pass Kannada at PUC level. Min qualifying: 50/150 marks. Date to be notified after result.

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Important Notes

• Training: 9 months basic foundational training at Police Training Schools
• Probation period: 2 years 6 months after appointment
• Both cadre applicants must submit separate applications
• OBC Creamy Layer candidates must apply under General Merit
• Caste certificates must be valid as on last date of application
• Medical disqualifications: Distant vision below 6/9, squint, colour blindness, hearing deficiency, varicose veins, knock knees, flat foot
• Helpline: 080-23460460 (10 AM to 6 PM)
• Legal jurisdiction: Bengaluru only

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