Karnataka Police KSP Armed Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 1600 CAR/DAR Posts
1600 Posts
Online Application: June 22, 2026 | Last Date: 22 July 2026
Karnataka Police KSP Armed Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Complete Information
Karnataka State Police (KSP) has officially released the notification for the direct recruitment of 1600 Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) posts.The online application process began on June 22, 2026 To 22 July 2026. Read the full notification for eligibility, post details, selection procedure, age limit, and salary before applying.
Karnataka Police KSP Armed Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
- Online Apply Start Date : June 22, 2026
- Online Apply Last Date : 22 July 2026
- Last Date Pay Fees : 22 July 2026
Application Fee
| Category | Total Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 750/- |
| SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-Servicemen | ₹ 500/- |
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Karnataka Police KSP Armed Police Constable Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit (as of 22 July 2026)
- General Merit (Male) : 33 Years
- SC / ST / OBC / Category-1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B : 35 years
- Forest Tribal (Budakattu) : 38 years
- Age Relaxation Extra as Per Karnataka Police KSP Armed Police Constable Recruitment Rules.
📚 Karnataka Police KSP Armed Police Constable Vacancy Details 2026 – Total 28 Posts
| Division | Post Name | Total |
|---|---|---|
| General Karnataka | Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) | 1421 |
| Kalyana Karnataka | Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) | 179 |
| Grand Total | -- | 1600 |
Karnataka Police KSP Armed Police Constable Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility & Key Highlights
| Post Name | Karnataka Police KSP Armed Police Constable Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Constable |
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Karnataka Police KSP Armed Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
- Written Examination (Offline OMR-based)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
Karnataka Police KSP Armed Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Salary
Salary for Karnataka Police KSP Armed Police Constable posts will be provided as per the 7th Pay Commission.
| Post Name | Pay Range |
|---|---|
| CAR/DAR | ₹37,500 to ₹76,100 |
How to Apply for Karnataka Police KSP Armed Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
The application process is completely online. By following the steps given below, you can fill out the form without any mistakes. :-
- Visit the official Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
- Navigate to the recruitment section for "Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) 2026".
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document - Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form - Photo, Sign, ID Proof, Etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All Column Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
SOME USEFUL IMPORTANT LINKS
| Link Name | Action |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification (General Karnataka) | Download PDF |
| Download Official Notification (Kalyana Karnataka) | Download PDF |
| Join AbhiTime Channel | Cleck Here |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
Karnataka Police KSP Armed Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Important Questions
Q1. How many vacancies are there in KSP Armed Police Constable Recruitment 2026
Ans: Karnataka State Police has announced a total of 1600 vacancies for the post of Armed Police Constable (Civil/DIAR) in 2026 - 1421 posts under the General Karnataka notification and 179 posts under the Kalyana Karnataka (Section 371J) notification.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for KSP Constable 2026?
Ans: The last date to submit the online application is 22 July 2026. The last date for fee payment is 24 July 2026. No applications will be accepted after this date.
Q3. What is the written exam date for KSP Constable 2026?
Ans: The KSP Armed Police Constable written examination is scheduled for 06 September 2026. General Karnataka candidates will write from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM and Kalyana Karnataka candidates from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM.
Q4. What is the age limit for KSP Armed Police Constable 2026?
Ans: The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 33 years for general male candidates. SC/ST/OBC candidates get a maximum age of 35 years. Forest tribal (Budakattu) residents of Karnataka get a maximum age of 38 years. All ages are calculated as on the last date of application.
Q5. What is the educational qualification required?
Ans: Candidates must have passed PUC (Class 12) or an equivalent examination recognized by the State Government. Candidates whose results are pending are NOT eligible. ITI holders and 3-year diploma holders may also be eligible under specific Government Orders.
Q6. What is the selection process for KSP Constable Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The selection process consists of: Written Examination (OMR-based, 100 marks) → Physical Standard Test (PST) → Physical Endurance Test (PET) → Medical Examination → Final Merit List. Qualifying the written exam does not guarantee PST/PET participation - only candidates shortlisted at 1:5 ratio will be called for physical tests.
Q7. Is there negative marking in the KSP Constable written exam?
Ans: Yes. Each wrong answer carries a deduction of 0.25 marks. There is no negative marking for unanswered questions. The exam has 100 questions carrying 100 marks, to be completed in 90 minutes.
