KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2314 Special Reserve Police Constable Posts

Vacancies: 2,314 · Gender: Male 2,101 / Female 213 · Posts: 4 cadres (KSRP, KSISF, IRB) · Type: Regular · Mode: Online · Fee: ₹750/₹500 · Apply: 13 Jul–10 Aug 2026 · Salary: ₹37,500–76,100 · Selection: Written + PST + PET · Location: Karnataka

Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has opened applications for 2,314 Special Reserve Police Constable posts across KSRP (State-wide and Kalyana Karnataka), KSISF and IRB wings. This is one of the largest armed police recruitments in Karnataka this year, with separate cadre allocations under Article 371(J) for Kalyana Karnataka candidates.

The recruitment targets candidates who can meet strict physical standards and clear a written exam focused on General Studies and Mental Ability. With two separate exam sessions on the same day, the process is designed to handle the large volume efficiently while maintaining separate merit lists for different cadres.

Applications are open from 13 July to 10 August 2026 through the KEA portal. Candidates must have a 2nd PUC or equivalent qualification, Kannada knowledge up to 12th standard, and be ready for rigorous physical tests. This is a regular government job with structured pay and career progression in Karnataka’s armed police forces.

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Who Should Apply? (Quick Eligibility Check)

• 2nd PUC / 12th Pass (or equivalent with Kannada up to 12th standard) → KSRP / KSISF / IRB Constable – 2,314 posts
• Male candidates meeting height 168 cm and chest 86 cm (with 5 cm expansion) → All cadres (majority vacancies)
• Female candidates meeting height 158 cm and minimum 45 kg weight → Limited vacancies in KSRP and KSISF
• Ex-Servicemen → Age relaxation equal to military service + 3 years + fee concession
• Forest-dwelling / notified tribal communities (Siddi, Jenu Kuruba, Kadu Kuruba, Yerava, Soliga, Koraga etc.) → Relaxed height/chest/age standards
• Kalyana Karnataka local candidates → Separate cadre with local reservation under Article 371(J)

Important Dates – KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026

Quick Overview – KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026

• Organisation: Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) on behalf of Karnataka State Police
• Sector: Defence & Police
• Recruitment Name: KSRP, KSISF & IRB Constable Recruitment 2026-27
• Notification No.: 03/Nemakathi-3(B)/RPP/2026-27 and 07/Nemakathi-3(B)/KK/2026-27
• Post Name: Special Reserve Police Constable (KSRP), Police Constable (KSISF), Special Reserve Police Constable (IRB)
• Total Vacancies: 2,314
• Job Location: Karnataka (State-wide for KSRP; Kalyana Karnataka local cadre for KSRP/KSISF/IRB)
• Job Type: Regular – Karnataka State Police (Armed/Reserve wings)
• Approx. Salary: ₹37,500–76,100 per month (starting basic ₹37,500)
• Apply Between: 13 July 2026 to 10 August 2026
• Apply Online: Apply on KEA Portal
• Notification PDF: RPC Region Notification PDF | KK Region Notification PDF
• Official Portal: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/

What Posts Are Available? – KEA KSRP Police Constable Vacancy & Eligibility 2026

Vacancy Interpretation Note: KSRP State-wide cadre has the highest share (1,455 posts). Kalyana Karnataka local cadre posts (KSRP + KSISF + IRB = 859 posts) are reserved for local candidates under Article 371(J). Female vacancies are limited (213 total). Candidates from notified forest/tribal communities get relaxed physical standards. All posts require the same educational qualification.

Age Limit (as on 10 August 2026): UR/GM – 33 years | Reserved categories – 35 years | Forest-dwelling tribal communities – 38 years | Ex-Servicemen – Service period + 3 years. Relaxation: OBC +3 years, SC/ST +5 years, PwBD +10 years as per Karnataka government rules.

Examples: ✅ A 32-year-old UR candidate born on 15 August 1994 — eligible (within 33-year limit as on 10 August 2026). ❌ A 34-year-old UR candidate born on 15 August 1992 — not eligible (exceeds maximum age by 1 year).

Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.

What Is the Salary? – KEA KSRP Police Constable Pay 2026

Starting basic pay is ₹37,500 per month in the scale ₹37,500–76,100.

Indicative In-Hand Salary: ₹48,000–58,000 per month (approximate for Bangalore / Class X city posting).

Calculation basis: Basic ₹37,500 + DA (~50% in Karnataka as of 2026) + HRA (30% for X-class cities) + other allowances minus NPS (10%) and other deductions. Actual in-hand varies by city classification, DA rate revisions and individual deductions.

Use our 7th CPC Salary Calculator for precise take-home estimates.

What Is the Application Fee? – KEA KSRP Police Constable 2026

• Additional ₹100 per extra post for Kalyana Karnataka cadre candidates applying for multiple wings.
• Fee is non-refundable and payable online only.
• No fee for certain exempted categories as per Karnataka government rules.

How to Apply? – KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official KEA portal: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
2. Click on the KSRP / KSISF / IRB Constable Recruitment 2026-27 link.
3. Register / Log in with mobile number and email.
4. Fill the online application form with personal, educational and category details.
5. Upload scanned photo (50-200 KB JPEG) and signature (50-70 KB JPEG).
6. Pay the application fee online.
7. Review all details carefully — no corrections allowed after final submission.
8. Submit and download/print the application confirmation.

Common Mistakes to Avoid:

• Applying for Kalyana Karnataka posts without valid local candidature certificate.
• Uploading photo/signature in wrong format or size.
• Missing the additional ₹100 fee for multiple KK cadre posts.
• Forgetting to mention Kannada qualification or claiming exemption without valid proof.
• Submitting multiple applications for the same cadre.

Use our Photo & Signature Resizer before uploading.

ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಕಾನ್ಸ್ಟೇಬಲ್ ಭರ್ತಿ 2026 – 2314 ಹುದ್ದೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಆನ್‌ಲೈನ್ ಅರ್ಜಿ

ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಪರೀಕ್ಷಾ ಪ್ರಾಧಿಕಾರ (KEA) 2026-27ನೇ ಸಾಲಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಮೀಸಲು ಪೊಲೀಸ್ (KSRP), ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಕೈಗಾರಿಕಾ ಭದ್ರತಾ ಪಡೆ (KSISF) ಮತ್ತು ಇಂಡಿಯನ್ ರಿಸರ್ವ್ ಬೆಟಾಲಿಯನ್ (IRB)ಗೆ ಒಟ್ಟು 2,314 ಕಾನ್ಸ್ಟೇಬಲ್ ಹುದ್ದೆಗಳನ್ನು ಭರ್ತಿ ಮಾಡಲು ಅಧಿಸೂಚನೆ ಹೊರಡಿಸಿದೆ. ಇದರಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಜ್ಯವ್ಯಾಪಿ KSRPಗೆ 1,455 ಹುದ್ದೆಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಕಲ್ಯಾಣ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ಕ್ಯಾಡರ್‌ಗೆ 859 ಹುದ್ದೆಗಳು ಸೇರಿವೆ.

ಯಾರು ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಬಹುದು? 2ನೇ ಪಿಯುಸಿ ಅಥವಾ ಸಮಕಕ್ಷ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಹತೆ ಹೊಂದಿರುವವರು ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಬಹುದು. ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷೆಯಲ್ಲಿ 12ನೇ ತರಗತಿ ಮಟ್ಟದ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಹತೆ ಕಡ್ಡಾಯ. ಪುರುಷ ಅಭ್ಯರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಎತ್ತರ 168 ಸೆಂ.ಮೀ ಮತ್ತು ಎದೆ 86 ಸೆಂ.ಮೀ (5 ಸೆಂ.ಮೀ ವಿಸ್ತರಣೆ), ಮಹಿಳಾ ಅಭ್ಯರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಎತ್ತರ 158 ಸೆಂ.ಮೀ ಮತ್ತು ಕನಿಷ್ಠ 45 ಕೆ.ಜಿ ತೂಕ ಅಗತ್ಯ. ಅರಣ್ಯ ಪ್ರದೇಶದಲ್ಲಿ ವಾಸಿಸುವ ಅಧಿಸೂಚಿತ ಬುಡಕಟ್ಟು ಸಮುದಾಯಗಳಿಗೆ ಸಡಿಲು ಮಾನದಂಡಗಳು ಅನ್ವಯ.

ವೇತನ ಮತ್ತು ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಪ್ರಕ್ರಿಯೆ ಯಾವುದು? ಆರಂಭಿಕ ಮೂಲ ವೇತನ ₹37,500. ಒಟ್ಟು ವೇತನ ₹37,500ರಿಂದ ₹76,100 ವರೆಗೆ. ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಪ್ರಕ್ರಿಯೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಲಿಖಿತ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ (100 ಅಂಕಗಳು), ದೈಹಿಕ ಮಾನದಂಡ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ (PST), ದೈಹಿಕ ಸಾಮರ್ಥ್ಯ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ (PET) ಮತ್ತು ವೈದ್ಯಕೀಯ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ ಇರುತ್ತದೆ. ಅಂತಿಮ ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಲಿಖಿತ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಯ ಅಂಕಗಳ ಆಧಾರದಲ್ಲಿ.

ಅರ್ಜಿ ಹೇಗೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುವುದು? 13 ಜುಲೈ 2026ರಿಂದ 10 ಆಗಸ್ಟ್ 2026ರವರೆಗೆ KEA ವೆಬ್‌ಸೈಟ್ cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea ಮೂಲಕ ಆನ್‌ಲೈನ್ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಬಹುದು. ಶುಲ್ಕ ₹750 (ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ) ಮತ್ತು ₹500 (ಎಸ್‌ಸಿ/ಎಸ್‌ಟಿ/ವಿನಾಯಿತಿ ವರ್ಗ). ಕಲ್ಯಾಣ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಕ್ಯಾಡರ್‌ಗೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚುವರಿ ₹100 ಶುಲ್ಕ. ಅಧಿಕೃತ ಅಧಿಸೂಚನೆಯನ್ನು ಜಾಗರೂಕತೆಯಿಂದ ಓದಿ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿ.

How Are Candidates Selected? – KEA KSRP Police Constable 2026

Selection Stages

1. Written Examination (Offline OMR): 100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes. General Studies and Mental Ability. Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer.
2. Physical Standard Test (PST) Shortlisting in a 1:5 ratio per category based on written marks. Height, chest and weight measurement.
3. Physical Endurance Test (PET) – Qualifying Male: 1600m run in 6 min 30 sec, Long jump 3.80m, Shot put (7.26 kg) 5.60m. Female: 400m run in 1 min 30 sec, Long jump 2.50m, Shot put (4 kg) 3.75m.
4. Medical Examination: Vision, hearing, physical fitness and no major deformities.
5. Final Merit List based on written exam marks of candidates who qualify PST, PET and medical.

Physical Standards (PST)

Why Does Karnataka State Police Matter? – Organisation Overview

Karnataka State Police, under the Directorate General of Police, is responsible for maintaining law and order, internal security and border management in the state. KSRP, KSISF and IRB wings handle reserve, industrial security and battalion duties respectively.

Why Candidates Search for KSRP Jobs: Karnataka Police offers job security, structured pay revisions and pension under NPS. Armed police postings involve field duties, transfers across the state and rigorous training. Many candidates prefer it over civil police for the disciplined environment and faster promotions through departmental channels. However, the physical demands and possibility of frequent transfers to remote areas are real challenges — candidates unwilling to serve in field conditions should reconsider.

The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take – Is This KSRP Constable Post for You?

This is a solid opportunity for physically fit candidates who want a regular armed police job in Karnataka without going through the larger KSP Civil Constable recruitment. With 2,314 posts, the numbers are healthy, but physical standards will filter out many applicants.

Best suited for: Young candidates (under 30) who have already cleared similar physical tests in previous attempts or defence rallies, and who are comfortable with armed forces-style discipline and possible rural/field postings.

Who should skip: Candidates who cannot meet the strict height/chest/run standards even after relaxation, or those who lack basic Kannada qualification. If you are looking for a purely desk job or are unwilling to undergo rigorous PET, look at other state government clerical or technical posts instead.

Practical tip: Focus preparation on General Studies and Mental Ability for the written exam — it carries 100% weight in final merit. Previous year KSP Constable cut-offs hovered around 55-60 marks; aim higher to stay safe in the 1:5 PST shortlist.

Compared to the separate KSP Civil Constable recruitment (nearly 4,000 posts), this KSRP drive has fewer vacancies but potentially lower competition in some cadres because of the physical filter. If you cleared PET in previous cycles, this is worth prioritising.

What Documents Are Required? – KEA KSRP Police Constable 2026

At Time of Online Application:

• Recent passport-size photograph and signature (as per specifications)
• 10th and 12th / PUC marksheets
• Kannada qualification proof (if applicable)
• Category certificate (if claiming reservation)
• Ex-Servicemen / Tribal community certificate (if applicable)

At Document Verification / PST / PET / Medical / Joining:

• All original certificates + self-attested photocopies
• Valid photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID)
• Physical fitness / medical fitness certificate (if asked)
• Local candidature certificate for Kalyana Karnataka posts

Document Alert: Physical fitness certificate is not required at application stage. Do not upload it. It is verified only at the PET venue. Carry two sets of photocopies to the venue.

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What Happens After Selection? – KEA KSRP Police Constable 2026

1. Final merit list published on the KEA portal based on written exam marks.
2. Document verification and PST at designated centres.
3. PET conducted at specified venues (qualifying in nature).
4. Medical examination by designated Medical Board.
5. Offer of appointment and joining formalities at allotted unit.
6. Basic training (usually 9 months) at Karnataka Police Academy or designated training centre.
7. Posting to KSRP / KSISF / IRB units across Karnataka after successful completion of training.
8. Probation period as per Karnataka Police rules, followed by confirmation.

Contact & Helpline – KEA KSRP Recruitment 2026

Contact details are not explicitly mentioned in the current notification. Check the official KEA portal regularly for helpline updates or visit the Contact Us section after application submission.

Important Links – KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026

FAQs – KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026

Q1: What is the last date to apply for KEA KSRP Police Constable Recruitment 2026?

A: 10 August 2026. No extension has been announced.

Q2: What is the age limit for KEA KSRP Police Constable posts?

A: UR/GM – 33 years, Reserved categories – 35 years, Forest tribal communities – 38 years (as on 10 August 2026). Ex-Servicemen get service period + 3 years relaxation.

Q3: Is there a written exam or is selection only through physical test?

A: Yes, there is a written exam (100 marks). Final merit is based on written marks after qualifying PST, PET and medical.

Q4: What is the salary of KSRP / KSISF / IRB Constable in Karnataka?

A: Starting basic ₹37,500 in the scale ₹37,500–76,100. Approximate in-hand ₹48,000–58,000 per month, depending on the city and allowances.

Q5: Can final-year students apply?

A: No. You must have completed 2nd PUC or equivalent and possess the certificate as on 10 August 2026.

Q6: Is this a permanent government job?

A: Yes. This is a regular post in Karnataka State Police with NPS pension benefits.

Q7: Can candidates from other states apply?

A: Yes, for State-wide KSRP posts. Kalyana Karnataka cadre posts require a local candidature certificate under Article 371(J).

Q8: Where will I be posted after selection?

A: Anywhere in Karnataka as per unit requirement. Armed police postings often involve field duties and transfers.

Q9: What are the disadvantages of the KSRP Constable job?

A: Here’s the catch — rigorous physical standards, field postings, possible transfers to remote areas and demanding training. Candidates seeking only desk jobs should avoid this.

Q10: How does this compare with KSP Civil Constable recruitment?

A: This KSRP drive has stricter physical filters but potentially lower competition in some cadres. Civil Constable recruitment usually has more vacancies but different selection emphasis.

Q11: Is there negative marking in the written exam?

A: Yes — 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.

Q12: Can Ex-Servicemen apply?

A: Yes. They get age relaxation, fee concession and separate consideration in physical standards.

Q13: What happens if I miss the PET standards?

A: You will be disqualified. PET is qualifying in nature but mandatory — no second chance in the same recruitment cycle.

Final Checklist – Is This the Right Job for You?

• You meet the age and educational criteria as on 10 August 2026.
• You can clear the physical standards (height, chest, run, jump, shot put).
• You have Kannada qualification up to 12th standard or valid exemption.
• You are comfortable with armed police field duties and possible transfers.
• You understand this is a regular government job with training and probation.

📄 Source: Official notification released by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) on 10 July 2026. All details sourced from the official notification and verified reference sources.