Karnataka State Police recruits Civil Police Constables (CPC) through a written examination followed by physical standards and endurance tests. The 2026 recruitment is for 3,991 posts across the state.
Police Constable at a glance
| Recruiting body | Karnataka State Police |
|---|---|
| Posts (2026) | 3,991 — 556 Kalyana Karnataka + 3,395 other |
| Notification | 5 June 2026 |
| Qualification | PUC / Class 12 |
| Age limit | 18 – 33 years (General Merit, 2026) |
| Written exam | 100 marks, objective |
Police Constable eligibility
Educational qualification
- PUC (Class 12) or an equivalent qualification.
- Candidates who did not study Kannada as a first or second language in SSLC or higher must pass the compulsory Kannada language test (150 marks, minimum 50).
Age limit
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Maximum age as per the 2026 notification: 33 years (General Merit) and 35 years (SC/ST/Category-1/2A/2B/3A/3B); 38 years for candidates from notified forest-dwelling tribal communities.
Other requirements
- Height: 168 cm for men (chest 86 cm with 5 cm expansion); 157 cm and a minimum weight of 45 kg for women and transgender candidates — as per the 2026 notification.
Police Constable selection process
- Written Examination100 marks, objective type.
- Endurance Test & Physical Standard TestQualifying physical round for shortlisted candidates.
- Medical examination & document verificationBefore final selection.
Police Constable exam pattern
Written examination
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Objective, multiple choice |
| Total marks | 100 |
| Duration | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Marking | +1 for a correct answer, −0.25 for a wrong answer |
| Minimum to qualify | 30 marks |
| Language | Kannada and English |
Police Constable syllabus
Written test
- General knowledge and current affairs
- General science
- Geography
- History and India’s freedom struggle
- Constitution of India
- General mental ability
- Moral education
How to prepare for Police Constable
- The syllabus is SSLC/PUC level — revise state-board textbooks for history, geography and science.
- Clear the 30-mark written cut-off with margin; ranking is competitive and every wrong answer costs 0.25.
- Train for the endurance test alongside written prep, not after the result.
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Police Constable — frequently asked questions
What is the qualification for Karnataka Police Constable?
PUC (Class 12) or equivalent. Candidates who did not study Kannada in SSLC or above must also pass the Kannada language test.
What is the age limit for KSP Constable 2026?
Minimum 18. The 2026 notification lists a maximum of 33 years for General Merit and 35 for reserved categories.
How many marks is the constable written exam?
100 marks, objective type, 1 hour 30 minutes, with 0.25 negative marking and a minimum of 30 marks to qualify.
How many constable posts are there in 2026?
The 2026 notification is for 3,991 Civil Police Constable posts.