Before submitting your PC application for 2026 Karnataka, carefully verify that you meet all eligibility conditions. Candidates who do not meet the educational, age, or language criteria will be disqualified at any stage of the process. Educational Qualification Candidates must have passed Class 12 / PUC or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. This includes: Class 12 passed from CBSE, ICSE, any State Board, or equivalent Class 12 equivalent from NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) A 2-year ITC/Diploma (NVBT) course with one language and one academic subject from NIOS A 3-year Diploma from a recognised Polytechnic institution (treated as equivalent to PUC for direct/compassionate recruitment) Kannada Language Requirement: Candidates must have studied Kannada as a first or second language up to SSLC/10th standard. Those who have not done so must pass a Kannada Language Test conducted by KEA. Age Limit The minimum age for all candidates is 18 years. The upper age limit varies by category as follows: Category Maximum Age General - Male, Female & 3rd Gender (Direct) 33 years SC / ST / Cat-1 / Cat-2A, 2B, 3A, 3B (Direct) 35 years Budakattu (Forest Area) SC Candidates 38 years Ex-Servicemen (General) 38 years Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST/OBC) 40 years Age is calculated as of the notification date. Candidates should refer to the official PDF for precise age cut-off dates.

The application fee for the KSP Constable recruitment must be paid online only, and is non-refundable under all circumstances. Candidates must ensure payment is completed before 4th July 2026. Category Application Fee General / OBC (Cat-2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) Rs. 750/- SC / ST / Cat-1 / Ex-Servicemen / 3rd Gender Rs. 500/-

The Karnataka police constable selection process 2026 consists of four clearly defined stages. Candidates must qualify each stage to proceed to the next. There is no direct interview; merit is determined through the written exam and physical assessments. Stage 1 - Written Examination (CBT / OMR-Based) The written test is the first and most critical stage of the pc recruitment 2026 Karnataka. It determines the candidates who will move on to physical testing. Detail Information Mode OMR-based (Offline) Total Questions 100 Total Marks 100 Duration 90 Minutes (1 hour 30 minutes) Minimum Qualifying Marks 30 out of 100 Negative Marking Yes - 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer Exam Timings: Notification 1 (KK Cadre): 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM on 2nd August 2026 Notification 2 (General Cadre): 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM on 2nd August 2026 Subjects Covered: General Knowledge & Current Affairs General Science Geography Indian History Indian Constitution Karnataka State Affairs Mental Ability & Reasoning Ethics Stage 2 - Physical Standard Test (PST) Candidates who qualify the written exam must appear for physical measurements. Below are the height and chest requirements: Category Height Chest Male / Ex-Servicemen Min. 168 cm Min. 86 cm (expanded); expansion min. 5 cm Female / 3rd Gender Min. 157 cm Min. weight: 45 kg Budakattu Male (Forest Areas) Min. 155 cm Min. 75 cm; 5 cm expansion Budakattu Female (Forest Areas) Min. 150 cm - Stage 3 - Physical Efficiency / Endurance Test (PET) Candidates who pass the PST will then undergo the physical endurance test. All events must be completed within the prescribed standards. Event Male / Ex-Servicemen Female / 3rd Gender Run 1,600m in 6 min 30 sec 400m in 2 min High Jump Min. 1.20 m (3 chances) Min. 0.90 m (3 chances) Long Jump Min. 3.80 m (3 chances) Min. 2.50 m (3 chances) Shot Put (Weight) 7.26 kg; min. 5.60 m (3 chances) 4 kg; min. 3.75 m (3 chances) Stage 4 - Medical Examination Shortlisted candidates (in a 1:2 ratio per vacancy) will undergo a comprehensive medical examination by a Medical Board. This includes vision testing, hearing assessment, and musculoskeletal evaluation to ensure candidates are physically fit for active police duty. Stage 5 - Document Verification Candidates who clear the medical examination must present original academic certificates, domicile proof, category certificates, and other relevant documents for final verification.