Karnataka Police KSP Armed Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 1600 CAR/DAR Posts
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Vacancies
1600 Posts
Salary
₹37,500
Qualification
PUC (Class 12) or equivalent
Age limit
18–33 years
Opens on
22 Jun 2026
Application fee
₹750
Location
Karnataka
Closes on
22 Jul 2026
Admit card
To be announced
About this recruitment
KSP Armed Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Karnataka State Police (KSP) has officially released two recruitment notifications dated 19 June 2026 for the direct recruitment of 1600 Armed Police Constable (Civil/DIAR) posts across two divisions - General Karnataka (1421 posts) and Kalyana Karnataka (179 posts). This is a major government job opportunity for male candidates who have passed PUC (Class 12) and wish to serve in the Karnataka Police Department. Online applications are open from 22 June 2026 to 22 July 2026. Candidates must apply through the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea .
Eligibility
PUC (Class 12) or equivalent
Age limit in full
18-33 years (General) | 18-35 years (SC/ST/OBC) | 18-38 years (Forest Tribal)
Pay and allowances
₹37,500 - ₹76,100/-
Important dates
- Apply End
- 2026-07-22
Vacancy breakdown
| Sl. No. | Division / Notification | Post Name | Pay Scale (₹) | Vacancies (Male) | Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Karnataka (Civil/DIAR) | Armed Police Constable (Civil/DIAR) | 37,500 - 76,100 | 1421 | ||
| 2 | Kalyana Karnataka (Civil/DIAR) | Armed Police Constable (Civil/DIAR) | 37,500 - 76,100 | 179 | ||
| Total Vacancies | 1600 |
At a glance
- Detail
- Information
- Organisation
- Karnataka State Police (KSP)
- Notification No
- 04/Recruitment-5(A)/2026-27 (General) & 04/Recruitment-5(B)/2026-27 (Kalyana Karnataka)
- Notification Date
- 19 June 2026
- Division
- General Karnataka - 1421 | Kalyana Karnataka - 179
- Gender
- Male only
- Educational Qualification
- PUC (Class 12) or equivalent
- Pay Scale
- ₹37,500 - ₹76,100/-
- Application Mode
- Online only
- Application Start Date
- 22 June 2026
- Application Last Date
- 22 July 2026
- Fee Payment Last Date
- 24 July 2026
- Written Exam Date
- 06 September 2026
- Written Exam Time General Division
- 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
- Written Exam Time Kalyana Karnataka
- 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
- Selection Process
- Written Test → PST → PET → Medical Exam → Final Merit