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KSP Constable
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Karnataka State Police Constable (KSP)
Karnataka State Police Civil Police Constable recruitment. Written test (2026 notification): 100 objective questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes, 0.25 deducted for each wrong answer, minimum 30 marks. The notification's syllabus is general studies: general knowledge, science, geography, history, the Indian Constitution, the national freedom movement, mental ability and moral education. Non-exempt candidates also take a separate qualifying Kannada language test; Shishya's practice bank includes Kannada language questions for it.
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Updated 7 Sept 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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KSP Constable eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 19 – 25 years (General)19-25 for General. Relaxation: OBC +2-5 (category-wise: II A/II B/III A/III B); SC/ST +5; ex-servicemen 3 yrs after service.
- Education
- Class 12 (PUC II) pass from a Karnataka-recognised board or equivalent.
- Kannada knowledge mandatory — verified via a separate qualifying language test.
- Attempts
- No formal attempt limit.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen, Karnataka domicile.
- Other
- Physical Standards: Male — height 168 cm general (160 cm Cat I/SC/ST), chest 86-91 cm. Female — height 157 cm (150 cm reserved).
- Endurance Test: 1.6 km run in 6 min 25 sec (male); 400 m run in 2 min (female). Long jump + shot-put events.
KSP Constable cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Written cutoff (qualifying for ET + PMT + medical)
out of 100 marksFinal selection score combines written + ET + PMT marks. Cutoff varies by district / battalion.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | General — Civil Constable | ~63 – 72 |
| 2024 | OBC II A / II B | ~58 – 68 |
| 2024 | SC | ~50 – 60 |
| 2024 | ST | ~45 – 55 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
KSP Constable salary after selection
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Police Constable (Karnataka Police)
Pay Level 4 (Karnataka)- Basic pay
- ₹23,500
- Gross monthly
- ₹33,000 – ₹40,000 (including DA + HRA + uniform allowance)
- Perks
- Free uniform + ration
- Medical for self + family
- Risk + Field-area allowance
- Pension under Karnataka State NPS
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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Previous year papers
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2026
- Answer key: CAR ಮತ್ತು DAR (KK) – ಕೀ ಉತ್ತರಗಳ ಅಧಿಸೂಚನೆ ಮತ್ತು ಕೀ ಉತ್ತರಗಳು. 07/09/2026 ↗ · Kannada/English · scanned · 228 KB
- Answer key: CAR ಮತ್ತು DAR (RPC) – ಕೀ ಉತ್ತರಗಳ ಅಧಿಸೂಚನೆ ಮತ್ತು ಕೀ ಉತ್ತರಗಳು. 07/09/2026 ↗ · Kannada/English · scanned · 227 KB
- Answer key: CPC - 2026 ಸಿವಿಲ್ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಕಾನ್ಸ್ಟೇಬಲ್ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಯ ಕೀ ಉತ್ತರ- 03-08-2026 ↗ · English · 107 KB
- Answer key: CPC -KK- 2026 ಸಿವಿಲ್ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಕಾನ್ಸ್ಟೇಬಲ್ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಯ ಕೀ ಉತ್ತರ- 03-08-2026 ↗ · English · 105 KB
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2025
100 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2025 paper (which had 100)
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20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2024 paper (which had 100)
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20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2023 paper (which had 100)
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20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2022 paper (which had 100)
Practise these →2021
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2021 paper (which had 100)
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112 QsMathematics
93 QsKannada Language (ಕನ್ನಡ)
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Exceptional merit
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Top rankers statewide in KSP recruitment
- •Police Constable — guaranteed choice posting (Bengaluru City, Cyber Crime units)
- •Fast-track consideration for specialized units (Crime Branch support)
- •Meritorious candidate recognition by department
- •Potential for early promotion opportunities to Head Constable
- •Role model for training academy batches
Top tier candidates
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Police Constable (Civil) — premium urban postings with first choice
- •KSRP Constable — elite battalions and special units
- •Internal Armed Police (IAP) Constable — specialized posting
- •Police Constable (Driver) — if possessing valid driving license
- •Strong candidate for merit-based promotions
- •Likely top performer in district allocation
Strong merit range
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Police Constable (Civil) — choice postings in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru
- •KSRP Constable — Karnataka State Reserve Police units
- •Police Constable (Wireless) — technical cadre with tech allowances
- •High probability of selection in general category
- •Preferred district/battalion allocation likely
- •Special allowances: ₹4,200 dearness allowance + uniform allowance
Good competitive score
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Police Constable (Civil) — Bengaluru Urban and other city districts
- •Police Constable (DAR) — District Armed Reserve postings
- •Competitive for general category candidates
- •Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP) Constable — law and order duties
- •Good chances for preferred district allocation
- •Pay Level 3 (₹18,000-56,900 basic)
Moderate competitive range
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Police Constable (Civil) — District cadres across Karnataka
- •Armed Reserve Constable — various battalions
- •Likely to clear written test for OBC/SC/ST categories
- •Competitive for general category in less urban districts
- •Must perform well in PET (1600m run, high jump, long jump)
- •Medical fitness requirements apply
Borderline qualifying range
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →Latest news
A total of 3,90,715 candidates applied for the Karnataka Civil Police Constable Recruitment 2026 across various districts. The recruitment drive aims to fill 3,991 vacancies split between Kalyana-Karnataka cadre and General cadre.
Karnataka Examinations Authority released the admit card for the Civil Police Constable written examination on July 28, 2026. The written competitive examination is scheduled for August 2, 2026, for candidates who qualified the mandatory Kannada Language Test.
KEA released the admit card for the mandatory Kannada Language Test on July 17, 2026. The language test was held on July 19, 2026, for Civil Police Constable candidates who had not studied Kannada as first or second language up to Class 10.
Karnataka State Police released two separate notifications on June 5, 2026, for direct recruitment of 3,991 Civil Police Constable posts. Online applications opened from June 8 to July 3, 2026, with the written exam scheduled for August 2, 2026.
Important dates
Civil Police Constable written exam result
passedThu, 20 Aug, 2026
Reportedtestbook.comResults released separately for RPC and Kalyana Karnataka cadres
📍Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) written exam
passedSun, 6 Sept, 2026
Reportedtestbook.comno answer key published for this stage · no key published for this stage
Armed Police Constable written exam result
passedFri, 11 Sept, 2026
Reportedtestbook.comResult for Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) exam held on September 6
Result (expected)
5 days awayThu, 15 Oct, 2026
ExpectedWritten exam result expected; typically followed by Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Endurance Test (PET), document verification, and medical examination
Syllabus
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General Knowledge
Indian History
Ancient, medieval and modern Indian history with major dynasties.
Indian National Movement
1857 revolt, INC, Gandhian and revolutionary phase.
Indian Geography
Physical, economic and political geography of India.
World Geography
Continents, oceans, climate and major countries.
Indian Polity & Constitution
Constitution, Parliament, judiciary, FRs and DPSPs.
Indian Economy
Plans, banking, GDP, inflation and budget.
General Science
Physics, chemistry, biology and applications.
Science & Technology
Space, defence, IT, biotech and recent innovations.
Sports
National and international sports events and players.
Awards & Honours
Padma, Nobel, gallantry and recent honours.
Current Affairs
National and international events of last 12-18 months.
Computer Knowledge
Hardware, software, MS Office and internet basics.
Environment & Ecology
Climate change, biodiversity and conservation.
Indian Cultural Heritage
Art, architecture, music, dance and festivals of India.
Moral & Civic Education
Civic values, ethics and citizenship duties.
Karnataka History
Kadambas, Chalukyas, Hoysalas, Vijayanagar, Mysore Wodeyars and Tipu Sultan.
Karnataka & Freedom Struggle
Karnataka's role in independence movement and unification.
Karnataka Unification
Ekikarana movement, formation of Karnataka state in 1956.
Karnataka Geography
Districts, rivers, Western Ghats, climate and crops of Karnataka.
Karnataka Polity & Governance
State administration, schemes and welfare programmes.
Karnataka Culture & Festivals
Yakshagana, Dollu Kunitha, Dasara, Karaga and Kannada literature.
Karnataka Personalities
Basavanna, Kuvempu, Kannada Jnanpith awardees, sports figures.
Mental Ability & Reasoning
Analogies
Word, number and figural analogies.
Classification
Odd one out across categories.
Series
Letter, number and figural series — next/missing term.
Coding-Decoding
Letter/number/symbol coding patterns.
Blood Relations
Family-tree puzzles.
Direction Sense
Cardinal directions and final-position problems.
Ranking & Order
Top/bottom rank, age and seating order.
Venn Diagrams
Set relationships visualised through Venn diagrams.
Syllogism
Logical conclusions from premises.
Spatial Visualization & Orientation
3-D rotation, mirror image and spatial relations.
Figural Classification
Odd figure out and visual pattern matching.
Non-Verbal Series
Figural series and pattern continuation.
Visual Memory & Discrimination
Recall and differentiation of visual stimuli.
Observation
Counting figures and detail observation.
Arithmetical Reasoning
Reasoning involving arithmetic operations and word problems.
Relationship Concepts
Logical relationships between entities.
Mathematics
Number System
Number properties, divisibility and classifications.
Simplification
BODMAS and arithmetic simplification.
Percentage
Percentage applications.
Profit & Loss
CP, SP, MP and discount.
Ratio & Proportion
Compound ratio and partnership.
Average
Mean and weighted average problems.
Simple & Compound Interest
SI, CI and applied interest calculations.
Time & Work
Work efficiency, pipes and cisterns.
Time & Distance
Trains, boats and streams.
Mensuration
Area, perimeter and volume.
Permutations & Combinations
Basic counting principles and arrangements.
Probability
Basic probability concepts and problems.
Squares & Cubes
Square roots, cube roots and related computations.
Algebra
Linear equations and basic identities.
Kannada Language (ಕನ್ನಡ)
Kannada Varnamala
Kannada alphabet — vowels and consonants.
Kannada Grammar (Vyakarana)
Parts of speech, gender, number, case in Kannada.
Samanarthaka Padagalu (Synonyms)
Kannada synonyms for common words.
Virudharthaka Padagalu (Antonyms)
Kannada antonyms for common words.
Kannada Gadegalu & Idioms
Kannada proverbs and idiomatic phrases.
Sandhi & Samasa
Kannada sandhi and compound word formation.
Tenses (Kala)
Past, present, future tenses in Kannada.
Kannada Literature
Major Kannada poets, writers and Jnanpith awardees.
Kannada Comprehension
Unseen Kannada passage with questions.
Kannada-English Translation
Basic translation between Kannada and English.