Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for Karnataka State Police Constable (KSP), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
A total of 3,90,715 candidates applied for the Karnataka Civil Police Constable Recruitment 2026 across various districts, with 3,68,858 successfully paying the fee. Bengaluru City recorded the highest number of applications.
Archived 27 Aug 2026
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) released the provisional answer key on 3rd August 2026 for the Civil Police Constable exam held on 2nd August. Candidates could submit objections until 6th August 2026 with a ₹25 fee per objection.
Archived 27 Aug 2026
The KSP Civil Police Constable written examination was conducted on 2nd August 2026 in two shifts - men in the morning (10:30 AM to 12:00 PM) and women in the afternoon (2:30 PM to 4:00 PM).
Archived 27 Aug 2026
A total of 3,90,715 candidates applied for the Karnataka Civil Police Constable recruitment across various districts, with 3,68,858 successfully completing fee payment. Bengaluru City recorded the highest number of applications for this recruitment drive.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Karnataka Examinations Authority has released the admit card for Civil Police Constable written examination scheduled on August 2, 2026. Candidates who qualified the Kannada Language Test can download hall tickets from the official KEA portal using their login credentials.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
KEA released the admit card for the KSP Civil Police Constable written exam on 28th July 2026. Nearly 3,68,858 candidates who paid the application fee are eligible to appear for the examination.
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Karnataka Police Department announced KSRP Constable recruitment on July 10, 2026 for men and women across battalions in Bengaluru, Belagavi, Mysuru, and other cities. Online applications are open from July 13 to August 10, with written exam scheduled for September 20, 2026.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Karnataka State Police has extended the online application deadline for 3,991 Civil Police Constable vacancies from the original 3rd July to 8th July 2026. Correction window will be open from 10th to 13th July.
Archived 1 Aug 2026
KEA has announced that the Kannada Language Test for candidates who have not studied Kannada as a first or second language will be held on 19th July from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. This is mandatory for eligibility.
Archived 1 Aug 2026
The Computer-Based Test for 3,991 Civil Police Constable posts (across General and Kalyana-Karnataka cadres) has been officially scheduled for 2nd August 2026 in offline OMR mode with 100 questions for 90 minutes.
Archived 1 Aug 2026
Candidates have until July 3, 2026 to submit online applications through cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea portal. Fee payment window extends to July 4, 2026 with ₹750 for general category and ₹500 for SC/ST/Cat-1 candidates.
Archived 10 Jul 2026
Karnataka State Police released separate notifications for 1,600 Armed Police Constable positions under Civil Armed Reserve and District Armed Reserve units. Applications opened on June 22, 2026 with a deadline of July 22, 2026.
Archived 10 Jul 2026
KSP released notification for 1600 Armed Police Constable posts under Civil Armed Reserve and District Armed Reserve cadres. The online application process started on June 22, 2026, with written exam scheduled for September 6, 2026.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Karnataka State Police released a separate notification for 1,600 Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) vacancies. Online applications started on 22nd June and will remain open until 22nd July 2026.
Archived 1 Aug 2026
The Computer-Based Test for KSP Civil Police Constable positions is scheduled for August 2, 2026. The 100-mark objective exam will cover General Knowledge, Science, History, Geography, Constitution, and Current Affairs with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer.
Archived 10 Jul 2026
Karnataka State Police officially announced recruitment for 3,991 Civil Police Constable vacancies split between Kalyana-Karnataka cadre (596 posts) and General/Mikkilida cadre (3,395 posts). Online applications opened on June 8, 2026 through the KEA portal.
Archived 10 Jul 2026
The computer-based written test for KSP Civil Police Constable will be conducted on August 2, 2026 in two shifts. Kalyana Karnataka cadre exam scheduled at 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM, while Mikkili cadre exam at 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
Archived 30 Jun 2026
Karnataka State Police announced recruitment for 3991 Civil Police Constable posts across two cadres on June 5, 2026. The recruitment includes 596 posts under Kalyana Karnataka (371J) cadre and 3395 posts under Mikkili/Okkalida cadre. Online applications opened June 8, 2026.
Archived 30 Jun 2026
Karnataka State Police announced 3991 Civil Police Constable vacancies split between Kalyana-Karnataka cadre (596 posts) and General Mikkilida/Okkalida cadre (3395 posts). Notification was released on June 5, 2026 by Karnataka Examinations Authority with applications closing on July 3, 2026.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Karnataka Examinations Authority published the official recruitment notification on 5th June 2026 for two cadres: 596 posts in Kalyana-Karnataka (Article 371-J) and 3,395 in General cadre. Salary range is ₹37,500–₹76,100 per month.
Archived 1 Aug 2026
The Karnataka State Police (KSP) is anticipated to release the official notification for Police Constable recruitment in the upcoming weeks. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official KSP recruitment portal for the notification regarding vacancy details and eligibility criteria.
Archived 9 Jun 2026
KSP has reiterated the physical measurement standards for male and female candidates. Aspirants must ensure they meet the height, chest (for males), and weight requirements as per the official guidelines before applying.
Archived 9 Jun 2026
Candidates from the previous recruitment cycle who cleared the written examination are being called for Physical Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test in batches. The process is ongoing across various centers in Karnataka.
Archived 9 Jun 2026
The Karnataka State Police has released guidance encouraging candidates to maintain adequate physical fitness levels. The PET includes running events and other endurance tests that require consistent preparation over several months.
Archived 9 Jun 2026
Final merit list publication
Wed, 6 Jan, 2027Final selection list based on written exam, PST/PET, and document verification
Archived 9 Jun 2026
Physical Standard Test & Physical Efficiency Test
Mon, 2 Nov, 2026Multi-day PST/PET conducted across Karnataka in batches
Archived 9 Jun 2026
Physical Standard Test / Endurance Test (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026PST/PET for candidates who qualify written exam; dates to be notified by KEA
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Written exam results announcement
Sat, 3 Oct, 2026Qualified candidates will be shortlisted for PST/PET
Archived 9 Jun 2026
📍KSRP written examination
Sun, 20 Sept, 2026Special Reserve Police Constable exam scheduled
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Written Exam Result (expected)
Tue, 15 Sept, 2026Result expected after final answer key is released; typically 4-6 weeks after exam
Archived 27 Aug 2026
📍Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) written exam
Sun, 6 Sept, 2026Exam for 1600 Armed Police Constable vacancies
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍Written examination date
Sat, 29 Aug, 2026Computer-based test covering General Knowledge, Kannada, Reasoning, and other subjects
Archived 9 Jun 2026
Physical Standard Test (PST) & Endurance Test
Sat, 29 Aug, 2026Expected schedule for qualified candidates from written exam; height, chest measurement & running tests
Archived 10 Jul 2026
Admit card release for written examination
Fri, 14 Aug, 2026Download hall tickets from official KSP portal
Archived 9 Jun 2026
KSRP application window closes
Mon, 10 Aug, 2026Last date to apply for Special Reserve Police Constable posts
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍Civil Police Constable Written Exam (Computer-Based Test)
Sun, 2 Aug, 2026100-mark objective exam covering GK, Science, History, Geography, Constitution; 90 minutes duration
Archived 10 Jul 2026
📍Civil Police Constable written examination (Men & Women)
Sun, 2 Aug, 2026Men: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM; Women: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍Written exam (Civil Constable)
Sun, 2 Aug, 2026OMR-based exam on 2nd August 2026, 100 questions in 90 minutes
Archived 1 Aug 2026
📍Written Competitive Examination (Civil Police Constable)
Sun, 2 Aug, 2026Men: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM; Women: 2:30 PM–4:00 PM; OMR-based test
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Written Exam Admit Card released
Tue, 28 Jul, 2026Archived 27 Aug 2026
Armed Police Constable application deadline
Wed, 22 Jul, 2026Last date to apply for 1,600 Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) positions
Archived 10 Jul 2026
Armed Police Constable application closes
Wed, 22 Jul, 2026Last date for 1,600 CAR/DAR posts is 22nd July 2026
Archived 1 Aug 2026
Kannada Language Test conducted
Sun, 19 Jul, 2026Mandatory test held on July 19, 2026 for candidates without Kannada up to 10th standard
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍Kannada Language Test exam day
Sun, 19 Jul, 2026For candidates without Kannada as 1st/2nd language, 19th July 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Archived 1 Aug 2026
📍Mandatory Kannada Language Test
Sun, 19 Jul, 2026Eligibility test to qualify for written exam
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Last date for online applications
Wed, 15 Jul, 2026Deadline for submitting applications with required documents
Archived 9 Jun 2026
Application correction window opens
Fri, 10 Jul, 2026Correction facility available 10th–13th July
Archived 1 Aug 2026
Application deadline (extended)
Wed, 8 Jul, 2026Last date extended to 8th July 2026
Archived 1 Aug 2026
Civil Police Constable fee payment deadline
Sat, 4 Jul, 2026Final date for application fee payment through Canara Bank/Post Office
Archived 10 Jul 2026
Fee payment deadline
Sat, 4 Jul, 2026Fee can be paid until 4th July 2026
Archived 1 Aug 2026
Civil Police Constable application deadline
Fri, 3 Jul, 2026Last date to submit online application for Civil Police Constable posts
Archived 10 Jul 2026
Civil Police Constable application deadline
Fri, 3 Jul, 2026Last date to apply was July 3, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Last date to apply online
Fri, 3 Jul, 2026Fee payment deadline was 4th July 2026
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Armed Police Constable application portal opened
Mon, 22 Jun, 2026Registration started for 1,600 CAR/DAR Armed Constable vacancies
Archived 10 Jul 2026
Application portal opening (anticipated)
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026Online application submission window expected to begin
Archived 9 Jun 2026
Civil Police Constable application portal opened
Mon, 8 Jun, 2026Online registration began for 3,991 Civil Police Constable posts via KEA portal
Archived 10 Jul 2026
Civil Police Constable application window opened
Mon, 8 Jun, 2026Online registration started on June 8, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application portal opens
Mon, 8 Jun, 2026Online registration started on 8th June 2026
Archived 1 Aug 2026
Online application window opens
Mon, 8 Jun, 2026Applications via KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Civil Police Constable notification released
Fri, 5 Jun, 2026KEA released notification for 3991 vacancies on June 5, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Notification release date
Fri, 5 Jun, 2026Official notification published by KEA on 5th June 2026
Archived 1 Aug 2026
Notification released (Civil Police Constable)
Fri, 5 Jun, 2026Two notifications: Kalyana-Karnataka cadre (596 posts) and General/Mikkilida cadre (3395 posts)
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Expected notification release
Sun, 31 May, 2026Official recruitment notification with vacancy details anticipated
Archived 9 Jun 2026
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