KSP Constable — older updates
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.
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Older news (35)
A total of 3,90,715 candidates have applied for the Karnataka Civil Police Constable recruitment 2026 across various districts of Karnataka for 3,991 vacancies.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Sept 2026
Karnataka Examinations Authority released the Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) written exam result for the exam held on September 6, 2026. The provisional answer key was released on September 7 with objections accepted till September 9.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Sept 2026
The Karnataka Examinations Authority declared the Civil Police Constable written examination result held on August 2, 2026. Results are available separately for Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) and Kalyana Karnataka (KK) cadres with 3991 total vacancies.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Sept 2026
<cite index="33-16,33-18">The provisional result for the Civil Police Constable written exam conducted on August 2, 2026 was released on August 17, 2026.</cite> Candidates shortlisted will proceed to Physical Standard Test and Endurance Test stages.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Sept 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.
Read full notice →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).
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
<cite index="30-4">KSP Constable Score Card 2026 was released on July 30, 2026 in PDF format</cite> for candidates who appeared in the mandatory language proficiency test held on July 19, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Sept 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.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
<cite index="12-6,12-8">The Karnataka Examinations Authority released the KSP Constable Hall Ticket 2026 on July 28 for the written exam held on August 2, 2026.</cite> Over 3.9 lakh candidates applied for 3,991 vacancies.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Sept 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.
Read full notice →Archived 27 Aug 2026
<cite index="1-9">The Armed Police Constable Exam Date is September 6, 2026</cite> for 1,600 vacancies in Civil Armed Reserve (CAR) and District Armed Reserve (DAR) units. Applications closed in early July.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Sept 2026
Karnataka Examinations Authority released admit cards for the mandatory Kannada Language Test held on July 19, 2026. The test was compulsory for candidates who have not studied Kannada up to 10th/SSLC.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Sept 2026
Karnataka State Police released KSRP Police Constable notification on July 10, 2026 with applications open from July 13 to August 10, 2026. Written exam scheduled for September 20, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Sept 2026
Karnataka Examinations Authority released the official notification on June 5, 2026 for 3991 Civil Police Constable posts (596 for Kalyana-Karnataka cadre, 3395 for General/Mikkilida cadre). Application window was June 8 to July 3, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Sept 2026
Karnataka State Police issued notification on July 10, 2026 for KSRP constable posts across battalions in Bengaluru, Belagavi, Mysuru, and other cities. Applications open from July 13 to August 10, 2026 with written exam scheduled for September 20, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Sept 2026
Karnataka State Police released recruitment notification on June 5, 2026 for 3,991 Police Constable (Civil) posts across two cadres: 596 vacancies in Kalyana-Karnataka cadre and 3,395 in Mixed/General cadre. Online applications were open from June 8 to July 3, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Sept 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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →Archived 9 Jun 2026
Older dates (40)
Final merit list publication
Wed, 6 Jan, 2027Final selection list based on written exam, PST/PET, and document verification
Archived 9 Jun 2026
Final result and merit list (expected)
Sun, 20 Dec, 2026After completion of PST, Endurance Test and Medical Examination
Archived 13 Sept 2026
Physical Standard Test & Physical Efficiency Test
Mon, 2 Nov, 2026Multi-day PST/PET conducted across Karnataka in batches
Archived 9 Jun 2026
Civil Police Constable PST/PET (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test for candidates who qualified written exam; exact dates to be announced by KEA
Archived 14 Sept 2026
Physical Standard Test / Endurance Test (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026PST/PET for shortlisted candidates from written exam; exact dates to be announced by KEA
Archived 13 Sept 2026
Civil Police Constable result (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Expected result date for Civil Police Constable written exam, usually 60-75 days after exam. Physical tests follow for qualified candidates
Archived 14 Sept 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 — KSRP Constable
Sun, 20 Sept, 2026Karnataka Special Reserve Police Constable exam; no answer key published for this stage · no key published for this stage
Archived 14 Sept 2026
📍KSRP Special Reserve Police Constable written exam
Sun, 20 Sept, 2026For KSRP battalions across Karnataka; application window was July 13 to August 10, 2026 · no key published for this stage
Archived 14 Sept 2026
📍Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) written exam
Sun, 6 Sept, 2026For 1,600 vacancies in Civil Armed Reserve and District Armed Reserve units
Archived 14 Sept 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
📍Civil Police Constable written exam
Sun, 2 Aug, 2026Written competitive examination, 10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon; 100 questions, 100 marks, 0.25 negative marking; no answer key published for this stage · no key published for this stage
Archived 14 Sept 2026
📍Civil Police Constable written exam
Sun, 2 Aug, 2026100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes duration, negative marking 0.25
Archived 13 Sept 2026
📍Written exam — Civil Police Constable
Sun, 2 Aug, 2026Men: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM; Women: 2:30 PM-4:00 PM; OMR-based offline exam; no answer key published for this stage · no key published for this stage
Archived 14 Sept 2026
Admit card released (Civil Police Constable written exam)
Tue, 28 Jul, 2026Archived 13 Sept 2026
Civil Police Constable written exam admit card
Tue, 28 Jul, 2026For written competitive examination on August 2, 2026
Archived 14 Sept 2026
Written exam admit card (Civil Police Constable)
Tue, 28 Jul, 2026Available at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in for candidates who qualified Kannada Language Test
Archived 14 Sept 2026
Written Exam Admit Card released
Tue, 28 Jul, 2026Archived 27 Aug 2026
Kannada Language Test result declared
Thu, 23 Jul, 2026Qualifying status announced for candidates
Archived 14 Sept 2026
📍Civil Police Constable Kannada Language Test
Sun, 19 Jul, 2026Mandatory qualifying test for candidates who did not study Kannada as 1st/2nd language up to 10th standard; 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Archived 14 Sept 2026
📍Mandatory Kannada Language Test
Sun, 19 Jul, 2026Eligibility test to qualify for written exam
Archived 27 Aug 2026
📍Kannada Language Test
Sun, 19 Jul, 2026Mandatory test conducted from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM; no answer key published for this stage
Archived 14 Sept 2026
📍Kannada Language Test
Sun, 19 Jul, 2026Qualifying test conducted 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Archived 13 Sept 2026
Admit card released (Kannada Language Test)
Fri, 17 Jul, 2026Mandatory qualifying test for Civil Police Constable applicants
Archived 13 Sept 2026
Kannada Language Test admit card
Fri, 17 Jul, 2026For candidates who have not studied Kannada up to 10th/SSLC
Archived 14 Sept 2026
Civil Police Constable Kannada Language Test admit card
Fri, 17 Jul, 2026For mandatory Kannada Language Test held on July 19, 2026
Archived 14 Sept 2026
Application window — KSRP Constable
Mon, 13 Jul, 2026Applications open till August 10, 2026 through KEA portal
Archived 14 Sept 2026
Notification — KSRP Constable
Fri, 10 Jul, 2026Separate recruitment for Karnataka Special Reserve Police Constable posts
Archived 14 Sept 2026
Civil Police Constable application end
Fri, 3 Jul, 2026Fee payment closed on July 4, 2026
Archived 14 Sept 2026
Last date to apply online
Fri, 3 Jul, 2026Fee payment deadline was 4th July 2026
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Application deadline (Civil Police Constable)
Fri, 3 Jul, 2026Fee payment extended until July 4, 2026
Archived 13 Sept 2026
Application end (Civil Police Constable)
Fri, 3 Jul, 2026Fee payment closed on July 4, 2026
Archived 14 Sept 2026
Application start (Civil Police Constable)
Mon, 8 Jun, 2026Online application through Karnataka Examinations Authority portal
Archived 14 Sept 2026
Application window start (Civil Police Constable)
Mon, 8 Jun, 2026Archived 13 Sept 2026
Online application window opens
Mon, 8 Jun, 2026Applications via KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Civil Police Constable application start
Mon, 8 Jun, 2026Online applications through KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
Archived 14 Sept 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
Civil Police Constable notification (Mikkilida/Kalyana Karnataka)
Fri, 5 Jun, 20263991 vacancies: 596 for Kalyana-Karnataka cadre, 3395 for General cadre
Archived 14 Sept 2026
Notification released (Civil Police Constable - 3,991 posts)
Fri, 5 Jun, 2026Two separate notifications for Kalyana-Karnataka (596 posts) and Residual/General cadre (3,395 posts)
Archived 13 Sept 2026
Notification (Civil Police Constable)
Fri, 5 Jun, 2026Two separate notifications released for 3,991 Civil Police Constable vacancies
Archived 14 Sept 2026
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