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KSP Constable Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in Karnataka State Police Constable (KSP) actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
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Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 52-58 marks out of 100 |
| EWS | 48-54 marks out of 100 |
| OBC (2A/2B/3A/3B) | 45-52 marks out of 100 |
| SC | 38-45 marks out of 100 |
| ST | 35-42 marks out of 100 |
| PwD (across categories) | 30-38 marks out of 100 |
- The General-to-OBC gap typically ranges 6-8 marks, with SC/ST cutoffs positioned 12-18 marks below General; Karnataka's reservation structure creates nuanced category subdivisions with 2A/3A cutoffs often 2-3 marks higher than 2B/3B within OBC classification.
- Cutoffs shift based on vacancy numbers (district-wise distributions matter significantly), paper difficulty (normalisation applied in multi-session formats), and candidate pool strength; recruitment drives with 4000+ vacancies tend to stabilize cutoffs, while smaller batches see 3-5 mark fluctuations.
- Physical standards test (PST/PET) qualifying rates (typically 60-70% clearance) and document verification rejections effectively raise practical cutoffs by 2-4 marks above minimum qualifying scores; competitive postings in urban districts demand scores in the 65-75 range even for reserved categories.
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Top scorers — excellent prospects
85–100%
- Police Constable (Men) — Karnataka State Police, among highest written exam performers
- Police Constable (Women) — Karnataka State Police, top tier candidates
- KSRP Constable — Karnataka State Reserve Police, premium posting likelihood
- CAR Constable (Bengaluru City) — City Armed Reserve, preferred urban postings
- Better bargaining position for preferred district/unit posting
- Approximately top 5-10% of written exam qualifiers
Strong competitive position
75–85%
- Police Constable (Men) — Karnataka State Police, top tier written scores
- Police Constable (Women) — Karnataka State Police, excellent written performance
- DAR Constable — Karnataka State Reserve Police, among top scorers
- CAR Constable (City Armed Reserve) — Bengaluru/major cities, priority consideration
- KSRP Constable — Karnataka State Reserve Police Battalion, competitive edge
- Higher preference in final merit list after PET/PST clearance
Good selection prospects
65–75%
- Police Constable (Men) — Karnataka State Police, good margin above cut-off
- Police Constable (Women) — Karnataka State Police, strong written exam position
- DAR Constable — Karnataka State Reserve Police, competitive advantage
- Bandsman Constable — Karnataka Police, if musically qualified (separate skill test required)
- Fireman Constable — Karnataka Fire and Emergency Services, written exam cleared with buffer
- Pay Level: Rs. 19,900-63,200 (7th Pay Commission equivalent)
Moderate selection probability
50–65%
- Police Constable (Men) — Karnataka State Police, likely to clear written for general category
- Police Constable (Women) — Karnataka State Police, competitive position for all categories
- Armed Reserve Constable — Karnataka State Reserve Police, strong position
- DAR Constable (District Armed Reserve) — Karnataka Police, general category qualification likely
- Must clear Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) subsequently
Marginal qualifying zone
35–50%
- Police Constable (Men) — Karnataka State Police, may qualify for PET/PST if reserved category
- Police Constable (Women) — Karnataka State Police, borderline for reserved categories
- Armed Reserve Constable — Karnataka State Reserve Police, SC/ST/Cat-1 candidates
- Written exam cut-off typically 40-45% general, 35-40% OBC/Cat-2A, 30-35% SC/ST
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to clear minimum qualifying marks
- Score typically below general category cut-off (~40-45%)
- Focus on strengthening fundamentals for next attempt
- Review Karnataka Police exam pattern and syllabus
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