KSP 1600 Armed Police Constable Online Form 2026

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.

KSP Armed Police Constable Recruitment 2026 - Overview

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Karnataka State Police is recruiting 1600 Armed Police Constable posts with 12th pass qualification, last date 24 July 2026.

KSP Armed Police Constable Vacancy Details 2026

The Karnataka State Police has released a combined total of 1600 vacancies under two separate notifications for the same post of Armed Police Constable (Civil/DIAR). Both notifications carry identical eligibility criteria, selection process, and pay scale. The division-wise vacancy breakdown is as follows:

Note: Separate merit lists and category-wise vacancy details will be published by the recruiting authority. Candidates may apply for one or both divisions as eligible.

Important Dates - KSP Armed Police Constable Recruitment 2026

Candidates must note all the key dates for the KSP Armed Police Constable Recruitment 2026. Missing any deadline - especially the fee payment window - will result in rejection of the online application.

KSP Armed Police Constable Notification Out

Karnataka State Police has officially released the KSP Armed Police Constable Recruitment 2026 notification on 19 June 2026. Two separate notifications have been issued - one for General Karnataka (Notification No. 04/Recruitment-5(A)/2026-27) covering 1421 posts, and one for Kalyana Karnataka (Notification No. 04/Recruitment-5(B)/2026-27) covering 179 posts. Both notifications are available for download via the official KEA recruitment portal. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying.

KSP Armed Police Constable PDF Download Link

Download the official KSP Armed Police Constable Recruitment 2026 notification PDFs from the links below. Always refer to the official notification for complete and accurate information before filling out the application form.

• Official Notification - General Karnataka (1421 Posts): Download PDF from KEA Portal

• Official Notification - Kalyana Karnataka (179 Posts): Download PDF from KEA Portal

• KSP Official Website: ksp.karnataka.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria - KSP Armed Police Constable 2026

Before applying for the KSP Constable recruitment 2026, candidates must verify that they meet all the eligibility requirements including educational qualification, age limit, and nationality. Ineligible candidates who apply will be disqualified at any stage of the selection process.

Nationality

The applicant must be an Indian citizen.

Educational Qualification

The minimum educational qualification for KSP Armed Police Constable Recruitment 2026 is PUC (Class 12) or equivalent. Candidates who are currently studying and awaiting results are NOT eligible. All candidates must have passed PUC or hold equivalent marks on or before the last date of application.

• Class 12 passed from CBSE / SSLC board

• Class 12 from any other State Government examination board

• Higher-level education (H.S.C.) conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)

• Two-year ITI course holders: one language course + one technical subject at the PUC level (distance / regular) in one language and one subject is the minimum

Special Note (GO No. 19 TVA 2019, dated 06.08.2021): Vocational Training Courses (J.O.C.) are treated as equivalent to PUC under the following conditions only:

• Students awaiting compassionate / same-rotation appointment, or those whose appointment orders are pending - JOC is treated as equivalent to PUC.

• If PUC or JOC marks are being considered only for competitive exams (not for employment), JOC is treated as the minimum qualification.

Three-year Diploma holders (GO No. 33 TVA 2021, dated 30.09.2021): A 3-year diploma from a technical institution is treated as equivalent to PUC subject to the following:

• For direct or compassionate recruitment and for higher education, a 3-year technical diploma is treated as PUC equivalent.

• Students who obtained a 3-year technical diploma before 2015 must additionally pass the Kannada language exam conducted by KPSC alongside the departmental test.

Important (Note-b): As per GO No. 43 / 2020 (dated 5.3.2021) and GO No. 102 / 2022 (dated 24.03.2025), candidates appearing for the KSP recruitment exam must have passed the Kannada language test conducted by SSLC/PUC authorities or any State Government-recognized body, or must have studied Kannada as a first or second language. Candidates who have not passed a Kannada language test before will be exempted from further Kannada testing only if they score at least 50 out of 150 marks in Kannada in the SSLC-level examination.