Apply for Karnataka KSP CPC 2026 – 3991 Civil Police Constable Vacancies

Apply for Karnataka KSP CPC 2026 – 3991 Civil Police Constable Vacancies | Last Date 04 July 2026

Last date to Apply 04 July 2026

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Introduction - Apply for Karnataka KSP CPC 2026

Karnataka State Police (KSP) has announced the Civil Police Constable (CPC) Recruitment 2026 for both RPC and Kalyana Karnataka cadres. A total of 3991 vacancies are available, offering a stable government career in law enforcement. Selected candidates will serve as uniformed constables, assisting in maintaining law and order, crime prevention, and public safety across Karnataka.

The recruitment offers a competitive salary structure, online application process, and transparent selection procedure. This opportunity is ideal for candidates seeking a secure government job with growth prospects in the Karnataka State Police force.

Job Overview - Apply for Karnataka KSP CPC 2026

Requirement	Details
Advertisement No.	03/2026-27
Recruiting Body	Karnataka State Police (KSP)
Total Vacancies	3991 (RPC – 3395, KK – 596)
Post	Civil Police Constable (CPC)
Job Type & Location	Government, Full-Time, Karnataka
Application Deadlines	Start: 08 June 2026 \| End: 03 July 2026 \| Extended till 04 July 2026
Correction Window	As per KEA schedule
Eligibility	PUC / 12th Pass or equivalent
Age Limit	18 – 25 years (Relaxation as per rules)
Salary Structure	₹37,500 – ₹76,100 per month (Pay Level)
Application Fee	General/OBC: ₹750 \| SC/ST/Cat-I: ₹500
Documents Required	Passport/Driving License/PAN, Caste Certificate, Bank Passbook with Photo, Educational Certificates, Ex-servicemen Pension Book (if applicable)
Exam Centres	Across Karnataka (details in notification)
Official Website	https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
Submission Mode	Online
Apply Online RPC	Apply Online RPC
Apply Online KK	Apply Online KK

Salary Structure - Apply for Karnataka KSP CPC 2026

Component	Details
Pay Scale	₹37,500 – ₹76,100 per month
Basic Pay	Starts at ₹37,500 with annual increments
Grade Pay / Pay Level	Level as per Karnataka State Police CPC cadre
Allowances	Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA), Medical Allowance
Gross Monthly Salary	Approximately ₹42,000 – ₹80,000 including allowances
Deductions	Provident Fund (PF), Professional Tax, Income Tax (as applicable)
Net In-Hand Salary	₹38,000 – ₹74,000 (approximate, after deductions)
Additional Benefits	Pension, Gratuity, Insurance, Uniform Allowance, Risk Allowance

Important Dates - Apply for Karnataka KSP CPC 2026

Application Start Date	08 June 2026
Application End Date	03 July 2026
Extended Last Date	04 July 2026
Exam Date	02 August 2026

Vacancy Details - Apply for Karnataka KSP CPC 2026

Cadre	Vacancies
Residual Parent Cadre (RPC)	3395
Kalyana Karnataka (KK)	596
Total	3991

Application Fee - Apply for Karnataka KSP CPC 2026

Category	Fee
General / OBC	₹750
SC / ST / Cat-I	₹500

Important Links - Apply for Karnataka KSP CPC 2026

Link	Description
Detailed Notification (RPC)	General Cadre CPC Notification PDF
Detailed Notification (KK)	Kalyana Karnataka CPC Notification PDF
Apply Online (RPC)	Online Application for RPC Cadre
Apply Online (KK)	Online Application for KK Cadre
Official Website	Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
Join WhatsApp	Get instant updates via WhatsApp channel
Join Telegram	Get instant updates via Telegram channel

Eligibility Criteria - Apply for Karnataka KSP CPC 2026

Age Limit	18 – 25 years (Relaxation as per rules)
Educational Qualification	PUC / 12th Pass or equivalent from a recognized board

Documents Required - Apply for Karnataka KSP CPC 2026

Passport / Driving License / PAN Card
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Bank Passbook with Photograph
Ex-servicemen Pension Book (if applicable)
Educational Certificates

How to Apply - Apply for Karnataka KSP CPC 2026

Visit the official KEA/KSP recruitment portal.
Select the appropriate cadre (RPC or KK).
Fill in personal and educational details.
Upload required documents.
Pay the application fee online.
Submit and download the application form.

Selection Procedure - Apply for Karnataka KSP CPC 2026

Written Examination
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Endurance Test (ET)
Document Verification

Exam Pattern - Apply for Karnataka KSP CPC 2026

Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Reasoning	100	100	90 minutes

Job Location - Apply for Karnataka KSP CPC 2026

Across Karnataka (RPC & Kalyana Karnataka regions)

FAQs - Apply for Karnataka KSP CPC 2026

1. What is KSP CPC Recruitment 2026?

It is the Karnataka State Police Civil Police Constable recruitment drive offering 3991 vacancies across RPC and KK cadres.

2. How many vacancies are available?

A total of 3991 vacancies: 3395 in RPC and 596 in Kalyana Karnataka cadre.

3. What is the salary for CPC posts?

The pay scale ranges from ₹37,500 to ₹76,100 per month.

4. What are the application dates?

Applications open on 08 June 2026 and close on 03 July 2026 (extended till 04 July 2026).

5. How can I apply online?

Visit the KEA portal or KSP recruitment site and select Apply Online for RPC or KK cadre.

6. What is the age limit?

Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years. Relaxations apply as per government rules.

7. What is the educational qualification required?

PUC / 12th pass or equivalent from a recognized board is mandatory.

8. What is the application fee?

General/OBC: ₹750; SC/ST/Cat-I: ₹500.

9. What is the selection process?

Written Exam, Physical Standard Test, Endurance Test, and Document Verification.

10. When is the exam scheduled?

The written exam is scheduled for 02 August 2026.

11. Where will the job location be?

Across Karnataka, including RPC and Kalyana Karnataka regions.

12. Where can I find official notifications?

Detailed PDFs are available on the KEA website for both RPC and KK cadres.