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Karnataka Police KSP Armed Police Constable Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1600 CAR/DAR Posts
Important Dates
Online application starts: 22 June 2026. Last date to apply: 22 July 2026. Fee payment last date: 24 July 2026. Written exam date: 06 September 2026.
Application Fee
GM / OBC categories: Rs. 750. SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-servicemen: Rs. 500. Fee payment last date is 24 July 2026.
Age Limit
18 to 33 years for General candidates, 18 to 35 years for SC/ST/OBC candidates and 18 to 38 years for eligible Tribal category candidates as per notification.
Qualification
PUC / Class 12 or equivalent qualification. Kannada language and other eligibility conditions are applicable as per KSP / KEA notification.
Complete Job Details
Karnataka State Police has released recruitment notifications for 1600 Armed Police Constable CAR/DAR posts through the KEA portal. The vacancy includes 1421 posts for General Karnataka and 179 posts for Kalyana Karnataka. Online applications are open from 22 June 2026 to 22 July 2026.
Vacancy Details
| KSP Armed Police Constable Recruitment 2026 - Short Details | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recruiting Department | Karnataka State Police (KSP) through KEA portal | ||||||
| Post Name | Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) | ||||||
| Notification No. | 04/Recruitment-5(A)/2026-27 and 04/Recruitment-5(B)/2026-27 | ||||||
| Total Vacancies | 1600 | ||||||
| Gender | Male candidates only | ||||||
| Pay Scale | Rs. 37,500 - Rs. 76,100 | ||||||
| Important Dates | |||||||
| Online Application Start | 22 June 2026 | ||||||
| Last Date to Apply | 22 July 2026 | ||||||
| Fee Payment Last Date | 24 July 2026 | ||||||
| Written Exam Date | 06 September 2026 | ||||||
| Exam Timings | General Karnataka: 10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon; Kalyana Karnataka: 02:30 PM to 04:00 PM | ||||||
| Application Fee | |||||||
| GM / OBC categories | Rs. 750 | ||||||
| SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-servicemen | Rs. 500 | ||||||
| Payment Mode | Online payment through KEA / prescribed fee mode | ||||||
| Vacancy Details | |||||||
| Division | Vacancy | Qualification | Age Limit | Selection Process | Apply Mode | Website | Remark |
| General Karnataka | 1421 | PUC / Class 12 or equivalent | 18-33 years for General; relaxations as per category | Written Test, PST, PET, Medical Exam and Final Merit | Online | KEA portal | Male only |
| Kalyana Karnataka | 179 | PUC / Class 12 or equivalent | 18-35 years for SC/ST/OBC; 18-38 years for Tribal category where applicable | Written Test, PST, PET, Medical Exam and Final Merit | Online | KEA portal | Male only |
| Total | 1600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| How to Apply | |||||||
| Application Process | Apply online through cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. Register, fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee and submit before 22 July 2026. Keep a printout of the submitted form and fee receipt. | ||||||
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Important Instructions
- Read the official notification carefully before applying
- Check eligibility criteria including age limit and qualification
- Keep all required documents ready before filling the form
- Apply online before the last date to avoid last-minute rush
- Take a printout of the filled application form for future reference
- For any queries, contact the official helpline mentioned in notification
