The Karnataka State Police (KSP), under the Home Department, Government of Karnataka, is gearing up to announce a massive recruitment drive. The detailed notification for the recruitment will be released soon on the official website ksp.karnataka.gov.in.
This is one of the biggest Karnataka Police recruitment drives in recent years and a great opportunity for candidates preparing for police jobs.
KSP Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization | Karnataka State Police (KSP) |
| Department | Home Department, Government of Karnataka |
| Post Name | Police Constable (Civil, CAR/DAR, KSRP, KSISF) |
| Total Vacancies | 7984 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Karnataka |
| Notification Status | Coming Soon |
| Official Website | Click Here |
KSP Vacancy Details 2026
| Post Name | Kalyana Karnataka | Non-Kalyana Karnataka | Total |
| Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) | 179 | 1421 | 1600 |
| Civil Police Constable | 593 | 3395 | 3988 |
| Special Reserve Police Constable (KSRP) | 532 | 1500 | 2032 |
| Police Constable (KSISF) | 364 | – | 364 |
| Total | 1668 | 6316 | 7984 |
District-Wise Vacancy Details 2026
1. Police Constable Civil (Non-Kalyana Karnataka) – 3395 Posts
| Unit Name | No. of Posts |
| Bengaluru City | 2130 |
| Mysuru City | 70 |
| Hubballi-Dharwad City | 75 |
| Mangaluru City | 125 |
| Bengaluru District | 50 |
| Tumkur District | 50 |
| Kolar District | 50 |
| Chikkaballapura District | 50 |
| Mysuru District | 60 |
| Chamarajanagara District | 50 |
| Hassan District | 50 |
| Kodagu District | 50 |
| Mandya District | 50 |
| Davanagere District | 50 |
| Shivamogga District | 80 |
| Chitradurga District | 50 |
| Haveri District | 50 |
| Dakshina Kannada District Mangaluru | 70 |
| Udupi District | 100 |
| Uttara Kannada District Karawara | 50 |
| Chikkamagaluru District | 50 |
| Gadag District | 35 |
2. Police Constable Civil (Kalyana Karnataka) – 593 Posts
| Unit Name | No. of Posts |
| Bengaluru City | 126 |
| Kalaburagi City | 49 |
| Kalaburagi District | 110 |
| Raichur District | 61 |
| Bidar District | 82 |
| Koppala District | 35 |
| Yadagiri District | 27 |
| Ballari District | 40 |
| Vijayanagara District | 63 |
3. Armed Police Constable CAR & DAR (Non-Kalyana Karnataka) – 1421 Posts
| Unit Name | No. of Posts |
| Bengaluru City | 918 |
| Mysuru City | 50 |
| Mangaluru City | 15 |
| Bengaluru District | 20 |
| Chikkaballapura District | 45 |
| Mysuru District | 40 |
| Kodagu District | 35 |
| Mandya District | 45 |
| Shivamogga District | 45 |
| Chitradurga District | 25 |
| Dakshina Kannada District Mangaluru | 10 |
| Udupi District | 40 |
| U. K. Karwar District | 50 |
| Chikkamagaluru District | 20 |
| Dharwad District | 15 |
| Vijayanagara District | 16 |
| Comnt. Karp Mounted Company Mysuru | 32 |
4. Armed Police Constable CAR & DAR (Kalyana Karnataka) – 179 Posts
| Unit Name | No. of Posts |
| Bengaluru City | 83 |
| Kalaburagi District | 15 |
| Ballari District | 22 |
| Vijayanagara District | 59 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- For Constable Posts – PUC / 10+2 or equivalent from recognized board.
Age Limit (Expected)
- Constable: 19 – 25 Years
- Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories.
Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Physical Endurance Test (PET)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply for KSP Recruitment 2026
- Visit official website ksp.karnataka.gov.in.
- Click on KSP Recruitment 2026.
- Register with email ID and mobile number.
- Fill application form carefully.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay application fee online.
- Submit and print application form.
Important Dates
| Recruitment Announcement | 2026 |
| Notification Release | Coming Soon |
| Application Start Date | To be announced |
| Last Date to Apply | To be announced |
Important Links
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Coming Soon |
FAQs – KSP Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are announced in KSP Recruitment 2026?
7984 Police Constable vacancies.
Q2. What posts are available?
Civil Police Constable, Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR), KSRP, and KSISF posts.
Q3. What is the application mode?
Online application.
Q4. Where can I apply?
Through official website ksp.karnataka.gov.in.
Q5. When will the notification release?
The detailed notification will be released soon.
