Karnataka Police Constable Application Process 2026: How to Apply Online, Fee, Dates

Karnataka Police Constable Application Process 2026 was conducted online through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) portal. Karnataka State Police (KSP) released separate notifications for Civil Police Constable (3,991 vacancies), Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR), and KSRP/KSISF/IRB Police Constable (2,314 vacancies) recruitments. The Civil Police Constable application window closed on July 8, 2026, while KSRP/KSISF/IRB applications are open until August 10, 2026. Candidates had to register, fill in personal and educational details, upload documents, and pay the fee online for KSP Constable 2026.

How to Apply Online for Karnataka Police Constable 2026

Karnataka Police Constable Application Form 2026 is filled online through the KEA portal. Candidates need to complete registration, enter personal and educational details, upload documents, and pay the fee. The steps are listed below.

Step 1: Visit the official KEA recruitment portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea or go to ksp-recruitment.in and click on the active application link.

Step 2: Click on the Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026 application link for the notification you want to apply under (Adv No. 01 for Kalyana Karnataka Cadre or Adv No. 02 for General/Mikkilda Cadre for Civil PC; separate links for KSRP/KSISF/IRB).

Step 3: Register by entering basic details such as name, mobile number, email ID, and other required information. A registration ID and password will be sent to the registered mobile number and email.

Step 4: Log in using the registration ID and password. Fill in the application form with personal details, educational qualifications, category details, and other information.

Step 5: Select the cadre you are applying for. For Civil PC, choose either Kalyana Karnataka cadre (under Article 371-J) or Mikkilda/Okkalida (General) cadre. Only one application per notification is permitted.

Step 6: Upload a recent passport size photograph in JPEG format (50 KB to 200 KB) and your signature in JPEG format (50 KB to 70 KB). Make sure both files meet the size and format requirements mentioned in the notification.

Step 7: Pay the application fee online through the KEA portal using debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI, or through Canara Bank / Post Office. Fee payment must be completed by the specified deadline.

Step 8: Preview all details entered in the application form carefully. No corrections are permitted after final submission.

Step 9: Submit the application and download a printed copy of the submitted form along with the fee payment receipt. Keep these safe until the recruitment process is complete.

Application Dates for Karnataka Police Constable 2026 Post Wise

Karnataka Police Constable Application Dates 2026 have been released separately for different constable recruitments. Candidates can check the post wise application schedule below.

Note: Candidates who did not complete both application submission and fee payment by the respective deadlines are not eligible for the exam. Applications submitted after the last date are not accepted under any circumstances.

Application Fee for Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026

Karnataka Police Constable Application Fee 2026 varies by candidate category. The fee is non refundable once paid.

Payment modes available on the KEA portal include debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI, and payment through Canara Bank or Post Office. Candidates applying for multiple KSRP/KSISF/IRB posts under the Kalyana Karnataka cadre can submit a combined application by paying an additional Rs 100 per extra post.

Karnataka Police Constable Application Correction Window 2026

Karnataka Police Constable Application Correction facility was provided for the Civil Police Constable recruitment between July 10 and July 13, 2026. Candidates who made errors in their application form could log in to the KEA portal during this window and correct their details. This correction facility is provided as per the specific notification and may not be available for all recruitments.

Candidates should double check all personal, educational, and category details before final submission since corrections outside the specified window are not permitted by KEA.

Understanding the Two Civil PC Notifications for KSP Constable 2026

Karnataka Police Constable Civil PC Recruitment 2026 was released under two separate notifications. Candidates must understand the difference before applying.

Candidates must apply separately for each notification. Only one application per notification is accepted. Applying under one notification does not register the candidate under the other. The written exams for both cadres are held on the same date (August 2, 2026) but in different shifts.

Documents Required for Karnataka Police Constable Application 2026

Candidates need to keep the following documents ready while filling the application form. Scanned copies must be uploaded during the online application process.

All original documents must be produced during the Document Verification stage. Any mismatch between application details and original documents may lead to rejection of candidature.

Points to Remember While Filling KSP Constable Application Form

1. Only online applications submitted through the KEA portal are accepted. Postal or offline applications are not valid.
2. Only one application per notification is allowed. Submitting multiple applications under the same notification may lead to cancellation.
3. No modifications are allowed after final submission, except during the correction window (if available for that notification).
4. Both application submission and fee payment must be completed by the respective deadlines. Incomplete applications are rejected.
5. Candidates must retain a printed copy of the submitted application and the fee payment receipt throughout the recruitment process.
6. Photo and signature must meet the format specifications (JPEG format, specific file sizes). Unclear or non-compliant uploads may result in application rejection.

Steps After Submitting Karnataka Police Constable Application 2026

Once the application is submitted and fee is paid, candidates will receive a confirmation on their registered mobile number and email. The next steps in the process are:

• Admit cards will be released on the KEA portal a few days before the exam. Candidates can download the admit card using their registration credentials.
• For Civil Police Constable, the Kannada Language Test is on July 19, 2026, and the written exam is on August 2, 2026.
• For KSRP/KSISF/IRB, the written exam is scheduled for September 20, 2026.
• Candidates who qualify the written exam will be called for PST and PET. The schedule for physical tests will be announced after the written exam results.