Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for Karnataka State Police Constable (KSP), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Candidates have until July 3, 2026 to submit online applications through cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea portal. Fee payment window extends to July 4, 2026 with ₹750 for general category and ₹500 for SC/ST/Cat-1 candidates.
Archived 10 Jul 2026
Karnataka State Police released separate notifications for 1,600 Armed Police Constable positions under Civil Armed Reserve and District Armed Reserve units. Applications opened on June 22, 2026 with a deadline of July 22, 2026.
Archived 10 Jul 2026
The Computer-Based Test for KSP Civil Police Constable positions is scheduled for August 2, 2026. The 100-mark objective exam will cover General Knowledge, Science, History, Geography, Constitution, and Current Affairs with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer.
Archived 10 Jul 2026
Karnataka State Police officially announced recruitment for 3,991 Civil Police Constable vacancies split between Kalyana-Karnataka cadre (596 posts) and General/Mikkilida cadre (3,395 posts). Online applications opened on June 8, 2026 through the KEA portal.
Archived 10 Jul 2026
The computer-based written test for KSP Civil Police Constable will be conducted on August 2, 2026 in two shifts. Kalyana Karnataka cadre exam scheduled at 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM, while Mikkili cadre exam at 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
Archived 30 Jun 2026
Karnataka State Police announced recruitment for 3991 Civil Police Constable posts across two cadres on June 5, 2026. The recruitment includes 596 posts under Kalyana Karnataka (371J) cadre and 3395 posts under Mikkili/Okkalida cadre. Online applications opened June 8, 2026.
Archived 30 Jun 2026
The Karnataka State Police (KSP) is anticipated to release the official notification for Police Constable recruitment in the upcoming weeks. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official KSP recruitment portal for the notification regarding vacancy details and eligibility criteria.
Archived 9 Jun 2026
KSP has reiterated the physical measurement standards for male and female candidates. Aspirants must ensure they meet the height, chest (for males), and weight requirements as per the official guidelines before applying.
Archived 9 Jun 2026
Candidates from the previous recruitment cycle who cleared the written examination are being called for Physical Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test in batches. The process is ongoing across various centers in Karnataka.
Archived 9 Jun 2026
The Karnataka State Police has released guidance encouraging candidates to maintain adequate physical fitness levels. The PET includes running events and other endurance tests that require consistent preparation over several months.
Archived 9 Jun 2026
Final merit list publication
Wed, 6 Jan, 2027Final selection list based on written exam, PST/PET, and document verification
Archived 9 Jun 2026
Physical Standard Test & Physical Efficiency Test
Mon, 2 Nov, 2026Multi-day PST/PET conducted across Karnataka in batches
Archived 9 Jun 2026
Written exam results announcement
Sat, 3 Oct, 2026Qualified candidates will be shortlisted for PST/PET
Archived 9 Jun 2026
📍Written examination date
Sat, 29 Aug, 2026Computer-based test covering General Knowledge, Kannada, Reasoning, and other subjects
Archived 9 Jun 2026
Physical Standard Test (PST) & Endurance Test
Sat, 29 Aug, 2026Expected schedule for qualified candidates from written exam; height, chest measurement & running tests
Archived 10 Jul 2026
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Admit card release for written examination
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Archived 9 Jun 2026
📍Civil Police Constable Written Exam (Computer-Based Test)
Sun, 2 Aug, 2026100-mark objective exam covering GK, Science, History, Geography, Constitution; 90 minutes duration
Archived 10 Jul 2026
Armed Police Constable application deadline
Wed, 22 Jul, 2026Last date to apply for 1,600 Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) positions
Archived 10 Jul 2026
Last date for online applications
Wed, 15 Jul, 2026Deadline for submitting applications with required documents
Archived 9 Jun 2026
Civil Police Constable fee payment deadline
Sat, 4 Jul, 2026Final date for application fee payment through Canara Bank/Post Office
Archived 10 Jul 2026
Civil Police Constable application deadline
Fri, 3 Jul, 2026Last date to submit online application for Civil Police Constable posts
Archived 10 Jul 2026
Armed Police Constable application portal opened
Mon, 22 Jun, 2026Registration started for 1,600 CAR/DAR Armed Constable vacancies
Archived 10 Jul 2026
Application portal opening (anticipated)
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026Online application submission window expected to begin
Archived 9 Jun 2026
Civil Police Constable application portal opened
Mon, 8 Jun, 2026Online registration began for 3,991 Civil Police Constable posts via KEA portal
Archived 10 Jul 2026
Expected notification release
Sun, 31 May, 2026Official recruitment notification with vacancy details anticipated
Archived 9 Jun 2026