Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Application Deadline Extended Till July 8 for 3,395 Posts

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the last date to apply for the Karnataka Police Civil Constable Recruitment 2026 providing another chance for candidates who are yet to complete the registration process. Interested and eligible candidates can now submit their applications online on or before July 8, 2026. The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill 3,395 Civil Police Constable (General Cadre) vacancies across the state.

Out of 3395 vacancies, a total of 2266 are for direct men, 755 for direct women, 25 for in-service men, 82 for in-service womenand 35 for transgender candidates. 

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— ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಪರೀಕ್ಷಾ ಪ್ರಾಧಿಕಾರ KEA (@KEA_karnataka) July 4, 2026

Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Important Dates 

The online application process was started on the official website at cetonline.karntaka.gov.in. The notification was released on June 5, 2026. Candidates can check the important dates related to the Karnataka Civil Police Constable recruitment in the table below.

Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates applying for the Karnataka Police Civil Constable Recruitment 2026 must satisfy the educational qualification and age requirements prescribed in the official notification. Check the details below.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed Second PUC (Class 12) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board or institution.

Age Limit

• General Category: 18 to 33 years

• SC/ST, Category-I, 2A, 2B, 3A & 3B Candidates: up to 35 years

• Tribal candidates residing in Karnataka forest areas: Up to 36 years

Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Application Fees 

Candidates who want to apply for these constable posts must pay a certain amount of fees in order for their applications to be accepted. Check the fee below in the table.

Steps to Apply for Karnataka Police Constable Recruitment 2026

Candidates can complete the online application process by following these steps.

• Visit the official KEA recruitment website at cetonline.karntaka.gov.in

• Click on the Karnataka Police Civil Constable Recruitment 2026 application link.

• Register using required credentials.

• Fill in the application form with educational and personal information.

• Upload the required documents such as photographs and signature.

• Pay the application fee online

• Verify the details before final submission.

• Submit the application form.

• Please take a printout of the same for future references.