Karnataka Police (Civil) Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Last Date Today - Register Now for 3995 Vacancies at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

Last Updated: Jul 3, 2026, 11:37 IST

Karnataka Police Civil Constable Recruitment:-The last date to apply online for the Karnataka Police (Civil) Recruitment 2026 is today, July 3, 2026. Check the apply online link, important dates, application fees, eligibility criteria and other important details. The Karnataka Police Constable (Civil) recruitment exam 2026 will be held on August 2, 2026.

Karnataka Police (Civil) Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Last Date Today - Register Now for 3995  Vacancies at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
Karnataka Police (Civil) Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Last Date Today - Register Now for 3995 Vacancies at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

The Karnataka State Police Department, KSP, had released the notification for the direct recruitment for 3395 vacant posts of the Police Constable (Civil) in the Residual Cadre 2026 on June 5, 2026. Through this Civil Constable Exam 2026, the Karnataka State Police Department will fill the vacancies of the police constable (civil) across various districts, cities and units in the Residual Cadre. The online registration of applicationsstarted on June 8, 2026, and the last date to apply online is today, July 3, 2026. KSP will conduct an offline OMR-based exam on August 2, 2026.

Interested candidates are advised to visit the official website,i.e., cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, by today, July 3, 2026. The salary being offered by the Karnataka State Police Department is from Rs. 37500 to Rs. 76,100. This exam will be conducted for the direct recruitment of male and female candidates and the in-service male and female candidates.

Karnataka Police (Civil) Recruitment 2026 Apply Online

The Karnataka State Police Department will fill 3395 vacant posts for the Karnataka Police (Civil) recruitment 2026. The candidates should submit their online application as soon as possible, as the last date to apply online is today, July 3, 2026. Candidates can apply online on the official website or by using the direct link:-

Karnataka Police Civil Recruitment 2026

DIRECT LINK TO APPLY

Karnataka Police (Civil) Recruitment 2026 Overview

Given below is a key highlights table of the Karnataka Police Constable (Civil) recruitment 2026:-

Features

Highlights

Conducting Body

Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)

Exam Name

Direct Recruitment for the Police Constable (Civil) Post in the Residual Cadre

Registration Dates

June 8, 2026 to July 3, 2026

Number of Vacancies

3395

Pay Scale

Rs. 37.500 to Rs. 76,1000

Exam Date 

August 2, 2026

Karnataka Police Civil Constable 2026 Important Dates

The candidates who are interested in joining the Karnataka State Police Department have their last chance to apply online for the Karnataka Police Civil Constable posts 2026. The online application submission started on June 8, 2026 and will conclude today, July 3, 2026. The last date for the fee payment is July 4, 2026. Given below are the important dates related to Karnataka Police Civil Constable recruitment 2026:-

Events

Important Dates

Registration Start Date

June 8, 2026

Registration Close Date

July 3, 2026

Last Date for Fee Payment

July 4, 2026

Written Exam Date

August 2, 2026

Karnataka Police Civil Constable 2026 Application Fee

To apply for the posts of Karnataka Police Civil Constable with the Karnataka State Police Department, the candidates will have to pay a certain application fee. The application fee is different for each category of candidates. Given below is the application fee, category-wise, for the Karnataka Police Constable Civil posts:-

Category

Candidates

General Merit (GM) and OBC Categories (2A, 3A, 3B)

Rs. 750

SC, ST, Category-1, Ex-Servicemen, and Transgender Candidates

Rs. 500

Eligibility Criteria for Karnataka Police (Civil) Recruitment 2026

The Karnataka State Police Department has set an eligibility criterion, which the candidates applying for the posts will have make sure that they meet the criteria. The candidates must have qualified for the PUC (Pre-University Course) or an equivalent qualification. The minimum age required to apply for the posts is  18 years of age. Given below is the eligibility criteria for the Karnataka Police (Civil) Constable recruitment 2026:-

  • Educational Qualification:- Candidates must have qualified in PUC (Pre-University Course), Class 12,  or an equivalent qualification. Candidates who studied Kannada as their first or second language in Class 10 or any higher examination, or completed their school in Kannada medium, will be exempt from taking the mandatory language test.

  • Age Limit:- As of July 3, 2026, the minimum age required to apply is 18 years. Given below is the age limit for the direct recruitment of male, female, and transgender candidates, and  in-service candidates:-

Category

Age Limit

Direct Candidates (Male, Female, and Transgender)

General Merit (GM)

33 years of age

SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B

35 years of age

Tribal Candidates 

Maximum age 38 years

In-Service Candidates (Male and Female)

General Merit (GM)

Maximum age 38 years

SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B

Maximum 40 years.

Karnataka Police (Civil) Recruitment 2026: Steps to Apply Online

Interested candidates can follow the simple steps given below to submit their online application for the Karnataka Police (Civil) Recruitment 2026:-

  • Visit the official website of the KEA, i.e., cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
  • Search for the link which will be named as Online application submission link (RPC) and click on it.
  • The candidates will be taken to the registration page and will have to fill in the required information carefully.
  • Once the details have been filled the candidates will have to click on submit and download the application form for future use.

Pratyasha Chaturvedi
Pratyasha Chaturvedi

Executive - Editorial

Pratyasha is a Communications Professional with over 2.2 years of experience in the education sector. Having worked with top names like Arihant Publications and Jagran Josh, she specializes in board exam results, education news, and government job updates. She also brings a unique perspective as a former Subject Matter Expert for nearly a year. Currently, she is a key part of the Exam Prep and Sarkari Naukri team at Jagran Josh. Pratyasha holds an Honours degree in Ancient Indian History, Culture, and Archaeology, and loves reading and traveling in her free time.

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First Published: Jul 3, 2026, 11:17 IST

FAQs

  • What is the applicable fee for the Karnataka Police Constable (Civil) 2026 post?
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    The applicable fee for the Karnataka Police Constable (Civil) Posts 2026 is as follows:-General Merit (GM) and OBC Categories (2A, 3A, 3B):- Rs. 750SC, ST, Category-1, Ex-Servicemen, and Transgender Candidates:- Rs. 500
  • When is the last date to apply online for Karnataka Police Constable (Civil) posts 2026?
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    The last date to apply online for the Karnataka Police Constable (Civil) posts is today, July 3, 2026. And the last date for the fee payment is July 4, 2026.

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