KSP Armed Police Constable Recruitment 2026 for CAR/DAR

The Karnataka State Police (KSP) has released the recruitment notification for 1,600 Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) vacancies for the year 2026. Eligible and interested candidates can start submitting their online applications today, June 22, 2026.

According to the official schedule, the online application window will remain open until July 22, 2026. The state recruitment board has also confirmed that the highly anticipated written examination is scheduled to take place on September 6, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon across designated centres in Karnataka.

KSP Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights

• Organisation: Karnataka State Police (KSP)

• Post Name: Armed Police Constable (City Armed Reserve / District Armed Reserve)

• Total Vacancies: 1,600 Posts

• Application Start Date: June 22, 2026

• Application Deadline: July 22, 2026

• Written Exam Date: September 6, 2026

• Official Website: ksp.karnataka.gov.in / kea.kar.nic.in 

Vacancy Breakup and Regional Distribution

The 1,600 available seats are split into regional allocations to cater to local cadres:

• Residual Cadre: 1,421 vacancies

• Kalyana Karnataka Region (KKR): 179 vacancies

Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply?

Candidates aiming to secure a position must fulfill the following basic eligibility requirements:

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have cleared Class 12 / PUC (Pre-University Course) or its equivalent from a government-recognized board.

• Age Limit: The minimum age requirement is 18 years. The maximum age limit for general category applicants is 33 years, with standard upper-age relaxations applicable for SC, ST, OBC, female, and Ex-Servicemen categories.

• Language Requirement: Proficiency in the Kannada language is mandatory. Candidates should have studied Kannada up to Class 10 (SSLC) or must pass the state's language test.

Three-Stage Selection Process

Securing the CAR/DAR constable post requires clearing a multi-tier screening process:

1. Written Examination: A competitive 100-mark OMR-based test.

2. Physical Standards Test (PST) & Endurance Test (PET): Qualifying rounds measuring height, chest expansion, and physical performance tasks.

3. Medical Examination: Final clearance from authorized medical boards to verify physical and psychological fitness.

To submit application for the KSP Constable Recruitment 2026, begin by visiting the official online portal of either the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) or the Karnataka State Police (KSP).