Overview
The Karnataka State Police (KSP) has released the Civil Police Constable Result 2026 and provisional scorecard for the Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) and Kalyana Karnataka (KK) recruitment drives. The recruitment covers 1,591 Civil Police Constable posts, comprising 1,137 RPC vacancies and 454 KK vacancies. Candidates should check their scores through the official recruitment portal and note that a provisional scorecard does not, by itself, guarantee final appointment.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Karnataka State Police (KSP) |
| Post Name | Civil Police Constable — RPC and Kalyana Karnataka |
| Total Vacancies | 1,591 posts — 1,137 RPC and 454 KK |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ksp.karnataka.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | April 1, 2022 (RPC); October 20, 2022 (KK) |
| Last Date | April 30, 2022 (RPC); November 21, 2022 (KK) |
| Exam Date | February 25, 2024 (RPC); December 10, 2023 (KK) |
| Result Date | August 2026 |
Candidates are advised to rely on the date displayed on their respective result notice or scorecard if KSP publishes separate cadre-wise updates.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Applicants were required to satisfy the prescribed qualification by the relevant application closing date.
- Candidates must have passed PUC, Class 12, 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board or institution.
- Equivalent qualifications must be supported by valid certificates issued by the competent authority.
- Applicants must also meet the physical, medical and Kannada-language requirements specified in the recruitment rules.
Age Limit
- The minimum age for applying was generally 18 years.
- The upper age limit for General Merit candidates was generally 25 years.
- Candidates belonging to eligible SC, ST, Category-I and other reserved categories received upper-age relaxation under Karnataka government rules, generally up to 27 years.
- Eligible tribal candidates could receive relaxation up to the prescribed maximum limit, generally 30 years.
- Ex-servicemen and other special categories were eligible for relaxation as provided in the official notification.
Age eligibility must be verified against the cadre-specific notification because cut-off dates and relaxations may differ.
Fees
- General Merit, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B candidates: Rs. 250.
- SC, ST and Category-I candidates: Rs. 100.
- Applicable bank, postal or online transaction charges may have been payable separately.
- Fees once deposited were generally non-refundable, subject to the recruitment conditions.
Selection Process
The KSP Civil Police Constable selection procedure generally consists of the following stages:
- Written Examination: Applicants appear for an objective written test covering the subjects and standard prescribed by KSP. The released scorecard allows candidates to review their marks and provisional status.
- Physical Tests: Shortlisted candidates undergo the Physical Standard Test and Endurance Test. Height, chest measurements, running and other notified physical events are checked at this stage.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: Candidates clearing the earlier stages must produce original educational, identity, caste, reservation and eligibility documents. Final selection remains subject to medical fitness, character verification, vacancy position and approval by the appointing authority.
How to Apply
The application window for this recruitment is closed. The online application procedure followed by candidates, and generally used for similar KSP recruitments, is outlined below:
- Visit the official Karnataka State Police website and open the Recruitment section.
- Select the relevant Civil Police Constable RPC or Kalyana Karnataka recruitment link.
- Read the detailed notification, including qualification, age, physical standards and reservation requirements.
- Complete the online registration using an active mobile number and email address.
- Enter personal, educational, category and communication details exactly as recorded in official documents.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates in the specified format and file size.
- Pay the applicable application fee and submit the form before the deadline.
- Save the application number and print the submitted form and fee receipt for future reference.
- To check the 2026 provisional scorecard, return to the recruitment portal, open the result link and enter the requested application number, roll number or date of birth. Download the scorecard and verify the name, category, marks and qualifying status.
Important Links
Candidates should use only the official portal for result access. If the website is temporarily slow due to heavy traffic, they should retry after some time rather than sharing login information with third parties.
FAQs
1. Is the KSP Civil Police Constable Result 2026 available?
Yes. The RPC and KK provisional scorecard/result has been released through the official KSP recruitment system.
2. How many vacancies are covered by the recruitment?
The recruitment covers 1,591 vacancies, including 1,137 RPC posts and 454 Kalyana Karnataka posts.
3. Does a provisional scorecard confirm final selection?
No. Final appointment depends on the candidate clearing every applicable selection stage, document and reservation verification, medical examination, character verification and final merit-list requirements.
