Karnataka Police Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1600 Posts

KEA Karnataka Police Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) Application 2026: The Office of the Director General of Police, Recruitment Division, Bengaluru has officially released two concurrent employment notifications under File Numbers 04/Recruitment-5(A)/2026-27 and 04/Recruitment-5(B)/2026-27. These notifications invite online applications from eligible Indian citizens for direct recruitment to the post of Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) – Male Only.

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has been authorized to host the online registration gateway and conduct the competitive written examinations. Eligible candidates must satisfy the physical standards and qualify in the competitive tests to be considered for final selection.

KEA Karnataka Police Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) Recruitment: Official Overview

Job Attribute	Details
Organization Name	Karnataka State Police (KSP)
Exam Conducting Body	Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
Designation Name	Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) – Male Only
Total Vacancies Available	1600 Positions (Residual Cadre: 1421 + Kalyan Karnataka: 179)
Core Qualification	PUC (Class 12th) or an equivalent academic standard
Application Mode	Online Mode Only via KEA Registration Portal
Official Online Portal	https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/

Karnataka Police Armed Police Constable Important Dates

Official Notification Release Date: June 19, 2026
Opening Date for Online Application Window: June 22, 2026
Closing Date for Online Application Submission: July 22, 2026
Last Date for Deposit of Application Fees: July 24, 2026
Competitive Written Examination Date: September 06, 2026

Karnataka Police Armed Police Constable Application Fee Details

General and OBC Categories (2A, 2B, 3A, 3B): Rs. 750/-
SC, ST, Category-1, and Ex-Servicemen (XMP) Candidates: Rs. 500/-
Mode of Payment: Online mode only through the transaction gateway provided on the registration portal. Paid fees are strictly non-refundable.

Karnataka Police Armed Police Constable Age Limit Criteria

The age of the applicant is calculated as of the final closing date of online application submission (July 22, 2026):

Minimum Age Limit (All Categories): 18 Years.
Maximum Age Limit for General Merit (GM) Candidates: 33 Years.
Maximum Age for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B Candidates: 35 Years.
Maximum Age for Tribal Candidates (Living in specified Karnataka Forest Areas): 38 Years.
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Maximum Age Concession for Ex-Servicemen: Allowed to deduct their total years of continuous military service from their actual age, plus an extra 3 years of concession.

Karnataka Police Armed Police Constable Cadre-Wise Vacancy Breakup

Recruitment Cadre / Roster Division	Total Vacancies
Residual Cadre (General Basic Roster) Vacancies	1421
Kalyan, Karnataka (Local Cadre) Vacancies	179
Grand Combined Vacancy Pool	1600

Karnataka Police Armed Police Constable Educational Qualification & Requirements

Baseline Academic Level: Candidates must have passed the Pre-University Course (PUC), Class 12th standard examination from the Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education, or its equivalent.
Recognized Equivalent Boards:
1. Class 12th standard examinations are managed by CBSE or ISC boards.
2. Class 12th standard exams conducted by any other State Government boards.
3. Higher Secondary Course (HSC) distance learning completed from the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS).
4. 2-Year ITI Course or regular 3-year Diploma in Engineering from the Technical Education Department. (Note: ITI candidates must pass 1 language course and 1 academic subject via NIOS distance education or PUC boards to be eligible).
Language Prerequisite: Candidates must have studied Kannada as a First or Second Language in SSLC (Class 10th) or higher exams, or passed a mandatory language qualifying test. Non-exempted candidates must score at least 50 marks out of a 150-mark paper.
Note: Candidates awaiting final year board results are not eligible to apply.

Karnataka Police Armed Police Constable Salary Structure

Selected candidates on final allocation will receive regular scale pay bands under the standard Karnataka Civil Services pay rules:

Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR): Rs. 37,500 – 76,100/- per month.
Pension Facility: Governed strictly by the National Pension System (NPS) guidelines.
Probationary Period: Appointed candidates will serve a mandatory 2-year, 6-month probationary period.

Karnataka Police Armed Police Constable Selection Process

Written Examination (Objective OMR screening)
Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Endurance Test (PET)
Comprehensive Medical Examination

Karnataka Police Armed Police Constable Written Exam Pattern

The competitive preliminary written screening test is executed in an offline format:

Exam Sections & Subjects	Total Questions	Total Marks	Duration	Negative Marking
General Studies: General Knowledge, Science, Geography, History, Constitution of India, National Freedom Movement, Mental Ability, and Ethics.	100 Questions	100 Marks	90 Minutes (1.5 Hours)	0.25 Marks deducted for every wrong option.

Timing Slots: The exams are scheduled on September 06, 2026. The Kalyan Karnataka Cadre test runs in the afternoon shift (2:30 PM to 4:00 PM), while the Residual Cadre test runs in the morning shift (10:30 AM to 12:00 PM).
Blank Answer Rule: Missing or unshaded answers must be marked using the 5th OMR Circle during an extra 5-minute bell window. Leaving a question completely unshaded triggers a penalty deduction of 0.25 marks.
Disqualification Cap: Candidates with an aggregate score of zero (0) or below will be summarily excluded from the merit list.

Karnataka Police Armed Police Constable Physical Tests (PST & PET) Specifications

Candidates will be shortlisted for physical tests in a 1:5 ratio based on their written examination merit. This ratio may be extended up to 1:10 if baseline candidates fail the metrics. Physical tests are purely qualifying in nature, and no numerical marks are awarded.

1. Physical Standard Test (PST) Metrics

General & OBC Male Candidates: Minimum Height must be 168 cm. Minimum Chest circumference must be 86 cm when fully expanded, requiring a mandatory minimum expansion of 5 cm.
Tribal Male Candidates (Specified Forest Communities): Minimum Height must be 155 cm. Minimum Chest circumference must not be less than 75 cm with a minimum expansion capability of 5 cm.

2. Physical Endurance Test (PET) Sequence

Candidates must clear all components in the exact sequence specified below:

Candidate Category	Event 1: Race Run	Event 2: Long Jump OR High Jump	Event 3: Shot Put Throw
Regular Male Candidates	1600 Meters Run Max Time: 6 Mins 30 Secs	Long Jump: Minimum 3.80 Meters OR High Jump: Minimum 1.20 Meters (Max 3 chances)	Shot Put (Weight: 7.26 Kg): Minimum distance: 5.60 Meters (Max 3 chances)
Ex-Servicemen Candidates	400 Meters Run Max Time: 2 Minutes	Long Jump: Minimum 2.50 Meters OR High Jump: Minimum 0.90 Meters (Max 3 chances)	Shot Put (Weight: 4.00 Kg): Minimum distance: 3.75 Meters (Max 3 chances)

Karnataka Police Armed Police Constable Medical Examination Parameters

Candidates clearing the physical thresholds will be shortlisted in a 1:2 ratio for a medical board review:

Visual Acuity Standards: Distant vision must be 6/9 or 6/9 in the better eye, and 6/9 or 6/12 in the worse eye (with or without glasses). Near vision must be 0/6 in one eye and 0/8 in the other eye. Color blindness, squint, or any morbid eyelid conditions are direct grounds for rejection.
Hearing Capacity Tests: Rinne’s Test, Weber’s Test, and tests for Vertigo must show absolute normal results without defects.
Musculoskeletal Deformities: The presence of flat foot, knock knees, bow legs, cubitus valgus, cubitus varus, or varicose veins will lead to direct disqualification.
Mandatory Screenings: A chest X-ray and other clinical tests will be conducted as suggested by the Medical Board.

Important Documents Checklist

Authentic printout copy of the final system-generated online application form
Valid Aadhaar Card copy
SSLC (Class 10th) marks card showing authentic proof of Date of Birth
PUC (Class 12th) or equivalent academic board passing certificate and consolidated mark sheets
Local Revenue Authority issued Caste Certificate (SC/ST Form-D, Cat-1 Form-E, 2A/2B/3A/3B Form-F)
Rural Candidate Reservation Certificate (Form-2 checked by BEO, plus Form-1 Non-Creamy Layer token for GM)
Kannada Medium Study Certificate (Classes 1st to 10th signed by Headmaster)
Article 371(J) Eligibility Certificate issued by Assistant Commissioner (For Kalyan Karnataka reservation claims)
Valid Military Discharge Book, Pension Payment Order (PPO), or NOC from the Armed Forces (For Ex-Servicemen)
Official Project Displaced Person (PDP) certificate issued by Tahsildar (if applicable)

How to Apply Online for Karnataka Police Armed Police Constable Recruitment

Open your web browser and navigate directly to the KEA official carrier page: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
Click on the recruitment link designated for “Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) – 2026 Direct Recruitment”.
Complete your user registration profile to obtain a provisional registration ID and system password.
Fill out your personal fields, identity details, and reservation claims carefully, matching your school certificates.
Select only one unit or district unit to apply for; filing multiple unit options under a single cadre is not permitted.
Upload your recent color passport photograph (JPEG format, size between 50KB and 200KB).
Upload your clear signature scanned specimen signed with a black ink marker pen (JPEG format, size between 50KB and 70KB).
Process your application fee (Rs. 750/- for GM/OBC or Rs. 500/- for SC/ST/Ex-SM) via the integrated online transaction portal.
Meticulously preview all input blocks; no modifications or correction requests will be allowed after final lock submission.
Submit the form, download the completed summary sheet printout, and retain your payment receipt safely for document checks.

Important Links Table for Karnataka Police Armed Police Constable

Target Link Type	URL Endpoint
Apply Online (KEA Portal)	RPC \| KK
Residual Cadre Notification PDF	Click Here
Kalyan Karnataka Cadre PDF	Click Here
KSP Official Website	Click Here
WhatsApp Channel	Join Now
Telegram Channel	Join Now
Arattai Channel	Join Now
Home Page	Click Here

Source: Information is taken from the official notification released by the Karnataka State Police (KSP).

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