Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Jun 6: The Karnataka State Police Recruitment Board has invited applications for the recruitment of 3,395 civil police constable (CPC) posts across the state.
According to the recruitment notification, online applications will be accepted from June 8, 2026, while the last date for submission of applications is July 3, 2026. Candidates can pay the application fee until July 4, 2026. The written examination is scheduled to be held on August 2, 2026, between 10.30 am and 12 noon.
Candidates who have passed the Pre-University Course (PUC) or an equivalent qualification are eligible to apply. The age limit is 19 to 35 years for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Category-1, 19 to 33 years for General Merit candidates, and 19 to 38 years for Tribal candidates. An additional relaxation of five years is available for candidates who have served in the armed forces.
The application fee has been fixed at Rs 750 for General Merit, Category-2A, 2B, 3A and 3B candidates, and Rs 500 for SC, ST, Category-1 and Tribal candidates.
The selection process will consist of a written examination, physical standard test (PST) and endurance test (ET), followed by a medical examination.
The written examination will be an objective-type OMR-based test carrying 100 marks, with a duration of one hour and 30 minutes.
For male candidates, the prescribed physical standards include a minimum height of 168 cm and chest measurement of 86 cm with a minimum expansion of 5 cm. They will also have to complete a 1,600-metre run within 6 minutes and 30 seconds, besides qualifying in long jump and high jump events.
For female candidates, the minimum height requirement is 157 cm and weight should be at least 45 kg. They will have to complete a 400-metre run within 2 minutes and qualify in long jump and high jump events.
During the medical examination, candidates will be assessed for physical fitness, vision, hearing ability and overall health.
The recruitment board has provided a helpline number, 9972712013, for applicant assistance and further information.