Karnataka State Police Department

Karnataka State Police Armed Constable Recruitment 2026

Notification for 1600 Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) Openings Across Karnataka

Official Website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/

The Karnataka State Police Department has officially announced the recruitment drive for Armed Police Constables within the CAR and DAR units for the year 2026. Aspirants who have completed their Pre-University Course or 12th standard education can now submit their online applications. This hiring campaign aims to fill a total of 1600 vacancies spread across regional and residual caders throughout the state. Candidates are advised to review all educational criteria, physical standards, and important dates before initiating their registration process through the official portal.

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates & Schedule

Vacancy Distribution Details

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

Candidates wishing to apply for the constable openings must fulfill specific educational and linguistic prerequisites:

• Educational Standard: Applicants must have successfully completed the Pre-University Course (PUC), 12th standard, or an approved equivalent qualification from a recognized board or educational council.
• Language Requirement: Candidates must have studied Kannada either as their first or second language during their SSLC or equivalent level, or possess adequate schooling from recognized Kannada-medium institutions.
• Age Limitations: The baseline lower age limit is set at 18 years, while maximum age ceilings range up to 33 years for general category male applicants, 35 years for designated reserved categories, and 38 years for tribal candidates inhabiting forest regions.

Selection Methodology

The recruitment pipeline involves sequential evaluation stages designed to test candidates physically and mentally:

• Stage I: Written Test: An objective-type OMR examination consisting of 100 questions carrying 100 marks with a duration of 90 minutes. A negative marking penalty of 0.25 applies to incorrect or blank choices.
• Stage II: Physical Standard Test (PST): Shortlisted aspirants are evaluated for minimum height and chest parameters. Male candidates require a minimum height of 168 cm and chest measurements of 86 cm with a 5 cm expansion.
• Stage III: Physical Endurance Test (PET): Practical physical drills involving running, long jump, high jump, and shot put.
• Stage IV: Medical Screening: Comprehensive medical examinations covering eyesight criteria, hearing checks, and checking for musculoskeletal anomalies.

Application Fee Structure

Step-by-Step Application Procedure

1. Navigate to the official KEA registration portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
2. Access the active recruitment link designated for Armed Police Constable positions.
3. Complete the initial registration using valid personal contact credentials and email identification.
4. Fill out the detailed application form accurately with required academic credentials.
5. Upload scanned copies of a passport-size photograph and handwritten signature respecting size boundaries.
6. Process the prescribed online fee payment and preserve the acknowledgment receipt.

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