The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the last date to apply for the Karnataka Police Civil Constable Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates can now submit their online application forms till July 8, 2026, through the official KEA recruitment portal.This recruitment drive aims to fill 3,395 Civil Police Constable (General Cadre) vacancies in the Karnataka Police Department. Along with extending the registration deadline, KEA has also revised the application correction schedule. This will give candidates extra time to edit or correct the details in their submitted application forms, if required.
Who can apply?
Candidates who wish to apply must have passed Second Pre-University Course (Second PUC), which is equivalent to Class 12, or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.Applicants must also meet the required age limit and other eligibility conditions mentioned in the official recruitment notification. Age relaxation and reservation benefits will be provided according to the Karnataka government’s recruitment rules.
Selection process
The selection process will be carried out in different stages. Candidates will first appear for a written examination. Those who qualify will be called for the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Endurance Test (ET).After this, shortlisted candidates will have to complete document verification and any other stage announced by the recruitment authority before the final merit list is prepared.
How to apply for Karnataka Police Civil Constable recruitment 2026
Candidates can follow these simple steps to complete the application process:
- Visit the official KEA recruitment portal.
- Open the Karnataka Police Civil Constable Recruitment 2026 application link.
- Register by entering the required details.
- Log in using the generated credentials.
- Fill in the online application form carefully.
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future use.
Candidates are advised to complete the application process well before the last date to avoid technical issues due to heavy traffic on the website. They should also check all the details carefully before submitting the form.The authority has separately released a notification for Civil Police Constable vacancies under the Kalyana Karnataka cadre. Candidates should make sure they apply under the correct recruitment category.
