Update (25 September 2026): The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has published the provisional result of the 20 September 2026 written exam for KSRP / KSISF / IRB Police Constable posts, prepared on the basis of the revised key answers. If you find a problem in your provisional marks, submit an objection with supporting documents through the KEA link before 5:30 PM on 27 September 2026. Objections against key answers are no longer accepted at this stage.
📄 KEA Update Notice (25 Sep 2026) – Revised Key & Provisional Result | 📄 Revised Final Answer Key Annexure (Rest of Karnataka KSRP) | 🔗 Check Result / Raise Objection on KEA Website
KEA’s notice of 25 September 2026 covers the KSRP / KSISF / IRB Police Constable posts of both the Rest of Karnataka (Residual Parent Cadre) and the Kalyana Karnataka cadre. The first key was released on 21 September and candidates could object till the morning of 23 September. Subject experts checked those objections, KEA revised the key, and your marks in the provisional result are now calculated on this revised key. Check your marks early, as objections close at 5:30 PM on 27 September 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Written Exam (Rest of Karnataka KSRP) | 20 September 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 noon |
| Written Exam (Kalyana Karnataka KSRP / KSISF / IRB) | 20 September 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Provisional Key Published | 21 September 2026 |
| Last Time for Key Objections | 23 September 2026, 10:30 AM |
| Revised Key & Provisional Result | 25 September 2026 |
| Last Time for Result Objections | 27 September 2026, 5:30 PM |
The annexure is the finally revised key for the General Knowledge paper of the Rest of Karnataka (Residual Parent Cadre) KSRP exam. In each of the eight question-paper versions, three answers changed and one question is marked GRACE. Keys of all other questions, whether or not they were objected to, stay the same.
| Version | Question No. | Key: 21 Sep → Revised |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | Q. 19 | 2 → 3 |
| A1 | Q. 23 | 4 → GRACE |
| A1 | Q. 33 | 1 → 4 |
| A1 | Q. 83 | 3 → 2 |
| B1 | Q. 99 | 3 → 1 |
| B1 | Q. 3 | 2 → GRACE |
| B1 | Q. 13 | 4 → 2 |
| B1 | Q. 63 | 1 → 3 |
| C1 | Q. 73 | 1 → 2 |
| C1 | Q. 77 | 4 → GRACE |
| C1 | Q. 87 | 3 → 4 |
| C1 | Q. 43 | 2 → 1 |
| D1 | Q. 44 | 2 → 4 |
| D1 | Q. 48 | 3 → GRACE |
| D1 | Q. 58 | 1 → 3 |
| D1 | Q. 14 | 4 → 2 |
| A2 | Q. 12 | 3 → 2 |
| A2 | Q. 16 | 1 → GRACE |
| A2 | Q. 26 | 4 → 1 |
| A2 | Q. 76 | 2 → 3 |
| B2 | Q. 90 | 3 → 2 |
| B2 | Q. 94 | 4 → GRACE |
| B2 | Q. 4 | 1 → 4 |
| B2 | Q. 54 | 2 → 3 |
| C2 | Q. 60 | 2 → 1 |
| C2 | Q. 64 | 3 → GRACE |
| C2 | Q. 74 | 4 → 3 |
| C2 | Q. 30 | 1 → 2 |
| D2 | Q. 79 | 1 → 4 |
| D2 | Q. 83 | 2 → GRACE |
| D2 | Q. 93 | 3 → 2 |
| D2 | Q. 49 | 4 → 1 |
The annexure does not explain what the “1” and “2” in the version codes mean, and no separate revised-key annexure for the Kalyana Karnataka paper was attached with this notice. Kalyana Karnataka candidates should check their revised key on the KEA website.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the KEA website (link in Essential Links) and check your provisional marks |
| 2 | Keep proof ready for the mistake you found |
| 3 | Submit the objection through the prescribed KEA link with supporting documents |
| 4 | Finish before 5:30 PM on 27 September 2026 |
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Objection without supporting documents | Will not be considered |
| Objection against key answers | Will not be considered at this stage |
| Zero or negative marks in the written exam | Candidate is not considered further (original notification) |
The update notice does not give any date for the next stage. As per the original notifications, candidates are called for the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Endurance Test (PET) in a 1:5 ratio, category-wise, from written exam merit. Non-exempt candidates must also clear the compulsory Kannada test, whose date will be announced later. Follow latest exam results on GovtJobsAlert.in for the next KEA notice.
Here is a huge chance for 12th-pass youth in Karnataka who dream of wearing the police uniform. The Karnataka State Police, through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), has released a major notification to fill 2314 Police Constable posts. The vacancies cover the Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP), the Karnataka State Industrial Security Force (KSISF), and the India Reserve Battalion (IRB). With a good pay scale up to ₹76,100 and only a PUC (12th) pass needed, this is one of the biggest Karnataka government jobs of the year.
The online application ran from 13 July 2026 to 10 August 2026 and is now closed. The written exam was held on 20 September 2026. Keep GovtJobsAlert.in bookmarked for each official update on this KSRP recruitment.
KEA conducts the common written exam for all three wings. Note the key points for these police and other government jobs.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Police Constable (KSRP, KSISF & IRB) |
| Total Vacancies | 2314 posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹37,500 – ₹76,100 per month |
| Job Location | Across Karnataka |
| Application Window | 13 July – 10 August 2026 (closed) |
| Current Stage | Provisional result out; objections till 5:30 PM, 27 September 2026 |
The 2314 vacancies are split across three wings and two regional cadres, as given in the two official notifications.
| Post | Cadre | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| KSRP Constable | Rest of Karnataka | 1455 |
| KSRP Constable | Kalyana-Karnataka | 334 |
| KSISF Constable | Kalyana-Karnataka | 364 |
| IRB Constable | Kalyana-Karnataka | 161 |
| Total | — | 2314 |
Candidates must have passed the 2nd PUC (Class 12 / 10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. Diploma and ITI holders are eligible under the equivalence rules mentioned in the notification. If you are a 12th pass job seeker, keep following such openings.
The minimum age is 18 years as on the last date to apply. The maximum ages below already include the one-time 5-year relaxation given by the Karnataka government.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General Merit | 33 years |
| All Reserved Categories | 35 years |
| Forest-dwelling Tribal (Budakattu) | 38 years |
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Ex-servicemen get age relaxation equal to their service period plus 3 years.
You must meet the minimum physical standards and medical rules below.
| Group | Height | Chest / Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Men & Ex-Servicemen | 168 cm | Chest 86 cm (fully expanded), at least 5 cm expansion |
| Women | 158 cm | Weight 45 kg |
| Forest-dwelling Tribal (Budakattu) Men | 155 cm | Chest 75 cm (fully expanded), at least 5 cm expansion |
| Forest-dwelling Tribal (Budakattu) Women | 150 cm | Weight 45 kg |
| Medical Condition | Effect |
|---|---|
| Any defect found in the notified medical tests (hearing, vertigo, varicose veins, speech, chest X-ray) | Disqualification |
| Knock knees, flat foot, bow legs, cubitus valgus or cubitus varus | Disqualification |
The pay scale below is quoted from the official notification.
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | ₹37,500 – ₹76,100 per month |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹37,500 |
Recruits are covered under the National Pension Scheme (NPS) and get nine months of basic training after selection.
Selection is done in a fixed order — the written exam first, then physical tests for those who qualify.
A single offline OMR-based written exam of 100 questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes, covering General Studies and Mental Ability. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Use our free exam syllabus and preparation resources to prepare for the coming stages.
Candidates are called in a 1:5 ratio based on written marks for the PST and PET, which are qualifying in nature. The endurance standards are:
| Event | Men | Women & Ex-Servicemen |
|---|---|---|
| Run | 1600 m in 6 min 30 sec | 400 m in 1 min 30 sec |
| Long Jump or High Jump (3 chances) | 3.80 m or 1.20 m | 2.50 m or 0.90 m |
| Shot Put (3 chances) | 7.26 kg, 5.60 m | 4 kg, 3.75 m |
Applications were accepted online only through the KEA portal, and the window closed on 10 August 2026. The steps are kept for reference.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the official KEA application portal (link in Essential Links) |
| 2 | Open the KSRP Police Constable recruitment link and read the notification |
| 3 | Register with basic details and create a login |
| 4 | Fill the online form and select the wing(s) |
| 5 | Upload photograph and signature in the given format |
| 6 | Pay the fee online (Kalyana Karnataka: ₹100 extra per additional post) |
| 7 | Submit the form and print the confirmation |
These are the application and exam dates from the original notification. Key and result dates are in the latest update section of this article.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 13 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10 August 2026 (closed) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 11 August 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | 20 September 2026 (held) |
The fee was paid online only and is non-refundable.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| GM / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / Category-1 | ₹500 |
| Ex-Servicemen | ₹500 |
An extra ₹100 per additional post applied for candidates who chose more than one wing.
The KSRP Police Constable recruitment for 2314 posts has now reached the result stage. Check your provisional marks, raise any objection with proof before 5:30 PM on 27 September 2026, and keep your fitness practice going for the physical tests. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Karnataka job notifications and updates.
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