Karnataka State Police, Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Bengaluru Recruitment 2026

PUC (Pre-University Certificate) or equivalent qualification (as on last date of application). Candidates appearing in PUC exam and awaiting results are NOT eligible. All subjects and marks must have been secured by the last date. PUC Equivalents Accepted (i) Class 12 exam by CBSE or ICSE boards; (ii) Class 12 exam by other state government exam boards; (iii) Higher Secondary education course (HSC) by NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling); (iv) Two-year BTEC course by NIOS - candidates who passed one language paper and one academic subject in distance/correspondence mode, or appeared in pre-university exam - only in one language and one subject with pass marks, are treated as equivalent to PUC Vocational courses (GTC) As per Govt. Order No. ED 19 TVE 2019 dated 06.08.2021 - Karnataka State Vocational Training courses (GTC) are treated as equivalent to PUC only for: (i) Compassionate appointment and those already in service under the order; (ii) GTC/PUC marks considered as minimum academic qualification for competitive exams only - GTC is the minimum academic qualification 3-Year Diploma As per Govt. Order No. ED 33 TVE 2021 dated 30.09.2021 - 3-year diploma holders treated as PUC equivalent only for: (i) Direct/compassionate appointment and higher education in technical education department; (ii) Diploma passed before 2015 from a govt. technical institution must pass Kannada language test conducted by KPSC along with the department exam

Rs. 37,500–76,100/- per month

Minimum age: 18 years. Maximum age (for direct/unreserved candidates): 33 years as on the last date of application. Age relaxation is available as per Karnataka Government norms.

Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the last date of application. Only Indian citizens are eligible. Candidates must mandatorily possess the Kannada language proficiency as specified. Kannada Language Requirement Mandatory. Candidates who have not passed the Kannada language exam notified under Govt. Order No. GAD 43 SEN 2020 dated 5.3.2021 (as amended by Govt. Order No. GAD 102 SEN 2022 dated 24-03-2025) - i.e., those who have not passed Kannada as first or second language at PUC/equivalent level - must pass a Kannada language test with a minimum of 50 marks out of 150 (in a paper of one question booklet) to be eligible. Candidates who have previously passed the Karnataka Rajyotsava Kannada exam are exempted from this requirement. Nationality Indian Citizens only Prior Apprenticeship / Ex-servicemen Ex-servicemen candidates must complete their pending service period and must be serving in the present post on the last date of application; they must not be under any departmental inquiry/chargesheet at the time of applying

Online only (via https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/)

Selection Mode Written Test (Offline-OMR) + Physical Standard Test + Endurance Test + Medical Examination Written Exam Date 02.08.2026 (Kalyana Karnataka: 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM; Mikkili: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM) Mandatory Kannada Language Test Date To be notified after Written Examination result Age Calculated As On Last date of application submission

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B.Sc. (Agriculture) OR B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture from a recognized University OR B.Tech (Food Science and Technology) OR B.Tech (Food Technology) OR B.Sc. (Agri. Marketing and Cooperation) OR B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri. Marketing and Cooperation OR B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri Business Management OR B.Sc. (Agri. Biotech.) OR B.Tech (Biotech.) OR B.Sc. (Agricultural Engineering) OR B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering)

Rs. 69,250 – 1,34,200 (Revised State Pay Scale 2024)

18–40 years for General candidates, 43 years for OBC candidates, and 45 years for SC/ST/Category-1 candidates

Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the last date for submission of applications. Only Indian Citizens are eligible to apply.

Online only (via https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/)

Application Fee: ₹750 for General/OBC candidates, ₹500 for SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-Servicemen, and ₹250 for PwD candidates. Selection: Competitive Written Examination (Offline-OMR type) comprising General Paper and Specific Paper, followed by a qualifying Kannada Language Test. Probation Period: 2 years (for candidates selected through direct recruitment). Paper-1: 25.07.2026 (KK Cadre) / 26.07.2026 (RPC Cadre) - 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Paper-2: Same dates - 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Fee payment can be made up to 22 June 2026.

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