The Karnataka Police Recruitment Notification 2025 SI Constable has been officially released, bringing exciting job opportunities for aspiring candidates across Karnataka. The Karnataka State Police (KSP) is inviting applications for Sub-Inspector (SI) and Police Constable posts, with a total of over 4,600 vacancies. Candidates with 12th pass or graduation can apply, depending on the post. This article covers the vacancies, post-wise eligibility, important dates, salary, age limits, and the complete online application process.
Karnataka Police Recruitment 2025 –KSP SI & constable jobs notification
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Sub-Inspector (SI), Police Constable |
| Vacancy | 4,600+ |
| Organization | Karnataka State Police (KSP) |
| Education | 12th pass / Graduate (Post-wise) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 28 years (Constable), up to 35 years (SI) |
| Salary | ₹23,500 – ₹47,650/month (varies by post) |
Karnataka Police Vacancy 2025 – Post-wise Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Police Constable | 4,000+ | Must have passed 12th/PUC from a recognized board. Age: 18–28 years. Salary: ₹23,500–₹47,650/month |
| Sub-Inspector (SI) | 600+ | Must hold a Graduation degree from a recognized university. Age: up to 35 years. Salary: ₹37,900–₹70,850/month |
Karnataka Police Recruitment 2025 – Important Dates
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | April 2025 |
| Application Start Date | May 2025 (First Week Expected) |
| Last Date to Apply | To be announced |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced |
| Exam Date (Written Test) | July 2025 (Expected) |
Karnataka Police 2025 – Online Application Process
To apply for the Karnataka Police Recruitment Notification 2025 SI Constable, follow these steps:
Visit the official KSP recruitment website.
Select your desired post – SI or Constable.
Register with your email ID and mobile number.
Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, academic, and category details.
Upload the required documents (photo, signature, educational certificates).
Pay the application fee (online payment gateway).
Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Karnataka Police 2025 – Important Links
| Purpose | Link (to be updated upon activation) |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Available Soon |
| Apply Online | To be Activated in May 2025 |
| KSP Official Website | https://ksp.karnataka.gov.in |
i) Constable
| Physical Standards for Female Candidates | ||
| Category | Height | Chest |
| Tribal Male candidates | 155 CMS. | 86 CMS (expanded-5-CMS) |
| All other Candidates | 170 CMS | 75 CMS (expanded-5 CMS) |
| Physical Standards for Female candidates | ||
| Category | Height | Weight |
| Tribal Female Candidates | 150 CMS. | 45 KG |
| All other Candidates | 158 CMS. | 45 KG |
ii) Sub-Inspector
| Physical Standards for Female Candidates | ||
| Category | Height | Chest |
| Male candidates | 168 CMS | 86 CMS (expanded-5-CMS) |
| In-Service Male Candidates | 168 CMS | 86 CMS (expanded-5 CMS) |
| Ex-Servicemen | No Height for Ex-servicemen | 86 CMS (expanded-5 CMS) |
| Physical Standards for Female Candidates | ||
| Category | Height | Weight |
| All categories | 157 CMS. | 45 KG |
Karnataka Police Recruitment Exam Pattern
The objective of the Karnataka Police Recruitment Exam Pattern is to evaluate applicants’ aptitude, knowledge, and physical fitness over a series of phases. Here is the Karnataka Police Recruitment exam format:
| KSP Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern | Details |
| Mode of the exam | Offline |
| Total Time | 180 Minutes |
| Time for Paper 1 | 90 Minutes |
| Time for Paper 2 | 90 Minutes |
| Total Questions | 156 questions |
| Prelims Exam | Paper 1 – Descriptive-type Questions Paper 2 – Objective-type Questions |
| Mains Exam | Paper 1 – Descriptive-type Questions |
| Total Marks | Prelims – 200 Marks Mains – 50 Marks |
| Type of Questions | Descriptive & MCQ |
| Medium | English & Kannada |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 for Prelims (Paper 2) |
Paper 1 (Descriptive Paper)
| Topics | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
| Essay | 1 | 20 | 90 Min |
| Summary Writing | 1 | 20 | |
| Translation (From Kannada to English and vice versa) | 1 | 10 | |
| Total | 3 | 50 |
Paper 2(MCQ)
| Topics | Questions | Marks | Total Marks | Duration |
| Currents Affairs | 75 | 75 | 150 | 90 minutes |
| Mental Ability | 75 | 75 |
1) KSP Mains Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
| Essay Writing | 01 | 20 | 90 Min |
| Precise Writing | 01 | 20 | |
| Sentence Translation | 01 | 10 | |
| Total | 03 | 50 |
2) Physical Efficiency Test
| Activity | Women/ In-service/ Ex-servicemen | Other candidates |
| Run | 400 meters in 2 minutes | 1600 meters in 7 minutes |
| Long jump* | 2.50 meters | 3.80 meters |
| High jump* | 0.90 meters | 1.20 meters |
| Shot-put | 4 kg weight to 3.75 meters distance | 7.26 kg weight to 5.60 meters distance |
Karnataka Police Recruitment Syllabus
Here is the Karnataka Police syllabus for Exams 2025:
Paper 1:
| Section | Important Topics |
| Paper 1: Descriptive Paper | Select the correct Question Tag Select the correct Tense Reading Comprehension Jumbled Sentence Oxymoron Onomatopoeia Anaphora Ellipsis Repetition Apostrophe British English – American English Phrase Replacement Sentence Improvement Cloze Test Fill in the Blanks Wrong Spelt One Word Substitution Error Spotting Active Voice and Passive Voice Direct and Indirect Speech Match the following words Choose the correct ‘Synonyms’ Select the correct word (Prefix, Suffix) Fill in the blanks with a suitable Article Select the correct Voice Fill in the blanks (Infinitive, Gerund, Participle) Identify the sentence pattern Find out the Errors (Articles, Prepositions, Noun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb) Select the correct Plural forms Identify the sentence (Simple, Compound, Complex Sentence) Identify the correct Degree Form a new word by blending the words Form compound words (Eg: Noun+Verb, Gerund+Noun) Alliteration Allusion Simile Metaphor Personification |
Paper 2:
| Mental Ability | KSP 2025 Current Affairs |
| Problems on Train | General Policies |
| Percentages | Countries and Capitals |
| Ratio and Proportions | International and National Organizations |
| HCF and LCM | Science and Technology |
| Pipes and Cisterns | Science – Inventions and Discoveries |
| Problems on Age | Important Days |
| Data Interpretation | Indian History |
| Mixture and Alligation | Books and Authors |
| Boats and Streams | Awards and Honors |
| Simple Interest and Compound Interest | Capitals in India |
| Time and Work | Indian Economy |
| Discounts | Budget and Five year plans |
| Average | National and International General knowledge |
| Number System | Indian National Movement |
| Profit and Loss | Current happenings in India and the World |
| Time and Distance | Indian Polity and the Constitution |
| Clock and Calendar | – |
FAQs – Karnataka Police Recruitment Notification 2025 SI Constable
Q1. How many vacancies are there in Karnataka Police Recruitment 2025?
There are over 4,600 vacancies, including 4,000+ for Constable and 600+ for Sub-Inspector posts.
Q2. What is the educational qualification for Karnataka Police Constable 2025?
Candidates must have passed PUC/12th from a recognized board.
Q3. What is the salary for SI and Constable posts in Karnataka Police?
Constables earn between ₹23,500–₹47,650/month, while SIs earn ₹37,900–₹70,850/month.
Q4. When will the Karnataka Police SI Constable online application start?
The application process is expected to begin in the first week of May 2025.
Q5. What is the age limit for Karnataka Police SI Constable recruitment?
For Constable: 18 to 28 years; for SI: up to 35 years, including relaxations for reserved categories.