The final deadline to apply for the Karnataka Police (Civil) Recruitment 2026 has arrived, with nearly 4,000 vacancies up for grabs across multiple positions within the state police force. Aspirants who have been waiting for this opportunity are urged to complete their applications before the portal shuts down.
The recruitment drive, announced by the Karnataka State Police Department in collaboration with the Karnataka Executive Services Commission, aims to fill 3,995 civil posts across various ranks and roles. These positions span from police constables and assistant sub-editors to clerical staff and other support roles that form the backbone of the state's policing infrastructure.
According to the official notification, candidates can apply through the centralized enrollment portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The application process requires candidates to register on the portal, fill in personal and academic details, upload necessary documents, and pay the prescribed application fee. The last date for submission is today, making it a critical window for eligible candidates who have not yet applied.
Eligibility criteria typically include a minimum educational qualification of 10th or 12th pass depending on the specific post, along with age requirements that generally range between 18 and 27 years for general category candidates, with relaxations for reserved categories as per government norms. Physical efficiency standards and medical fitness criteria are also part of the selection process for certain police constable posts.
The selection process is expected to involve a written examination, physical endurance test, document verification, and a final merit-based selection. Candidates who clear each stage will be called for the subsequent round of evaluation.
This recruitment drive comes at a time when Karnataka has been actively working to strengthen its police force, with several other state government notifications also releasing recruitment rounds this year. Experts believe that filling these vacancies will significantly boost the operational capacity of the state's law enforcement agencies.
