Karnataka Police Recruitment 2026: Apply for over 1600 posts at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

Candidates who have appeared for the qualifying examination and are awaiting results are not eligible. The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 33 years as on July 22, 2026. Candidates must also have studied Kannada as a first or second language at the SSLC level or have passed the Kannada language examination conducted by KEA.

Karnataka Police Recruitment 2026: How to apply?

Follow these steps to fill the application form:

Step 1: Visit the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea

Step 2: Click on the active recruitment link for Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) 2026

Step 3: Register using your mobile number and email ID

Step 4: Fill in personal and educational details

Step 5: Upload photograph and signature in JPEG format

Step 6: Pay the application fee and submit the form

Step 7: Download and save the confirmation page for future reference

Selected candidates will receive a pay scale of Rs 37,500 to Rs 76,100 per month. The last date to submit the online application is July 22, 2026.

Age relaxation rules apply for reserved categories: the government has notified a one-time relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit, with an additional 3-year relaxation for ex-servicemen on top of their length of military service. As per existing government orders, 10% of posts are reserved for ex-servicemen under direct recruitment, with eligibility also extended to dependent family members of ex-servicemen who died in service or were permanently disabled.

Candidates should note that the last date for fee payment is July 24. General candidates are required to pay Rs 500 while the rest of the candidates, application fee is Rs 250.