Karnataka State Police Recruitment 2021-22

KSP Recruitment 2021-2022 – All KSP Result Details

2022 KSP Recruitment Details – Here we will discuss the latest status and other details of different job openings as announced by KSP Recruitment Process (Civil Police Constable – CPC, Police Sub Inspector – PSI).

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Karnataka State Police Recruitment Wing (KSP Recruitment Department)

The KSP Recruitment Department is among the various law-enforcement bodies for the state of Karnataka, India. It is a part of the Karnataka Police Department. The Karnataka State Police Department is also transit by the Director-General of Police. It is sometimes abbreviated as the KSP.

The Karnataka Police were initially called by different names by the residents of the state. Some of these names were Talwar, Thoti, Umbalidhar, Kattu Bidi etc. Then the state of Mysore was renamed as Karnataka State on 1st November, 1965. The post of the  first inspector General of police for this state was given to Sri. L.Rickets., and the first Police Act was endorsed in 1853.

KSP Police Bharti 2021-22

There are different kinds of KSP Police jobs now available for qualified candidates having completed 10th standard, 12th standard, graduation, post-graduation or in fact any degree of specialization or such equivalent from a well-recognized University, Board or Institution. Along with this, candidates must also have reading, writing and speaking knowledge of the Kannada language.

About the Karnataka State Police Recruitment Wing

The KSP recruitment process was certified by ISO 9001 (International Organization for standardization) in the year 2015. The KSP recruitment dept. Has even created a special official website for posting all information related to Jobs. Here we can also see and find information about exam announcements, notifications, advertisements, active recruitments in KSP, online application for KSP recruitment and information related to hall ticket or admit cards all at one place- https://recruitment.ksp.gov.in/.

KSP Constable and SI Recruitment News

The Karnataka State Police (KSP) has already released the latest information regarding recruitment of both male and female General Duty constables for the posts of Inspector, Sub-inspector and Constable in the Karnataka Police. Interested candidates (both freshers and experienced ones) must have applied for such posts. Karnataka State Police Recruitment Board had set the end of application date.

The application for the process was allowed both via online mode at the official recruitment site of Karnataka Police- https://recruitment.ksp.gov.in/ or via offline mode.

For applying, candidates needed to apply through the website http://rec20.ksp-online.in/ which is the official website of KSP. Then the aspirants were needed to search for the notifications for the KSP recruitment for which you particularly want to apply. After doing that, clicking on either the ‘Registration’ button or the ‘Apply Now’ button and would take you to the relevant section of the application form. In that form you would need to fill out with the application number and date of birth.

Candidates who wish to apply must first register themselves online at the official KSP website http://rec21.ksp-online.in/. They should register between 31st August 2021 and 29th September, 2021. The last date to pay the application fee is 1st October, 2021. Download official KSP recruitment 2021 notification PDF from here- http://kspsports21.ksponline.co.in/. Read to know the eligibility criteria if you are willing to apply for a government job with the KSP organization.

Age Criteria and Fees for KSP Police Recruitment 2021-2022

Candidates who wish to apply for KSP PC as well as PSI jobs 2021 via KSP recruitment 2021 must be at least 19 years old (and 21 years for KSP PSI) while shouldn’t be more than 25 years of age (and 28 years for KSP PSI), with upper age limit relaxation up to 2 years for certain categories such as OBC-2A/2B/3A/3B and SC/ST as is mentioned in the KSP 2021 Notification norms.

Candidates who are applying for Karnataka Police Jobs 2021 must pay a certain prescribed amount of Rs.500 (for GM and OBC-2A/2B/3A/3B), Rs. 250 for SC/ST/CAT-I. for PSI specifically. For PC jobs, candidates must pay Rs.400 (for GM and OBC-2A/2B/3A/3B) and Rs.200 for SC/ST and CAT-I. This is to be paid in the form of application fee through the ‘Challan’ mode at listed HDFC branches/post offices as mentioned in the KSP Notification 2021 norms.

Selection Terms and Pay Scale for KSP Police Recruitment 2021

The selection of appropriate candidates for Karnataka Police Jobs will be carried out through a written examination, a Physical Efficiency Test or Endurance Test (PET/ET) or a Physical Standard Test (PST) followed by Interview as mentioned in the 2021 norms issued by KSP.

KSP Recruitment 2022 Job Opening Details


In 2021-22 KSP Recruitment process so far, Karnataka State Police Recruitment wing has announced its recruitment process through eight (8) different examinations. The details of those recruitment announcements are:

Name of postNo.of vacancies availableEducational qualifications requiredLast date to apply
Scientific Officers16 Bachelor’s Degree 28th January 2022
Armed Reserve Sub-inspector Of Police71 Posts Bachelor’s Degree 27th January 2022
Special Reserve Sub-inspector70 Posts Bachelor’s Degree 18th January 2022
Scene of Crime officer206 postsBachelor’s Degree, Diploma, Master’s Degree7th November, 2021
Constable, Sub Inspector
(Sports Quota)
100 posts10th std., 12th std./ Degree29th September, 2021
Civil Police Constable387 posts10th std.13th September, 2021
Followers250 posts10th std./SSLC30th August, 2021
Scientific Officers84 postsM.Tech, M.Sc, Post Graduation20th July, 2021
English Orchestral Instrumentalists17 postsB.Music15th July, 2021
Recruitment of Police Constable vacancies4000 PostsPUC, 12th std. or equivalent (12th Std-ICSE, 12th Std-CBSE, 12th Std-SSE) 12th July, 2021
Recruitment of PSI (male & female) (Civil) 402Bachelor’s Degree7th July, 2021

KSP Recruitment 2021-22 Scene of Crime Officer 206 Posts

Post NameScene of Crime Officer
Organization NameKarnataka State Police (KSP)
Notification NumberHD/41/PPA/2021 PS_B
Experience level requiredBoth freshers as well as experienced candidates
Mode and Kind of Examination/EvaluationWritten Test & Interview
Location of the jobVarious locations across Karnataka
Salary/Pay scaleStarting Salary Grade: Rs.37900-70850 INR Per Month
Educational qualifications requiredMaster’s Degree or or Bachelor Degree or Diploma in in Forensic Science with at least 55 percentage marks.
Total No. of Vacancy206
Application begins (date)23.09.2021
Application ends (date)07.11.2021
Application Fees AmountCategory 1 – 200 INR Category 2A ,2B,3A and 3B – 400 INR
Application Fees Payment ModeOnline or Challan (Only Through HDFC Bank and Indian Post Office)
Date of ExaminationNot Announced Yet
Official Notification ReferenceNo.HD/41/PPA/2021 PS_B
Official Karnataka State Police Websitehttp://rec21.ksp-online.in/
Last UpdateWritten Examination To Take Place
CommentKSP is recruiting in this cadre for the first time in its history. (Source – The Hindu 13th July 2021)
Scene of Crime Officer Recruitment KSP 2021

KSP Recruitment 2021-22 CPC and PSI (Sports Quota) 100 Posts

Post NameConstable, Sub Inspector (Sports Quota)
Organization NameKarnataka State Police (KSP)
Notification Number15/RECRUITMENT-02/2021-22
Experience level requiredBoth freshers as well as experienced candidates
Mode and Kind of Examination/EvaluationMedical and Physical Fitness
Location of the jobVarious locations across Karnataka
Salary/Pay scaleAs per the KSP Recruitment Rules and Acts
Educational qualifications requiredCPC: As per the KSP Recruitment Eligibility
PSI: As per the KSP Recruitment Eligibility
Total No. of Vacancy100
Details of Vacancy80 Constable and 20 PSI Posts
Application begins (date)31.08.2021
Application ends (date)29.09.2021
Last Date of Application Fees Payment01.10.2021
Application Fees Amount (CPC)Category 1 – 200 INR Category 2A ,2B,3A and 3B – 400 INR
Application Fees Amount (PSI)Category 1 – 250 INR Category 2A ,2B,3A and 3B – 500 INR
Application Fees Payment ModeOnline or Challan
Date of Examination 
Official recruitment websitehttp://kspsports21.ksponline.co.in http://cpcsports21.ksponline.co.in (for CPC) http://psicivilsports21.ksponline.co.in (for PSI)
Official Karnataka State Police Websitehttp://rec21.ksp-online.in/
List of Games Acceptable under Sports QuotaBadminton, Tennis, Water sports – Rowing, Kayaking & Kenoying, Swimming (Aquatic), Wrestling, Weightlifting, Volleyball, Shooting(Sports), Kabaddi, Judo, Handball, Hockey, Gymnastics, Football, Fencing, Cycling, Boxing, Basketball, Archery, Athletics
Last UpdateMerit List Yet to be Declared
CPC and PSI (Sports Quota) 100 Posts KSP Recruitment

KSP Recruitment 2021-22 Followers – 250 Posts

Post NameFollowers of Karnataka State Reserve Police (For Men Only)
Organization NameKarnataka State Police (KSP)
Notification Number02/RECRUITMENT-04/2021-22
Experience level requiredBoth freshers as well as experienced candidates
Mode and Kind of Examination/EvaluationTrade Skill Examination, Tenacity and Endurance Test, Physical Fitness Test
Location of the jobVarious locations across Karnataka
Salary/Pay scaleAs per the KSP Recruitment Rules and Acts
Educational qualifications required 
Total No. of Vacancy250
Details of VacancyWater Bringers – 13 Sweepers – 58 Dhobi – 53 Barber – 45 Cook – 81
Application begins (date)30.07.2021
Application ends (date)30.08.2021
Last Date of Application Fees Payment01.09.2021
Application Fees AmountCategory 1 – 100 INR Category 2A ,2B,3A and 3B – 250 INR
Application Fees Payment ModeOnline or Challan
Official recruitment websitehttp://ksrpfoll21.ksponline.co.in
Official Karnataka State Police Websitehttp://rec21.ksp-online.in/
Last UpdateETPST Call letter is available for eligible candidates for download
Recruitment of Followers 250 Posts - Karnataka State Police

KSP Recruitment 2021-22 Scientific Officers – 84 Posts

Post NameScientific Officers
Organization NameKarnataka State Police (KSP)
Experience level requiredFreshers and Experienced Both Are Eligible to Apply
Mode and Kind of Examination/Evaluation Written Examination
Location of the jobVarious locations across Karnataka
Salary/Pay scale40900/- to 78200/- INR Per Month
Educational qualifications requiredM.Tech, M.Sc, Post Graduation Depends (See Below Table)
Total No. of Vacancy84
Details of Vacancy (Science Branches)Toxicology Branch – 21 Unquestioned Document Branch – 10 Narcotics Branch – 2 Photography Branch – 2 Audio Video Branch – 5 Mobile Forensic Branch – 5 Computer Forensic Branch – 5 Fire Astra Branch – 6 DNA Branch – 2 Forensic Psychology Branch – 1 Physics Branch – 5 Chemistry Branch – 8 Biology Branch – 12
Application begins (date)07.06.2021
Application ends (date)20.07.2021
Last Date of Application Fees Payment22.07.2021
Application Fees AmountCategory 1 – 100 INR Category 2A ,2B,3A and 3B – 250 INR
Application Fees Payment ModeOnline or Challan
Date of Examination Yet to be Declared
Official recruitment websitehttp://fsl21.ksponline.co.in
Official Karnataka State Police Websitehttp://rec21.ksp-online.in/
Last Update 

KSP Recruitment 2021-22 Scientific Officers – Eligibility Criteria

Toxicology BranchPost Graduate (Masters Degree)
Computer Forensic BranchMasters in Technology (M.Tech.), Post Graduate
Audio Video Branch
Mobile Forensic Branch
Forensic Psychology BranchMasters in Science (M.Sc.)
Fire Astra BranchPost Graduate (Master’s Degree)
DNA Branch
Narcotics Branch Post Graduate (Master’s Degree)
Unquestioned Document Branch Post Graduate (Master’s Degree)
Physics Branch Post Graduate (Master’s Degree)
Chemistry Branch Post Graduate (Master’s Degree)
Biology Branch Post Graduate (Master’s Degree)

KSP Recruitment 2021-22 CPC – 4000 Posts

Post namePolice Constable
Organization nameKarnataka State Police (KSP)
Experience level requiredBoth freshers as well as experienced candidates
Required skillsMedical and physical fitness
Location of the jobVarious locations across Karnataka
Salary/Pay scaleAs notified in the KSP recruitment 2021 notification norms
Educational qualifications requiredPassed class 10 and class 12; hold a bachelors’ degree
Total No. of Vacancy4000 Posts
Application begins (date)25th May, 2021
Application ends (date)12th July, 2021
Date of Examination24th October, 2021
Official recruitment websitehttps://recruitment.ksp.gov.in/
Karnataka Police Websitehttp://rec21.ksp-online.in/
Latest UpdateResult of Written Exam is yet to be declared.

Update: Merit List and Result for KSP CPC 2021 will be out anytime now. Check this article to know more.

KSP Recruitment 2021-22 CPC (Constable) 387 Posts

Post NamePolice Constable
Organization NameKarnataka State Police (KSP)
Notification Number04-04/2021-22
Experience level requiredBoth freshers as well as experienced candidates
Mode and Kind of Examination/EvaluationMedical and physical fitness
Location of the jobVarious locations across Karnataka
Salary/Pay scaleAs per the KSP Recruitment Rules and Acts
Educational qualifications required10th Standard or Matriculation Passed, The Candidate must be already working as Constable in KSP.
Total No. of Vacancy387
Application begins (date)19.08.2021
Application ends (date)13.09.2021
Last Date of Application Fees Payment15.09.2021
Application Fees AmountCategory 1 – 200 INR Category 2A ,2B,3A and 3B – 400 INR
Application Fees Payment ModeOnline or Challan
Date of Examination21.11.2021
Last Date to Intimate Objections10-12-2021
Official recruitment websitehttp://cpcins21.ksponline.co.in
Official Karnataka State Police Websitehttp://rec21.ksp-online.in/
Last UpdateExamination Has Been Conducted.
Last Date of Posing Objection has Passed.
Result Declaration is Awaited.
KSP CPC 387 Posts Recruitment Notice
KSP Recruitment 2021-22 - All Details

Details of Range and District of Karnataka State Police

RangeDistricts
Central Range, BengaluruK.G.F.
Kolar
Bengaluru
Ramnagara
Chikkaballapur
Tumkuru
Southern Range, MysuruMysuru
Chamarajanagar
Kodagu
Mandya
Hassan
Eestern Range, DavanagereDavanagere
Haveri
Chitradurga
Shivamogga
North Eestern Range, Kalaburagi
Ballari
Bidar
Koppal
Kalaburagi
Raichur
Yadgiri
Northern Range, BelgaviDharwad
Belgavi
Gadag
Bagalkot
Vijayapura
Western Range, MangaluruUdupi
Uttara Kannada
Dakshina Kannada
Chikkamagaluru

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What does ‘KSP’ stand for?

Ans. KSP is an abbreviation for Karnataka State Police.

Q2. What is the age limit for applying for Karnataka police jobs in 2021?

Ans. The candidate should at least be above the age of 19 and below the age of 25.

Q3. What is the last date to submit the application fees?

Ans. Last date to submit application fees is 1st October, 2021.

Q4. Is KSP recruitment accepting only male candidates?

Ans. Both male and female candidates who are qualified are allowed to apply for various posts with the Karnataka State Police.

Important Links

Go To Notification Centrehttps://karnatakastatepolice.org/notification-centre/
Go To Official Website of KSP Recruitment http://rec21.ksp-online.in

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