Karnataka Police Constable Syllabus 2026, Check Exam Pattern, Topic-Wise Syllabus

Candidates preparing for the Karnataka Police Constable Exam 2026 should be familiar with the latest syllabus and exam pattern before starting their preparation. Understanding the subjects, important topics, marking scheme, and exam structure helps aspirants develop an effective study plan. It also allows candidates to focus on key areas, manage their time efficiently, and ensure complete coverage of the syllabus before the examination. The detailed syllabus and Exam pattern are given below.

Karnataka State Police Constable Exam Pattern 2026

The Karnataka Police Constable written examination is expected to be conducted in offline mode (OMR-based). The paper consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions designed to assess candidates’ knowledge, reasoning ability, language proficiency, and numerical aptitude.

Karnataka State Police Constable Exam Pattern: Overview
Conducting Authority	Karnataka State Police (KSP)
Post Name	Police Constable
Vacancies	1600
Selection Process	Written Examination, Physical Standard Test (PST), Endurance Test (ET), Medical Examination
Exam Mode	Offline (OMR-Based)
Question Type	Objective Type Question
Total Question	100
Total Marks	100
Duration	90 Minutes
Negative Marking	0.25 Mark for each wrong answer
Official Website	www.ksp.karnataka.gov.in

Karnataka Police Constable Syllabus 2026: Subject-wise Topics

General Knowledge

The General Knowledge section evaluates candidates’ awareness of important national and state-level topics.

Indian History
Indian Constitution
Indian Polity
Geography of India
Karnataka History & Culture
Indian Economy
Environmental Science
Science & Technology
Government Schemes
Important Organizations

Current Affairs

Candidates should regularly follow newspapers and current affairs magazines.

National Current Affairs
Karnataka Current Affairs
International Events
Sports News
Awards & Honours
Books & Authors
Science & Technology
Government Policies
Important Days

English Language

The English section tests grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.

Grammar
Vocabulary
Synonyms & Antonyms
Articles
Prepositions
Tenses
Sentence Correction
Fill in the Blanks
Reading Comprehension
Error Detection

Kannada Language

Candidates should prepare basic Kannada language concepts.

Kannada Grammar
Vocabulary
Synonyms
Antonyms
Sentence Formation
Comprehension
Proverbs & Idioms

Numerical Ability

This section checks mathematical aptitude and calculation speed.

Number System
Simplification
Percentage
Ratio & Proportion
Average
Profit & Loss
Simple Interest
Compound Interest
Time & Work
Time, Speed & Distance
Data Interpretation

Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability

This section measures analytical and reasoning skills.

Analogy
Coding-Decoding
Blood Relations
Direction Sense
Series
Classification
Syllogism
Puzzle
Seating Arrangement
Statement & Conclusion

Karnataka Police Constable Exam Pattern 2026

The Karnataka Police Constable Written Examination 2026 is designed to assess candidates’ general knowledge, language proficiency, reasoning ability, and numerical aptitude. As per the latest Karnataka Police recruitment information, the exam pattern is as follows:

Karnataka Police Constable Exam Pattern 2026
Subject	Question	Marks
General Knowledge & Current Affairs	30	30
Kannada Language	20	20
English Language	20	20
Numerical Ability	15	15
Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability	15	15
Total	100	100

Karnataka Police Constable Physical Test Details 2026

Candidates who qualify the written examination will be called for the physical Standard Test (PST).The details for the Physical Standard Test according to the standard prescribed by Karnataka State Police are:

Category	Male	Female
Height	168 cm for General,155 cm for SC/ST	157 cm for General, 155 cm for SC/ST
Chest	86 cm (unexpanded) with 5 cm expansion,75 cm (unexpanded) with 5 cm expansion for SC/ST	NA
PET Event	1600m run in 7 min, Long jump, High jump	1400m run in 2 min, Long jump, High jump