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Key Facts: Karnataka Police Constable Exam
100 Questions
Objective-type multiple choice questions
KSP Written Exam Scheme
90 Minutes
Duration allowed for the written exam
KSP Exam Guidelines
₹750
Application fee for GM and Cat-2A/2B/3A/3B (2026-27)
KSP/KEA Civil Constable 2026-27 notifications
0.25 Marks
Negative marking deduction per incorrect answer
KSP Evaluation Rules
KSP Civil Constable written exam: 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 90 minutes, 0.25 negative marking, 30% qualifying marks. Application fee (2026-27): ₹750 (GM/other categories) or ₹500 (SC/ST/Cat-I/Ex-SM/Third Gender). Education: PUC/12th. PST/PET are separate from the written paper.
Sample Karnataka Police Constable Practice Questions
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1In the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which team did India defeat in the final match to lift the championship trophy?
2What is the primary benefit of the 'Gruha Lakshmi' scheme launched by the Government of Karnataka?
3Who assumed office as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI) in November 2025, succeeding Justice B.R. Gavai?
4Which country hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics (Games of the XXXIII Olympiad) in July and August of 2024?
5What is the name of the lunar rover that was carried by the Chandrayaan-3 lander module and successfully explored the moon's surface?
6Which legendary actor was conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2023, presented at the 71st National Film Awards in September 2025?
7Which two nations will jointly host the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket tournament in February and March of 2026?
8What is the primary benefit of the 'Gruha Jyothi' scheme launched by the Government of Karnataka for household welfare?
9Which article of the Constitution of India provides special provisions with respect to the state of Karnataka, specifically for the Kalyana-Karnataka region?
10Who was the first Chief Minister of the unified state of Mysore (renamed Karnataka in 1973) following the state reorganization in 1956?
About the Karnataka Police Constable Exam
The Karnataka State Police Civil Constable written exam (2026-27 cycle) is an OMR-based General Studies paper of 100 MCQs for 100 marks in 90 minutes, covering GK, science, geography, history, constitution, mental ability, and ethics. Correct answers carry 1 mark with 0.25 negative marking. Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency/Endurance Test (PET) are separate qualifying stages after the written exam.
Exam sponsor: Karnataka State Police (KSP) / Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
90 minutes
Passing Score
30% (30 marks out of 100)
Exam / Certification Fees
₹750 for GM/Cat-2A/2B/3A/3B, ₹500 for SC/ST/Cat-I/Ex-Servicemen/Third Gender (2026-27)
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Competitive. Written exam (100 marks) is merit-based after the 30% qualifying floor; PST and PET/endurance are separate qualifying stages before medicals and document verification. Exam sponsor website
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General Studies Written Paper
General Knowledge & Current Affairs, General Science, Geography, Indian History & National Movement, Indian Constitution, Mental Ability/Arithmetic, and Moral Education/Ethics — 100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes.
Kannada Language Qualifying Test (if applicable)
Required only for candidates who have not studied Kannada as prescribed; separate from the 100-mark written General Studies paper. Language practice items in this bank support that qualifying requirement and bilingual paper reading skills.
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What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 30% (30 marks out of 100)
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 90 minutes
- Exam / certification fees: ₹750 for GM/Cat-2A/2B/3A/3B, ₹500 for SC/ST/Cat-I/Ex-Servicemen/Third Gender (2026-27) Official sources
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Karnataka Police Constable: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there negative marking in the Karnataka Police Constable written exam?
Yes. For the Civil Constable written General Studies paper, 0.25 marks are typically deducted for every incorrect answer (and OMR fifth-option/blank rules in a given notification must be followed).
What is the minimum qualifying score for the written test?
The minimum qualifying score in the written examination is 30% (30 marks out of 100). Higher scores are needed for merit listing ahead of PST/PET.
What is the educational qualification required for the Civil Police Constable post?
For the 2026-27 Civil Police Constable recruitment, candidates must have passed PUC (Class 12) or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Karnataka Pre-University Education Board on or before the application deadline.
Are there physical standard tests?
Yes. After the written exam, candidates must clear PST (height/chest or height/weight standards as notified, with relaxations for eligible tribal candidates) and PET/endurance events. These stages are separate from the written paper.
Is the written exam bilingual?
Yes, the Civil Constable written question paper is generally set in Kannada and English. A separate compulsory Kannada language test applies to candidates who have not studied Kannada as prescribed.