Karnataka State Government Jobs: 2026 Recruitment Hub

The Karnataka State Government has intensified its recruitment drive for the 2026-27 financial year, focusing on essential services, law enforcement, and judicial administration. This section serves as your definitive guide to the latest notifications, eligibility criteria, and examination patterns for permanent government positions in the state.

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1. Karnataka State Police (KSP) 2026: 8,176 Vacancies

The KSP remains the most sought-after department for defense aspirants. The 2026 cycle is currently active with a multi-stage selection process.

• Written Exam Pattern: The test is a 90-minute OMR-based offline exam consisting of 100 objective-type questions.

  • Subjects: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Kannada/English, Numerical Ability, and Mental Aptitude.

  • Marking: +1 for correct answers; -0.25 negative marking for wrong answers.

• Physical Standards (PST):

  • Male: 170 cm height; 86 cm chest (+5 cm expansion).

  • Female: 157 cm height; 45 kg minimum weight.

• Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Includes a 1600m run (Male) in 6:30 mins and a 1000m run (Female) in 6:00 mins.

2. Karnataka Forest Department (KFD) 2026

For candidates interested in ecological defense, the KFD has announced over 700 expected vacancies for Forest Guards and Watchers.

• Educational Level: 12th/2nd PUC for Forest Guards; 10th/SSLC for Forest Watchers.

• Physical Fitness Requirement:

  • Male Standards: Minimum height of 163 cm and an endurance run of 1600m in 7 minutes.

  • Female Standards: Minimum height of 150 cm and an endurance run of 1000m in 6 minutes.

• Selection Stages: Physical Endurance Test (PET) $\rightarrow$ Physical Standard Test (PST) $\rightarrow$ Aptitude Test (100 Marks) $\rightarrow$ Medical Examination.

3. Karnataka High Court Group D (101 Vacancies)

A fresh notification (HCRB 8/2025 & 9/2025) was released in April 2026 for Peons, Watchmen, and Lift Attenders.

• Total Posts: 93 (Residual Parent Cadre) + 8 (Kalyana Karnataka).

• Last Date to Apply: May 21, 2026.

• Selection: Purely merit-based (10th standard marks) followed by a 10-mark personal interview.

• Salary: ₹18,600 – ₹32,600 per month.

4. KEA Administrative Recruitment 2026

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is currently recruiting for 890 AO and AAO posts.

• Key Dates: Applications close on May 10, 2026.

• Exam Dates: Kannada Language Test (June 6) and Main Written Exam (June 7, 2026).

• Expected Cut-off: Historically, general category candidates need a score between 210–230 out of 300 to qualify.

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