KSP Civil Police Constable Exam Date 2026 Out: Download Hall Ticket & Schedule PDF

• Exam Name: Karnataka State Police (KSP) Civil Police Constable Written Examination 2026
• Selection Process: Written Exam, Physical Endurance Test (ET), Physical Standard Test (PST), Document Verification & Medical Examination
• Exam Mode: Offline OMR-Based Written Competitive Examination
• Question Type: Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Total Questions: 100
• Maximum Marks: 100 Marks
• Exam Duration: 90 Minutes (1 Hour 30 Minutes)
• Language of Question Paper: English & Kannada
• Marks Awarded: +1 Mark for each correct answer
• Negative Marking: 0.25 Mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer
• Difficulty Level: SSLC / PUC (10th–12th Standard) level
• Selection Purpose: Screening candidates for the Physical Standard Test (PST), Endurance Test (ET), Document Verification, and Medical Examination
• Preparation Tip: Prioritize accuracy over guesswork to minimize negative marking and improve your final score.
• Best Strategy: Revise the complete syllabus, solve previous year question papers, and attempt regular mock tests to increase speed and accuracy

​⚠️ KSP OMR Sheet Rules 2026: Mandatory 5th Option (E) Guidelines

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has introduced the Mandatory 5th Option (Option E – Not Attempted) in the OMR answer sheet for KSP competitive examinations. This measure is intended to improve transparency in evaluation, prevent OMR sheet tampering, and ensure that every question receives a valid response during assessment.

Why was Option E introduced?

The 5th Option has been added to

1. Prevent manipulation of unanswered questions after the examination.
2. Improve fairness and transparency in OMR evaluation.
3. Ensure every question has a recorded response.
4. Reduce disputes related to blank answers

Official OMR Marking Rules

1. Four Answer Options (A, B, C & D)

• Each question contains 4 answer choices.
• Only one correct option should be selected.
• Correct Answer: +1 Mark
• Wrong Answer: −0.25 Mark

2. Mandatory 5th Option (Option E)

• Option E must be shaded if you decide not to attempt a question.
• After the main examination ends, candidates are given 5 additional minutes only to shade Option E for unanswered questions.

3. Blank Question Penalty

If none of the five circles (A, B, C, D or E) is shaded, the question is treated as blank, and 0.25 marks will be deducted.

KSP OMR Evaluation Rules (2026

✅ 1. Correct Answer

• Shade the correct option (A, B, C, or D).
• Marks Awarded: +1.00
• Result: Correct answer receives full marks.

❌ 2. Wrong Answer

• Shade the correct option (A, B, C, or D).
• Marks Awarded: +1.00
.
• Result: Correct answer receives full marks.

➖ 3. Unattempted Question (Option E)

• If you do not know the answer, shade Option E (Not Attempted).
• Marks Awarded: 0
• Result: No marks awarded and no negative marking.

❌ 4. Completely Blank Question

• If no circle (A, B, C, D, or E) is shaded.
• Marks Deducted: −0.25
• Result: Treated as a blank response and attracts negative marking

❌ 5. More Than One Option Shaded

• If two or more options are shaded for the same question.
• Marks Awarded: 0
• Result: The response is treated as invalid (follow the instructions in the official notification for evaluation of multiple markings).

❌ 6. Answer Option + Option E Both Shaded

• If you shade A/B/C/D and Option E together.
• Marks Awarded: 0
• Result: The response is treated as invalid.

Extra 5 Minutes for Option E

• After the examination time ends, candidates are given 5 additional minutes.
• These 5 minutes are only for shading Option E for unanswered questions.
• No new answers to A, B, C, or D should be attempted during this period.

OMR Filling Instructions

• Use only a Blue or Black Ballpoint Pen.
• Shade exactly one circle for every question.
• Do not use pencils, gel pens, whitener, or erasers.
• Fill the circle completely for proper OMR scanning.

Quick Revision

• ❌ Wrong Answer = −0.25 Mark
• ➖ Option E = 0 Mark (No Penalty)
• ❌ Blank Question = −0.25 Mark
• ❌ Multiple Answers = Invalid Response
• ⏱️ Extra 5 Minutes = Only for shading Option E.

Important Exam Day Instructions

Fill exactly one circle for every question.

• If answering, shade A, B, C, or D.
• If not answering, shade Option E.
• Never leave a question completely blank.
• Use only a Blue or Black Ballpoint Pen.
• Do not use pencils, gel pens, whitener, or erasers on the OMR sheet.
• Shade the circle completely and neatly for proper scanning.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• ❌ Leaving any question completely blank.
• ❌ Shading more than one option for the same question.
• ❌ Forgetting to shade Option E for unanswered questions.
• ❌ Using an incorrect pen or making stray marks on the OMR sheet.

Quick Revision

• ✅ Correct Answer = +1 Mark
• ❌ Wrong Answer = −0.25 Mark
• ➖ Option E = 0 Mark (No Penalty)
• ❌ Blank Question = −0.25 Mark
• ⏱️ Extra 5 Minutes are provided only for shading Option E.
• 🖊️ Use only a Blue or Black Ballpoint Pen.

Note: Candidates should carefully read the detailed KSP/KEA examination notification and follow the instructions printed on the OMR sheet on the day of the examination, as those instructions are authoritative.

KSP Constable Syllabus 2026 – Subject-Wise Topics for Written Examination

• Ancient, Medieval & Modern Indian History
• Indian Freedom Movement
• Indian Constitution & Polity
• Fundamental Rights, Duties & DPSPs
• Parliament, Judiciary & Executive
• Panchayati Raj System
• Indian & Karnataka Geography
• Physical Features, Climate & Natural Resources
• Indian Economy & Economic Development

General Science & Environment

• Physics, Chemistry & Biology (SSLC/Class 10 Level)
• Human Body & Health
• Diseases & Nutrition
• Environmental Science & Ecology
• Climate Change & Biodiversity
• Scientific Discoveries & Everyday Science

Mental Ability & Reasoning

• Logical & Verbal Reasoning
• Analogy & Classification
• Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Direction Sense
• Number & Alphabet Series
• Seating Arrangement
• Ranking & Order
• Number System
• Percentage
• Ratio & Proportion
• Profit & Loss
• Time & Work
• Time, Speed & Distance
• Average
• Simple & Compound Interest
• Data Interpretation

How to Download KSP Civil Police Constable Admit Card 2026: Direct Link

Candidates appearing for the 3,991 KSP Civil Police Constable written competitive examination on 2nd August 2026 can access and download their hall tickets directly through the official Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) portal.

No physical or hard copy of the admit card will be dispatched via post; candidates must log in online and print out an A4-sized clear hard copy to present at the designated examination center.

​📲 Step-by-Step Guide to Download KSP Hall Ticket 2026

• KSP Civil Police Constable Admit Card 2026: Available Soon
• KSP Constable Written Exam Date: 02 August 2026
• Official KEA Website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
• Official KSP Website: ksp.karnataka.gov.in
• KSP Recruitment Portal: ksp-recruitment.in

Note: The KSP Civil Police Constable Admit Card 2026 will be released on the official KEA website before the written examination. Candidates should regularly check the official portals for the latest updates regarding the hall ticket, examination centre, and important instructions.

KSP Civil Police Constable Exam Date 2026 officially announced. Download your Hall Ticket, check the exam schedule, OMR exam pattern, reporting time, and all the latest Karnataka State Police recruitment updates in one place.