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Karnataka Police SI 2024 Exam

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About Karnataka Police SI Exam

The notification for the post of Sub-Inspector for Karnataka State Industrial Security Force (KSISF) was released on the official website of Karnataka State Police. 63 vacancies were notified for the SI post and the registration window to apply for the exam opened on February 10, 2022. The registration window for the exam closed on March 3, 2022. All updates related to the SI KSISF exam will be made available on this page. You can also refer to the official website of the Karnataka State Police to get more information on the KSP SI exam.


Karnataka Police SI Exam Date

Important Exam Dates for the Post of the KSP Sub-Inspector KSISF 2021-2022

Events Dates
Date of commencement of the online application 2021-20222 February 10, 2022
Last date to apply for the KSP SI exam 2021-20222 March 3, 2022
Last date to pay the examination fee for the KSP SI exam 2021-2022 March 5, 2022
Release date of the schedule for the Endurance test and Physical Standard Test 2021-2022 Yet to be announced
Release date of the schedule for the written test 2021-2022 Yet to be announced
Release date of the admit card for the KSP SI written exam 2021-2022 Yet to be announced

Karnataka Police SI Eligibility

The age criteria for direct and in-service candidates for the post of Sub-Inspector (Karnataka State Industrial Security Force-KSISF)  is given in the tables below.

Age Criteria for the Post of Sub-Inspector (Karnataka State Industrial Security Force) 2021-2022 for Direct Candidates

Sr.No. Category Minimum Age  Maximum Age
1 GM  21 year 26 years
Born between 3 March, 1996 and 3 March, 2001 (inclusive of both days)
2 SC,ST,CAT-01,2A,2B,3A & 3B 21 years 28 years
Born between 3 March, 1994 and 3 March, 2001 (inclusive of both days)

Age Criteria for the Post of Sub-Inspector (Karnataka State Industrial Security Force) 2021-2022 for Inservice Candidates

Sr.No. Category Maximum Age
1 GM  35 years
Born between 3 March, 1987 and 3 March, 2001 (inclusive of both days)
2 SC,ST,CAT-01,2A,2B,3A & 3B 40 years
Born between 3 March, 1982 and 3 March, 2001 (inclusive of both days)
Eligibility to apply: Inservice candidates should have put in 5 years of minimum service as on 3 March, 2022 as PC/HC/ASI in any wing of the KSP.

Educational Qualification for the Post of KSP SI KSISF 2021-2022

Candidates should have a degree from any University recognised by UGC or its equivalent as mentioned in the notification published on the official website.


Karnataka Police SI Syllabus

Paper II in the KSP written test will consist of two subjects namely Mental Ability and Current Affairs. The KSP syllabus of these two have been given below.

 Mental Ability  Current Affairs
Problems on Train General Policies
Percentages Countries and Capitals
Ratio and Proportions International and National Organizations
HCF and LCM Science and Technology
Pipes and Cisterns Science – Inventions and Discoveries
Problems on Age Important Days
Data Interpretation Indian History
Mixture and Alligation Books and Authors
Boats and Streams Awards and Honors
Simple Interest and Compound Interest Capitals in India
Time and Work Indian Economy
Discounts Budget and Five year plans
Average National and International General knowledge
Number System Indian National Movement
Profit and Loss Current happenings in India and the World
Time and Distance Indian Polity and the Constitution
Clock and Calendar

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Karnataka Police SI Exam Pattern

As mentioned above, the written test will include two papers, the exam pattern of which has been given below.

  • In KSP Paper I, there won’t be any negative marking for wrong attempts.
  • Questions will be descriptive in nature.
  • The minimum word limit for the essay is 600.
  • Each question in KSP Paper II will carry 1 mark.
  • For each incorrect answer, 0.25 will be deducted.
  • Here, questions will be of multiple choice types.

Paper I

Following are the section-wise details about the topics asked in Paper I.

Topics No. of Questions Marks
Essay 1 20
Summary Writing 1 20
Translation (From Kannada to English and vice versa) 1 10
Total 3 50

Paper II

Paper II has only two sections and the details of the same are tabulated below.

Topics Marks Duration
Currents Affairs 150 90 minutes
Mental Ability

Physical Endurance Test

Candidates will be judged on their physical capacity and strength in the Physical Endurance Test of KSP SI 2022:

Activity Women/ In-service/ Ex-servicemen Other candidates
Run 400 meters in 2 minutes 1600 meters in 7 minutes
Long jump* 2.50 meters 3.80 meters
High jump* 0.90 meters 1.20 meters
Shot-put 4 kg weight to 3.75 meters distance 7.26 kg weight to 5.60 meters distance

Physical Standard Test

Aspirants who have qualified in the Endurance Test of KSP SI 2022 will be called for the Physical Standard Test. They must meet the following requirements.

Measurement Women In-service/ Ex-servicemen Other candidates
Height 157 cms 168 cms 168 cms
Chest** - 86 cms 86 cms
Weight 45 kg - -

Written Test

Candidates after the KSP Physical Standard Test will have to appear for the KSP Written Test. There will be two papers in this test and candidates will be scored out of a total of 200 marks for the final selection.


Karnataka Police SI How to Apply

Follow the steps given below to apply for the KSP SI exam:

  • Visit the official website of the Karnataka State Police i.e. ksisfsi21.ksponline.co.in.
  • Click on the ‘New Application’ tab on the homepage.
  • A new window displaying the guidelines will open. Read the given instructions carefully and click on ‘I agree’ and ‘Submit’
  • A new page will appear. Fill in your personal details, educational qualifications, Aadhar card number, email address, phone number etc.
  • Upload thumb impression, signature, passport size photograph and identity card as per the instructions given on the page.
  • If you want to update or make any changes, then click on ‘Edit’. Otherwise, check the information again and click on ‘Save’. 
  • Pay the examination fee on or before march 5, 2022 as per the instructions given in the notification. 
  • Candidates will be able to print their application two days after payment of the fee at the bank.
  • To download the application form, go to the ‘My Application’ tab on the homepage of the official website.

Application Fee 

Exam fee for various categories for the post of Sub-Inspector (Karnataka State Industrial Security Force) 2022 is given in the table below

Sr.No. Category Exam Fees
1 GM & OBC (2A, 2B, 3A,3B) Rs 500
2 SC, ST, CAT-01 Rs 250

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Q. What is the Syllabus of Karnataka Police SI Exam?
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