Karnataka PSI Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
Recruitment Stages
- Physical Test
- Written Examination
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final Selection & Training
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Type | Marks | Duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-1 | Descriptive | 50 | 90 Minutes |
Essay Writing – 20 Kannada ↔ English Translation – 20 Precis Writing – 10 |
| Paper-2 | Objective (MCQ) | 150 | — |
100 Questions × 1.5 Marks = 150 Negative Marking: 0.375 (25%) |
| Total Combined Marks: 200 | ||||
Note: No precis in KSRP & KSISF. Essay = 30 Marks.
Paper-2 Subjects
- Current Affairs
- Indian Constitution
- Indian Freedom Struggle
- History & Geography
- Science
- Mental Ability
- Arts & Literature
- Moral Education
Physical Test Standards
Physical Test (Men)
- 1600m Run – 7 min (6:30 RSI)
- Long Jump – 3.80m
- High Jump – 1.20m
- Shotput – 5.60m (7.26kg)
- Height – 168cm
- Chest – 86cm (+5cm expansion)
Physical Test (Women)
- 400m Run – 2 min
- Long Jump – 2.50m
- High Jump – 0.90m
- Shotput – 3.75m (4kg)
- Height – 157cm
- Weight – 45kg
Age Limit
- Civil PSI – 21 to 30 Years
- RSI / KSRP / KSISF – 21 to 26 Years
- Relaxation as per category
Educational Qualification
Any Bachelor’s Degree (BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, BCA or equivalent)
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