Karnataka PSI Eligibility Criteria
The following are the eligibility criteria for the Karnataka PSI
Educational Qualifications
1. In order to apply for the Karnataka PSI Exam 2021, the candidate must have a graduation degree from a university recognised by UGC.
2. For the in-service candidates, they should have at least 5 years of experience as PC/HC/ASI in any wing of Karnataka State Police.
3. The candidates should have a basic knowledge of Kannada.
Age Limit
The age limit for applying for the Karnataka PSI Exam 2021, a general candidate should be minimum 21 years to maximum 30 years. However, there is age relaxation for the reserved (SC,ST, CAT-01,2A,2B,3A & 3B) candidates. For them, the minimum age is 21 years and the maximum is 32 years.
KSP provides age relaxations for the upper age limit to the Reserved categories. The relaxation is provided as per the guidelines laid down by the Government. The category-wise list of upper age relaxation is given below:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 2 years upper age relaxation |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 years upper age relaxation |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 2 years upper age limit relaxation |
| Tribal Candidates (Residing in forest areas of Karnataka ) | 5 years upper age limit relaxation |
Physical Fitness
| Category | Height | Chest | Weight |
|---|
| Male | 168 cm | 86 cm (5 cm expansion) | – |
| Female | 157 cm | Not applicable | 45 kg |
| Ex-service candidates | 168 cm | 86 cm (5 cm expansion) | |
Endurance Test
The candidates must clear the Endurance Test to qualify for the Physical Standard Test. The selection parameters for the Karnataka Police Sub-Inspector Endurance Test are given below:
Endurance Test: Male Candidates
| Activity | Qualifying conditions |
|---|
| 1600 Mtrs Run | 7 Minutes |
| Long JumpOrHigh Jump | 3.80 Mtr (In 3 chances only)Or 1.20Mtr (In 3 chances only) |
| Shotput(7.26 Kg) | 5.60 Mtr (In 3 chances only) |
Endurance Test: Female Candidates
| Activity | Qualifying conditions |
|---|
| 400 Mtrs Run | 2 Minutes |
| Long JumpOrHigh Jump | 2.50 Mtrs (In 3 chances only)Or0.90 Mtrs (In 3 chances only) |
| Shotput ( 4 Kg) | 3.75 Mtrs (In 3 chances only) |
Endurance Test: Ex-servicemen
| Activity | Qualifying conditions |
|---|
| 400 Mtrs Run | 2 Minutes |
| Long JumpOrHigh Jump | 2.50 Mtrs (In 3 chances only)Or0.90 Mtrs (In 3 chances only) |
| Shotput ( 4 Kg) | 3.75 Mtrs (In 3 chances only) |
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