The KSP SI Notiifcation for 2023 is yet to be released. The exam dates for the Physical Standard Test and Endurance test are yet to be notified. If you are planning to appear for the exam, go through the syllabus and exam pattern given in the next section. You can also refer to the official notification published by the Karnataka State Police on its website. All updates related to the KSP SI exam will be made available on this page.
Syllabus and Exam Pattern of the KSP SI KSISF Test 2023
The KSP SI exam for the Karnataka State Industrial Security Force is conducted in two stages:
- Physical Standard Test (PST) and Endurance Test (ET)
- Written Test
The details of the 2 stages are given below.
Stage 1: Physical Standard Test (PST)
Candidates who clear the Physical Standard Test (PST) can appear for the endurance test. The minimum eligibility criteria for the PST are given in the tables below:
Physical Standard Test (PST) for Men and Transgender Male Candidates (Excluding Women, Inservice & Ex-Servicemen)
| S.No. | Description | Qualifying Time/Distance |
| 1 | Height | 170 cms for Men and Transgender Male |
| 2 | Chest | 86 Cms- When fully expanded (Minimum expansion must be 5 cms) |
PST for Women, Transgender Women, In-Service Candidates and Ex-Servicemen
| S.No. | Description | Qualifying Time/Distance |
| 1 | Height | 158 Cm for Women and Transgender women
168 Cm for Inservice & No Height for Ex servicemen |
| 2 | Chest (Men only) | 86 cm- When fully expanded (Minimum Expansion must be 5 Cm) – For Inservice & Ex-servicemen |
| 3 | Weight (Women only) | 45 Kg |
Stage 2: Endurance Test (ET)
Candidates who pass the PST are eligible to appear for the Endurance test. Candidates have to pass the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Endurance Test (ET) to qualify for the next stage of the KSP SI exam. The events and minimum eligibility criteria for the ET are given in the tables below:
Endurance Test For All Direct Candidates (Excluding Women, In-service & Ex-Servicemen)
| Name of the Post | Event | Qualifying Time/Distance |
| SI (KSISF) | 1600m Run | 6.30 minutes |
| Long Jump
Or High Jump |
3.80m (In 3 chances only)
Or 1.20m (In 3 chances only) |
|
| Shotput (7.26 Kgs) | 5.60m (In 3 chances only) |
Endurance Test For Women, In-service Candidates & Ex-Serviceman
| Name of the Post | Event | Qualifying Time & Distance |
| SI (KSISF) | 400m Run | 2 Minutes
(In-service women) 2 min 30 seconds |
| Long Jump
Or High Jump |
(Direct Exservicemen)
2.50m (In 3 chances only) (Inservice Male) 3.20 m (In 3 chances only) (In-service Women) 2m (3 chances only) OR (Direct Exservicemen) 0.90 m (In 3 chances only) (Inservice Male) 1 m (In 3 chances only) (Inservice Women) 0.80 m (In 3 chances only) |
|
| Shot Put ( 4 Kg) | (Direct Exservicemen)
3.75m (In 3 chances only) |
|
| Shot Put ( 7.26 Kg) | (Inservice Male)
4.50m (In 3 chances only) |
|
| Shot Put ( 4 Kg) | (Inservice Women)
3. 5m (In 3 chances only) |
Stage 3: Written Test
The written test consists of two papers i.e. Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 is descriptive in nature and Paper 2 is of objective type. More details about the exam pattern and syllabus is given in the table below.
Syllabus and Exam Pattern of the Written Test 2023
| Papers | Papers | Duration of the Exam | Total Marks |
| Paper 1 |
Part 1: Essay writing in English or Kannada (30 Marks) Part 2: Translation of Passage from English to Kannada and Kannada to English (20 marks)
|
1 hour | 50 |
| Paper 2 |
|
1 hour 30 minutes | 150 marks |
Stage 3: Medical Examination
Medical examination of the selected candidates will take place after the release of the provisional list. The Medical examination will be conducted by a Medical Board. The venue, time and date for the medical examination will be decided by the Selection Authority.
After completion of the medical examination, a final list comprising the names of selected candidates will be published by the Selection Authority. This final list will also be sent to the Appointment Authority, which will enquire and verify the documents and antecedents of candidates before appointing the selected candidates.
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