KSP Sub-Inspector — Karnataka State Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) Recruitment — Free Online Mock Test

KSP Sub-Inspector exam at a glance

KSP Sub-Inspector section breakdown

The KSP Sub-Inspector mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.

• Paper 1 — Kannada Language ಕನ್ನಡ (25 Q)
  25 questions · 30 minutes · ~72 sec/question
• Paper 1 — English Language (25 Q)
  25 questions · 30 minutes · ~72 sec/question
• Paper 2 — General Studies (Constitution, History, Geography, Science, Karnataka) (30 Q)
  30 questions · 35 minutes · ~70 sec/question
• Paper 2 — Mental Ability (Reasoning + Numerical) (20 Q)
  20 questions · 25 minutes · ~75 sec/question

KSP Sub-Inspector scoring & marking scheme

Strategy: KSP Sub-Inspector penalises wrong answers (-0.25 per mistake). Skip a question if you cannot eliminate at least 2 options — guessing blindly hurts your scaled score more than blanking.

Scale: KSP Sub-Inspector (out of 100).

How KSP Sub-Inspector is conducted

• Mode
  Standard — practice without proctoring on Wrexa Edge, or enable optional webcam proctoring to simulate test-day conditions.
• Test format
  Linear / fixed-form — every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
• Backtracking
  Allowed — you can revisit and change answers within a section.
• Mark for review
  Available — flag tough questions and return to them before submitting the section.

KSP Sub-Inspector time strategy

With 100 questions in 120 minutes, you have about 72 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:

• Paper 1 — Kannada Language ಕನ್ನಡ (25 Q)
  Target ~72 sec/question. If a question takes more than 108 seconds, mark for review and move on.
• Paper 1 — English Language (25 Q)
  Target ~72 sec/question. If a question takes more than 108 seconds, mark for review and move on.
• Paper 2 — General Studies (Constitution, History, Geography, Science, Karnataka) (30 Q)
  Target ~70 sec/question. If a question takes more than 105 seconds, mark for review and move on.
• Paper 2 — Mental Ability (Reasoning + Numerical) (20 Q)
  Target ~75 sec/question. If a question takes more than 113 seconds, mark for review and move on.

Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.

KSP Sub-Inspector topics covered

Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of KSP Sub-Inspector, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):

Paper 1 — Kannada Language ಕನ್ನಡ (25 Q)

• ಕನ್ನಡ — ಪದ ಜ್ಞಾನ · 13
• ಕನ್ನಡ — ವ್ಯಾಕರಣ · 7
• ಕನ್ನಡ — ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ · 4
• ಕನ್ನಡ — ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿ · 1

Paper 1 — English Language (25 Q)

• Reading — Trade History · 2
• Reading — Vaccines · 2
• Reading — Computer Science · 2
• Reading — Marine Biology · 2
• Reading — Neural Networks · 2
• Grammar — Subject-Verb Agreement · 2
• Grammar — Tense · 2
• Reading — Globalization · 1

Paper 2 — General Studies (Constitution, History, Geography, Science, Karnataka) (30 Q)

• Indian Polity · 8
• Indian History · 5
• Indian Geography · 5
• ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ GK — ಇತಿಹಾಸ · 3
• Biology — Fundamentals · 3
• Current Affairs 2023-2025 · 3
• ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ GK — ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿ · 2
• ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ GK · 1

Paper 2 — Mental Ability (Reasoning + Numerical) (20 Q)

• Reasoning — Classification (odd one out) · 3
• Reasoning — Number Series (arithmetic) · 1
• Reasoning — Number Series (squares) · 1
• Reasoning — Syllogism (transitive) · 1
• Reasoning — Syllogism (negative) · 1
• Reasoning — Syllogism (existential) · 1
• Reasoning — Direction sense · 1
• Reasoning — Direction sense (resultant) · 1

KSP Sub-Inspector topic-wise test series

Drill the KSP Sub-Inspector syllabus chapter by chapter. Each topic test is a focused set of questions you can practise on its own — ideal for fixing a weak area before a full mock.

KSP Sub-Inspector difficulty calibration

Intermediate tier. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep.

KSP Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) · 2 papers. Paper 1: Language — Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) + English (comprehension, grammar, vocabulary). Paper 2: General Studies (Constitution, History, Geography, Science, Karnataka), Current Affairs and Mental Ability (Reasoning + Numerical). +1/-0.25.

Verified content — Wrexa Edge's KSP Sub-Inspector bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).

How Wrexa Edge prepares you for KSP Sub-Inspector

• Real test-day interface
  Our dense-grid skin mirrors the actual KSP Sub-Inspector testing software — same timer, palette, tools, and navigation.
• 50 distinct variants
  5000 unique practice questions, each variant a fresh test — not just shuffled options.
• Detailed analytics
  Scaled score, section accuracy, topic-wise heatmap, time-per-question — see where to focus after every attempt.
• Spaced repetition (Notebook)
  Wrong answers and flagged questions flow into an SM-2 spaced-repetition deck so you actually retain what you learn.
• Optional proctoring
  Browser-based face-api detection (no install) — turn it on to simulate a high-stakes environment.
• Free to start
  No credit card. Sign up, pick a variant, and your first KSP Sub-Inspector mock starts in under a minute.

Frequently asked questions

What is the KSP Sub-Inspector exam pattern?

Karnataka State Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) Recruitment contains 100 questions across 4 sections: Paper 1 — Kannada Language ಕನ್ನಡ (25 Q), Paper 1 — English Language (25 Q), Paper 2 — General Studies (Constitution, History, Geography, Science, Karnataka) (30 Q), Paper 2 — Mental Ability (Reasoning + Numerical) (20 Q). Total duration is 120 minutes (about 72 seconds per question).

Does KSP Sub-Inspector have negative marking?

Yes — KSP Sub-Inspector carries negative marking of -0.25 per wrong answer and 1 per correct answer. Skipping is safer than guessing blindly.

How is KSP Sub-Inspector scored?

Scaled score range: 0 to 100. KSP Sub-Inspector (out of 100).

How can I practise KSP Sub-Inspector online for free?

Wrexa Edge offers free full-length KSP Sub-Inspector mock tests with instant scoring, detailed explanations, and 50 distinct variants. Sign up for free at Wrexa Edge and start practising in under a minute — no card required.

What is the difficulty level of KSP Sub-Inspector?

KSP Sub-Inspector is rated Intermediate difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep. KSP Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) · 2 papers. Paper 1: Language — Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) + English (comprehension, grammar, vocabulary). Paper 2: General Studies (Constitution, History, Geography, Science, Karnataka), Current Affairs and Mental Ability (Reasoning + Numerical). +1/-0.25.

How long is the KSP Sub-Inspector exam?

KSP Sub-Inspector runs for 120 minutes total across 4 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.

What topics are covered in KSP Sub-Inspector?

KSP Sub-Inspector is split into: Paper 1 — Kannada Language ಕನ್ನಡ (25 Q), Paper 1 — English Language (25 Q), Paper 2 — General Studies (Constitution, History, Geography, Science, Karnataka) (30 Q), Paper 2 — Mental Ability (Reasoning + Numerical) (20 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. KSP Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) · 2 papers. Paper 1: Language — Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) + English (comprehension, grammar, vocabulary). Paper 2: General Studies (Constitution, History, Geography, Science, Karnataka), Current Affairs and Mental Ability (Reasoning + Numerical). +1/-0.25.

What tools or aids are allowed during KSP Sub-Inspector?

No special tools are required.

Is the KSP Sub-Inspector test adaptive?

No — KSP Sub-Inspector is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.

How many KSP Sub-Inspector mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?

Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct KSP Sub-Inspector variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options. That's 5000 unique practice questions you can attempt, all in the real test-day interface, free to start.

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