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KEA Exam Calendar 2026 Out - Check Revised November Exam Schedule PDF
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KEA Exam Calendar has released KEA Exam Calendar 2026. Check the exam schedule and your centre details on the official website (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in).
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| Name of post | KEA Exam Calendar 2026 Out - Check Revised November Exam Schedule PDF |
|---|---|
| Organisation | KEA Exam Calendar |
| Job location | All India |
| Posted on | 05 Nov 2026 |
| Last updated | 05 Nov 2026 |
Open the official notice above for the full details.
About this notice
हिंदी में जानकारी
KEA Exam Calendar ने KEA Exam Calendar 2026 जारी किया है। एडमिट कार्ड आधिकारिक वेबसाइट से रजिस्ट्रेशन नंबर या लॉगिन से डाउनलोड करें।
KEA Exam Calendar 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| State | Karnataka |
| Calendar Name | KEA Upcoming Exam Calendar 2026 |
| Latest Supplied Schedule Date | 5 November 2026 |
| Earlier Master Calendar | August 2026 |
| Earlier Calendar Exam Period | 22 August to 29 November 2026 |
| Latest Separate November Schedule | 20 to 30 November 2026 |
| Recruitment Categories | Police, Survey, Revenue, Horticulture, Medical Services, Residential Educational Institutions and Others |
| Cadre References | RPC and KK, Where Applicable |
| Schedule Mode | Online PDF |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
- The Karnataka Examinations Authority conducts examinations for several Government of Karnataka departments and recruiting organisations. The 2026 examination schedules include separate arrangements for different posts, papers and recruitment cadres.
KEA Revised November Exam Schedule 2026 - Latest Notice
| Exam Date | Department / Examination | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| 20 November 2026 | Prison Department - Kannada Language Examination | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| 21 November 2026 | Prison Department - General Knowledge Examination | 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM |
| 22 November 2026 | Residential Educational Institutions - General Knowledge Paper I | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| 22 November 2026 | Residential Educational Institutions - Kannada and English Paper II | 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM |
| 27 November 2026 | Residential Educational Institutions - Graduate Teacher Subject Papers | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM |
| 29 November 2026 | Residential Educational Institutions - English and Physical Education Subject Papers | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM |
| 30 November 2026 | Residential Educational Institutions - General Science Subject Paper | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
- KEA issued a separate examination timetable dated 5 November 2026. This one-page Kannada notice provides the examination dates, subjects, timings and maximum marks for specified Prison Department and residential educational institution recruitment papers.
- The schedule includes Kannada language, General Knowledge and various Teacher subject papers.
Download KEA November Exam Schedule 2026 Official PDF – KEA Exam Calendar 2026 - Complete August to November Schedule
| Department / Examination | Post Name | Exam Date |
|---|---|---|
| Various Departments | Compulsory Kannada Examination | 22 August 2026 |
| Police Department | Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) | 6 September 2026 |
| Police Department | Police Constable (KSRP, IRB, KSISF) | 20 September 2026 |
| Horticulture Department | Assistant Director of Horticulture - KK | 26 September 2026 |
| Horticulture Department | Assistant Director of Horticulture / Assistant Horticulture Officer - RPC | 27 September 2026 |
| Survey, Settlement and Land Records Department | Surveyor - RPC | 3 and 4 October 2026 |
| Revenue Department | Village Administrative Officer - RPC | 4 October 2026 |
| Karnataka State Eligibility Test | KSET | 11 October 2026 |
| Survey, Settlement and Land Records Department | Surveyor - KK | 24 and 25 October 2026 |
| Revenue Department | Village Administrative Officer - KK | 25 October 2026 |
| Employees' State Insurance Scheme Medical Services Department | Pharmacy Officer and Nursing Officer - KK | 21 November 2026 |
| Employees' State Insurance Scheme Medical Services Department | Pharmacy Officer and Nursing Officer - RPC | 22 November 2026 |
| Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society | Staff Nurses - KK | 21 November 2026 |
| Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society | Teacher Posts - KK | 28 November 2026 |
| Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society | Teacher Posts - RPC | 29 November 2026 |
- The earlier KEA master examination calendar includes ten examination groups covering multiple recruitment departments. It provides the planned examination dates and time slots for RPC and KK cadres wherever applicable.
- Note: These dates are from the earlier general examination calendar. The newer recruitment-specific schedule dated 5 November 2026 must be checked where it applies to a candidate's examination. Dates already in the past are included for completeness and historical reference.
KEA Exam Calendar 2026 - Exam Timings
| Examination | Paper / Cadre | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Kannada | RPC / KK | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| Armed Police Constable | RPC | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Armed Police Constable | KK | 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM |
| Surveyor | Paper I | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Surveyor | Paper II | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| Village Administrative Officer | Paper I | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Village Administrative Officer | Paper II | 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM |
| KSET | Examination Session | 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Pharmacy Officer / Nursing Officer | Paper I | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Pharmacy Officer / Nursing Officer | Paper II | 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM |
| KREIS Teacher Posts - Earlier Calendar | Paper I | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| KREIS Teacher Posts - Earlier Calendar | Paper II | 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM |
- The KEA examination calendar specifies different time slots depending on the recruitment and paper. Candidates should follow the examination-specific timetable rather than assuming one common session for all KEA tests.
- Reporting time, examination centre details and any revised session timing should be checked from the candidate's official hall ticket or the latest examination notice.
KEA Police Constable Exam Date 2026
- The earlier KEA examination calendar includes recruitment examinations for multiple Police Constable posts in Karnataka.
- The Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) examination was scheduled for 6 September 2026. Examinations for Police Constable posts under KSRP, IRB and KSISF were scheduled for 20 September 2026.
- The official calendar assigns different time slots to RPC and KK cadre candidates. Candidates should check the relevant post-specific recruitment notice for further examination and result updates.
KEA Land Surveyor Exam Date 2026
| Cadre | Paper | Exam Date | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPC | Paper II | 3 October 2026 | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| RPC | Paper I | 4 October 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| KK | Paper II | 24 October 2026 | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| KK | Paper I | 25 October 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
- The Department of Survey, Settlement and Land Records examination schedule provides separate dates for RPC and KK cadre Surveyor candidates.
- Candidates must verify their cadre and paper before referring to an examination date. The Surveyor schedule should not be confused with the Village Administrative Officer examination, even where dates overlap.
KEA Village Administrative Officer Exam Date 2026
| Cadre | Exam Date | Paper I | Paper II |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPC | 4 October 2026 | 10:30 AM-12:30 PM | 2:30 PM-4:30 PM |
| KK | 25 October 2026 | 10:30 AM-12:30 PM | 2:30 PM-4:30 PM |
- The KEA Village Administrative Officer (VAO) recruitment examination under the Revenue Department has separate dates for RPC and KK cadres.
- Candidates should check the official KEA website for relevant answer keys, results and any further recruitment-stage updates following the examinations.
KEA Horticulture Department Exam Date 2026
- The earlier KEA calendar includes examinations for horticulture-related recruitment posts.
- The schedule lists 26 September 2026 for Assistant Director of Horticulture under the KK cadre and 27 September 2026 for Assistant Director of Horticulture and Assistant Horticulture Officer under the RPC cadre.
- The paper timings listed are 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM for Paper I and 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM for Paper II.
KEA KSET Exam Date 2026
- The Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) 2026 is included in the earlier KEA examination calendar with the date 11 October 2026.
- The listed examination session is from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Candidates should check the separate KSET notifications for eligibility, subject-specific information, answer keys and result updates.
KEA Pharmacy Officer and Nursing Officer Exam Date 2026
| Cadre | Exam Date | Paper I | Paper II |
|---|---|---|---|
| KK | 21 November 2026 | 10:30 AM-12:30 PM | 2:30 PM-4:30 PM |
| RPC | 22 November 2026 | 10:30 AM-12:30 PM | 2:30 PM-4:30 PM |
- According to the earlier KEA examination calendar, the Pharmacy Officer and Nursing Officer examinations under the Employees' State Insurance Scheme Medical Services Department were scheduled for 21 and 22 November 2026.
- Since the examination dates are close, candidates should check whether a separate departmental notice has modified the applicable timetable before travelling.
KEA KREIS Teacher Exam Date 2026
- Kannada Language Teachers
- English Language Teachers
- Hindi Language Teachers
- Mathematics Teachers
- Science Teachers
- Social Science Teachers
- Computer Teachers
- Physical Education Teachers
- Graduate Drawing Teachers
- Diploma Drawing Teachers
- The Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS) Teacher recruitment examinations are included in the earlier KEA calendar, with different arrangements for KK and RPC cadres.
- The earlier general calendar lists the following teaching subjects:
- For these teaching categories, the earlier master calendar lists 28 November 2026 for KK and 29 November 2026 for RPC.
- However, the newer notice dated 5 November 2026 contains specific residential educational institution examination papers on 22, 27, 29 and 30 November 2026. Candidates should consult the newer, post-specific notice wherever applicable instead of assuming that the earlier general dates remain unchanged for every subject.
KEA Jailer and Warder Exam Date 2026
| Examination | Date | Time | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kannada Language Examination | 20 November 2026 | 3:00 PM-5:00 PM | 150 |
| General Knowledge Examination | 21 November 2026 | 3:00 PM-4:30 PM | 100 |
- The latest KEA timetable dated 5 November 2026 contains Prison Department examination arrangements, including the Kannada language examination and General Knowledge paper.
- Candidates should check the post and group details in the official notification to determine which paper applies to them. The date of a Kannada language test should not automatically be treated as the written examination date for every Prison Department post.
KEA Exam Calendar 2026 - RPC and KK Cadres
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| RPC | Residual Parent Cadre |
| KK | Kalyana Karnataka Cadre |
| P1 | Paper I |
| P2 | Paper II |
- The earlier KEA examination calendar uses the abbreviations RPC and KK to distinguish candidate groups and examination arrangements.
- Candidates should check which cadre was selected in their recruitment application and which paper is prescribed for their post. Some examinations have different dates for RPC and KK candidates.
Can KEA Exam Calendar 2026 Be Revised?
- Yes. The Karnataka Examinations Authority may issue separate examination notices and revised timetables for specific recruitments.
- The supplied 5 November 2026 notice illustrates why candidates should not rely solely on the earlier August examination calendar. A more recent post-specific schedule should be checked carefully alongside any official recruitment instructions.
- Where two notices appear to contain different dates, candidates should verify whether they relate to the same recruitment, cadre and examination paper before treating either as applicable.
KEA Exam Calendar 2026 Important Instructions
- Confirm the correct post and recruitment department.
- Check whether the examination applies to RPC or KK cadre.
- Verify Paper I, Paper II or the language examination, as applicable.
- Check the latest notice rather than relying only on an earlier calendar.
- Download the hall ticket when KEA activates the facility.
- Follow the exact reporting and examination-centre instructions.
- Check the official rules relating to negative marking and qualifying standards.
- Monitor KEA announcements for examination updates, answer keys and results.
- Candidates preparing for KEA recruitment examinations should carefully check the official examination notices and their individual hall tickets.
More Details
- Download KEA Prison Department and November Examination Timetable PDF
- How to Download KEA Hall Ticket 2026?
How to Download KEA Exam Calendar 2026?
- Visit the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
- Open the latest announcements or recruitment notifications section.
- Find the KEA Upcoming Exam Calendar 2026 notice.
- Download the general exam calendar PDF.
- Check whether a newer recruitment-specific examination timetable applies to your post.
- Verify the department, recruitment post and cadre.
- Check the examination date and paper number.
- Note the examination timing and session.
- Download the relevant timetable for reference.
- Continue checking KEA announcements for hall tickets and schedule revisions.
- Candidates can download the Karnataka KEA examination timetable using the official KEA website. Both the earlier general calendar and newer recruitment-specific notices should be checked.
- Open the official KEA portal.
- Choose the recruitment examination for which you applied.
- Find the hall-ticket or admission-ticket link.
- Open the authorised candidate-login page.
- Enter the details requested by the portal.
- Download the hall ticket if available.
- Check the allotted date, reporting time and examination centre.
- Print or save the document as instructed.
- After KEA activates the relevant hall-ticket download facility, candidates can follow the post-specific instructions provided on its website.
How to prepare
- The written exam for government job exams usually covers General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English or Hindi and a section on the post's own subject.
Full guide: How to prepare for Government job exams · Previous year papers
Important Links
| Download Exam Calendar PDF | Download cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
|---|---|
| KEA Exam Notifications and Hall Ticket Updates | Download cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
| Karnataka Examinations Authority | Click Here cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
| Official Website (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea) | Click Here cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
| Particulars | Official Link |
| Particulars | Details |
| Examination Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| State | Karnataka |
| Calendar Name | KEA Upcoming Exam Calendar 2026 |
| Latest Supplied Schedule Date | 5 November 2026 |
| Earlier Master Calendar | August 2026 |
| Earlier Calendar Exam Period | 22 August to 29 November 2026 |
| Latest Separate November Schedule | 20 to 30 November 2026 |
| Recruitment Categories | Police, Survey, Revenue, Horticulture, Medical Services, Residential Educational Institutions and Others |
| Cadre References | RPC and KK, Where Applicable |
| Schedule Mode | Online PDF |
| Particulars | Official Link |
Frequently asked questions
What is the official website for KEA Exam Calendar 2026?
The official website is https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.