The Karnataka Examinations Authority has released the KEA Exam Calendar 2026, which contains the entire list of dates for conducting a plethora of recruitment and entrance examinations. The KEA Exam calander 2026 wsa published on August 15, 2026, and it covers a four-month annual examination schedule, commencing from August 22 to November 29, 2026.
Candidates can check the KEA Notification 2026 on the official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/and start preparing for the exams. The examination schedule aims to bring transparency to lakhs of job and course applicants who have been waiting for the much-needed official announcement for ages.
Karnataka KEA Exam Calendar 2026
KEA conducts various examinations including Karnataka Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (UGCET/KCET), Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET), Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) and Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET). The main KEA website provides a number of links related to these examinations and admissions.
Direct PDF LINK for Karnataka KEA Exam Calendar 2026
It is recommended that candidates visit the main website often, as changes to the schedule for examinations and counselling, among other dates, could appear as updates in the future.
Overview of KEA Exam Calendar 2026
Karnataka Examinations Authority released the official KEA Exam Calendar 2026 detailing the recruitment examinations and entrance tests. The KEA Exam Calendar 2026 covers the recruitment tests and is published on August 15, 2026. This includes tests from August 22 to November 29, 2026, while the entrance examinations such as KCET were held earlier this year.
| Calendar Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Calendar Release Date | 15 August 2026 |
| Exam Period | 22 August 2026 to 29 November 2026 |
| Cadres | RPC (General) & KK (Kalyana Karnataka) |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
KEA Exam Calendar 2026 Table
As per the official calendar, the first exam will be conducted on 22 August 2026 (3 PM to 5 PM) for both RPC and KK Cadres. Next is the exam for Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) that will be held on 6 September 2026.
The exam will be held in shifts; RPC exam will be conducted from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM and the KK Exam will be conducted from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. Finally, Police Constable recruitment exam (KSRP, IRB, KSISF) will be held on 20 September 2026.
The following table provides the full schedule of exams as published in the KEA official notice. Candidates should note that entrance examinations (KCET, PGCET) were held earlier in 2026 .
| Sl. No. | Department | Post Name | Exam Date & Cadre | Timing – Paper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Various Departments | Compulsory Kannada Exam | 22 August 2026 (RPC & KK) | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| 2 | Police Department | Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) | 06 September 2026 | P1 (RPC): 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM; P2 (KK): 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
| 3 | Police Department | Police Constable (KSRP/IRB/KSISF) | 20 September 2026 | P1 (RPC): 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM; P2 (KK): 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
| 4 | Horticulture Dept. | Assistant Horticulture Officer | 26 September 2026 (KK) / 27 September 2026 (RPC) | P1: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM; P2: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM |
| 5 | Survey, Settlement & Land Records | Surveyor | P2 (RPC): 03 Oct 2026 / P1 (RPC): 04 Oct 2026 / P2 (KK): 24 Oct 2026 / P1 (KK): 25 Oct 2026 | P1: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM; P2: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| 6 | Revenue Department | Village Administrative Officer (VAO) | 04 October 2026 (RPC) / 25 October 2026 (KK) | P1: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM; P2: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM |
| 7 | Karnataka State Eligibility Test | KSET | 11 October 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| 8 | ESI Medical Services | Pharmacy Officer & Nursing Officer | 21 November 2026 (KK) / 22 November 2026 (RPC) | — |
| 9 | KREIS | Staff Nurses | 21 November 2026 (KK) | — |
| 10 | KREIS | Teachers (Multiple Subjects) | 28 November 2026 – 29 November 2026 (RPC) |
How to Download the KEA Exam Calendar 2026 PDF
Candidates can download the official KEA Exam Calendar 2026 PDF by following these simple steps.
- Visit the official KEA website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Locate and click on the “KEA Upcoming Exam Calendar 2026” link on the homepage.
- A detailed PDF containing the list of departments, posts, exam dates, and timings will open.
- Download the PDF and save it for future reference during your exam preparation.
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Last Updated on August 18, 2026 8:03 am
