The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the KEA Upcoming Exam Calendar 2026, listing exam dates for recruitment examinations to be held between 22/08/2026 and 29/11/2026. The calendar was published on 15/08/2026 and covers examinations for Police Constable posts, Surveyor, Village Administrative Officer (VAO), Assistant Horticulture Officer, the Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET), Pharmacy Officer, Nursing Officer, Staff Nurses, and multiple Teacher posts under the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS). Candidates who have applied for these posts can use this schedule to plan their exam preparation and avoid date clashes.
KEA Exam Calendar 2026 – Quick Overview
KEA Exam Calendar 2026: Department, Post & Exam Date Details
The table below lists every exam date, post, and cadre exactly as published in the official KEA calendar. Candidates should check the date and timing carefully against their applied post and cadre (KK or RPC).
How to Download the KEA Exam Calendar 2026 PDF
- Visit the official KEA website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
- Go to the “Announcements” or “Notifications” section on the homepage.
- Click the link for the KEA Upcoming Exam Calendar 2026.
- Download and save the PDF for reference.
- Cross-check your post, department, exam date, and cadre (KK/RPC) carefully.
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Important Instructions for Candidates
- Note the cadre applicable to you KK (Kannada Kasturba) or RPC (Rest of Public Candidates) since exam dates and timings differ by cadre for most posts.
- For the Surveyor exam, Paper 2 (P2) is scheduled before Paper 1 (P1) in both the RPC cadre (P2 on 03/10/2026, P1 on 04/10/2026) and the KK cadre (P2 on 24/10/2026, P1 on 25/10/2026), exactly as published in the official calendar.
- Hall tickets/admit cards for each exam are Not Yet Announced as of this calendar’s release; candidates should keep checking the official KEA website for admit card release dates.
- KEA reserves the right to revise exam dates; candidates should regularly check the official website for updates.
- Carry a valid original photo ID along with the admit card once released, as per standard KEA exam requirements.
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KEA Exam Calendar 2026 – Important Links
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