At a Glance
- Post Name
- Civil Police Constable (CPC) Recruitment Exam 2026
- Exam / Result Date
- 2 August 2026
- Application Last Date
- 3 July 2026
- Application Start Date
- 8 June 2026
- Conducting Body
- Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
- Eligibility
- PUC / Class 12 Pass; Kannada language requirement (1st/2nd language till 10th, or KEA Kannada test)
- Salary
- ₹37,500 – ₹76,100 pay scale (Civil Police Constable)
Quick Summary
KEA released the provisional answer key for the Karnataka Civil Police Constable (Kalyana-Karnataka cadre) exam held 2 August 2026. Objections close 6 August, 10:30 AM.
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) conducts the online application and examination process for Civil Police Constable recruitment on behalf of the Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Karnataka State Police, Bengaluru. Its official portal is cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Karnataka Civil Police Constable Answer Key 2026 – Released
KEA has released the provisional answer key for the Civil Police Constable (Kalyana-Karnataka Cadre) recruitment exam held on 2 August 2026. Candidates who appeared can check the key on the official website and raise objections, if any, by 6 August 2026, 10:30 AM. Direct link is below.
| Conducting Body | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Civil Police Constable (CPC) Recruitment Exam 2026 |
| Cadre | Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) — Article 371(J) |
| Exam Date | 2 August 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | 3 August 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Provisional |
| Objection Window Closes | 6 August 2026, 10:30 AM |
| Objection Fee | ₹25 per objection (non-refundable) |
| Official Portal | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
Source: Karnataka Examinations Authority official answer key notice for Civil Police Constable (Kalyana-Karnataka Cadre), 3 August 2026.
Karnataka Civil Police Constable 2026 – Recruitment Background
This answer key belongs to one of two parallel Civil Police Constable notifications KEA issued on 5 June 2026, covering a combined 3,991 vacancies: 3,395 under the General/Residual Parent Cadre and 596 under the Kalyana-Karnataka Cadre, reserved under Article 371(J) of the Constitution for residents of the Hyderabad-Karnataka region. A total of 3,90,715 candidates applied, of whom 3,68,858 paid the application fee. Both cadres wrote their exam on 2 August 2026, in separate shifts.
Karnataka CPC 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 5 June 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 8 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 3 July 2026 |
| Kannada Language Test (where applicable) | 19 July 2026 |
| Revised Response Sheet (Kannada Test) | 23 July 2026 |
| Written Exam (KK Cadre) | 2 August 2026, 2:30 – 4:00 PM |
| Written Exam (General Cadre) | 2 August 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | 3 August 2026 |
| Objection Window Closes | 6 August 2026, 10:30 AM |
How to Download Karnataka CPC Answer Key 2026 – Step by Step
- Open the official site: Go to cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
- Find the answer key notice: Look for "Civil Police Constable Answer Key 2026" under Latest News.
- Select your cadre: Choose the Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) or General cadre answer key link, as applicable to you.
- Open the PDF: The key downloads directly — no login required.
- Match your responses: Compare your OMR responses against the version code that matches your paper.
- Save for reference: Keep a copy handy in case you want to raise an objection.
Released: 3 August 2026 | Status: Provisional
How to Raise Objection Against Karnataka CPC Answer Key 2026
- Visit the portal: Go to cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
- Click the objection link: Find the link to raise an objection for the Civil Police Constable exam.
- Enter question details: Provide the paper details, examination date, version code, and question number you are challenging.
- Upload supporting proof: Attach documentary evidence in PDF format backing your claim.
- Pay the objection fee: ₹25 per objection, non-refundable.
- Submit before the deadline: Complete this by 6 August 2026, 10:30 AM.
Karnataka CPC 2026 – What Happens Next
After the objection window closes, KEA's subject-expert panel will review valid, fee-paid objections backed by documentary proof and release the final answer key. Results will be prepared strictly from the final key. Candidates who clear the written exam cutoff then proceed to the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST), followed by document verification and a medical examination, before the final merit list is prepared. Selected Civil Police Constables draw a pay scale of ₹37,500 – ₹76,100.
Karnataka CPC 2026 – Official Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Answer Key – Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) Cadre (Kannada) | Download PDF |
| Raise Objection Portal | Raise Objection |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
