KEA Exam Calendar 2026 Released: Check VAO, Police Constable, Surveyor, KSET, Horticulture, Teachers, Pharmacy & Nursing Officer Exam Dates
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the KEA Upcoming Exam Calendar 2026 on August 15, 2026. The calendar contains the scheduled examination dates and timings for several ongoing recruitment processes, including VAO, Police Constable, Surveyor, KSET, Horticulture, Nursing Officer, Pharmacy Officer and KREIS recruitment.
Candidates who have applied for these recruitments can use the calendar to check their upcoming examination date, cadre and paper timings.
KEA Exam Calendar 2026 — Overview
| Recruitment/Exam | Exam Date |
|---|---|
| Compulsory Kannada Exam | August 22, 2026 |
| Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) | September 6, 2026 |
| Police Constable – KSRP/IRB/KSISF | September 20, 2026 |
| Assistant Horticulture Officer / Assistant Director | September 26–27, 2026 |
| Surveyor | October 3, 4, 24 & 25, 2026 |
| Village Administrative Officer (VAO) | October 4 & 25, 2026 |
| KSET | October 11, 2026 |
| Pharmacy Officer & Nursing Officer | November 21–22, 2026 |
| KREIS Staff Nurses | November 21, 2026 |
| KREIS Teachers | November 28–29, 2026 |
The dates and examination sessions are as specified in KEA's official one-page calendar.
Important Exam Timings
Several examinations have separate timings for RPC and KK cadres or different papers. For example, the Armed Police Constable examination is scheduled for September 6, while the Police Constable examination is scheduled for September 20. Surveyor and VAO examinations have separate dates and paper sessions for RPC and KK cadres.
Candidates should therefore check the official KEA calendar and their individual admit card carefully before appearing for the examination.
Vacancies and Eligibility
The exam calendar does not provide vacancy numbers, educational qualifications or detailed eligibility criteria. These details should be checked in the respective recruitment notifications.
Download KEA Exam Calendar 2026 PDF
Candidates can download the official examination schedule directly from KEA:
Official PDF: Download KEA Upcoming Exam Calendar 2026
Candidates should regularly check the official KEA website for any revised dates or further examination instructions. KEA's website lists the August 15 announcement as the upcoming recruitment examination schedule.
FAQs
When was the KEA Exam Calendar 2026 released?
KEA released the upcoming recruitment examination calendar on August 15, 2026.
When is the KEA VAO Exam 2026?
The VAO examination is scheduled for October 4, 2026 for RPC and October 25, 2026 for KK.
When is the KEA Police Constable Exam 2026?
The Police Constable examination for KSRP, IRB and KSISF is scheduled for September 20, 2026.
When is KSET 2026?
The KSET 2026 examination is scheduled for October 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Does the KEA exam calendar mention vacancies?
No. The calendar provides exam dates and timings, not vacancy or eligibility details. Candidates should refer to the relevant recruitment notification for those details.
