The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will conduct the Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) written exam on September 6, 2026. The recruitment is for 1,600 posts under the Residual Cadre (RPC) and Kalyana Karnataka (KK) cadres.
The hall ticket download date is listed as August 31, 2026. However, the provided information says KEA has not issued a separate public announcement confirming that the download link is live. Candidates should check the official KEA portal for the latest status.
The written exam will be held in two sessions. RPC candidates will appear from 10:30 am to 12 noon, while KK candidates will take the test from 3 pm to 4:30 pm.
KEA CAR DAR Hall Ticket 2026: Highlights
The recruitment is being conducted by KEA on behalf of Karnataka State Police. The notification number is 04/Recruitment-5(A)/2026-27.
There are 1,600 vacancies in total. This includes 1,421 posts under the Residual Cadre, or RPC, and 179 posts under the Kalyana Karnataka, or KK, cadre.
| Conducting Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Recruitment | Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) |
| Notification No. | 04/Recruitment-5(A)/2026-27 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,600 |
| RPC Vacancies | 1,421 |
| KK Vacancies | 179 |
| Written Exam Date | September 6, 2026 |
| RPC Exam Time | 10:30 am to 12:00 noon |
| KK Exam Time | 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
| Exam Mode | OMR-based objective test |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
KEA CAR DAR Exam Pattern
The written test will have 100 questions for 100 marks. It will be an OMR-based objective exam and will last 90 minutes.
Candidates will face a penalty of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. The paper will cover General Knowledge, General Science, Geography and History.
It will also include the Constitution of India, the Indian Freedom Movement, Mental Ability and Moral Education.
KEA CAR DAR Hall Ticket 2026: Important Dates
Online applications began on June 22, 2026. The last date to submit applications was July 22, while the fee payment deadline was July 24.
The hall ticket download date is listed as August 31, 2026. The written examination is scheduled for Sunday, September 6, 2026.
| Online Application Started | June 22, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | July 22, 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | July 24, 2026 |
| Hall Ticket Download | August 31, 2026 |
| Written Exam | September 6, 2026 |
How to Download KEA CAR DAR Hall Ticket 2026
Candidates can visit the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. They should open the Recruitment section and select the Armed Police Constable CAR/DAR Recruitment 2026 link.
Next, candidates should select the Admission Ticket link for the written exam. They must enter their Application Number or Enrolment ID and the first four letters of their name.
The details should match the information used in the application form. Candidates must then enter the security CAPTCHA and select Submit.
The hall ticket should appear on the screen if the download facility is active. Candidates should check all details before downloading it.
They should take at least two printouts. One copy should be carried to the exam centre, while the other can be kept for their records.
Candidates should check their name, exam details and centre information on the hall ticket. They should also follow all instructions printed on the admission ticket.
The exam will be held on September 6 in two sessions for the two cadres. Candidates should confirm their session and centre details from the hall ticket before leaving for the exam.
Candidates should now check the official KEA portal and download the hall ticket when the link is active.
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