Overview
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the CAR/DAR Answer Key 2026 for candidates who appeared in the Armed Police Constable written examination. Applicants can access the provisional answer key and individual response sheet through the KEA portal; the total number of posts is not restated in the answer-key notice and must be verified from the original recruitment notification.
The provisional key allows candidates to compare their recorded answers, estimate scores and submit objections within the prescribed period. Candidates should keep their application number and login credentials ready before accessing the portal.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Post Name | Armed Police Constable, CAR/DAR |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified in the answer-key notice |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | Conducted in 2026; exact date not stated |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should note that the objection deadline may be announced separately on the KEA website. Challenges submitted after the closing time or through an unauthorised mode are unlikely to be considered.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates are generally required to have passed SSLC/10th standard or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
- Applicants must satisfy any language, domicile or other conditions prescribed in the original CAR/DAR recruitment notification.
- The answer-key release does not reopen eligibility verification. Educational certificates will be checked during the document-verification stage.
Age Limit
- The usual minimum age for Armed Police Constable recruitment is 18 years.
- The upper age limit is generally 25 years for General Merit candidates.
- Relaxation may extend the limit to 27 years for eligible backward-class categories and 30 years for SC, ST and Category-I candidates, subject to the original notification.
- Candidates must rely on the applicable cut-off date and category rules stated in their recruitment notice.
Fees
- The original online application fee is not specified in the answer-key release.
- KEA may prescribe a separate fee for each challenged question.
- Where an objection fee applies, candidates must complete payment through the available online facility before final submission.
Selection Process
- Written Examination: Candidates take an objective examination covering the subjects and topics specified for Armed Police Constable recruitment. The provisional key relates to this stage.
- Physical and Document Tests: Shortlisted candidates may be called for physical standard, physical endurance and certificate-verification stages under the recruitment rules.
- Final Merit and Medical Examination: Final selection is based on the notified merit criteria, successful verification and fulfilment of medical fitness requirements.
The provisional answer key is not the final result. KEA will review valid objections before publishing the final key, after which marks and selection updates may be released.
How to Apply
The recruitment application window is not reopened through this notice. Registered candidates can download the answer key and submit objections, where permitted, by following these steps:
- Visit the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
- Open the latest recruitment or notifications section on the homepage.
- Select the link titled CAR/DAR Armed Police Constable Answer Key 2026.
- Log in using the application number, date of birth, password or other requested credentials.
- Download the provisional question-paper key and open the response sheet available in the candidate account.
- Compare the question ID, selected response and official answer carefully. If an answer appears incorrect, use the objection link and upload a clear supporting document from an authoritative source.
- Pay the objection fee, if applicable, submit the challenge before the deadline and save the acknowledgement for future reference.
Candidates should not send objections through ordinary email or post unless KEA specifically authorises that method. A downloaded copy of the response sheet should also be retained until the recruitment process is completed.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is the KEA CAR/DAR Answer Key 2026 final?
No. The released key is provisional and may be revised after KEA examines objections supported by valid evidence.
2. How can candidates download their response sheets?
Candidates must open the CAR/DAR answer-key link on the KEA portal and log in with their registered credentials. The response sheet can then be viewed and downloaded.
3. When will the Armed Police Constable result be announced?
The result date is currently TBA. It is expected to be announced after objections are reviewed and the final answer key is prepared.
