KEA CAR/DAR Answer Key 2026 Released; Raise Objections

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the provisional answer key for the Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) written examination. The answer key and the official response sheet are available on the KEA portal, allowing candidates to cross-check their marked responses and estimate their probable score before the final result. Candidates who appeared for the CAR/DAR exam in Karnataka can use the login details to download the response sheet and, if needed, raise objections through the official objection portal.

The CAR/DAR written examination was conducted on 2026-09-06 in offline mode across various centers in Karnataka. KEA released the provisional answer key on 2026-09-07 for the General Knowledge subject, and candidates can compare their answers with the key to calculate a tentative score. The recruitment process follows the sequence of Written Exam → Provisional Answer Key → Response Sheet → Objection Window → Final Answer Key → Result, with the final selection based on the final answer key after considering objections.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

The provided notification text does not include the educational qualification requirements for the Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) recruitment.

Age Limit

The provided notification text does not mention any age limit or age relaxation details for the Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) recruitment.

Application Fee

The notification text does not describe any application fee for the recruitment itself. However, it specifies a fee for raising objections against the provisional answer key: ₹25 per objection, and the fee is non-refundable.

How to Apply

1. Open the KEA official website: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/.
2. On the homepage, find the relevant link for KEA CAR DAR Answer Key 2026 / Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) Recruitment 2026.
3. Click the link for the Provisional Answer Key / Response Sheet / Objection Portal.
4. On the login page, enter the required credentials: Application Number / Register Number, Candidate Name, and Date of Birth (in dd/MM/yyyy format).
5. Select the Examination from the dropdown and enter the Captcha code.
6. Click Submit / Login.
7. View and download the response sheet and the official answer key (or the download link provided).
8. To raise an objection, visit https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/, open the KEA CAR DAR Answer Key Objection link, and log in using the same credentials.
9. Select the question number you want to challenge, provide the correct answer, and mention the Question No. and Version Code.
10. Attach supporting documents/references in PDF format, pay the prescribed objection fee of ₹25 per objection, and submit before the objection deadline.
11. Save the acknowledgement/receipt for future reference.

Salary & Pay Scale

The provided notification text does not include any salary or pay scale details for the Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) recruitment.

Selection Process

The recruitment selection is based on the final answer key after reviewing objections. The overall process described in the notification follows this chain: Written Exam conducted → Provisional Answer Key released → Response sheet published → Objection window open → Final Answer Key released → KEA CAR/DAR result announced. Candidates’ performance in the written examination is evaluated using the final answer key.

Eligible candidates should download the response sheet and provisional answer key from the KEA portal and, if required, submit objections starting 2026-09-09 (10:30 AM) before the objection window closes. Keep checking the official KEA website for the final answer key and result updates.