KEA Compulsory Kannada Language Test 2026 Answer Key & Objection

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the provisional answer key for the Compulsory Kannada Language Test 2026 on 22 August 2026, the same day the examination was conducted. This test was held for candidates who applied for multiple recruitment drives, including Village Administrative Officer, Land Surveyor, KREIS, and Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR). Candidates can use the key to estimate scores and, if needed, raise objections within the specified window.

KEA published the provisional key answer for all four question paper versions—A1, B1, C1, and D1. The objection window is open from 22.08.2026 to 24.08.2026 up to 12:00 noon, and objections are submitted online through the dedicated KEA objection portal. After the objection period ends, a subject expert committee reviews the challenges and KEA will release the final key; results will then be prepared using the final key for the relevant recruitment processes.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

This notification is for the Compulsory Kannada Language Test 2026 conducted by KEA. The Kannada test was mandatory for applicants of the following recruitment categories: Police Department (CAR/DAR/KSRP/IRB/KSISF Constable posts), Revenue Department (Village Administrative Officer), Surveyor posts, Teacher posts in Karnataka Residential Education Institutions, and Section Officer posts under the Karnataka State Law Services Authority. The notification does not provide a post-wise or total vacancy count for these recruitments within the provided text.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

The provided notification text does not specify educational qualifications for the Kannada Language Test itself. It only states that the test is compulsory for candidates applying to the listed recruitment posts and departments.

Age Limit

The provided notification text does not mention any age limit or age relaxation for this Kannada Language Test. Age criteria, if any, would be applicable to the underlying recruitment notifications for the respective posts, which are not included in the given source text.

Application Fee

The objection fee is Rs. 25 per question and is non-refundable. The fee must be paid for each objection raised.

How to Apply

1. Open the official KEA objection portal login page.
2. Log in using your Application Number/Register Number and the first 5 characters of your name.
3. Enter your Date of Birth.
4. Select the examination as COMPULSORY KANNADA – 2026 (22-08-2026).
5. Enter the captcha code and proceed to log in.
6. Select the question number and the version code (A1/B1/C1/D1) for which you want to raise an objection.
7. Upload the required supporting documents/proof in PDF format for each objection.
8. Pay the applicable objection fee of Rs. 25 per objection and submit the objection.

Salary & Pay Scale

No salary or pay scale details are provided in the given notification text, as this page relates to the answer key and objection process for the Kannada Language Test.

Selection Process

The notification describes the process for finalizing the answer key rather than a direct recruitment selection stage. After the objection window closes on 24 August 2026, the subject expert committee reviews all submitted objections. Based on this review, KEA releases the final key answer. Candidate results are then prepared using the final key, which will be used in the overall selection process for the respective recruitment posts (including Police Constable, Village Administrative Officer, Surveyor, Teacher, and Section Officer).

Candidates who wish to challenge any answer in the provisional key should submit their objections through the official portal before 24 August 2026 (up to 12:00 noon).