The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the Admission Ticket/Hall Ticket for the Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) Written Examination 2026, covering 1,600 vacancies (1,421 under Residual Cadre/RPC and 179 under Kalyana Karnataka/KK Cadre). The written examination is scheduled for 6 September 2026 (Sunday), in two separate sessions.
Organization
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
Post
Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR)
Total Vacancies
1,600 (1,421 RPC + 179 KK Cadre)
Hall Ticket Released
31 August 2026
Written Exam Date
6 September 2026 (Sunday), two sessions
Exam Type
OMR-based objective test
Exam Subjects
General Knowledge, General Science, Geography, History, Constitution of India, Indian Freedom Movement, Mental Ability, and Moral Education (Ethics).
How to Download
Visit cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Go to the Recruitment section and select ‘Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) Recruitment 2026.’
Click on the ‘Admission Ticket / ಪ್ರವೇಶ ಪತ್ರ’ link for the written examination.
Enter your Application Number and Name (or other required credentials).
Download and print your hall ticket.
Exam Day Requirements
Printed copy of the hall ticket
Original valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving Licence, Passport, or PAN Card)
Blue or black ballpoint pen for shading the OMR answer sheet
Electronic gadgets, smartwatches, calculators, and mobile phones are strictly prohibited
Q: How many vacancies does this recruitment cover?
A: 1,600 — 1,421 under Residual Cadre and 179 under Kalyana Karnataka Cadre.
Q: Is the exam OMR-based?
A: Yes — it’s an OMR-based objective test, held separately for RPC and KK applicants.
Final Word
Since the written test is conducted separately for RPC and KK cadre applicants across two sessions, confirm your specific session timing on your hall ticket rather than assuming a single exam slot applies to all 1,600 vacancies.
