KEA Exam Calendar 2026: Exam Dates, Cadres, and PDF Download

Age limits

• Age limits vary by post and cadre. The calendar does not specify uniform age criteria for all positions. Check the official KEA notification for the exact age requirements for your chosen post and cadre.

Eligibility details

• The calendar includes a range of posts across departments (e.g., Police Constable, VAO, Surveyor, Horticulture Officer, KSET, Nursing and Staff Nurse, KREIS teachers). Each post may have different eligibility criteria. Since the post-specific qualifications vary, no single eligibility level can be assigned. Please refer to the official KEA notification for the exact requirements of your applied post.

Important dates

• Calendar release date: 15-08-2026
• Exam window: 22-08-2026 to 29-11-2026

Notes: All dates are as published in the KEA Upcoming Exam Calendar 2026. Cadre-specific timings (KK vs RPC) are listed in the table within the notification.

Application fees

• The post does not include a consolidated fee schedule in the calendar. Refer to the official KEA notification for detailed fee information for each post and category.

Important instructions

• Cadre applicability differs by exam for most posts (KK for Kannada Kasturba, RPC for Rest of Public Candidates).
• For the Surveyor exam, Paper 2 is scheduled before Paper 1 in both RPC and KK cadres, as published.
• Hall tickets/admit cards are not yet announced; check the KEA website for updates.
• KEA reserves the right to revise exam dates; regularly verify official updates.
• Carry a valid photo ID along with the admit card once released, per KEA requirements.