KEA KSRP Police Constable answer key 2026 out: raise objections by 23 September

In short

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) released the provisional answer key for the KSRP Police Constable (Residual Parent Cadre) recruitment examination 2026 on 21 September 2026.
Candidates who appeared for the written examination on 20 September 2026 can check the key and response sheets on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Objections to the provisional answer key must be submitted online by 10:30 AM on 23 September 2026.
A non-refundable fee of Rs 25 is required for each objection submitted, along with supporting documents.
The final answer key will be declared after the objection process and used for further evaluation.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) released the provisional answer key for the KSRP Police Constable (Residual Parent Cadre) recruitment examination 2026 on 21 September 2026. Candidates who participated in the written examination, conducted on 20 September 2026, can now access the provisional key and their response sheets through the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

This release allows candidates to cross-check their responses, calculate probable scores, and submit any discrepancies they identify before the final answer key is declared. The recruitment is for the post of Special Reserve Police Constable (K.S.R.P.) for both men and women, with battalions located across Bengaluru, Belagavi, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Shivamogga, Hassan, and Tumakuru.

Objection Window and Submission Process

Candidates have a limited window to raise objections against the provisional answer key. The deadline for submitting objections online is 10:30 AM on 23 September 2026. Objections must be submitted through the KEA’s official website; submissions via email, post, or other offline methods will not be accepted.

To submit an objection, candidates are required to provide specific details including the subject name, examination date, version code, and question number. Supporting documents or evidence for each objection must be uploaded in PDF format. A non-refundable fee of Rs 25 is applicable for each objection raised. The KEA will examine all submitted objections before making a decision on the provisional answers, after which the final answer key will be released for further evaluation.

Accessing the Answer Key and Response Sheet

To download the provisional answer key and their individual response sheets, candidates must visit cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. They will need to locate the specific link related to the KSRP Police Constable (RPC) provisional answer key. A login using required credentials, including their Application No/Register No and the first 5 characters of their name, is mandatory.

The answer key PDF contains the correct answers for all questions asked in the examination. The response sheet PDF provides complete details such as the candidate’s name, application number/register number, exam date and shift, name of the exam center, question ID, question paper, options, the candidate’s selected response, the official correct answer, and the status of each question. The Karnataka State Police Department is the recruitment body for this process, under notification number 03/Nemakaati-3(B)/RPI/2026-27, with a pay scale ranging from Rs 37,500 to Rs 76,100.

Recruitment Overview

The KSRP Police Constable recruitment process is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority on behalf of the Karnataka State Police Department. This current cycle follows the written examination held on 20 September 2026. The provisional answer key was released on 21 September 2026, initiating the objection phase.

This recruitment is for Special Reserve Police Constable positions. The KEA is responsible for conducting various entrance exams and recruitment processes across Karnataka. For instance, the KSP Constable Answer Key 2026 for the Civil Police Constable (CPC) written examination, conducted on 2 August 2026, was released on 3 August 2026, with an objection deadline of 6 August 2026. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates regarding the final answer key and subsequent stages of the KSRP Police Constable recruitment.

Detail	Value
Recruitment Body	Karnataka State Police Department
Conducting Authority	Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
Post Name	Special Reserve Police Constable (K.S.R.P.)
Notification No.	03/Nemakaati-3(B)/RPI/2026-27
Vacancy	Various (Battalion-wise)
Category	Answer Key
Status	Released
KSRP Police Constable Exam Date	20th September 2026
KEA KSRP Police Constable Answer Key 2026	21st September 2026
Objection Window	Active (Last date: 23 September 2026, 10:30 AM)
Pay Scale	Rs. 37,500 – 76,100/-
Things Required	Application No/Register No, First 5 characters of name, DOB, Select Examination, Captcha
Official Website	cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea

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