KEA SWD Residential School Teacher answer key out: raise objections against RPC exam by deadline

In short

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) published the provisional answer key for the Social Welfare Department (SWD) Residential School Teacher Recruitment Examination 2026 on 28 October 2026.
Candidates can download the answer key and response sheets from cetonline.karnataka.gov.in to calculate probable scores.
Objections against incorrect answers in the provisional key must be submitted online through the KEA objection portal by the specified deadline.
The recruitment aims to fill 140 Residential School Teacher posts, with 100 for the RPC cadre and 40 for the KK cadre.
The written examination for RPC candidates was conducted on 26 October 2026, while the KK cadre exam was held on 24 and 25 October 2026.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) released the provisional answer key for the Social Welfare Department (SWD) Residential School Teacher Recruitment Examination 2026 on 28 October 2026. This key is available for candidates who appeared in the examination for Residential School Teachers under the Social Welfare Department (SWD).

Official notification screenshot — Screenshot of the official page at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

Candidates can access and download the provisional answer key and their response sheets from the official KEA website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. This allows them to match their responses, calculate probable scores, and identify any discrepancies before the final results are declared.

Objection Submission and Evaluation Process

Following the release of the provisional answer key, candidates have the opportunity to raise objections against any incorrect answers. The KEA notification specifies the detailed procedure for submitting objections, including the deadline, any applicable fee, and the required supporting documents. Objections must be submitted online through the dedicated KEA objection portal.

The provisional key may undergo revisions after a review of valid objections by a subject expert committee. The decision of this committee on objections will be considered final. Then, the final answer key will be released, which will then be used for the calculation of final scores and the preparation of results.

Examination Details and Scoring Criteria

The written examination for Residential School Teacher recruitment for Rest of Karnataka (RPC) cadre candidates was conducted on 26 October 2026. A separate answer key was published for the Kalyana Karnataka (KK) cadre exam, which was held on 24 and 25 October 2026. The answer key for the RPC cadre includes question-wise answers for the General Knowledge paper across booklet series A1, B1, C1, and D1.

Candidates can estimate their scores using a specific formula: (Correct Answers × 1) − (Wrong Answers × 0.25). A negative marking scheme is in place, where 0.25 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer. To qualify, candidates must secure a minimum of 35% aggregate marks across both papers. The Kannada Language Test carries 150 marks, with 50 marks required to qualify; however, these marks are not included in the merit calculation. Candidates who studied Kannada up to SSLC are exempt from the Kannada Language Test.

KEA SWD Residential School Teacher Exam Pattern 2026
Paper	Subjects	Questions	Marks	Duration
Paper 1	General Knowledge: current affairs, Indian Constitution, history, geography, economics, Karnataka-specific topics	100	100	2 hours
Paper 2	General Kannada, General English and Computer Knowledge	100	100	2 hours
Total		200	200

Recruitment Timeline and Vacancies

The recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 140 Residential School Teacher posts. This includes 100 posts for the Rest of Karnataka (RPC) cadre and 40 posts for the Kalyana Karnataka (KK) cadre. The notification for this recruitment was initially released on 20 August 2026, with online applications commencing on 21 August 2026. The application window closed on 18 September 2026, and the last date for fee payment was 19 September 2026. The estimated starting salary for a Residential School Teacher is approximately ₹41,300 per month.

KEA SWD Residential School Teacher Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event	Date
Notification released	20 August 2026
Online application start	21 August 2026
Last date to apply	18 September 2026
Last date for fee payment	19 September 2026
KK cadre exam (combined with VAO and Land Surveyor KK)	24 and 25 October 2026
Provisional answer key (RPC)	28 October 2026
Last date to raise objections	As given in the KEA notice
Final answer key and result	To be announced

KEA SWD Residential School Teacher Vacancies
Recruitment Region	Total Posts
Rest of Karnataka (RPC)	100
Kalyana Karnataka (KK)	40
Total	140

While the specific objection fee for this examination is to be confirmed in the official KEA notification, previous KEA recruitment exams, such as for VAO, had an objection fee of ₹25 per question, which was non-refundable. For the KSET 2025 examination, the objection fee was ₹50 per objection. Candidates are advised to refer to the official KEA website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, for the precise details regarding the objection submission process, deadlines, and any applicable fees.

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