KEA Principal Recruitment Exam Date 2026
Exam dateKarnataka Examinations AuthorityPublished
Karnataka Examinations Authority announces exam schedule for 216 Principal posts (Group-A, Junior College Education) under notification dated 03.09.2026. Paper 1 and 3 on 20-11-2026 and 22-11-2026, Paper 2 on 22-11-2026.
At a Glance
| Recruiting body | Karnataka Examinations Authority |
|---|---|
| Posts | Principal (Junior College Education), 216 posts, Group-A, Kannada-medium and English-medium (Senior College Education) posts as printed: Principal (Junior College Education) - Group-A, 216 posts |
| Stage | Written examination schedule (Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3) |
| Type | Exam date |
| Notice dated | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Listed on this site | 13 Oct 2026 |
What the Notice Says
- Notice dated 13.10.2026 gives the exam schedule for 216 Principal posts (Group-A, Junior College Education).
- Paper 1 is on 20-11-2026 (Friday), 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm, 150 questions and 150 marks.
- Paper 2 is on 22-11-2026 (Sunday), 10.00 am to 1.00 pm, 150 questions and 150 marks.
- Paper 3 is on 22-11-2026 (Sunday), 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm, 150 questions and 150 marks.
- Paper 1 is the Kannada language test; minimum 50 marks required, and these marks are not counted for merit ranking.
Key Dates
| Paper-1 (Kannada language test, 150 questions, 150 marks) | 2026-11-20, 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM |
|---|---|
| Paper-2 (General Studies, 150 questions, 150 marks) | 2026-11-22, 10.00 AM to 1.00 PM |
| Paper-3 (Subject-specific, 150 questions, 150 marks) | 2026-11-22, 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM |
| Report to exam centre | two hours before exam start, after Frisking and face verification |
On the Exam Day
- Candidates must report at the examination centre at least two hours before the exam, for frisking and face verification.
- Candidates must be present in the examination centre before the start of the paper.
- For Paper 2 and Paper 3, the OMR answer sheet must be filled in with 5th choice/option marked, and 5 minutes are given after the bell to shade the 5th choice for unanswered questions.
- Each wrong answer in Paper 2 and Paper 3 carries a deduction of 0.25 marks.
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|---|---|
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which papers are on 20-11-2026?
Only Paper 1 is on 20-11-2026, from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm.
Are Kannada language marks counted for merit?
No. Paper 1 marks are used only for eligibility; a minimum of 50 marks is required and they are not counted for merit ranking.
What is the marking penalty for wrong answers?
Each wrong answer in Paper 2 and Paper 3 leads to a deduction of 0.25 marks.
When should candidates reach the centre?
The notice says candidates must report at least two hours before the exam for frisking and face verification.
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