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KEA Karnataka Civil Police Constable Hall Ticket 2026 Out — Written Exam Admit Card, Exam Pattern & Guidelines

KEA KSP Constable Hall Ticket 2026 — Key Highlights

• KEA has been releasing hall tickets in separate stages for this recruitment — the Mandatory Kannada Language Test admit card came out first (for the 19 July 2026 test), and now the Written Competitive Examination Hall Ticket is being issued 5 to 7 days before the 02 August 2026 exam date
• Candidates should check the official KEA portal cetonline.karnataka.gov.in right away and download their admit card as soon as it appears under their login, since server load tends to spike closer to the exam date
• This hall ticket is required by candidates who applied for the 3,991 Civil Police Constable vacancies — spread across the General (Mikkilida/Okkalida) Cadre and the Kalyana-Karnataka Cadre (Article 371-J)
• An admit card for one stage does not automatically grant entry to the next stage — KEA issues a fresh hall ticket at every stage (Kannada Test, Written Exam, PST/PET, Medical), so candidates must keep checking the portal after each stage’s result
• With nearly 3.9 lakh candidates having applied, this is one of the largest police recruitment drives in Karnataka in recent years, making exam centre allotment and timely hall ticket download especially important

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How to Download KEA Karnataka Civil Police Constable Hall Ticket 2026

• Visit the official KEA website — cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
• Click on Recruitment >> Civil Police Constable Recruitment – 2026
• Click on the “Admission Ticket / ಪ್ರವೇಶ ಪತ್ರ” link for the Written Competitive Examination
• Enter your Application Number/Enrolment ID and the first four letters of your name exactly as entered in the application form
• Enter the security CAPTCHA code shown on screen
• Click Submit — your hall ticket will appear on screen
• Download and take two printouts — one for the exam centre and one for your personal record

Details to Verify on Your Hall Ticket

• Candidate’s Name, Photograph, and Signature — must be clear and legible
• Application Number/Enrolment ID and Roll Number
• Exam Date, Reporting Time, and Gate Closing Time
• Exam Centre Name and Complete Address
• Category and Cadre Applied For (General/Mikkilida-Okkalida or Kalyana-Karnataka)
• Exam Day Instructions and List of Permitted/Prohibited Items

Important: If any information on your hall ticket is incorrect, contact KEA authorities immediately — well before the exam date — rather than waiting until exam day.

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KSP Civil Police Constable Written Exam Pattern 2026

Exam Day Rules & Instructions

• Reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the reporting time printed on the admit card
• Gates close at the exact time specified — late entry is not allowed under any circumstances
• Use only a blue or black ballpoint pen on the OMR sheet — do not use pencil, gel pen, or ink pen
• Fill OMR bubbles completely — incomplete or lightly marked bubbles may not be read correctly by the scanner
• Do not write anything on the question paper or admit card beyond what is instructed
• Carrying electronic devices or copying material leads to disqualification and can result in a multi-year debarment from future exams
• Carry a printed hall ticket along with a valid original photo ID proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving Licence, or PAN) — photocopies or digital/mobile copies of the admit card are generally not accepted

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KSP Constable 2026 — Eligibility Recap

• Educational Qualification: Class 12 (PUC) or equivalent from a recognized board
• Must have studied Kannada as a first or second language up to 10th/SSLC, OR must pass the Kannada Language Test conducted by KEA
• Age Limit: 18 to 33 years for general candidates
• Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/Category-1/2A/2B/3A/3B): age relaxation up to 35 years
• Female and certain reserved category candidates: relaxation up to 45 years as per specific rules

Full Selection Process — What Comes After the Written Exam

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Last-Minute Preparation Tips Before the Written Exam

• Focus on high-weightage revision: Since it’s just days away now, prioritize revising General Studies, the Indian Constitution, and current affairs rather than starting new topics
• Practice Mental Ability and Arithmetic daily: These sections are often quick to solve with regular practice and can boost your overall score efficiently
• Be extra careful with negative marking: With 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer, avoid guessing on questions you’re unsure about — attempt only confident answers
• Do a final OMR practice run: Since this is an OMR-based exam, practice filling bubbles neatly and completely using a blue/black ballpoint pen beforehand to avoid errors on exam day
• Plan your travel to the exam centre in advance: With lakhs of candidates appearing, check your exact centre location a day or two before and account for traffic/crowd delays
• Get essential documents ready tonight: Printed hall ticket, original photo ID, and any other required items — don’t leave this for the morning of the exam

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