Updated on 30 July 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority has revised the afternoon timing for the Karnataka Civil Police Constable written examination 2026 under the Kalyana Karnataka cadre. The examination date remains 2 August 2026, but the affected afternoon paper will now be conducted from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
The earlier timing was 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM. The authority revised the schedule after candidates raised concerns about travelling between morning and afternoon examination centres. Morning examinations remain unchanged.
Check the official KEA website
Karnataka Police Constable Exam Timing Update
| Recruitment | Civil Police Constable, Kalyana Karnataka cadre |
|---|---|
| Exam date | 2 August 2026 |
| Previous afternoon timing | 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM |
| Revised afternoon timing | 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Morning examinations | No change reported |
| Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority |
What Candidates Should Do Now
- Download or recheck the latest official KEA notice.
- Confirm whether your paper is the affected afternoon examination.
- Check the reporting time printed on the hall ticket and revised notice.
- Plan travel with extra time for traffic and centre entry.
- Carry the required admit card and original identity proof.
Exam Pattern Mentioned in the Update
The written examination is reported to contain 100 questions for 100 marks. Areas include general knowledge, general science, geography, history, the Constitution of India, the national movement, mental ability, general studies and moral education. Candidates should follow the official syllabus for the final topic distribution.
Candidates should carry the exact items listed in the notice and can review the police exam and verification documents checklist. Students exploring entry-level uniformed routes can also compare police job options after Class 10, noting that qualification rules vary by state and post.
Avoid These Exam-Day Mistakes
Do not assume that a revised examination start time automatically changes the reporting or gate-closing time. Read the official notice and hall-ticket instructions together. Candidates with a morning examination should not alter their schedule unless KEA specifically changes it.
For related updates, visit our police jobs, admit-card updates and state government jobs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has the Karnataka Police Constable exam date changed?
No. The examination remains scheduled for 2 August 2026.
What is the revised afternoon timing?
The affected afternoon examination is scheduled from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
What was the previous timing?
The earlier afternoon slot was 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM.
Are morning exams affected?
The current update states that morning examinations remain unchanged.
Where should candidates verify the revision?
Check the latest notice on the official Karnataka Examinations Authority website.
Disclaimer
This article is an independent examination update. Candidates must follow the official KEA notice, admit card and centre instructions. Any later official correction or schedule change will take precedence.
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