KEA SWD Residential School Teacher Answer Key 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the provisional answer key for the Social Welfare Department (SWD) Residential School Teacher Recruitment Examination 2026 on 28 October 2026. The answer key for the Rest of Karnataka / Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) posts is now live on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. KEA has also published a separate key for the Kalyana Karnataka (KK) cadre exam held on 24 and 25 October 2026.
Candidates who took the exam can download the answer key PDF, match their responses and estimate their scores before the result. If any answer in the provisional key looks wrong, candidates can file an objection online through the KEA objection portal, with supporting proof.
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KEA SWD Residential School Teacher Answer Key 2026: Overview
This recruitment is being held for 140 Residential School Teacher posts in residential schools run by the Social Welfare Department, Karnataka: 100 posts in the RPC cadre and 40 posts in the KK cadre. In this article we cover the direct links, steps to download the key, the objection process, how to calculate your score, the exam pattern and what comes next.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Department | Social Welfare Department (SWD), Karnataka |
| Post Name | Residential School Teacher |
| Total Posts | 140 (RPC: 100, KK: 40) |
| Recruitment Region | Rest of Karnataka (RPC) and Kalyana Karnataka (KK) |
| Examination | Residential School Teacher Recruitment Examination 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date (RPC) | 28 October 2026 |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional |
| Answer Key Status | Released |
| Objection Mode | Online, through the KEA objection portal |
| Answer Key Availability | Official KEA website |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
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 |
The last date for objections is given in the official KEA notice that comes with the answer key. Candidates should check it and submit any objection before the deadline, because late objections are not accepted.
KEA SWD Residential Teacher Answer Key 2026 PDF: Direct Links
| Cadre | Answer Key PDF |
|---|---|
| Residential School Teacher (RPC / Rest of Karnataka) | Download Answer Key PDF |
| VAO, Land Surveyor and Residential School Teacher (KK) | Download Answer Key PDF |
| Objection Portal | Raise Objection |
How to Download KEA SWD Residential Teacher Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official KEA website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
- On the homepage, open the Recruitment section.
- Click on “Social Welfare Residential School Teacher Recruitment 2026”.
- Find the link for the provisional answer key for your cadre (RPC or KK).
- Click it. The answer key PDF will open.
- Note your version code from your question paper and find the matching answers in the PDF.
- Download and save the PDF for later use.
Tip: KEA answer keys are arranged by paper and version code. Always check the answers for the version code printed on your own question booklet or OMR sheet, or your score calculation will be wrong.
How to Raise Objection Against KEA SWD Answer Key 2026
If you find a mistake in the provisional answer key, you can challenge it online:
- Open the KEA Provisional Answer Key Objection Portal: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/keaobjections/forms/login.aspx.
- Enter your Application Number / Register Number.
- Enter the Candidate Name. Per the portal, the first five characters of your name are used for login.
- Enter your Date of Birth.
- From the Select Examination dropdown, choose your exam. For the KK cadre, the option is “Village Administrative Officer, Land Surveyor & Social Welfare Residential School Teacher (KK) – 2026 (24-10-2026 & 25-10-2026)”. RPC candidates should select the Residential School Teacher (RPC) option.
- Enter the captcha and log in.
- Select the paper, version code and question number you want to challenge.
- Enter the answer you think is correct and give your reason.
- Upload supporting proof, such as a standard textbook page or an official source, as a PDF.
- Pay the objection fee, if applicable, then submit and save a copy of the objection.
Rules for Objections
- Objections can be submitted only online, through the KEA portal.
- Every objection must include the correct question number and version code.
- Objections without valid supporting documents may be rejected.
- Objections sent after the deadline, or by email or post, will not be considered.
- A subject expert committee reviews all objections, and its decision is final.
For recent KEA recruitment exams such as VAO, the objection fee was ₹25 per question (non-refundable). Check the official notice to confirm the fee for this exam.
How to Calculate Your Score Using the Answer Key
Candidates can estimate their marks with this simple method:
- Match each of your marked answers with the answer key for your version code.
- Count the number of correct answers and wrong answers separately. Questions left blank carry no marks.
- Use the formula:
Estimated Score = (Correct Answers × 1) − (Wrong Answers × 0.25)
Example: If a candidate has 70 correct and 20 wrong answers in Paper 1, the score is 70 − (20 × 0.25) = 70 − 5 = 65 out of 100.
Do the same for Paper 2 and add both scores to get your estimated total out of 200.
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 |
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 35% aggregate across both papers.
- Kannada Language Test: 150 marks, with 50 needed to qualify. It is not counted in merit, and candidates who studied Kannada up to SSLC are exempt.
What Next After the KEA SWD Answer Key?
- Objection review: Subject experts will review all objections.
- Final answer key: KEA will release the final key after revising answers where needed.
- Provisional score list / result: Scores will be calculated on the basis of the final key.
- Provisional selection list and document verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.
- Appointment: Selected candidates will be appointed in the pay scale of ₹41,300–₹81,800 (revised 2024 Karnataka pay scale), with a two-year probation period.
FAQs
Q1. When was the KEA SWD Residential School Teacher answer key 2026 released?
KEA released the provisional answer key for the RPC cadre on 28 October 2026.
Q2. Where can I download the answer key?
On the official KEA website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The direct PDF links are given in this article.
Q3. Is the answer key final?
No. This is a provisional answer key. The final key will be released after KEA reviews the objections.
Q4. How can I raise an objection?
Log in to the KEA objection portal with your application or register number, name, date of birth and captcha. Then select your exam and submit the objection with supporting proof.
Q5. Is there negative marking in the KEA Residential School Teacher exam?
Yes. 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
Q6. How many posts are there in this recruitment?
There are 140 posts in total: 100 in the RPC cadre and 40 in the Kalyana Karnataka (KK) cadre.
Q7. When was the KK cadre exam held?
The KK cadre exam was held on 24 and 25 October 2026, along with the VAO and Land Surveyor KK exams.
Q8. When will the result be released?
KEA has not announced the result date yet. It is expected after the final answer key is published.
