The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the provisional results of its competitive examinations for Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) posts, covering Second Division Assistants (SDA), residential school teachers, and Pharmacy and Nursing Officers. Candidates who appeared for the written tests can now check their scores on the official KEA portal, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
The results were published on Monday, November 9, 2026. They cover three separate recruitment streams that KEA is handling for different departments of the Karnataka government, and each result has been released as a provisional score list, which means candidates get a chance to flag errors before the final list is drawn up.
Which posts are covered
The provisional results announced today cover the following posts:
- Second Division Assistants (SDA) in the Karnataka Examinations Authority itself.
- Residential school teachers in the Social Welfare Department.
- Pharmacy Officers and Nursing Officers in ESI Medical Services.
All three recruitments fall under the Residual Parent Cadre (RPC), the cadre that covers most districts of Karnataka outside the Kalyana Karnataka region. Separate lists have been published for each post, and candidates need to check the list for the post they applied for.
Exams were held in late October
The competitive examinations for these posts were held on October 26, 27 and 31, 2026, at centres across Karnataka. KEA conducted the written tests over three days because the three recruitment streams have different papers and different candidate pools.
The gap of just over a week between the last exam and the result is in line with how KEA has handled its recent recruitment cycles, where provisional score lists have followed quickly so that objections can be settled and the final merit lists prepared without long delays.
How to check your KEA result
Candidates can download their scorecard from the official KEA website by following these steps:
- Visit the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Look for the result link for your post on the homepage or under the Latest Notification section.
- Log in with your credentials, such as your application number and date of birth.
- Check your name and roll number on the merit or score list.
- Download the scorecard and keep a printout for the next stages of the recruitment.
Candidates should use only the official portal to check their results. KEA has repeatedly advised applicants to avoid unofficial websites and links shared on social media, since fake result links are a common trap during recruitment season.
Objection window closed this morning
Because the results are provisional, KEA opened a short window for candidates to raise objections about their scores. That window closed at 10:30 AM today, November 9, 2026. Objections had to be filed online through the KEA portal.
KEA has said that objections submitted without supporting document evidence will not be considered, and objections about revised key answers will also not be entertained. Candidates who filed an objection in time should keep their acknowledgement and documents ready, since KEA will review the objections before finalising the scores.
What happens next
Once the objections are reviewed, KEA will publish the final score lists and merit lists for each post. Shortlisted candidates will then be called for document verification, where they will have to produce certificates proving their eligibility, category and educational qualifications.
Clearing the written examination and appearing on the merit list does not by itself mean appointment. The final selection depends on the document verification stage and the merit order for each post. Candidates should keep checking the KEA portal for the final list and the document verification schedule, since KEA publishes each update on its official website first.
FAQs
Where can I check the KEA SDA result 2026?
On the official KEA portal, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Open the result link for the SDA post, log in with your credentials and download your scorecard.
Which posts are covered by the KEA result announced today?
Second Division Assistants in KEA, residential school teachers in the Social Welfare Department, and Pharmacy and Nursing Officers in ESI Medical Services, all under the Residual Parent Cadre.
When were the KEA exams held?
The competitive examinations were held on October 26, 27 and 31, 2026, across Karnataka.
Can I still raise an objection to my provisional score?
No. The objection window closed at 10:30 AM on November 9, 2026. Objections filed after that time will not be accepted.
Is this the final result?
No, this is a provisional result. KEA will review the objections received and then publish the final score and merit lists, followed by document verification for shortlisted candidates.
Candidates are advised to treat the official KEA portal as the final word on dates, lists and next steps, and to keep their scorecard and application documents ready for verification.
