Paper 2 provisional key answers for the Karnataka Pharmacy Officer exam came out on 31 October 2026, the same day the exam was held. The Karnataka Examinations Authority has also opened a separate link for objections.
The reported objection deadline is 2 November 2026, which may already have passed. Please verify this on the KEA portal straight away. More keys are on our Answer Key page.
KEA Pharmacy Officer Answer Key 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Post | Pharmacy Officer |
| Cadre | Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) |
| Department | Employees’ State Insurance Scheme Medical Services, Karnataka |
| Paper | Paper 2 |
| Exam Date | 31 October 2026 |
| Key Status | Provisional |
| Format | Kannada PDF |
Latest Answer Key Update
KEA released the key in a Kannada notification PDF. It is a scanned-style document, so text search may not work on it. Candidates may need to read it page by page.
Provisional or Final Key
These answers are tentative. Any change depends on review by the competent authority, and no date for final answers has been announced in the details we have.
Examination Details
The exam was held under the revised schedule on 31 October 2026. Only Paper 2 is covered by this key. If you are looking for anything on Paper 1, please check KEA’s other notices.
How to Download the Answer Key
- Go to the KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
- Open the latest recruitment announcements.
- Find the Pharmacy Officer Paper 2 key answers dated 31 October 2026.
- Save the PDF.
- Read the instructions inside it.
How to Check Your Answers
Find your question paper version first. The key depends on it, so using the wrong version would give you a wrong count.
Then go through your paper question by question. Note any answer you think is incorrect, along with the question number and version.
How to Calculate Expected Marks
We could not confirm marks per question or negative marking from the details available. Please look at the recruitment notification for the scheme before you estimate marks.
Objection Process and Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Key Released | 31 October 2026 |
| Reported Objection Last Date | 2 November 2026, please verify |
Objections are submitted online through the KEA objection login. Please confirm whether the link is still open, and read the instructions in the notification for any fee or proof required.
If the window has closed, KEA is unlikely to accept late objections, but only the official notice can confirm this.
What Happens After the Objection Process
The competent authority reviews the objections and may change the answers. The result date is not announced in our details. Please watch the KEA website for further notices.
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Key Answers PDF | Click Here |
| Objection Login | Click Here |
| KEA Official Website | Click Here |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which paper does this key cover?
It covers Paper 2 of the Pharmacy Officer exam under RPC.
In which language is the notice?
The official notification PDF is in Kannada.
What was the reported objection date?
It was 2 November 2026, and candidates should verify it on the portal.
Is the key final?
No. It is provisional and subject to review.
Why do I need my paper version?
The key depends on it, so the wrong version gives a wrong count.