
Candidates appearing for the Second Division Assistant (SDA) Examination 25-01-2026 conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) must strictly follow the official exam day instructions.
This post covers exam overview, date & time, dress code, allowed items, prohibited items, and the best pen for OMR sheet filling.
Table of Contents
โ๏ธ Best Pen for KEA SDA Exam (OMR Sheet Filling)
As per KEA official instructions, only Blue or Black ball point pens are allowed.
For smooth and error-free OMR bubbling, a 1.0 mm ball pen is highly recommended.
โ Recommended Best Pens (Student-tested & Reliable)
Below are some of the best pens suitable for competitive exams and OMR sheets:
- Rorito Fanta FLO Blue Pen
- Rorito Fanta FLO Black Pen
- Rorito Fanta Glide Blue Ball Pen
- Rorito Fanta Glide Black Ball Pen



โ๏ธ Smooth ink flow
โ๏ธ Dark and clear OMR shading
โ๏ธ Less hand fatigue during long exams
โ ๏ธ Tip: Carry at least two pens of the same type as backup.



๐ KEA SDA Exam 2026 โ Overview
- Exam Name: Various Departments Recruitment Examination (Group-C โ Non-HK)
- Post Name: Second Division Assistant (SDA) & other Group-C posts
- Conducting Authority: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
- Admit Card Status: Released
โฐ KEA SDA Exam Date & Time
Exam Date: 25 January 2026 (Sunday)
๐ง Paper-1: General Knowledge (GK)
- Time: 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
๐ฅ๏ธ Paper-2: KEC
- Time: 02:30 PM to 04:30 PM
๐ Both papers will be conducted on the same day.
๐ Candidates should report to the exam centre at least 60 minutes early.
๐ KEA SDA Exam Dress Code (Mandatory)
๐จ For Male Candidates
- ๐ Only half-sleeved shirts allowed
- โ Full sleeves, jeans, kurta-pyjama not allowed
- ๐ Trousers with no or minimal pockets
- ๐ Shoes not allowed โ wear sandals or slippers only
- ๐ No metal jewellery (chain, ring, bracelet, earrings)
๐ฉ For Female Candidates
- โ Avoid heavy embroidery, buttons, brooches, flowers
- โ Full sleeves and jeans not allowed
- ๐ฉด Only thin-soled slippers or sandals permitted
- ๐ No metal jewellery
- โ๏ธ Only Mangalsutra and toe ring allowed
โ ๏ธ Candidates not following dress code may be denied entry.
โ Items Allowed Inside Exam Centre
Candidates are allowed to carry only the following items:
- ๐ซ Printed KEA SDA Admit Card / Hall Ticket
- ๐ Valid Government Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN etc.)
- ๐๏ธ Blue or Black ball point pen only
๐ซ Prohibited Items Inside Exam Centre
Do NOT carry the following items:
- ๐ฑ Mobile phones, smart watches, calculators
- ๐ง Bluetooth devices, earphones, microphones
- ๐ผ Wallets, goggles, pen drives
- โ Wrist watches (any type)
- ๐ Papers, books, notes, geometry boxes
- ๐ฉ Caps, hats, face-covering masks
- ๐ Food items
๐จ Carrying prohibited items may lead to disqualification.
๐ Important Exam Day Tips
- Reach exam centre early
- Follow invigilator instructions strictly
- Read OMR instructions carefully
- Shade bubbles fully and neatly
- Avoid rough handling of OMR sheet
๐ Best Wishes!
All the best to KEA SDA aspirants for the Exam 2026.
Stay calm, confident, and focused.