KEA VAO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 572 Village Administrative Officer Posts

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has unveiled the official notification for Village Administrative Officer (VAO) positions within the State Revenue Department. Out of the 572 available vacancies, 505 are designated for the General/RPC cadre, while 67 are reserved for the Kalyana-Karnataka cadre under Article 371(J). The online application window officially opened on 11th July 2026 via the official KEA portal at www.cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.

KEA VAO Notification 2026 Out

The comprehensive KEA VAO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF is now available on the official Karnataka Examination Authority website. This document outlines the 572 Village Administrative Officer vacancies for the Karnataka Revenue Department. Aspiring candidates must thoroughly review the notification to verify their eligibility criteria before initiating the online application process.

Download KEA VAO (General / RPC Cadre) Notification PDF

Download KEA VAO (Kalyana-Karnataka Cadre) Notification PDF

KEA VAO Recruitment 2026- Summary

The KEA VAO Recruitment 2026 drive aims to fill 572 administrative roles. The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will manage the competitive examination process; successful candidates who pass the written test will be shortlisted for the Village Administrative Officer positions. Refer to the data below for specific recruitment details.

Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026- Important Dates

With the release of the registration schedule and the official notification, it is crucial for candidates to track all important dates to ensure their application is submitted well before the deadline.

KEA Village Administrative Officer Vacancy 2026

Through this recruitment drive, the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is hiring for 572 Village Administrative Officer (VAO) positions across various districts for both RPC and Kalyana-Karnataka cadres. Please review the detailed district-wise vacancy breakdown provided in the table below. 

General / RPC Cadre – District-wise Vacancies

Kalyana-Karnataka Cadre – District-wise Vacancies

KEA VAO Apply Online 2026

The application portal for the KEA VAO Recruitment 2026 opened on 11th July 2026 at the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) official website, www.cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications promptly to avoid potential technical difficulties or server congestion. A direct application link is provided below for your convenience.

Click Here to Apply for KEA VAO Recruitment 2026

Karnataka VAO Application Fee 2026

During the online application submission, candidates must pay the prescribed application fee. The fee structure is as follows: General category candidates pay Rs. 750, SC/ST/Ex-servicemen pay Rs. 500, and PwBD candidates are required to pay a processing fee of Rs. 250. Refer to the table below for a complete category-wise fee breakdown.

KEA VAO Eligibility Criteria 2026

Before proceeding with the Karnataka KEA VAO Recruitment 2026 application, ensure you meet all the specified eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications and age requirements. Failure to satisfy these mandatory conditions will result in the immediate disqualification of your application. Key eligibility parameters are listed below:

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have completed the 2nd PUC/ 12th Exam from a recognized institute or board.
• Candidates can be considered equivalent to PUC only if they pass one language course and one academic subject conducted by NIOS, or one language and one subject in the examination conducted by a pre-graduate course.

Age Limit (As on 30/7/2026)

Candidates applying for the KEA Village Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026 must be at least 18 years of age as of 30th July 2026.

KEA Village Administrative Officer Selection Process 2026

The selection process for the Village Administrative Officer (VAO) positions involves an offline OMR-based competitive examination. Candidates who qualify in the written test will be invited to the subsequent document verification stage.

• OMR-Based Written Examination
• Certificate Verification

KEA VAO Exam Pattern 2026

The written examination comprises two papers, each valued at 100 marks with a 2-hour duration. Please note that there is a negative marking penalty of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.

Karnataka KEA VAO Salary 2026

Selected Village Administrative Officer (VAO) appointees will receive a basic salary ranging from Rs. 34,100 to Rs. 67,600, along with other applicable government allowances and benefits as outlined in the official notification. Detailed salary information is provided in the table below.