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KEA 572 VAO Online Form 2026

Posted: 11 July 2026 | Updated: 11 July 2026 | By: ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಪರೀಕ್ಷಾ ಪ್ರಾಧಿಕಾರ (Karnataka Examinations Authority - KEA) New Latest Job
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KEA 572 VAO Online Form 2026 — New
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The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released a notification for the recruitment of 505 Group-C Village Administrative Officer (VAO) posts. Eligible candidates can apply online from July 11, 2026, with the application deadline set for July 30, 2026.
🇮🇳  ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಪರೀಕ್ಷಾ ಪ್ರಾಧಿಕಾರ (Karnataka Examinations Authority - KEA) ने 2026 में 505 पदों के लिए भर्ती अधिसूचना जारी की है। आवेदन 11 July 2026 से 30 July 2026 तक ऑनलाइन किए जा सकते हैं। परीक्षा तिथि: 04 October 2026।
KEA 572 VAO Online Form 2026 — Short Details
Post Name ಗ್ರಾಮ ಆಡಳಿತ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿ (Village Administrative Officer - VAO)
Total Vacancies 505
Apply Start 11.07.2026
Last Date 30.07.2026
Exam Date 04.10.2026
Result Date Will Be Updated
Important Dates
महत्वपूर्ण तिथियाँ
Application Fee
आवेदन शुल्क
• Online Apply Start Date :  11 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online :  30 July 2026
• Fee Payment Last Date :  31 July 2026
• Paper-1 Exam Date :  04 October 2026
• Paper-2 Exam Date :  04 October 2026
• General / Other Categories (2A/2B/3A/3B) : Rs. 750/- (ರೂ.500 ಅರ್ಜಿ ಶುಲ್ಕ+ 250 ಪ್ರಕ್ರಿಯೆ ಶುಲ್ಕ)
• SC / ST / Cat-1 / Ex-servicemen / Transgender : Rs. 500/- (ರೂ.250 ಅರ್ಜಿ ಶುಲ್ಕ+ 250 ಪ್ರಕ್ರಿಯೆ ಶುಲ್ಕ)
• Persons with Disabilities : Rs. 250/- (ಪಕ್ರಿಯೆ ಶುಲ್ಕ ಮಾತ್ರ)
• Payment Mode : Online
Age Limit
आयु सीमा
• Minimum Age : 18 Years
• Maximum Age : 40 Years
• Age relaxation as per Govt rules: 5 years general relaxation, SC/ST/Cat-1 +5 yrs (max 45 yrs), 2A/2B/3A/3B +3 yrs (max 43 yrs), Ex-servicemen: Service period + 3 years, Persons with Disabilities: 10 years, Widows: 10 years, Bonded Laborers: 10 years, Govt/Local Authority/Corporation employees: Service period or 10 years (whichever is less), NCC Cadet Supervisors: Service period, Rural Employment Scheme (Gram Samooha Pariveekshak): Service period, Census Organization employees: Service period or 5 years (whichever is less).
Total Post
505 Posts

District Wise Vacancy

District Name Number of Posts
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ (Bengaluru City) 20
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಗ್ರಾಮಾಂತರ (Bengaluru Rural) 29
ಚಿತ್ರದುರ್ಗ (Chitradurga) 15
ಚಿಕ್ಕಬಳ್ಳಾಪುರ (Chikkaballapur) 21
ತುಮಕೂರು (Tumakuru) 50
ಶಿವಮೊಗ್ಗ (Shivamogga) 18
ಕೋಲಾರ (Kolar) 22
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ದಕ್ಷಿಣ (Bengaluru South) 30
ಮೈಸೂರು (Mysuru) 45
ಮಂಡ್ಯ (Mandya) 50
ಹಾಸನ (Hassan) 35
ಉಡುಪಿ (Udupi) 10
ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಕನ್ನಡ (Dakshina Kannada) 20
ಚಾಮರಾಜನಗರ (Chamarajanagar) 31
ಚಿಕ್ಕಮಗಳೂರು (Chikkamagaluru) 10
ಬೆಳಗಾವಿ (Belagavi) 48
ಬಾಗಲಕೋಟೆ (Bagalkote) 16
ಗದಗ (Gadag) 14
ಹಾವೇರಿ (Haveri) 15
ಬೀದರ್ (Bidar) 04
ರಾಯಚೂರು (Raichur) 02

Total Posts: 505

Total Posts: 505
Age Limit & Eligibility Criteria
आयु सीमा एवं पात्रता
Age Limit
  • Minimum Age : 18 Years
  • Maximum Age : 40 Years
  • Age relaxation as per Govt rules: 5 years general relaxation, SC/ST/Cat-1 +5 yrs (max 45 yrs), 2A/2B/3A/3B +3 yrs (max 43 yrs), Ex-servicemen: Service period + 3 years, Persons with Disabilities: 10 years, Widows: 10 years, Bonded Laborers: 10 years, Govt/Local Authority/Corporation employees: Service period or 10 years (whichever is less), NCC Cadet Supervisors: Service period, Rural Employment Scheme (Gram Samooha Pariveekshak): Service period, Census Organization employees: Service period or 5 years (whichever is less).
Educational Qualification
  • ಪಿ.ಯು.ಸಿ. ಅಥವಾ ತತ್ಸಮಾನ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಹತೆ (PUC or equivalent qualification) from a recognized Board.
  • Equivalent qualifications include CBSE/ICSE Class 12, NIOS HSC, or 2-year ITI with one language and one academic subject (distance learning) or PUC equivalent.
  • 3-year Diploma is equivalent to PUC for direct recruitment/compassionate grounds and higher education.
  • For Diplomas before 2015, passing KPSC departmental exams + Kannada language exam is required.
  • Must possess the required qualification by the last date of application.
✓  Read the official notification carefully before applying.
KEA 572 VAO Online Form 2026 — Selection Process & Exam Pattern
चयन प्रक्रिया एवं परीक्षा पैटर्न
Selection Process
1 Competitive Examination (Offline - OMR type)
2 Kannada Language Exam (Qualifying)
3 Document Verification

Competitive Examination Pattern

Paper Subject No. of Questions Max Marks Duration
Paper-1 General Knowledge (Current events, daily understanding, Indian Constitution, Indian History (Karnataka specific), Indian Geography (Karnataka specific), State & Regional Administration, Rural Development, Panchayat Raj, Rural Cooperative Institutions, Karnataka Economy, Environmental issues & Development) 100 100 2 ಗಂಟೆ
Paper-2 General Kannada, General English, Computer Knowledge 100 100 2 ಗಂಟೆ

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer. 0.25 marks deducted if no option/circle is shaded for a question. Note: Minimum 35% marks in the competitive exam is mandatory for qualification. Note: Kannada Language Exam is qualifying in nature (150 marks, minimum 50 marks to qualify) and its marks are not considered for merit/selection.

How To Apply Online
आवेदन कैसे करें
1 Read the official notification carefully before applying.
2 Visit the official website https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ and select the provided link.
3 Fill the application form online. Apply for only ONE district.
4 No changes or corrections are allowed after submitting the application.
5 Upload recent passport size photograph (50KB-200KB) and signature (50KB-70KB) in JPEG format.
6 Pay the application fee online by the last date.
7 Submit the form and keep a copy of the confirmation page.
8 Ensure all required certificates (caste, income, rural, Kannada medium, PwD, transgender, ex-servicemen) are obtained by the last date of application.
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
Q What is the last date to apply for KEA VAO Recruitment 2026?
A The last date to apply online for KEA VAO Recruitment 2026 is July 30, 2026.
Q How many vacancies are available for Village Administrative Officer posts?
A There are a total of 505 vacancies for Village Administrative Officer (VAO) posts across various districts.
Q What is the application fee for General category candidates?
A The application fee for General category candidates is Rs. 750/-, which includes Rs. 500 application fee and Rs. 250 processing fee.
Q What are the exam dates for the KEA VAO competitive examination?
A Paper-1 and Paper-2 of the competitive examination are scheduled for October 04, 2026. The Kannada Language Exam date will be notified later.
Q What is the minimum educational qualification required for VAO posts?
A Candidates must possess a PUC (10+2) or equivalent qualification from a recognized board to be eligible for the VAO posts.
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