๐ Complete Notification Details
Village Administrative Officer (VAO)
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released a notification for the recruitment of 572 Village Administrative Officers in the Revenue Department. Eligible candidates can apply online.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Post Name | Village Administrative Officer (VAO) |
| Total Vacancies | 572 |
| Notification Date | 10th July 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Type | Government (Revenue Department) |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
Employment Type:FULL_TIME
Number of Vacancies:572
Cadre-wise & District-wise Vacancy Details
General / RPC Cadre (505 Posts)
| District | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Bengaluru Nagara | 20 |
| Bengaluru Gramantara | 29 |
| Chitradurga | 15 |
| Chikkaballapura | 21 |
| Tumakuru | 50 |
| Shivamogga | 18 |
| Kolara | 22 |
| Bengaluru Dakshina | 30 |
| Mysuru | 45 |
| Mandya | 50 |
| Hassana | 35 |
| Udupi | 10 |
| Dakshina Kannada | 20 |
| Chamarajanagara | 31 |
| Chikkamagaluru | 10 |
| Belagavi | 48 |
| Bagalakote | 16 |
| Gadaga | 14 |
| Haveri | 15 |
| Bidar | 4 |
| Raichuru | 2 |
| Total (RPC) | 505 |
Kalyana-Karnataka Cadre (67 Posts)
| District | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Kalaburagi | 40 |
| Bidar | 17 |
| Raichuru | 10 |
| Total (KK) | 67 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Requirement | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | PUC (10+2) or equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of Karnataka. | Includes CBSE/ICSE Class 12, NIOS Senior Secondary, or a 2-year ITI course with language and general subjects. |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years. Maximum varies by category as on the last date of application. | General: 40 years; Category 2A/2B/3A/3B: 43 years; SC/ST/Category-1: 45 years. Further relaxations available for specific categories (Ex-servicemen, Widows, etc.) as per rules. |
| Nationality | Citizen of India. | Must be a domicile of Karnataka, as per the state's rules. |
Educational Qualification & Experience:PUC (10+2) or equivalent. No prior experience is required.
Skills:Basic administrative skills, knowledge of revenue matters, communication skills, proficiency in Kannada language.
Age Limit:Minimum 18 years. General: Max 40 years; 2A/2B/3A/3B: Max 43 years; SC/ST/Category-1: Max 45 years. Age relaxation for other categories as per Government of Karnataka rules.
Salary (per month): Pay Scale: โน34,100 - โน67,600 per month, plus allowances and NPS benefits as per Government rules.
Selection Procedure:
- Online Application
- Written Competitive Examination: Offline (OMR-based). General/RPC exam is scheduled for 4th October 2026.
- Document Verification: For shortlisted candidates.
Application Fee: โน750 (General/2A/2B/3A/3B); โน500 (SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-Servicemen/Third Gender); โน250 (Special Chetana/PwD candidates). Fee must be paid online.
๐ How to Apply Step-by-Step
Candidates who wish to apply for the KEA VAO Recruitment must follow the online application process below.
- Visit Official Website: Go to https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
- Select Recruitment: Click on the relevant link for VAO Recruitment 2026 (General/RPC or Kalyana-Karnataka, as applicable).
- Register: Register with your basic details to create login credentials.
- Fill Application: Fill the application form carefully with personal, educational, and category details. Select only one district.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned photograph (JPEG, 50KBโ200KB) and signature (JPEG, 50KBโ70KB) as per the specified format.
- Pay Fee: Pay the application fee online.
- Submit: Submit the application. No changes are allowed after submission.
- Take Printout: Download and print the completed application and fee payment challan for future reference.
Important: The application window is open from 11th July 2026 to 7th August 2026. The fee payment last date is 10th August 2026. Candidates can apply for only one district.
๐ Important Dates
Notification Date: 10th July 2026
Online Application Start Date: 11th July 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 7th August 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment: 10th August 2026
General/RPC Exam Date: 4th October 2026 (Tentative)
Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification (PDF)
Apply Online: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
Official Website: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
Key Instructions for Candidates
- Eligibility: Check the educational qualification (PUC pass) and category-wise age limits carefully.
- Application Mode: Applications are accepted only online through the KEA website.
- One District: You can apply for only one district. Applications to more than one district will not be accepted.
- No Corrections: No changes are allowed after the application is submitted. Fill the form very carefully.
- Fee Payment: Pay the fee online. The fee is non-refundable. The last date for fee payment is 10th August 2026.
- Exam Date: The General/RPC written exam is scheduled for 4th October 2026. The date for the Kalyana-Karnataka exam will be announced later.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original documents for verification.
- Official Notification: Since the direct PDF link may not work, refer to the official KEA website for the complete notification, syllabus, and any updates.