KEA VAO Admit Card 2026 Released for 572 Village Administrative Officer Posts
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KEA VAO Admit Card 2026 Released for 572 Village Administrative Officer Posts
Karnataka Examinations Authority
Quick facts
About the role
Karnataka Examinations Authority has issued the written test hall ticket for the Village Administrative Officer recruitment drive in the state Revenue Department. A total of 572 vacancies are being filled through this examination, comprising 505 positions under the Residual Parent Cadre and 67 positions under the Kalyana Karnataka cadre. The Revenue Department deploys these officers at village chavdis to supervise land records, issue caste and income reports, verify tenancy claims, and maintain local revenue registers. Candidates who completed their pre-university course or equivalent 12th standard schooling and registered for the exam can now download their call letters. The RPC cadre test takes place on 4 October 2026, while the Kalyana Karnataka regional cadre test is scheduled for 25 October 2026. Applicants must produce a hard copy of this hall ticket alongside authentic photo identification at designated centres across Karnataka to gain entry to the exam hall.
Highlights
- Hall ticket issued on 27 September 2026 for Residual Parent Cadre applicants
- Residual Parent Cadre written test scheduled for 4 October 2026 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
- Kalyana Karnataka cadre written test set for 25 October 2026 with separate hall tickets released later
- Objective OMR format testing general knowledge, Kannada, English, and basic computer proficiency
- Mandatory identity verification requires original government-issued photo identity cards
Selection process
- 1Written Examination (Two OMR-based papers covering GK, Kannada, English, and Computer Basics)
- 2Document Verification of shortlisted candidates based on written marks
- 3Final Merit List and Cadre Allocation by Karnataka Examinations Authority
How to apply
- 1Go to the official examination portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- 2Locate the recruitment tab and select Village Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026.
- 3Open the admission ticket link and enter your application number, date of birth, and the first four letters of your name.
- 4Submit your credentials to display the hall ticket on screen.
- 5Download the PDF and take a legible printout on clean white paper for examination day.
Important dates
- Hall Ticket Release (RPC)27 Sep 2026
- Written Exam Date (RPC)04 Oct 2026
- Written Exam Date (KK Cadre)25 Oct 2026
- Expected Result WindowNov 2026
Official source & verification
Application status tracker
- Written Exam Date (RPC)04 Oct 2026
- Last date to apply25 Oct 2026
Frequently asked questions
How do I download the KEA VAO admit card?
Visit cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, navigate to the VAO recruitment section, and click the hall ticket link. Enter your registration number, date of birth, and the first four characters of your name to view and print the document.
When will Kalyana Karnataka cadre candidates get their hall tickets?
The authority releases hall tickets for Kalyana Karnataka applicants separately closer to their test date of 25 October 2026. Keep an eye on the official portal during the second week of October for the direct link.
Can I present a soft copy of the admit card on my phone?
No. Examination staff do not permit electronic devices or digital screen displays inside the premises. You must carry a physical printout on paper along with an original government identity proof like Aadhaar, Voter ID, or PAN.
What should I do if my name or photo looks incorrect on the hall ticket?
Reach out immediately to the Karnataka Examinations Authority helpdesk via their official helpline numbers or email. Correcting typographical errors beforehand avoids identity discrepancies and entry denial on the test morning.
What is the structure of the KEA VAO examination?
The exam consists of two objective papers evaluated on OMR sheets. Paper I tests General Knowledge, Indian Constitution, and Karnataka administration, while Paper II covers Kannada, General English, and computer essentials.