Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has officially released the Village Administrative Officer (VAO) Recruitment 2026 notification for 572 vacancies under the Revenue Department. The vacancies are divided into 505 posts for the Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) and 67 posts for the Kalyana Karnataka (KK) region. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 11 July to 30 July 2026, while the last date to pay the application fee is 31 July 2026.
This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking a stable Karnataka Government job with an attractive salary, career growth, and benefits. The selection process consists of an offline OMR-based written examination followed by document verification.
Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) |
| Department | Revenue Department |
| Post Name | Village Administrative Officer (VAO) |
| Total Vacancies | 572 Posts |
| RPC Vacancies | 505 |
| Kalyana Karnataka Vacancies | 67 |
| Job Location | Karnataka |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Offline Written Exam + Document Verification |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
Important Dates for Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 10 July 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 11 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 August 2026 |
| Last Date Fee Payment | 31 July 2026 |
| Written Examination (RPC) | 04 October 2026 |
| Written Examination (KK) | 25 October 2026 |
Vacancy Details for Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026
Residual Parent Cadre (RPC)
Total Posts: 505
Districts include:
- Bengaluru Urban
- Bengaluru Rural
- Chikkaballapur
- Chikkamagaluru
- Mysuru
- Mandya
- Hassan
- Shivamogga
- Udupi
- Dakshina Kannada
- Belagavi
- Ballari
- Gadag
- Haveri
- Bidar
- Raichur
- Ramanagara
- Tumakuru
- Vijayapura
- Bagalkot
- Chamarajanagar
Kalyana Karnataka Region (KK)
Total Posts: 67
District-wise vacancies:
- Kalaburagi – 40
- Bidar – 17
- Raichur – 10
Educational Qualification for Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026
Candidates should have passed PUC (12th Class) or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of Karnataka.
Age Limit for Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age
- General Merit: 40 Years
- Category 2A/2B/3A/3B: 43 Years
- SC/ST/Cat-1: 45 Years
Age relaxation is applicable as per Karnataka Government rules.
Salary for Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026
Selected candidates will receive salary under the pay scale of
₹34,100 – ₹67,600
along with applicable allowances.
Application Fee for Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / Category-1 / PwD | ₹500 |
| Ex-Servicemen | ₹250 |
Selection Process for Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026
Candidates will be selected through
- Offline OMR Written Examination
- Merit List
- Document Verification
Exam Pattern
Paper I
- General Knowledge
- Total Questions: 100
- Marks: 100
- Duration: 2 Hours
Paper II
- Kannada
- English
- Computer Knowledge
- Total Questions: 100
- Marks: 100
- Duration: 2 Hours
Negative marking of 0.25 marks is applicable for each wrong answer.
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Required Documents
- SSLC Certificate
- PUC Certificate
- Aadhaar Card
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Income Certificate
- Rural Certificate (if applicable)
- Kannada Medium Certificate
- Recent Photograph
- Signature
How to Apply
- Visit the KEA official website.
- Complete the online registration.
- Fill in the application form.
- Upload photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee.
- Verify all details.
- Submit the application.
- Download the confirmation page.
Why Apply for Karnataka VAO Recruitment?
- Permanent Karnataka Government Job
- Attractive Salary
- Village Level Administrative Post
- Excellent Promotion Opportunities
- Pension & Government Benefits
- District-wise Posting
Important Links
| Details | Status |
| Official Notification for Karnataka Cadre | Click Here |
| Official Notification for RPC Cadre | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Last Date Extended Notificiation | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are announced?
572 Posts (505 RPC + 67 KK).
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
30 July 2026.
Q3. What is the educational qualification?
PUC / 12th Pass.
Q4. What is the selection process?
Written Examination followed by Document Verification.
Q5. What is the salary?
₹34,100 – ₹67,600.