POST DETAILS :
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released a notification for the post of VAO Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria and apply online. Before applying online, candidates are advised to carefully read the full notification, recruitment eligibility, age limit, post-wise eligibility, selection procedure, syllabus, admit card, answer key, and all other relevant details. Read the official advertisement thoroughly before submitting the application.
OVERVIEW :
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
VAO Recruitment 2026
(Notification No. ED/KEA/26/NEV/2026(RPC)) (Notification No. ED/KEA/27/NEV/2026(KK))
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 11 July 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 30 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | 31 July 2026 |
| Written Exam Date (General/RPC cadre districts) | 4 October 2026 |
| Written Exam Date (Kalyana-Karnataka cadre districts) | 25 October 2026 |
| Exam Timing – Paper 1 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Exam Timing – Paper 2 | 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM |
| Admit Card / Exam Centre Details | Not Announced Yet |
FEES DETAILS
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General and Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | ₹750 (₹500 application fee + ₹250 processing fee) |
| SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-Servicemen / Third Gender | ₹500 (₹250 application fee + ₹250 processing fee) |
| Special Chetana (PwBD) candidates | ₹250 (processing fee only) |
AGE DETAILS :
VAO Age Limit
| Category | Upper Age Limit (Direct Recruitment) |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 40 years |
| Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | 43 years |
| SC / ST / Category-1 | 45 years |
POST DETAILS, ELIGIBILITY and QUALIFICATION:
- The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- A living man having more than one wife, and a woman who has married such a man, are not eligible for appointment without prior Government permission.
- Candidates must be mentally and physically fit to discharge the duties of the post.
Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for the post of Village Accountant must have passed PUC (Pre-University Course, equivalent to Class 12) or a qualification recognized as equivalent to PUC by the Government of Karnataka. Equivalent qualifications include:
- Class 12 examination conducted by CBSE or ICSE boards.
- Class 12 examination conducted by other State Government pre-university education boards.
- Advanced vocational courses/NSDC-affiliated courses conducted through the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS).
- Candidates with a two-year ITI (Industrial Training Institute) course, provided they have also passed one language subject and one general subject at a pre-degree level examination, are treated as equivalent to PUC only for these specified fields.
- Candidates who completed a three-year diploma from a technical education department institution before 2015 are also required to have cleared the Kannada-language subject through an SSLC-level examination.
VAO Vacancy Details
General / RPC Cadre – District-wise Vacancies (505 Posts)
| Sl. No. | District | Number of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bengaluru Nagara | 20 |
| 2 | Bengaluru Gramantara | 29 |
| 3 | Chitradurga | 15 |
| 4 | Chikkaballapura | 21 |
| 5 | Tumakuru | 50 |
| 6 | Shivamogga | 18 |
| 7 | Kolara | 22 |
| 8 | Bengaluru Dakshina | 30 |
| 9 | Mysuru | 45 |
| 10 | Mandya | 50 |
| 11 | Hassana | 35 |
| 12 | Udupi | 10 |
| 13 | Dakshina Kannada | 20 |
| 14 | Chamarajanagara | 31 |
| 15 | Chikkamagaluru | 10 |
| 16 | Belagavi | 48 |
| 17 | Bagalakote | 16 |
| 18 | Gadaga | 14 |
| 19 | Haveri | 15 |
| 20 | Bidar | 4 |
| 21 | Raichuru | 2 |
| Total | – | 505 |
Kalyana-Karnataka Cadre – District-wise Vacancies (67 Posts)
| Sl. No. | District | Number of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalaburagi | 40 |
| 2 | Bidar | 17 |
| 3 | Raichuru | 10 |
| Total | – | 67 |
KEA VAO Salary 2026
Selected candidates for the post of Village Accountant will be placed on the state government pay scale below and will be entitled to benefits under the National Pension Scheme (NPS). All appointees will serve a probation period of 2 years from the date of regular appointment.
- Pay Scale: ₹34,100 – 800 – 35,700 – 900 – 39,300 – 1,000 – 43,300 – 1,125 – 47,800 – 1,250 – 52,800 – 1,375 – 58,300 – 1,500 – 64,300 – 1,650 – 67,600
How to Apply for KEA VAO Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official KEA website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
- Click on the application link for VAO Recruitment 2026 applicable to your cadre (General/RPC or Kalyana-Karnataka).
- Register with your basic details and generate login credentials.
- Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and category details, selecting only one district of preference.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph (JPEG format, 50KB-200KB) and signature (JPEG format, 50KB-70KB) as per the specified format.
- Verify all entered details carefully, as no correction is allowed after submission.
- Pay the applicable application fee online and complete the submission.
- Download and retain a printout of the submitted application and fee payment receipt for future reference.
Admit Card will be released soon. You can also visit the latest admit card page.
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IMPORTANT LINKS
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official KEA General / RPC Cadre Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Kalyana-Karnataka Cadre Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
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FAQs :
What is the last date to apply for VAO Recruitment 2026 Karnataka?
The online application window closes on 30 July 2026, and the fee payment deadline is 31 July 2026
