Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) — Revenue Department
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has issued an official recruitment notification for Village Administrative Officer (VAO), announcing a total of 572 vacancies located in Karnataka. The closing date for submission of online application forms is 30 July 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold SSLC/10th Standard or equivalent and be within the prescribed age limit of As per official government norms, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of As per Karnataka State Government pay scale. The selection procedure comprises Qualifying Kannada Language Test, Written Examination (Paper 1 & 2), and Document Verification.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is conducting the recruitment for the post of Village Administrative Officer (VAO). Candidates must align their preparation with the official exam structure, which includes a mandatory qualifying Kannada Language Test followed by a merit-based written examination consisting of two papers.
The selection process is categorized into three distinct stages: a qualifying Kannada Language Test, a two-part Written Examination, and Document Verification. The exam is conducted in an offline, OMR-based format.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Qualifying Marks | 50 |
| Purpose | Qualifying (Not added to merit) |
Both papers carry 100 marks each with a 2-hour duration per paper. A negative marking of 0.25 is applicable for every incorrect response.
| Paper | Subjects | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Knowledge | 100 | 100 |
| Paper 2 | General Kannada, English & Computer Knowledge | 100 | 100 |
No, the Kannada Language Test is purely qualifying in nature and the marks obtained are not counted for the final merit list.
A penalty of 0.25 marks is deducted for each incorrect answer marked in the written examination (Paper 1 and Paper 2).
Yes, candidates must focus on Karnataka history, geography, economy, and administrative systems as they carry significant weightage in Paper 1.
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