Karnataka Examinations Authority — Revenue Department
The Karnataka Examinations Authority has issued an official recruitment notification for Village Administration Officer (VAO), announcing a total of 572 vacancies located in Karnataka. The online application window opens on 11 July 2026 and closes on 30 July 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold PUC (10+2) or equivalent and be within the prescribed age limit of 18-45 years (Category dependent), with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Rs. 34,100 - Rs. 67,600 per month. The selection procedure comprises Competitive Exam (OMR Based). For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 11 Jul 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply |
30 Jul 2026
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| Exam Date | 04 Oct 2026 |
| Post Name | Village Administration Officer (VAO) |
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| Total Vacancies | 572 |
| Qualification | PUC (10+2) or equivalent |
| Age Limit | 18-45 years (Category dependent) |
| Salary | Rs. 34,100 - Rs. 67,600 per month |
| Application Fee | General/OBC: Rs. 750, SC/ST/Cat-1: Rs. 500, PwBD: Rs. 250 |
| Selection Process | Competitive Exam (OMR Based) |
Prescribed Age: 18–45 Years (As on 30 Jul 2026)
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has initiated the recruitment process for 572 Village Administration Officer (VAO) positions within the Revenue Department, Government of Karnataka. These Group-C roles are categorized into 505 residual cadre posts and 67 Kalyana-Karnataka local cadre posts.
| Cadre | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Residual Cadre | 505 |
| Kalyana-Karnataka (Article 371J) | 67 |
Candidates must select their district carefully as only one district application is permitted per candidate. Appointment for these roles is handled by the respective Deputy Commissioner upon receipt of the district-wise merit list from KEA.
Selection is based on a competitive examination consisting of two papers conducted in offline OMR mode on 4 October 2026.
Note: A negative marking of 0.25 marks per incorrect answer applies. A minimum of 35% is required to qualify. Additionally, candidates not meeting the Kannada language proficiency criteria in their schooling must pass a qualifying Kannada language test.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 2026-07-11 |
| Application Closing Date | 2026-07-30 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 2026-07-31 |
| Competitive Exam Date | 2026-10-04 |
Q: Can I apply for more than one district?
A: No, candidates are restricted to applying for a single district only.
Q: Is the Kannada language test mandatory for everyone?
A: It is mandatory for candidates who did not study Kannada as their first or second language in SSLC or who did not graduate from a Kannada medium institution.
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