The KEA VAO Score List 2026 is now available for candidates who appeared for the Village Administrative Officer examination in Karnataka. The Karnataka Examinations Authority has published district-wise score lists for this Revenue Department recruitment on its official portal, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. With 572 posts on offer, the score list is the key document for every applicant waiting to know where they stand before document verification.
| Organization | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | KEA Village Administrative Officer (VAO) Recruitment 2026 |
| Department | Revenue Department, Government of Karnataka |
| Total Vacancies | 572 |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 11-07-2026 |
| Written Exam (Residual Parent Cadre) | 04-10-2026 |
| Answer Key Released | 06-10-2026 |
| Provisional Score List Released | 19-10-2026 |
| Objections on Provisional Scores Closed | 22-10-2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Written Exam (Kalyana-Karnataka Cadre) | 25-10-2026 |
| District-Wise Score Lists Available | 26-10-2026 |
| Cadre | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) | 505 |
| Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) Cadre | 67 |
| Total | 572 |
District-wise vacancies include Tumakuru (50), Mandya (50), Belagavi (48), Mysuru (45), Kalaburagi (40) and Hassan (35), among others. Candidates could apply for only one district.
Applicants must have passed PUC (Class 12) or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government of Karnataka. This covers Class 12 from CBSE, ICSE or a recognised State Board, Senior Secondary through NIOS, and eligible ITI qualifications mentioned in the notification. Higher qualifications are also accepted.
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age (General) | 40 years |
| Maximum Age (Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) | 43 years |
| Maximum Age (SC, ST, Category-1) | 45 years |
| Age Relaxation | As per Karnataka Government rules |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B | Rs. 750 |
| SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-Servicemen / Third Gender | Rs. 500 |
| Special Chetana (PwD) candidates | Rs. 250 |
Selected candidates are appointed in the pay scale of Rs. 34,100 to Rs. 67,600 per month, with a two-year probation period.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority conducts recruitment examinations for the Government of Karnataka, including the Village Administrative Officer selection for the Revenue Department. Village Administrative Officers handle revenue and village-level administrative work across Karnataka's districts.
| KEA Official Portal | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
|---|---|
| KEA VAO Score List 2026 | Available on the official KEA portal under the VAO recruitment section |
The Karnataka Examinations Authority published the provisional score list for the Village Administrative Officer recruitment on 19-10-2026, and district-wise score lists are now available on the official KEA portal.
There are 572 Village Administrative Officer posts in the Karnataka Revenue Department: 505 under the Residual Parent Cadre and 67 under the Kalyana-Karnataka cadre.
Candidates can check the district-wise score lists on the official KEA website at https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/ by opening the VAO recruitment section.
The written examination for the Residual Parent Cadre was held on 04-10-2026, and the Kalyana-Karnataka cadre examination was held on 25-10-2026.
Applicants must have passed PUC (Class 12) or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government of Karnataka.
The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age is 40 years for General candidates, 43 years for Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B candidates, and 45 years for SC, ST and Category-1 candidates.
Candidates shortlisted from the score list move to document verification, after which KEA prepares the final merit list for the 572 Village Administrative Officer posts.