Agar aap Karnataka Government mein Village Administrative Officer (VAO) ke roop mein career banana chahte hain, to Karnataka VAO job 2026 aapke liye ek bahut hi achha avsar hai. Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) ne Revenue Department ke antargat Village Administrative Officer (VAO) ke padon par bharti ke liye notification jaari kiya hai. Is job drive ke madhyam se 572 VAO posts bhari jayengi. Haal hi mein application ki last date ko 20 August 2026 tak badha diya gaya hai, jisse adhik candidates ko apply karne ka mauka mil sake. Is article mein Karnataka VAO vacancy 2026 se judi har mahatvapurn jaankari jaise notification, vacancy, eligibility, age limit, qualification, selection process, exam pattern, salary, application fee, important dates aur online application process ko detail mein bataya gaya hai.
Notification On Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026 Vacancies
Check 572 vacancies On Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026 notification @cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea online for Village Administrative Officer (VAO) / Village Accountant
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release
10 July 2026
Online Application Start
11 July 2026
Original Last Date
30 July 2026
Extended Last Date
20 August 2026
Exam Date
To be Announced
Admit Card
Before Examination
Vacancy Details
Category
Vacancies
Residual Parent Cadre
505
Kalyana Karnataka Cadre
67
Total
572
Educational Qualification
Qualification
Details
Minimum Qualification
Second PUC / 12th Pass or Equivalent
Board
Recognized Board
Language Requirement
Candidates should satisfy Kannada language requirements as prescribed by KEA.
Age Limit
Category
Age Limit
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
As per official notification
Age Relaxation
SC/ST/OBC and other reserved categories as per Karnataka Government Rules
Selection Process
Stage
Details
Stage 1
Compulsory Kannada Language Test
Stage 2
Written Examination
Stage 3
Document Verification
Stage 4
Final Merit List
Exam Pattern
Paper
Description
Kannada Language Test
Qualifying Nature
Written Examination
General Knowledge, General Kannada, General English, Mental Ability, Current Affairs and related subjects as per notification
Merit
Based on Written Examination and recruitment rules
Salary Details
Component
Details
Pay Scale
₹34,100 – ₹67,600
Other Benefits
Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Medical Benefits and other Karnataka Government allowances
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General/OBC
As per official notification
SC/ST/PWD
Concession applicable as per Government Rules
Required Documents
Document
Required
SSLC/10th Certificate
Yes
2nd PUC/12th Certificate
Yes
Passport Size Photograph
Yes
Signature
Yes
Aadhaar Card
Yes
Category Certificate
If Applicable
Income Certificate
If Applicable
Kannada Eligibility Documents
If Required
How to Apply Online
Step
Process
Step 1
Visit the KEA Official Website
Step 2
Open the Recruitment Section
Step 3
Click on Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026
Step 4
Register with Mobile Number and Email ID
Step 5
Fill the Online Application Form Carefully
Step 6
Upload Photograph, Signature and Required Documents
Step 7
Pay the Application Fee Online
Step 8
Verify all details before submission
Step 9
Submit the Application Form
Step 10
Download and print the confirmation page for future reference
Documents Required During Document Verification
Document
Status
Admit Card
Mandatory
SSLC Marks Card
Mandatory
2nd PUC Marks Card
Mandatory
Aadhaar Card
Mandatory
Caste Certificate
If Applicable
Income Certificate
If Applicable
Recent Passport Photos
Required
Preparation Tips
Topic
Suggestion
General Knowledge
Read newspapers and current affairs daily
Kannada
Improve grammar and language skills
English
Practice comprehension and vocabulary
Mock Tests
Solve online mock tests regularly
Previous Papers
Practice previous year question papers
Time Management
Prepare a daily study timetable
Why Choose Karnataka VAO Job?
Benefit
Details
Government Job
Permanent State Government Employment
Good Salary
₹34,100 – ₹67,600 Pay Scale
Job Security
Excellent
Promotion Opportunities
Available as per service rules
Pension & Other Benefits
As per applicable government norms
Rural Administration Role
Opportunity to serve village administration
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question
Answer
Which organization conducts Karnataka VAO vacancy 2026?
Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).
Total number of vacancies?
572 Posts.
What is the minimum educational qualification?
Second PUC / 12th Pass or equivalent.
What is the last date to apply?
Extended up to 20 August 2026.
What is the salary of a Karnataka VAO?
₹34,100 – ₹67,600 plus allowances.
Is there a Kannada Language Test?
Yes, a compulsory Kannada language test forms part of the selection process.
