Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the online application deadline for 572 Village Administrative Officer (VAO) vacancies. Eligible candidates can now submit applications until 20 August 2026, while online fee payment is allowed until 21 August 2026.
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Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruiting authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
|---|---|
| Department | Karnataka Revenue Department |
| Post | Village Administrative Officer |
| Total vacancies | 572 |
| Last date to apply | 20 August 2026 |
| Fee payment deadline | 21 August 2026 |
Vacancy Distribution
| Cadre | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Residual Parent Cadre / General | 505 |
| Kalyana Karnataka Cadre | 67 |
| Total | 572 |
Revised Important Dates
- Online application reopened: 7 August 2026.
- Last date to submit application: 20 August 2026.
- Last date to pay the application fee: 21 August 2026.
- General/RPC cadre examination: 4 October 2026.
- Kalyana Karnataka cadre examination: 25 October 2026.
Eligibility Snapshot
Candidates should have passed Class 12/2nd PUC or an officially recognised equivalent qualification. The reported age range is 18 to 40 years, subject to category-wise relaxation and the detailed recruitment conditions. Candidates should verify qualification equivalence, district preference and reservation documents before submission.
Selection Process
The recruitment process includes the prescribed Kannada language test where applicable, an offline OMR-based competitive examination and document verification. Selection is subject to the official KEA rules.
How to Apply
- Open the KEA recruitment/login portal.
- Choose the VAO recruitment application.
- Complete registration using accurate personal and educational details.
- Select the permitted district/cadre preference carefully.
- Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
- Pay the applicable fee before 21 August and save the confirmation page.
Important Links
| Action | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | KEA Application Portal |
| Official KEA Website / Notification | KEA Official Website |
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FAQs
What is the new last date for Karnataka VAO applications?
The revised application deadline is 20 August 2026.
How many vacancies are available?
KEA is recruiting for 572 VAO vacancies across the two notified cadres.
When is the fee-payment deadline?
Online fee payment can be completed until 21 August 2026.
Did KEA change the other recruitment conditions?
The extension changes the application schedule; candidates should check the official notice for any additional instructions and rely on the detailed advertisement for all unchanged eligibility conditions.
Disclaimer
JobNotifie is not affiliated with KEA or the Karnataka Government. Candidates should verify the extension notice, eligibility, fees, reservation rules and examination details on the official KEA portal before applying.