On July 10, 2026, the Karnataka Examinations Authority released the notification for the recruitment of Village Administrative Officers under the Revenue Department, Government of Karnataka, for a total number of 572 vacancies. The window to apply is available from the KEA from July 11, 2026; if you are interested, you may submit your application form without waiting for the last date.
Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026
The recruitment of VAO under the Karnataka Revenue Department is all set to be available on the Karnataka Examination Authority’s official website, https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/, until July 30, 2026. If you are eligible and interested, you are recommended to submit an application without waiting for a last date. A direct link to apply online for the same is activated inside the table below.
| Department | Revenue Department, Government of Karnataka |
| Recruiting Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Post Name | Village Administrative Officer (VAO) |
| Total Vacancies | 572 |
| Notification Release Date | 10 July 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 11 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 July 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Apply Link | Click Here |
| Selection Process | Written Examination |
| General/RPC Exam Date | 4 October 2026 |
| Kalyana-Karnataka Exam Date | 25 October 2026 |
Karnataka VAO Vacancy 2026
There are a total number of 572 vacancies for the KEA Village Administrative Recruitment 2026, out of which 505 are for General/RPC and 67 are for Kalyana-Karnataka (Article 371J). The district-wise number of positions inside the table below.
| S.No. | District | Vacancies |
| 1 | Bengaluru Nagara (Urban) | 20 |
| 2 | Bengaluru Gramantara (Rural) | 29 |
| 3 | Chitradurga | 15 |
| 4 | Chikkaballapura | 21 |
| 5 | Tumakuru | 50 |
| 6 | Shivamogga | 18 |
| 7 | Kolar | 22 |
| 8 | Bengaluru Dakshina (South) | 30 |
| 9 | Mysuru | 45 |
| 10 | Mandya | 50 |
| 11 | Hassan | 35 |
| 12 | Udupi | 10 |
| 13 | Dakshina Kannada | 20 |
| 14 | Chamarajanagara | 31 |
| 15 | Chikkamagaluru | 10 |
| 16 | Belagavi | 48 |
| 17 | Bagalkote | 16 |
| 18 | Gadag | 14 |
| 19 | Haveri | 15 |
| 20 | Bidar | 4 |
| 21 | Raichur | 2 |
| General/RPC Total | 505 | |
| 22 | Kalaburagi (Kalyana-Karnataka) | 40 |
| 23 | Bidar (Kalyana-Karnataka) | 17 |
| 24 | Raichur (Kalyana-Karnataka) | 10 |
| Kalyana-Karnataka Total | 67 | |
| Grand Total | 572 |
Karnataka VAO Eligibility Criteria 2026
To apply for the Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026, the eligibility requirements in terms of educational qualification and age limit are as follows:
- Educational Qualification: You have passed the 2nd Pre-University Examination from a KSEAB-recognized school.
- Age Limit: You shouldn’t be below 18 years and above 40 years.
The upper age relaxation is applicable for 3 years for Category 2A/2B/3A/3B and 5 years for SC/ST/Category 1. If you are above the upper age limit, you can claim relaxation.
Karnataka VAO Application Fee 2026
To apply for the KEA Village Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026, you have to deposit the application fee of ₹750, including a ₹500 application fee and a ₹250 processing fee, if you belong to the General, Category 2A, 2B, 3A, or 3B. The payable amount for SC, ST, Category-1, Ex-Servicemen, and the Third Gender is ₹500, including a ₹250 application fee and a ₹250 processing fee; and the same for Special Chetana (PwBD) is ₹250 as a processing fee.
Karnataka VAO Selection Process 2026
The selection process for the KEA Village Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026 consists of a single stage that is a written examination. The Karnataka Examination Authority will conduct the written examination for General/RPC and Kalyana-Karnataka on 4 October 2026 and 25 October 2026, respectively. They will prepare the final selection based on the score in the last stage of the selection process.
How to apply for the Karnataka VAO recruitment 2026?
To apply for the Karnataka Village Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026, please go through the step-by-step instructions.
- Go to the Karnataka Examination Authority official website by visiting https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
- Tap on the RECRUITMENTS option and then click on the VILLAGE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER RECRUITMENT-2026 option.
- Register yourself by providing all the asked details, and then log in with your registration number and password.
- Fill out the application form by providing details and uploading required documents with the required size and format.
- Review your application form for the KEA VAO Recruitment 2026 and finalize it by paying the required fee.