- Recruitment drive by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for 572 Village Accountant (Grama Aadalitha Adhikari) posts under the Revenue Department.
- Vacancies split into General/RPC cadre (505 posts) and Kalyana-Karnataka cadre (67 posts) under Article 371(J).
- Online applications open from 11th July 2026 to 7th August 2026 (extended from original deadlines).
- Selection based on competitive written examination in OMR mode with no interview round.
- Pay scale: âš34,100 - âš67,600 with National Pension Scheme (NPS) benefits.
- Probation period of 2 years for selected candidates.
KEA
Active Listing
đ 12th Pass (Intermediate)
đ Equivalent Qualification
Village Accountant / Village Administrative Officer (VAO) Recruitment 2026
Karnataka Examinations Authority
Total Vacancies
572
Job Location
Karnataka, India
Apply Start
11 Jul 2026
Apply Deadline
07 Aug 2026
đ Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Job Category | Administrative |
| Eligibility Qualification | 12th Pass (Intermediate) (12th-pass), Equivalent Qualification (equivalent-qualification) |
| Number of Vacancies | 572 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | âš34,100 - âš67,600 Per Month |
| Age Limits | 18 to 40 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | No prior experience required for direct recruitment. |
| Application Fee | - General and Category 2A/2B/3A/3B: âš750 (âš500 application fee + âš250 processing fee). - SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-Servicemen/Third Gender: âš500 (âš250 application fee + âš250 processing fee). - Special Chetana (PwBD) candidates: âš250 (processing fee only). - Fees are non-refundable and must be paid online during application submission. |
đ Details & Description
đ Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a citizen of India.
- Minimum age: 18 years as on 7th August 2026.
- Maximum age: 40 years (General), 43 years (Category 2A/2B/3A/3B), 45 years (SC/ST/Category-1) with applicable relaxations.
- Must have passed PUC (Class 12) or equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of Karnataka.
- Equivalent qualifications include CBSE/ICSE Class 12, State Board Class 12, NIOS advanced vocational courses, or ITI (with specific conditions).
- Candidates with higher qualifications (e.g., diploma, degree) are also eligible.
- Must be mentally and physically fit to discharge duties.
- Candidates with more than one wife or women married to such men are ineligible without prior Government permission.
- Minimum age: 18 years as on 7th August 2026.
- Maximum age: 40 years (General), 43 years (Category 2A/2B/3A/3B), 45 years (SC/ST/Category-1) with applicable relaxations.
- Must have passed PUC (Class 12) or equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of Karnataka.
- Equivalent qualifications include CBSE/ICSE Class 12, State Board Class 12, NIOS advanced vocational courses, or ITI (with specific conditions).
- Candidates with higher qualifications (e.g., diploma, degree) are also eligible.
- Must be mentally and physically fit to discharge duties.
- Candidates with more than one wife or women married to such men are ineligible without prior Government permission.
âī¸ Selection Process
- Selection is based solely on a competitive written examination conducted in OMR mode.
- Examination consists of two papers: Paper 1 (General Knowledge) and Paper 2 (General Kannada, General English, and Computer Knowledge).
- Each paper carries 100 marks with a duration of 2 hours.
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
- Minimum qualifying score: 35% in the competitive exam.
- Candidates opting for Kannada language exemption must have passed Kannada as first/second language up to SSLC level or clear a compulsory Kannada test (150 marks, minimum 50 marks required).
- District-wise merit lists will be prepared and forwarded to respective District Magistrates for appointment.
- No interview round is conducted.
- Examination consists of two papers: Paper 1 (General Knowledge) and Paper 2 (General Kannada, General English, and Computer Knowledge).
- Each paper carries 100 marks with a duration of 2 hours.
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
- Minimum qualifying score: 35% in the competitive exam.
- Candidates opting for Kannada language exemption must have passed Kannada as first/second language up to SSLC level or clear a compulsory Kannada test (150 marks, minimum 50 marks required).
- District-wise merit lists will be prepared and forwarded to respective District Magistrates for appointment.
- No interview round is conducted.
đˇī¸ Category Eligibility & Reservations
Open to all categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD) with applicable reservations.
đ Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card (mandatory for application submission).
- Class 10th (SSLC) certificate for age proof.
- PUC (Class 12) or equivalent qualification certificate.
- Caste certificate (if applicable) for reservation benefits.
- Income certificate (if applicable) for EWS category.
- Disability certificate (if applicable) for PwBD candidates.
- Ex-servicemen certificate (if applicable) for age relaxation.
- Kannada language proficiency certificate (if claiming exemption from Kannada test).
- Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG format, 50KB-200KB).
- Scanned signature (JPEG format, 50KB-70KB).
- Class 10th (SSLC) certificate for age proof.
- PUC (Class 12) or equivalent qualification certificate.
- Caste certificate (if applicable) for reservation benefits.
- Income certificate (if applicable) for EWS category.
- Disability certificate (if applicable) for PwBD candidates.
- Ex-servicemen certificate (if applicable) for age relaxation.
- Kannada language proficiency certificate (if claiming exemption from Kannada test).
- Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG format, 50KB-200KB).
- Scanned signature (JPEG format, 50KB-70KB).
đŗ Application Fee Details
- General and Category 2A/2B/3A/3B: âš750 (âš500 application fee + âš250 processing fee).
- SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-Servicemen/Third Gender: âš500 (âš250 application fee + âš250 processing fee).
- Special Chetana (PwBD) candidates: âš250 (processing fee only).
- Fees are non-refundable and must be paid online during application submission.
- SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-Servicemen/Third Gender: âš500 (âš250 application fee + âš250 processing fee).
- Special Chetana (PwBD) candidates: âš250 (processing fee only).
- Fees are non-refundable and must be paid online during application submission.
â Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for VAO Recruitment 2026 in Karnataka?
The online application window closes on 07 August 2026, and the fee payment deadline is 10 August 2026.
Q.
How many total vacancies are there in KEA VAO Recruitment 2026?
There are 572 total vacancies, split into 505 posts under the General/RPC cadre and 67 posts under the Kalyana-Karnataka cadre.
Q.
What is the educational qualification required for KEA VAO 2026?
Candidates must have passed PUC (Pre-University Course) or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of Karnataka.
Q.
What is the age limit for KEA VAO Recruitment 2026?
The upper age limit is 40 years for General category, 43 years for Category 2A/2B/3A/3B, and 45 years for SC/ST/Category-1, inclusive of applicable relaxations. The minimum age is 18 years.
Q.
Can a candidate apply for more than one district?
No. Candidates can apply for only one district within their applicable cadre. Applications for more than one district will not be accepted.