Overview
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the AO and AAO Admit Card 2026 on its official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates registered for the Administrative Officer and Assistant Administrative Officer recruitment examination can download their hall tickets using their application credentials. The total number of posts has not been restated in the admit card notice; candidates should consult the detailed recruitment notification for the vacancy breakup.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Post Name | Administrative Officer (AO) and Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified in the admit card notice |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
Important Dates
Applicants should check the date and reporting time printed on their individual admit cards. KEA may allot different examination centres or schedules to candidates.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | As mentioned on the admit card |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates are advised to reach the examination centre well before the reporting time. Entry may not be permitted after the examination centre gates are closed.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should possess a graduate degree from a recognised university or institution.
- The required academic discipline, minimum marks and any post-specific experience must be verified from the detailed AO and AAO recruitment notification.
- Applicants must have completed the prescribed qualification by the eligibility cut-off date mentioned in the original notification.
- Candidates called for document verification will be required to produce original degree certificates, marks sheets and other supporting records.
Age Limit
- The exact minimum and maximum age limits should be checked in the detailed recruitment notification.
- Age will be calculated as of the cut-off date prescribed by KEA.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit may be available to eligible reserved-category candidates under Karnataka government rules.
- Date-of-birth details entered in the application must match the candidate's official records.
Fees
- The application fee is not mentioned in the admit card release notice.
- Candidates should refer to their submitted application or the original recruitment advertisement for category-wise fee details.
- No fresh fee is normally required merely to download the admit card.
Selection Process
The recruitment process is expected to include the following stages, subject to the provisions of the detailed notification:
- Written Examination: Candidates must appear for the competitive examination at the allotted centre, date and time.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit original educational, identity, category and eligibility documents.
- Final Merit List: Final selection will be based on examination performance, eligibility verification and the applicable recruitment rules.
Candidates should note that issuance of an admit card is provisional. It does not by itself confirm final eligibility or appointment.
How to Apply
The application process for candidates receiving admit cards has already been completed. Registered applicants can use the following steps to access and download the KEA AO and AAO Hall Ticket 2026:
- Visit the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Open the recruitment or latest announcements section on the homepage.
- Select the link for the AO and AAO Admit Card 2026.
- Enter the required credentials, such as the application number, registration number and date of birth or password.
- Submit the details and wait for the admit card to appear on the screen.
- Verify the candidate's name, photograph, signature, roll number, examination date, shift and centre address.
- Download the hall ticket and take a clear printout for use on the examination day.
- Carry the printed admit card along with an original, valid photo identity document. Candidates should also follow all instructions concerning photographs, stationery and prohibited items.
If the admit card contains an error, candidates should promptly contact KEA through the official helpdesk. Multiple printouts may be retained as a precaution, but candidates must not alter any detail on the hall ticket.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is the KEA AO and AAO Admit Card 2026 available?
Yes. Registered candidates can access the admit card through the official KEA website using their login credentials.
2. What details are required to download the hall ticket?
Candidates generally need their application or registration number and date of birth or password, as requested on the login page.
3. What should candidates carry to the examination centre?
Candidates should carry a printed admit card and an original valid photo ID. Any additional documents specified on the hall ticket must also be brought to the centre.
