KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026 Released for 1,000 Posts; Download Admit Card at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

Overview

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) released the Village Administrative Officer (VAO) Hall Ticket 2026 on 28 September 2026 for the RPC/General cadre recruitment examination. The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill 1,000 Village Administrative Officer posts, with the written examination scheduled for 4 October 2026.

Registered candidates can download their admit cards from the KEA portal using their application number, date of birth and the first four letters of their name. No fresh applications are being accepted at the hall-ticket stage.

Key Highlights

Important Dates

Candidates should report to the examination centre at the time printed on the admit card. KEA has not yet announced the result date, and applicants are advised to monitor the official portal for updates.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants were required to meet the prescribed qualification by the relevant cut-off date. The key academic requirements include:

• Passed Second PUC/Class 12 examination from a recognised board or institution.
• Candidates possessing an equivalent qualification recognised by the competent authority may also be eligible.
• Equivalent vocational, diploma or other qualifications are accepted only when covered under the detailed recruitment rules.
• Candidates must produce original educational certificates during document verification.
• Knowledge of Kannada is required, subject to the conditions stated in the recruitment notification.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Maximum age for General Merit candidates: 35 years.
• Maximum age for Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B candidates: 38 years.
• Maximum age for SC, ST and Category-I candidates: 40 years.
• Additional relaxation, where applicable, will be governed by Karnataka government recruitment rules.

Fees

The application fee applicable during the registration period was category-based:

• General Merit, Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B: ₹750.
• SC, ST and Category-I: ₹500.
• Persons with Disabilities and eligible ex-servicemen: ₹50, subject to recruitment conditions.
• Bank or payment gateway charges may have applied separately.
• The fee is generally non-refundable after successful payment.

Selection Process

The selection process for KEA Village Administrative Officer recruitment consists of the following stages:

1. Compulsory Kannada Language Test: Candidates must secure the prescribed qualifying marks unless exempted under the applicable rules.
2. Competitive Written Examination: Eligible candidates appear for the objective or OMR-based examination covering the subjects and syllabus notified by KEA.
3. Document Verification and Final Selection: Shortlisted candidates must submit original certificates relating to education, age, category, Kannada eligibility and other claims before appointment.

Final selection will depend on examination performance, eligibility verification, reservation rules and the availability of posts in the relevant cadre.

How to Apply

The online application period has ended. Candidates who submitted their forms successfully can now obtain the hall ticket by following these steps:

1. Visit the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
2. Open the latest recruitment or admissions section on the homepage.
3. Select the link for the VAO RPC/General Hall Ticket 2026.
4. Enter the application number and date of birth in the prescribed format.
5. Type the first four letters of the candidate’s name exactly as entered in the application form.
6. Submit the details and verify the candidate’s name, photograph, roll number, examination centre, reporting time and instructions.
7. Download the hall ticket and print at least two clear copies for examination-day use.

Candidates facing a login error should recheck the spelling of their name, date format and application number. Any discrepancy in the admit card should be reported to KEA before the examination. A printed hall ticket and an accepted original photo identity document must be carried to the centre.

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FAQs

1. When was the KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026 released?

The hall ticket was released on 28 September 2026 for registered RPC/General cadre candidates.

2. When will the KEA VAO examination be held?

The Village Administrative Officer examination is scheduled for 4 October 2026. Candidates must follow the reporting time mentioned on their admit card.

3. Which details are required to download the admit card?

Candidates need their application number, date of birth and the first four letters of their name to access the KEA VAO hall ticket.