Village Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026 – KEA
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) · Karnataka
Applications closed. The last date for this notification was 20 Aug 2026. It is kept here for reference — browse current openings or government jobs in Karnataka.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is recruiting for the position of Village Accountant / Grama Aadalitha Adhikari. A total of 572 vacancies are available for eligible candidates who must have completed at least a Pre-University Course (Class 12). The recruitment process includes a competitive written examination and an online application mode.
Vacancies
572 Posts
Closed on
20 Aug 2026
Age limit
18–45 years
Qualification
12TH
Age Limit
The minimum age required is 18 years as on the closing date of application, as per the Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules, 1977. The upper age limit for direct recruitment, inclusive of the 5-year relaxation granted vide Government Order dated 29 January 2026, is given below.
Category
Upper Age Limit (Direct Recruitment)
General / Unreserved
40 years
Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B
43 y...
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy both the nationality and educational qualification requirements laid down in the notification before applying.
The candidate must be a citizen of India.
A living man having more than one wife, and a woman who has married such a man, are not eligible for appointment without prior Government permission.
Candidates must be mentally and physically fit to discharge the duties o...
Vacancy Details
| District | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Bengaluru Nagara | 20 |
| Bengaluru Gramantara | 29 |
| Chitradurga | 15 |
| Chikkaballapura | 21 |
| Tumakuru | 50 |
| Shivamogga | 18 |
| Kolara | 22 |
| Bengaluru Dakshina | 30 |
| Mysuru | 45 |
| Mandya | 50 |
| Hassana | 35 |
| Udupi | 10 |
| Dakshina Kannada | 20 |
| Chamarajanagara | 31 |
| Chikkamagaluru | 10 |
| Belagavi | 48 |
| Bagalakote | 16 |
| Gadaga | 14 |
| Haveri | 15 |
| Bidar | 4 |
| Raichuru | 2 |
| Total | 505 |
| Kalaburagi | 40 |
| Bidar | 17 |
| Raichuru | 10 |
| Total | 67 |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General and Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | ₹750 (₹500 application fee + ₹250 processing fee) |
| SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-Servicemen / Third Gender | ₹500 (₹250 application fee + ₹250 processing fee) |
| Special Chetana (PwBD) candidates | ₹250 (processing fee only) |
Selection Process
Selection to the post of Village Accountant is made purely through a competitive written examination; the notification does not mention any separate interview round. The process is as follows:
Candidates will appear for a competitive written examination conducted in Offline-OMR mode.
A minimum of 35% marks in the competitive exam is required for eligibility; candidates scoring below this will be ...
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Knowledge | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper 2 | General Kannada, General English, and Computer Knowledge | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
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How to Apply
Applicants must apply strictly online through the KEA CET portal by following the steps below. Visit the official KEA website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. Click on the application link for VAO Recruitment 2026 applicable to your cadre (General/RPC or Kalyana-Karnataka). Register with your basic details and generate login credentials. Fill in the online application form with personal, education...
Important Instructions
Applications will be accepted online only; offline or postal applications will not be considered. Candidates can apply to only one district; applications submitted for more than one district will not be accepted. Original documents must be produced at the time of document verification for eligibility, age, and category claims. Failure to appear with valid original documents on the specified date w...
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