The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released recruitment notifications (No. ED/KEA/26/NEV/2026(RPC) and ED/KEA/27/NEV/2026(KK)) for 572 Village Accountant (Grama Aadalitha Adhikari / Village Administrative Officer) posts across Karnataka. Eligible candidates can apply online from 11 July 2026 to 30 July 2026 at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Complete details are given below.
KEA VAO Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organisation | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Post Name | Village Accountant / Village Administrative Officer (VAO) |
| Total Vacancies | 572 Posts (505 General/RPC + 67 Kalyana-Karnataka) |
| Notification No. | ED/KEA/26/NEV/2026(RPC) & ED/KEA/27/NEV/2026(KK) |
| Pay Scale | ₹34,100 – ₹67,600 |
| Probation Period | 2 Years |
| Selection Process | Competitive Written Examination (Offline OMR mode) |
| Application Mode | Online |
Important Dates
| Online Application Starts | 11 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 31 July 2026 |
| Written Exam (General/RPC districts) | 04 October 2026 |
Application Fee
The application fee is category-wise as per Karnataka norms (generally lower for SC/ST/Category-I and PwBD candidates). Refer to the official notification for the exact category-wise fee and payment mode.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed PUC (Pre-University Course, equivalent to Class 12) or an equivalent qualification from a recognised board, along with computer knowledge as prescribed under the Karnataka Civil Services rules. Age Limit: Minimum 18 years as on the closing date of application; the upper age limit varies by category (generally up to 35 years for General Merit, with relaxation for reserved categories) as per the Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules, 1977.
Selection Process
Selection is based on a Competitive Written Examination (offline OMR mode) followed by document verification, as per the KEA recruitment rules.
How to Apply for KEA VAO Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official KEA website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
- Open the Village Accountant (VAO) recruitment notification and read it carefully.
- Register and fill the online application form with your details.
- Upload the required documents and pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form before 30 July 2026 and keep a printout for reference.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
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Disclaimer: The information above is compiled from the official KEA Village Accountant notifications (ED/KEA/26/NEV/2026(RPC) & ED/KEA/27/NEV/2026(KK)). Candidates are advised to read the official notification before applying.