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KEA VAO Recruitment 2026 – Golden Opportunity for Karnataka Government Jobs

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Educational Qualification

  • Candidates must have passed PUC (Pre-University Course) i.e. 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board in Karnataka, such as CBSE, ICSE, NIOS, or any state board. ITI candidates with two-year ITI course along with one language subject and one general subject are also eligible.

Age Limit (as on last date of application: 30 July 2026)

CategoryUpper Age Limit
General / Unreserved40 years
Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B43 years
SC / ST / Category-145 years
Additional relaxation available for ex-servicemen, widows, etc. (see notification)As per rules
  • Minimum age is 18 years.

KEA VAO Salary 2026 – Pay Scale & Benefits

  • Selected candidates will receive a pay scale of ₹34,100 – ₹67,600 per month (Level 14 of Karnataka State Pay Matrix) along with allowances and benefits under 7th Pay Commission (7th CPC). Additional perks include pension under NPS, medical benefits, and job security.

Application Fee for KEA VAO 2026

CategoryFee (Non-refundable)
General / 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B₹750 (₹500 application + ₹250 processing)
SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-Servicemen / Third Gender₹500 (₹250 application + ₹250 processing)
Special Chetana (PwD)₹250 (processing fee only)
  • Payment via online mode only.

How to Apply for KEA VAO 2026 – Step-by-Step Guide

  • Visit official website: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
  • Click on “VAO Recruitment 2026” link (choose appropriate cadre: General/RPC or Kalyana-Karnataka).
  • Register with basic details (name, email, phone) to generate login credentials.
  • Fill the online application form carefully: enter personal, educational, category, and district preference (choose only one district).
  • Upload scanned photograph (JPEG, 50KB–200KB) and signature (JPEG, 50KB–70KB).
  • Pay the application fee online via debit/credit card or net banking.
  • Review all details thoroughly before final submission – no corrections allowed after submission.
  • Download and print the confirmation page and fee receipt for future reference.
  • Direct Apply Link: Apply Online for General/RPC Cadre | Apply Online for Kalyana-Karnataka Cadre

Q3. How many vacancies are there in KEA Village Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026?

  • A total of 572 vacancies are announced: 505 posts under General/RPC cadre and 67 posts under Kalyana-Karnataka cadre (Article 371(J)).

Q4. What is the educational qualification for KEA VAO 2026?

  • Candidates must have passed PUC (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized board. ITI candidates with two-year ITI course plus one language subject and one general subject are also eligible.

Q5. What is the application fee for KEA VAO 2026?

  • Fee is ₹750 for General/2A/2B/3A/3B candidates, ₹500 for SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-Servicemen/Third Gender, and ₹250 for Special Chetana (PwD) candidates.

Q6. What is the salary for KEA VAO 2026?

  • Selected candidates will receive a pay scale of ₹34,100 – ₹67,600 per month under 7th Pay Commission, along with NPS pension and other benefits.

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