Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026 – 572 Village Administrative Officer Posts
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is conducting the 2026 recruitment process for Village Administrative Officer (VAO) posts under the Karnataka Revenue Department. The official KEA recruitment pages contain separate RPC and Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) sections, along with the original July notifications, application information, extension notices and the latest Kannada Language Test notification dated 11 August 2026.
Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026 – Latest Official Status
The official Karnataka Examinations Authority website maintains separate recruitment pages for the Village Administrative Officer 2026 recruitment under the RPC and Kalyana-Karnataka categories. The KK page currently lists the Kannada Language Test notification dated 11 August 2026, the application-period extension notice dated 06 August 2026, the VAO 2026 notification dated 29 July 2026, the application link dated 11 July 2026 and the original detailed notification and post classification dated 10 July 2026.
Because KEA has published subsequent notices after the original recruitment notification, candidates should always consider the latest notice on the official recruitment page while checking examination-related information, application status and Kannada Language Test requirements.
| Particular | Official Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Department | Revenue Department, Government of Karnataka |
| Post | Village Administrative Officer (VAO) |
| Total Vacancies | 572 Posts |
| Recruitment Categories | Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) and Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) |
| Original Notification Date | 10 July 2026 |
| Application Link Date | 11 July 2026 |
| Latest Application Extension Notice | 06 August 2026 |
| Latest Kannada Language Test Notification | 11 August 2026 |
| Current Status | Latest notices published by KEA |
Latest Karnataka VAO Recruitment Updates
The following entries are taken from the official KEA VAO recruitment page. The dates below refer to the notices displayed by KEA, not dates inferred from third-party websites.
| Update | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Original detailed VAO recruitment notification | 10 July 2026 | Published |
| VAO post classification – KK | 10 July 2026 | Published |
| VAO online application link | 11 July 2026 | Published |
| VAO 2026 notification | 29 July 2026 | Published |
| Application period extension notice – KK | 06 August 2026 | Published |
| Kannada Language Test Notification | 11 August 2026 | Latest |
Karnataka VAO Vacancy 2026
The VAO recruitment is being conducted through KEA for the Karnataka Revenue Department. The recruitment is divided into the applicable RPC and Kalyana-Karnataka categories. Candidates should select and claim the appropriate category only when they satisfy the conditions prescribed in the relevant notification.
| Recruitment Category | Details |
|---|---|
| RPC | Residual Parent Cadre recruitment through the KEA VAO recruitment process. |
| Kalyana-Karnataka | Recruitment for eligible candidates under the applicable Kalyana-Karnataka provisions. |
| Total Recruitment | 572 Village Administrative Officer posts |
Karnataka VAO Educational Qualification
The educational qualification must be checked against the applicable official VAO notification issued by KEA. Candidates should use the detailed notification rather than relying on recruitment summaries circulated on social media or private job websites.
Karnataka VAO Age Limit
The age requirement and category-wise relaxation should be taken from the applicable official KEA recruitment notification. Since the recruitment has separate RPC and KK components, candidates should verify the conditions applicable to the category under which they are applying.
Karnataka VAO Salary 2026
The Village Administrative Officer is a Karnataka Revenue Department post. Candidates should verify the exact pay scale and service conditions from the official detailed notification before publishing or relying on a salary figure.
Karnataka VAO Kannada Language Test 2026
The most important new development on the official KEA page is the Kannada Language Test Notification dated 11 August 2026. The notification is now specifically listed on the VAO 2026 Kalyana-Karnataka recruitment page.
Candidates who are required to appear for the Kannada Language Test should read the official 11 August notification carefully for the examination date, reporting instructions, eligibility, hall-ticket information and other requirements. These details should not be inferred from older VAO recruitment articles.
11 August 2026
Karnataka Examinations Authority
Kannada Language Test
KEA VAO Recruitment 2026 page
VAO Application Extension – 06 August 2026
KEA’s official recruitment page lists a separate VAO online application period extension notice dated 06 August 2026 for the Kalyana-Karnataka recruitment. The official homepage also lists VAO application-period extension notices dated 06 August 2026.
For the latest deadline, candidates should open the official 06 August 2026 extension notice from the KEA VAO recruitment page. This is safer than relying on dates reproduced by third-party recruitment websites.
Karnataka VAO Selection Process
The recruitment process should be understood from the official notification and subsequent notices published by KEA. The current recruitment page additionally demonstrates that a Kannada Language Test notification has been issued, so candidates should not assume that the process consists only of the written competitive examination.
Application and eligibility verification
Kannada Language Test where applicable
Competitive examination as prescribed by KEA
Merit, reservation and document verification as applicable
Documents Candidates Should Keep Ready
| Document | Why It May Be Required |
|---|---|
| SSLC / equivalent certificate | Date-of-birth and identity verification |
| PUC / qualifying examination certificate | Educational qualification |
| Identity proof | Candidate verification |
| Category certificate | Reservation claim, where applicable |
| Kalyana-Karnataka / Article 371(J) certificate | Applicable KK reservation claim |
| Kannada-medium / rural certificate | Where applicable under the recruitment rules |
| Disability / other special-category certificates | Where applicable |
How to Check the Latest VAO Notification on KEA Website
Important Links – Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026
The links below point to the official KEA recruitment pages. The individual notification PDFs are published inside these official pages. This avoids inserting an unverified or guessed PDF filename.
| Document / Purpose | Official Source |
|---|---|
| Latest VAO Recruitment 2026 – KK Page | Open Official VAO KK Page |
| Kannada Language Test Notification – 11 August 2026 | Open Notification Page |
| VAO Application Extension Notice – 06 August 2026 | Open Extension Notice |
| VAO 2026 Notification – 29 July 2026 | Open Official Page |
| Original Detailed VAO Notification – 10 July 2026 | Open Official Notification |
| VAO Post Classification – KK – 10 July 2026 | Open Official Document |
| VAO RPC Recruitment Page | Open RPC Page |
| KEA Official Website | Visit KEA |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are there in Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026?
The 2026 Karnataka VAO recruitment is for 572 Village Administrative Officer posts.
What is the latest VAO notification published by KEA?
KEA’s official VAO recruitment page currently lists the Kannada Language Test Notification dated 11 August 2026.
When was the VAO application extension notice published?
The official VAO recruitment page lists the application-period extension notice dated 06 August 2026.
When was the original VAO notification issued?
The original detailed VAO notification and applicable post-classification document are listed on the KEA page with the date 10 July 2026.
Where can I download the VAO Kannada Language Test notification?
Open the official KEA VAO recruitment page and select the Kannada Language Test Notification dated 11 August 2026.
Where can I check the latest application deadline?
Candidates should check the 06 August 2026 application-period extension notice on the official KEA VAO recruitment page rather than using an older deadline reproduced elsewhere.
Is the Kannada Language Test notification officially published?
Yes. The official KEA VAO Kalyana-Karnataka page currently lists a Kannada Language Test Notification dated 11 August 2026.
Where can I find the original VAO PDF?
The official KEA VAO recruitment page lists the detailed notification dated 10 July 2026. Candidates can open the document directly from the official page.
Final Advice for VAO Candidates
Candidates should now treat the 11 August 2026 Kannada Language Test notification and the 06 August 2026 application extension notice as important updates to the original recruitment information. The official KEA page is the correct source for the latest instructions, dates and documents.
The earlier version of this article contained outdated deadline information and several details that were not sufficiently verified against the latest KEA notices. Those details have intentionally been removed or qualified in this corrected version instead of presenting them as confirmed facts.