📢 Good news for Karnataka aspirants! The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the KEA VAO Answer Key 2026 for the Village Administrative Officer recruitment examination. Candidates who appeared in the written exam can now check the provisional answer key for Paper 1 and Paper 2 and estimate their probable scores.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- Selection Process
- How to Download the Answer Key
- Important Links
Overview
The Karnataka Examinations Authority has published the provisional answer key for the Village Administrative Officer (VAO) recruitment examination conducted for the Remaining Parent Cadre (RPC). The key covers both Paper 1 and Paper 2, with 100 questions in each paper.
Candidates can compare their responses with the official key to get a fair idea of their performance before the result is declared. The answer key is available through the online mode only.
Vacancy Details
A total of 572 posts of Village Administrative Officer (VAO) are to be filled through this recruitment under the Remaining Parent Cadre (RPC).
Eligibility Criteria
Post-wise educational qualification and age limit details are as per the original recruitment notification issued by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for the exact eligibility conditions. These were not announced with the answer key notice.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Written Exam (Paper 1 & Paper 2) | 04 October 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | 06 October 2026 |
| Objection Window / Final Result | To be announced |
Application Fee
The application fee was fixed in the original recruitment notification. It was not announced with the answer key notice, so the details are to be announced here — check the official notification for the fee applicable to your category.
Selection Process
The selection for the VAO posts involves:
- Written Examination (Paper 1 and Paper 2, 100 questions each)
- Further stages as per the official notification (to be announced)
How to Download the Answer Key
- Visit the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Find the link for KEA VAO Answer Key 2026 (Paper 1 & Paper 2).
- Open the PDF for your paper and compare your answers with the official responses.
- Download or print the key for future reference.
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