Overview
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the Village Administrative Officer (VAO) Kannada Language Test Admit Card 2026 for registered candidates. The hall ticket is available through the KEA candidate portal for the recruitment drive covering 1,000 VAO vacancies across Karnataka. Applicants must download the admit card online and verify their examination centre, reporting time and candidate details before appearing for the test.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Post Name | Village Administrative Officer (VAO) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,000 posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | kea.kar.nic.in |
Important Dates
Candidates should rely on the date and reporting time printed on their individual hall tickets. Any change in the schedule will be published through the official KEA portal.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA — check admit card |
| Result Date | TBA |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Second PUC/Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board or institution.
- Equivalent qualifications accepted under Karnataka government recruitment rules may also be considered, subject to verification.
- Applicants must satisfy the prescribed Kannada language eligibility requirements.
- Candidates should retain their SSLC, PUC, Kannada language and category certificates for document verification.
- Final eligibility will be determined from the conditions stated in the detailed recruitment notification.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Maximum age for General Merit candidates: 35 years.
- The upper age limit is generally 38 years for eligible Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B candidates.
- The upper age limit is generally 40 years for SC, ST and Category-I candidates.
- Additional relaxation may apply to eligible persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen and other categories under Karnataka government rules.
- The relevant cut-off date for calculating age must be checked in the recruitment notification.
Fees
- General Merit and eligible backward-class candidates: ₹750, subject to the original recruitment terms.
- SC, ST, Category-I, persons with disabilities and other eligible reserved candidates: ₹500, where applicable.
- Bank, payment gateway or processing charges may be collected separately.
- The fee is generally non-refundable after successful submission. Candidates should verify the applicable amount in their submitted application record or official notice.
Selection Process
The VAO recruitment process is expected to include the following stages:
- Kannada Language Test: Candidates must qualify in the mandatory language examination as prescribed by KEA and the state recruitment rules.
- Competitive Examination: Eligible candidates will be assessed through the prescribed written competitive test covering the notified subjects.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of educational, age, category, Kannada language and other supporting certificates before final selection.
Mere issuance of an admit card does not confirm final eligibility. KEA may reject a candidature if the information or documents submitted by the applicant do not meet the recruitment conditions.
How to Apply
The online application process for candidates appearing in the Kannada Language Test has already been completed. Registered applicants can obtain their hall tickets by following these steps:
- Visit the KEA official website at kea.kar.nic.in.
- Open the recruitment or latest announcements section on the homepage.
- Select the link titled “VAO Kannada Language Test Admit Card 2026”.
- Enter the application number or registration ID and the requested login credentials.
- Submit the details and wait for the hall ticket to appear on the screen.
- Check the candidate’s name, photograph, roll number, examination date, shift, centre address and reporting time.
- Download the admit card PDF and print at least two clear copies.
- Carry the printed hall ticket and an original government-issued photo identity card to the examination centre.
- Contact the KEA help desk promptly if the admit card contains an incorrect name, photograph, category or other material discrepancy.
Candidates should reach the venue before the reporting deadline. Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, study material and other prohibited articles should not be carried into the examination hall.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Where can I download the KEA VAO Kannada Language Test Admit Card 2026?
The admit card can be downloaded from kea.kar.nic.in using the candidate’s registration details.
2. What should I carry to the Kannada Language Test centre?
Candidates should carry a printed hall ticket and an original valid photo ID. Any additional document specified on the admit card must also be produced.
3. What should I do if there is an error on my VAO hall ticket?
Report the discrepancy to KEA immediately through the contact details provided on the official portal. Candidates should not alter any information on the downloaded hall ticket themselves.
