Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026: Application Deadline Extended to August 20 for 572 Posts — Check Revised Schedule

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has once again extended the last date to apply for Karnataka Village Administrative Officer (VAO) Recruitment 2026. Candidates can now submit their online applications for 572 VAO vacancies until August 20, 2026, with the window for online fee payment kept open until August 21, 2026.

The extension was communicated through an official notification and a post on KEA's social media handle, with the authority stating that the decision follows repeated requests from prospective candidates. The revised timeline also covers applicants under the Kalyana Karnataka category. KEA has clarified that all other terms of the original recruitment notification dated July 10, 2026, remain unchanged.

This marks the second extension to the application window. KEA had first opened applications on July 10, 2026, for direct recruitment to VAO posts in the Revenue Department across Karnataka's districts. The deadline was earlier pushed from its original date to August 7, 2026, via a notification issued on July 29, and has now been extended a second time to August 20.

Candidates who have not yet applied, or who wish to edit incomplete applications, should use this extended window to complete the process well before the fee payment cut-off on August 21, 2026.

Direct link to apply online: Candidates can visit the official KEA recruitment portal to submit their Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026 application.

Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026: Revised Important Dates

Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details

The recruitment drive will fill a total of 572 Village Administrative Officer posts across two cadres in the Revenue Department.

Selected candidates will draw a monthly pay scale of Rs 34,100 to Rs 67,600, along with allowances admissible as per state government norms.

Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria

• Educational qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 12 (2nd PUC) or hold an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Age limit: Applicants should be between 18 and 40 years of age as on the prescribed date.

• Age relaxation: Applicable to eligible reserved categories as per Karnataka state government rules.

Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026: Selection Process

The selection process for VAO posts comprises three stages:

1. A compulsory Kannada language test, wherever applicable.

2. An offline OMR-based written examination.

3. Document verification of shortlisted candidates.

The General/RPC cadre examination is scheduled for October 4, 2026, while the Kalyana Karnataka cadre examination will be held on October 25, 2026.

Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026: How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official KEA recruitment portal.

2. Register using a valid mobile number and email ID.

3. Fill in the online application form with personal, educational and category details.

4. Select one preferred district for posting.

5. Upload the required documents, photograph and signature as per specifications.

6. Pay the prescribed application fee online before August 21, 2026.

7. Download and save the confirmation page/printout for future reference.