
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026 for candidates appearing for the Village Administrative Officer examination under the RPC/General Cadre. The hall ticket was made available online on September 28, 2026.
The recruitment process is being conducted for 572 Village Administrative Officer (VAO) vacancies under the RPC/General Cadre and Kalyana Karnataka (KK) Cadre. The RPC/General Cadre examination is scheduled for October 4, 2026, whereas the KK Cadre examination will take place on October 25, 2026. The hall ticket for the KK Cadre will be issued separately.
Candidates can check the major details related to the admit card and examination below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | KEA VAO (Village Administrative Officer) Exam 2026 |
| Vacancies | 572 |
| Mode of Hall Ticket | Online |
| Hall Ticket Status | Released |
| Hall Ticket Release Date | 28 September 2026 |
| Exam Date | 4 and 25 October 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR-Based) |
| Details Required to Download | Application Number, Date of Birth, First 4 Letters of the Applicant’s Name |
| Official Website | https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ |
The KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026 download link for the RPC/General Cadre is active on the official KEA website. Candidates appearing for the October 4, 2026 examination can access their admission ticket and check the examination centre, reporting time and other instructions.
KEA VAO Admit Card 2026 Download Active Link
The RPC/General Cadre exam is scheduled for 4 October 2026, and its hall ticket has been released. The Kalyana Karnataka Cadre exam will be held on 25 October 2026, and its hall ticket is yet to be released.
Steps to Download KEA VAO Admit Card
Candidates can access their admission ticket by completing the following steps:
Visit the official KEA website.
Go to the Recruitment section.
Locate the link for Village Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026.
Select the VAO 2026 Admission Ticket/Hall Ticket link.
Enter the required details, including the Application Number and Date of Birth.
Submit the login details.
The KEA VAO Hall Ticket will appear on the screen.
Carefully verify the information printed on the admit card.
Download the hall ticket.
Take a clear printout and carry it to the examination centre.
Candidates should keep the following information and facilities ready before downloading the hall ticket:
Application Number
Date of Birth
First four letters of the candidate’s name
Stable internet connection
A device that can download and print the PDF document
Candidates who face difficulty while downloading the hall ticket can try the following measures:
Recheck the Application Number and Date of Birth.
Enter the first four letters of the name correctly.
Refresh the KEA admission ticket page and try again.
Clear the browser cache and cookies.
Try using another browser or device.
Check the internet connection.
If the website is experiencing heavy traffic, try downloading the hall ticket later during off-peak hours.
If the issue continues, check the latest KEA notice or helpdesk details.
Candidates must carry the required documents to the examination centre. Failure to bring these documents will result in candidates not being allowed to appear for the examination.
Printed copy of the KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026
One passport-size photograph
Any one authorised photo ID such as PAN Card, Driving License, Voter ID, Passport, Aadhaar Card, E-Aadhaar or Ration Card with photograph
PwBD certificate issued by the authorised medical officer
