KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026 Released for RPC/General Cadre
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026. This hall ticket is for the Village Administrative Officer (VAO) exam for the RPC/General cadre. The hall ticket was released on 28 September 2026. The exam for this cadre is scheduled for 4 October 2026.
The hall ticket for the Kalyana Karnataka cadre will be released later. The exam for the Kalyana Karnataka cadre is on 25 October 2026.
KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026 Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Exam Name | KEA Village Administrative Officer (VAO) Exam 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 572 |
| Cadres | RPC/General and Kalyana Karnataka |
| Hall Ticket Release Date (RPC/General) | 28/09/2026 |
| Exam Dates | 04/10/2026 (RPC/General) and 25/10/2026 (Kalyana Karnataka) |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Exam Duration | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Login Details | Application Number, Date of Birth, first 4 letters of name |
| Hall Ticket Mode | Online download only |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026 Status by Cadre
The hall ticket is released separately for each cadre. Check the status for your cadre below:
| Cadre | Exam Date | Hall Ticket Status |
| RPC/General | 04/10/2026 | Released on 28/09/2026 |
| Kalyana Karnataka | 25/10/2026 | Will be released later |
KEA VAO Exam Date and Timings 2026
| Cadre | Exam Date | Exam Timing |
| RPC/General | 04/10/2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Kalyana Karnataka | 25/10/2026 | 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM |
How to Download KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026
- Visit the official Karnataka Examinations Authority website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Go to the "Recruitment" section.
- Find and click on the link for "Village Administrative Officer Recruitment – 2026".
- Click on the "VAO 2026 – Admission Ticket Download Link".
- Enter your Application Number, Date of Birth, and the first 4 letters of your name.
- Your KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026 will be displayed on the screen.
- Download the hall ticket and take a clear printout for the exam day.
Details Printed on the KEA VAO Admit Card
Check all the details on your hall ticket carefully after downloading:
- Candidate's name
- Roll number / registration number
- Photograph and signature
- Exam name and post
- Exam date and shift
- Reporting time
- Exam centre name and address
- Exam centre code
- Exam day instructions
Documents to Carry to the KEA VAO Exam Centre
You must carry the documents mentioned on your hall ticket. Without these, you may not be allowed to take the exam.
- Printed copy of the KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026
- One passport-size photograph
- Original valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID Card, Driving Licence, Passport, Ration Card with photograph)
- PwBD certificate issued by the authorised medical officer, if applicable
Prohibited Items in the KEA VAO Exam Hall
Do not bring these items to the exam hall:
- Mobile phones, smartwatches and wristwatches
- Calculators
- Bluetooth devices, earphones and microphones
- Scanners, electronic pens and any communication device
- Books, notes, printed papers and study material
- Pen drives or other storage devices
- Bags, wallets and handbags
- Food items and beverages
- Any stationery not specifically allowed
- Any other electronic gadget that could be used for unfair means
KEA VAO Exam Day Instructions
- Reach the exam centre by the reporting time mentioned on your hall ticket. It is advised to report at least 2 hours before the exam starts.
- Show your hall ticket to enter the exam centre.
- Centre staff may verify your identity.
- Candidates without a valid hall ticket will not be allowed to take the exam.
- Seats are allotted by roll number. Requests to change seats will not be accepted.
- The exam centre and shift mentioned on the hall ticket cannot be changed.
- No retest will be held for candidates who miss the exam.
- Keep your hall ticket safe until the recruitment process is finished.
- Check the exam centre address in advance.
Important Links
- Official Website → Click Here
- Notification PDF → Not specified in the official notification.
FAQs
Q1. Where can I download the KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026?
You can download it from the official KEA website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, under the Recruitment section for Village Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026.
Q2. Is the KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026 released?
Yes, it has been released for the RPC/General cadre on 28/09/2026. The Kalyana Karnataka cadre hall ticket will be released later.
Q3. What details are needed to download the KEA VAO admit card?
You need your Application Number, Date of Birth, and the first 4 letters of your name.
Q4. What is the KEA VAO exam date 2026?
The exam is on 04/10/2026 for the RPC/General cadre and 25/10/2026 for the Kalyana Karnataka cadre.
Q5. Is the KEA VAO exam online or offline?
It is an offline, OMR-based written exam.