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KEA VAO Kannada Language Test Admit Card 2026 Status

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the Compulsory Kannada Language Test 2026. This test is for various posts, including Village Administrative Officer (VAO), Police Constable, Land Surveyor, KREIS Teacher, and Section Officer. The exam is scheduled for 22nd August 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

As of 19th August 2026, the official notification confirms the exam date and timings. However, the admit card download link for this specific test is not yet active. Candidates should regularly check the official KEA recruitment portal for updates on hall ticket availability. KEA typically activates admit card downloads a few days before the exam date.

KEA VAO Kannada Language Test 2026 – Quick Overview

Important Dates

• Notification Issued: 11th August 2026
• Kannada Language Test: 22nd August 2026 (Saturday), 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Main VAO written exam (General/RPC cadre): 4th October 2026
• Main VAO written exam (Kalyana-Karnataka cadre): 25th October 2026

Who Needs to Appear for the Kannada Language Test?

This Compulsory Kannada Language Test is a qualifying requirement. It is not the main recruitment exam. It applies to specific candidates who have already qualified in the main written examination for their respective posts. These include candidates from outside-Karnataka and Kalyana Karnataka quota who meet any of the following criteria:

• Did not study Kannada as a subject up to SSLC or an equivalent/higher examination.
• Did not pass SSLC (or a higher exam) with Kannada as the medium of instruction.
• Have not previously cleared a Kannada Language Test conducted by a competent authority.

Besides VAO and Village Accountant posts, this test also applies to candidates for Police Constable (CAR / DAR / KSRP / IRB / KSISF), Land Surveyor, KREIS Teacher posts, and Section Officer, Karnataka State Legal Services Authority.

Current Status of Admit Card

As of 19th August 2026, KEA has confirmed the exam date and reporting time for the Compulsory Kannada Language Test. However, a separate admit card download link for this test is not yet active on the official portal. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official KEA recruitment portal regularly. KEA usually activates hall ticket downloads a few days before the exam date, requiring the candidate's application/registration number for login.

How to Download KEA Kannada Language Test Admit Card 2026

Once the admit card is released, candidates can follow these steps to download their hall ticket:

1. Visit the official KEA candidate portal: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/KEA_EXAM_PORTAL.
2. Look for the "Kannada Language Test 2026 admit card" or "hall ticket" link under the recruitment/admit card section.
3. Log in using your Application Number and Date of Birth (or password, as specified by KEA).
4. Verify all details on the admit card, such as your name, photograph, exam centre, and reporting time.
5. Download the admit card as a PDF file.
6. Take 2-3 printed copies of the admit card for the exam day.

Documents to Carry for the Kannada Language Test

Candidates must carry the following documents to the exam centre:

• Printed copy of the admit card (once released).
• A valid original photo ID proof. This can be your Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving Licence.

Important Instructions for Exam Day

• Only candidates who have already qualified in the main written examination for their respective post are eligible to appear for this test.
• Clearing the Kannada Language Test is mandatory for eligible candidates, but it does not guarantee final selection. The marks scored are not added to the merit list of the main recruitment examination.
• Reach the exam centre well before the reporting time mentioned on your admit card.
• Carry only the items permitted as per KEA's exam-day instructions.
• Since this test covers multiple posts, candidates should carefully confirm their own exam centre and category-specific instructions on their admit card once it is issued.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. When is the KEA Kannada Language Test 2026 for VAO candidates?
A1. It is scheduled for 22nd August 2026 (Saturday), from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, as per notification number ED/KEA/02/Recruitment/2026 dated 11th August 2026.

Q2. Is this the same as the main VAO written exam?
A2. No. The main VAO written examination is scheduled separately for 4th October 2026 (General/RPC cadre) and 25th October 2026 (Kalyana-Karnataka cadre). The Kannada Language Test is an additional qualifying requirement for specific outside-Karnataka and Kalyana Karnataka quota candidates.

Q3. What is the qualifying mark for the Kannada Language Test?
A3. Candidates must score a minimum of 50 out of 150 marks to qualify.

Q4. Will marks from this test be added to the main VAO merit list?
A4. No. The test is pass/fail only; the marks scored are not added to the merit list of the main recruitment examination.

Important Links

• Official Website / Candidate Login → Click Here
• Notification PDF → Not specified in the official notification.