VAO Recruitment 2026 Karnataka - KEA Notification for 572 Village Accountant Posts

Candidates should read the full official notification before applying, as it contains complete details on eligibility, reservation, and exam rules. Two separate notifications have been issued for this recruitment cycle - one for the General/RPC cadre (Notification No. ED/KEA/26/NEV/2026(RPC)) and one for the Kalyana-Karnataka cadre (Notification No. ED/KEA/27/NEV/2026(KK)) - both dated 10 July 2026. Download KEA General / RPC Cadre Notification PDF Download KEA Kalyana-Karnataka Cadre Notification PDF

Candidates must complete the entire application process, including fee payment, within the schedule given below. No changes are permitted after submission, so applicants should keep these dates in mind.

The 572 vacancies are distributed across two separate cadres based on region. Candidates are allowed to apply for only one district within their applicable cadre; multi-district applications will not be accepted. Note: The notification clarifies that vacancy and category-wise figures may be revised by the concerned district/revenue authorities from time to time, and applicants are advised to check the concerned district authority's corrigendum before finalizing their choice of district.

General / RPC Cadre - District-wise Vacancies (505 Posts)

Kalyana-Karnataka Cadre - District-wise Vacancies (67 Posts)

Candidates must satisfy both the nationality and educational qualification requirements laid down in the notification before applying. The candidate must be a citizen of India. A living man having more than one wife, and a woman who has married such a man, are not eligible for appointment without prior Government permission. Candidates must be mentally and physically fit to discharge the duties of the post. Candidates applying for the post of Village Accountant must have passed PUC (Pre-University Course, equivalent to Class 12) or a qualification recognized as equivalent to PUC by the Government of Karnataka. Equivalent qualifications include: Class 12 examination conducted by CBSE or ICSE boards. Class 12 examination conducted by other State Government pre-university education boards. Advanced vocational courses/NSDC-affiliated courses conducted through the National Institute of Open S

The minimum age required is 18 years as on the closing date of application, as per the Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules, 1977. The upper age limit for direct recruitment, inclusive of the 5-year relaxation granted vide Government Order dated 29 January 2026, is given below. Additional age relaxation beyond the above limits is permitted for specific categories, as detailed in the notification, including: Persons already serving in Karnataka Government, local body, State/Central statutory or PSU service - relaxation equal to years of service or 10 years, whichever is less. Ex-servicemen - relaxation equal to the length of service rendered, plus 3 years. National Cadet Corps (NCC) full-time supervisors - relaxation equal to years of service. Persons employed as Grama Samuha Parishilakaru under the rural self-employment scheme - relaxation equal to years of service. Speci

Selected candidates for the post of Village Accountant will be placed on the state government pay scale below and will be entitled to benefits under the National Pension Scheme (NPS). All appointees will serve a probation period of 2 years from the date of regular appointment. Pay Scale: ₹34,100 - 800 - 35,700 - 900 - 39,300 - 1,000 - 43,300 - 1,125 - 47,800 - 1,250 - 52,800 - 1,375 - 58,300 - 1,500 - 64,300 - 1,650 - 67,600

The application fee must be paid online only, at the time of form submission. Fees once paid are non-refundable under any circumstances.

Selection to the post of Village Accountant is made purely through a competitive written examination; the notification does not mention any separate interview round. The process is as follows: Candidates will appear for a competitive written examination conducted in Offline-OMR mode. A minimum of 35% marks in the competitive exam is required for eligibility; candidates scoring below this will be disqualified. Candidates opting for the Kannada language exam exemption must have passed Kannada as first or second language up to SSLC level, or must clear a compulsory qualifying Kannada language test (150 marks, minimum 50 marks required to qualify). This paper is not counted toward merit ranking. District-wise merit lists / marks lists will be prepared and forwarded by KEA to the respective District Magistrates for appointment, which is made at the district level.

The written examination consists of two papers, each carrying 100 marks and lasting 2 hours, with negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. Each question offers 4 answer options with only one correct answer. A minimum qualifying score of 35% is required in the competitive exam.

Applications will be accepted online only; offline or postal applications will not be considered. Candidates can apply to only one district; applications submitted for more than one district will not be accepted. Original documents must be produced at the time of document verification for eligibility, age, and category claims. Failure to appear with valid original documents on the specified date will lead to cancellation of candidature. Candidates are responsible for reading all eligibility instructions before applying; incomplete or incorrect information may result in rejection of candidature at any stage. Impersonation, submission of forged documents, or use of unfair means during the exam or interview process will lead to disqualification and possible criminal/disciplinary action. Aadhaar Card is mandatory for application submission.