KEA VAO Previous Year Question Papers (PYQ) PDF Download | Paper 1 & Paper 2 Exam Pattern
KEA VAO Previous Year Question Papers (PYQ) PDF Download
If you are preparing for the KEA Village Administrative Officer (VAO) Exam 2024, solving the official Previous Year Question Paper (PYQ) is one of the best ways to improve your preparation.
The 2024 KEA VAO Previous Year Question Paper PDF helps candidates understand:
- Latest exam pattern
- Difficulty level
- Important topics
- Frequently asked questions
- Time management
Note: Currently, only the 2024 KEA VAO Previous Year Question Paper PDF is available.
VAO 2026 Notification Link
KEA VAO Exam Pattern (English)
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Knowledge | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Paper 2 | General Kannada, General English & Computer Knowledge | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
Total Questions: 200
Total Marks: 200
Negative Marking
- Every correct answer carries 1 mark.
- 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
- Unanswered questions carry no negative marks.
Why Solve KEA VAO PYQs?
- Understand the latest syllabus
- Identify important topics
- Improve speed and accuracy
- Practice real exam questions
- Build confidence
Recruitment Process
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) conducts a written examination for the recruitment of Village Administrative Officers (VAO).
The written examination consists of two papers.
- Each paper carries 100 marks.
- Each paper contains 100 objective-type questions.
- Duration of each paper is 2 hours.
- The examination is conducted in OMR mode.
- Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks prescribed by KEA.
Paper 1 Subjects
Paper 1 covers General Knowledge, including:
- Constitution of India
- Karnataka Constitution-related topics
- History of India
- Karnataka History
- Geography of India
- Karnataka Geography
- Indian Economy
- Karnataka Economy
- Rural Development
- Panchayat Raj
- Science & Technology
- Environment
- Current Affairs
- Disaster Management
- Mental Ability
- General Knowledge related to Karnataka
Paper 2 Subjects
Paper 2 includes:
- General Kannada
- General English
- Computer Knowledge
Negative Valuation
- Every incorrect answer attracts 0.25 negative marks.
- No negative marks for unanswered questions
VAO 2024 PDF DOWNLOAD LINK:
VAO 2026 Notification Telegram Link.
VAO Question Paper-1 Analysis
(2024 ಅಕ್ಟೋಬರ್-27 ರಂದು) 1,000 ಗ್ರಾಮ ಆಡಳಿತಾಧಿಕಾರಿ (VAO) ಹುದ್ದೆಗಳ ನೇಮಕಾತಿಗೆ KEA ನಡೆಸಿದ ಲಿಖಿತ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಯ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ-1ರ ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ Analysis⚫️ ಯಾವ ವಿಷಯದ ಮೇಲೆ ಎಷ್ಟೆಷ್ಟು ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆಗಳನ್ನು ಕೇಳಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಎಂಬುದರ ವಿಶ್ಲೇಷಣೆ (Analysis) ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ:
★ History : 18
★ Science & Tech. : 16
★ Geography : 15
★ Polity / IC : 13
★ Mental Ability : 12
★ Current Affairs : 12 - 16
★ Schemes/Plans : 05
★ Economics : 05
★ GK / Others : 03
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★ TOTAL : 100
Current Affairs Distribution
| Category | Questions |
|---|---|
| International | 65 |
| Awards | 52, 67 |
| Sports | 56, 58 |
| Science & Space | 52, 59 |
| Environment | 32, 62 |
| Polity | 57, 69 |
| Economy | 63, 64 |
| Karnataka Current Affairs | 29, 32, 73 |
Total Analysis
- Direct Current Affairs: 16 questions
- Current + Static Mix: 7 questions
- Pure Static GK: Remaining questions
This means around 16–18% of the paper came from recent current affairs, which is consistent with the trend in Karnataka competitive exams.
Most Important Monthly Magazines That Covered These Questions
Nearly all of these topics were covered in:
- Vision IAS Monthly Current Affairs
- Vajiram & Ravi Current Affairs Magazine
- Delhi IAS Secrets Monthly Magazine
- NammaKPSC Monthly Magazine
- KAS/KPSC Current Affairs by Spardha Vijetha
In particular, Questions 32, 56, 57, 58, 59, 62, 63, 65, 67, and 69 were among the biggest national current affairs between August and October 2024, making them highly expected for the VAO exam.
