KEA VAO 2026 Question Paper PDF Download – Paper 1 & 2 | English & Kannada | HK & Non-HK
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) conducted the Village Administrative Officer (VAO) 2026 written examination for the General/RPC (Non-HK) cadre on 4 October 2026.
Candidates can download the KEA VAO 2026 Paper 1 and Paper 2 question papers in both English and Kannada from this page.
The recruitment includes vacancies for both General/RPC (Non-HK) and Kalyana Karnataka (HK/KK) cadres. The HK/KK examination is scheduled for 25 October 2026.
KEA VAO Previous Year Question Papers (PYQ) PDF Download
KEA VAO Exam 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | KEA VAO Examination 2026 |
| Post | Village Administrative Officer (VAO) |
| Recruiting Department | Revenue Department, Karnataka |
| Conducting Authority | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) |
| Total Vacancies | 572 |
| Non-HK / General-RPC Exam Date | 4 October 2026 |
| HK / Kalyana Karnataka Exam Date | 25 October 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline / OMR Based |
| Papers | Paper 1 & Paper 2 |
| Question Paper Languages | English & Kannada |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
| Recruitment Notification | Download PDF |
| VAO Syllabus | Download PDF |
The Non-HK/General-RPC examination was conducted on 4 October 2026, while the Kalyana Karnataka examination is scheduled for 25 October 2026.
KEA VAO Question Paper 2026 PDF Download
The following table provides the VAO question papers according to Paper 1, Paper 2, language and cadre.
| Paper | English | Kannada |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 – Non-HK /RPC | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| Paper 2 – Non-HK /RPC | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| Paper 1 – HK / Kalyana Karnataka | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| Paper 2 – HK / Kalyana Karnataka | Download PDF | Download PDF |
The Non-HK/RPC papers correspond to the examination conducted on 4 October 2026. The HK/KK question papers will be updated after the Kalyana Karnataka examination.
KEA VAO 2026 Answer Key PDF – HK & Non-HK
Candidates can use the answer key to compare their responses and calculate their expected marks.
The answer-key section is divided into Non-HK/General-RPC and HK/Kalyana Karnataka cadres.
| Cadre | Paper 1 Answer Key | Paper 2 Answer Key | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-HK / General-RPC | Download PDF | Download PDF | To be updated with official KEA key |
| HK / Kalyana Karnataka | Download PDF | Download PDF | To be updated after HK examination |
KEA VAO 2026 Answer Key – Calculate Your Marks
After the official answer key is released, candidates can compare their answers with the correct options provided by KEA.
For the written examination, candidates should follow the marking scheme specified in the official notification and answer key instructions while calculating their expected score.
Candidates should wait for the official KEA answer key before considering their expected marks as final.
Conclusion
The KEA VAO 2026 General/RPC (Non-HK) examination was conducted on 4 October 2026. Candidates can use the Paper 1 and Paper 2 question papers in English and Kannada to verify their answers and analyse their performance.
The Kalyana Karnataka (HK/KK) examination is scheduled for 25 October 2026. The HK/KK question papers and answer keys will be added to this page after the examination.
This page will be updated with the latest KEA VAO Notification PDF, Syllabus PDF, Question Paper PDF, Answer Key PDF, Response Sheet, Result and Cut-Off.
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