Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026 application deadline extended; KEA allows registrations until August 20 for 572 posts

Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the last date to apply for the Karnataka Village Administrative Officer (VAO) Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates can now submit their online applications for 572 vacancies until August 20, 2026, while the deadline for online fee payment has been extended to August 21, 2026.The authority announced the extension through an official notification and a post on its social media handle, stating that the decision was taken following requests from candidates. The revised schedule also applies to applicants under the Kalyana Karnataka category. KEA clarified that no other provisions of the recruitment notification issued on July 10, 2026, have been changed.Revised application scheduleKEA had initially invited applications on July 10, 2026, for direct recruitment to Village Administrative Officer posts in the Revenue Department across various districts of Karnataka. The application deadline had earlier been extended to August 7, 2026, through a notification issued on July 29. The authority has now granted another extension.• Direct link to apply online for the Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026: Important dates

Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026: Vacancy detailsThe recruitment drive aims to fill 572 Village Administrative Officer posts across two cadres.

Selected candidates will receive a pay scale of Rs 34,100 to Rs 67,600 per month, along with applicable allowances.Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026: Eligibility and selection processCandidates must have passed Class 12 or 2nd PUC, or possess an equivalent recognised qualification. Applicants should be between 18 and 40 years of age. Age relaxation will be applicable for eligible reserved categories in accordance with state government rules.The selection process consists of a compulsory Kannada language test, wherever applicable, followed by an offline OMR-based written examination and document verification.Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026: How to applyCandidates can apply through the KEA recruitment portal by registering with a valid mobile number and email ID. Applicants must complete the online application form, select one preferred district, upload the required documents, photograph and signature, pay the prescribed fee by August 21, 2026, and download the confirmation page for future reference.