Overview
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the syllabus and exam pattern for Village Administrative Officer (VAO). Full subject-wise topics and the marking scheme are given below.
Key Details
- Organization
- Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
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Exam Pattern
The KEA VAO Exam 2026 has two distinct components the Compulsory Kannada Language Test and the Written Examination. Each has a separate pattern, marking scheme and purpose, explained below.
Syllabus
The KEA VAO Syllabus is divided subject-wise across the two papers of the Written Examination. Below is the complete topic-wise breakdown to help candidates plan their preparation.
Selection Process
Candidates applying for the Village Administrative Officer post go through three stages before final selection: • Compulsory Kannada Language Test: A qualifying-only stage. Marks scored here are not added to the final merit list, but candidates must clear the minimum qualifying marks to move ahead. • Written Examination: Consists of Paper 1 (General Knowledge) and Paper 2 (General Kannada, General English and Computer Knowledge). Marks from this stage decide the merit list. • Document Verification: The final stage, where shortlisted candidates' certificates and eligibility documents are verified. Since the Kannada Language Test does not contribute to merit, candidates should treat it strictly as a pass/fail hurdle and focus their scoring effort on Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the selection process?
Candidates applying for the Village Administrative Officer post go through three stages before final selection: • Compulsory Kannada Language Test: A qualifying-only stage. Marks scored here are not added to the final merit list, but candidates must clear the minimum qualifying marks to move ahead. • Written Examination: Consists of Paper 1 (General Knowledge) and Paper 2 (General Kannada, General English and Computer Knowledge). Marks from this stage decide the merit list. • Document Verification: The final stage, where shortlisted candidates' certificates and eligibility documents are verified. Since the Kannada Language Test does not contribute to merit, candidates should treat it strictly as a pass/fail hurdle and focus their scoring effort on Paper 1 and Paper 2.