KEA VAO Recruitment 2024 Notification Out For 1000 Posts

KEA VAO Updated Notice

The Karnataka Examination Authority has been released a notice stating the office dated 21st February 2024, it was said that applicants could apply online from 4th March 2024 for the direct recruitment of Village Administrative Officer positions. Because we’re still working on setting up the payment system, you won’t be able to submit your application online for now.

KEA VAO Recruitment 2024 Notification Out

The KEA VAO Recruitment 2024 Notification has been released by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) for 1000 Village Administrative Officer positions through their official website at www.kea.kar.nic.in. The Online application process will be started from 4th March 2024 and the last date to submit the application form online is on 3rd April 2024, until 11:59 pm.

Interested candidates can download the KEA VAO Recruitment Notification PDF via the link provided in the article. Read below for more details on the selection process, eligibility, application process and more.

KEA VAO Apply Online Link

To apply for KEA VAO Recruitment online, use the direct link below. Find and click on “Apply Online,” then follow the instructions to enter your details. Make sure to submit accurately within the given dates for a successful application.

KEA VAO Notification PDF Download Link

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has been release the notification PDF on its official website, for 1000 job vacancies for the position of Village Administrative Officer (VAO) in the Karnataka Revenue Department. To apply online for the Karnataka KEA VAO Recruitment 2024, interested candidates must go through the detailed notification PDF to confirm their eligibility. The official notification PDF can be downloaded directly using the link provided.

KEA VAO Recruitment 2024 – Overview

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has been started the recruitment process for 1000 Village Administrative Officer (VAO) positions. KEA, the exam conducting authority, will administer the competitive examination, and successful candidates will be appointed to the role of Village Administrative Officer.

Particulars	Details
Exam Conducting Authority	Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
Department Name	Karnataka Revenue Department
Post Name	Village Administrative Officer (VAO)
Vacancies	1000
Category	State Govt. Jobs
Mode of Application	Online
Registration Dates	04th March to 03rd April 2024
Salary	Rs. 21,400/- to 42,000
Job Location	Karnataka
Official Website	www.kea.kar.nic.in

Karnataka KEA VAO Recruitment – Important Dates

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has been released the online registration dates through their KEA VAO Notification PDF. The online application process is going to start from 4th March 2024, and the application process will go on until 3rd April 2024. Interested candidates must refer to the table below for important dates related to the KEA VAO Recruitment.

Event	Dates
Notification Release Date	22nd February 2024
Apply Online Starts	04th March 2024 (11:00 am)
Last Date to Apply Online	03rd April 2024 (11:59 pm)
Last Date for Fee Payment	06th April 2024

KEA VAO Recruitment Vacancy

The KEA VAO Recruitment 2024, conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), is intended to fill 1000 vacancies for Village Administrative Officer (VAO) positions. These positions are available in various districts under the Karnataka Revenue Department, specifically under RPC Cadre and Kalyana Cadre. The details of the vacancies in each district have been provided in the table below:

District Name	Vacancy
Bengaluru Urban	32
Bengaluru Rural	34
Chitradurga	32
Kolar	45
Tumakuru	73
Ramanagara	51
Chikkaballapur	42
Shivamogga	31
Mysuru	66
Chamarajanagar	55
Mandya	60
Hassan	54
Chikkamagaluru	23
Kodagu	06
Udupi	22
Dakshina Kannada	50
Belagavi	64
Vijayapura	07
Bagalkot	22
Dharwad	12
Gadag	30
Haveri	34
Uttara Kannada	02
Kalaburagi	67
Raichur	04
Koppal	19
Ballari	17
Bidar	24
Yadgir	09
Vijayanagar	03
Total	1000

Karnataka KEA VAO Recruitment Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the Karnataka KEA VAO Recruitment 2024, candidates need to understand the eligibility criteria for the Village Administrative Officer (VAO) position. The criteria involve educational qualifications and age limits. If candidates does not meet these criteria, their application forms will be canceled, and they will not be considered for selection. The eligibility criteria has been mentioned below as follows:

Karnataka KEA VAO Age Limit

The Karnataka KEA VAO Age Limit specifies the acceptable age range for candidates applying for Village Administrative Officer positions. These age limits is crucial for eligibility in the recruitment process.

Category	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
General Merit Candidates	18 years	35 years
Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B	18 years	38 years
Scheduled Caste/ST/Category – 1, Ex-Serviceman	18 years	40 years

Karnataka KEA VAO Educational Qualification

• Village Administrative Officer requires Second PUC or equivalent, as per Government Circular No: CSUE 81 Admission 2017 dated 27.02.2018.
• Equivalency accepted for candidates who have passed Class 12 exams from CBSC, ICSC, or other state government boards.
• Higher Secondary Education Course (H.Sc.) from National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is also valid.
• Three Years Diploma, Two Years ITI Course, or Two Years Vocational Education Diploma (JOC/JODC/JLDC) are acceptable qualifications.
• Candidates may be considered equivalent to PUC if they pass one language course and one academic subject (in distance learning mode) from NIOS, or one language and one subject in the examination conducted by the Pre-Graduate Board.

How To Apply Online For KEA VAO Recruitment?

To apply for KEA VAO Recruitment, follow the steps for an online application. Ensure accurate submission as changes are not allowed once submitted.

1. Visit the official website of the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) at http://kea.kar.nic.in.
2. Look for the designated link for online applications on the website.
3. Click on the provided link to access the online application form.
4. Fill in the required details in the application form accurately.
5. Select the specific district for which you are applying; note that candidates are allowed to apply for only one district.
6. Once you have filled in the application, review the information to ensure accuracy.
7. After submission, no changes or amendments can be made to the application at any stage of the process.
8. Multiple applications from the same candidate are not permitted. Only the application used for the competitive examination will be considered.
9. Make sure to submit the application fee.
10. Keep a copy of the submitted application and payment receipt for future reference.

KEA VAO Recruitment Application Fee

When submitting application forms for the Karnataka KEA VAO Recruitment 2024, candidates are required to pay an application fee according to the details provided in the notification PDF. The application fees vary based on the category of the candidates.

Category	Application Fee
General and Other category	Rs. 750/-
Scheduled Caste/ST/Category – 1, Ex-Serviceman	Rs. 500/-
Physical Disabled Candidates	Exempted

KEA VAO Recruitment Selection Process

To select suitable candidates for Village Administrative Officer (VAO) positions, a written examination will be conducted in an offline OMR-based format. Those who pass the written exam will then proceed to a certificate verification process.

OMR-Based Written Examination:

• The examination will utilize the OMR-based (Optical Mark Recognition) format.
• Candidates need to participate and perform well in this written test.

Certificate Verification:

• Successful candidates from the written examination will move on to the certificate verification stage.
• This process involves the scrutiny and authentication of the candidate’s relevant certificates.
• It is a crucial step to ensure the accuracy and validity of the presented documentation.

KEA VAO Recruitment Exam Pattern

• The competitive examination for these posts will be in Offline-OMR format.
• To qualify, a candidate must secure a minimum of 35% of the total marks in the competitive examination.
• Negative marking is applicable, with one-fourth (25%) of the marks deducted for each incorrect answer.
• The question papers will have four alternative answers, and candidates need to choose the correct one.
• The competitive exam question papers will be available in both Kannada and English.
• In case of any discrepancy in the Kannada translation, candidates should refer to the English version, which will be considered final.

Test/Subject	Maximum Marks	Passing Marks	Eligibility Criterion
Compulsory Kannada Language Test	150	50	Candidates must score a minimum of 50 marks to qualify.
			(Marks obtained in this test will not be considered for selection)
Village Administrative Officer (VAO) Exam
Paper-1: General Knowledge Topics	100	–	Topics include current events, daily comprehension, Constitution of India, history of India (with emphasis on Karnataka), geography of India (relating to Karnataka), state and territorial administration, and matters related to the economy and development of Karnataka.
Paper-2: General Kannada, General English, Computer Knowledge	100	–	General Kannada, General English, and Computer Knowledge subjects are covered.
Duration (hours)	2 hours each	–	The duration of each paper is 2 hours.

Karnataka KEA VAO Recruitment Salary

Selected candidates for Village Administrative Officer (VAO) positions under the Karnataka KEA VAO Recruitment 2024 will receive a competitive salary. The salary details for the VAO post are outlined in the table below.

Post Name	Salary
Village Administrative Officer (VAO)	Rs. 21,400/- to 42,000

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