Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the Provisional Answer Key for the Village Administrative Officer (VAO - Remaining Parent Cadre) Recruitment Examination on 06 October 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam on 04 October 2026 can download the question paper solution PDF for Paper 1 and Paper 2 across all version codes (A1 to D3). The online objection window is active until 08 October 2026 (10:30 AM).
Important Dates
| Written Exam Date | 04 October 2026 |
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| Provisional Answer Key Release | 06 October 2026 |
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| Objection Window Start | 06 October 2026 |
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| Last Date for Raising Objections | 08 October 2026 (till 10:30 AM) |
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| Final Answer Key & Result | To be notified later |
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Objection Fee Details
| Fee Per Question Challenged | Rs. 25/- (Non-Refundable) |
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| Payment Mode | Online through the KEA objection portal. |
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| (Candidates must attach valid documentary justification with every objection). |
Exam Overview
| Exam Conducting Body | KEA, Karnataka |
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| Post Name | Village Administrative Officer (VAO) |
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| Cadre | Remaining Parent Cadre (RPC) |
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| Status | Provisional Key Available Now |
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Papers & Version Codes
| Paper 1 | General Knowledge (100 Questions) |
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| Paper 2 | Kannada, English & Computer Knowledge (100 Questions) |
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| Version Codes | A1, B1, C1, D1, A2, B2, C2, D2, A3, B3, C3, D3 |
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KEA VAO Examination 2026 Key Details
| Particulars | Details |
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| Recruitment Post | Village Administrative Officer (VAO) |
| Examination Date | 04 October 2026 |
| Total Papers Evaluated | Paper-1 (GK) & Paper-2 (Language & Computers) |
| Objection Timeline | 06 to 08 October 2026 (Up to 10:30 AM) |
| Marking Scheme: Candidates should cross-verify their marked responses with the corresponding question booklet version code to calculate their probable scores prior to the result declaration. |
How to Download KEA VAO Answer Key 2026 & File Objections
- Visit the official portal of Karnataka Examinations Authority at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ or kea.kar.nic.in.
- Go to the “Recruitment” section on the homepage.
- Click on the link titled “VAO - 2026 (RPC) Examination Key Answers with Notification”.
- The combined Answer Key PDF for Paper 1 and Paper 2 will open on the screen.
- Locate the column matching the Version Code printed on your question paper booklet (e.g., A1, B1, C1, D1, etc.).
- Check your answers and compute your total marks. Download and save the PDF file.
- Step 7 (If Raising Objections): Use the online objection link on the KEA portal, select the question number, submit your representation along with documentary proof, and pay the fee of Rs. 25/- per question before 08 October 2026 (10:30 AM).
Important Links
Before Checking Answer Key
Please verify the official website, objection window, fee rules, and question paper details before submitting any challenge.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
