VAO Recruitment 2026 Karnataka Last Date Extended - KEA Notification for 572 Village Accountant Posts

The candidate must be a citizen of India. A living man having more than one wife, and a woman who has married such a man, are not eligible for appointment without prior Government permission. Candidates must be mentally and physically fit to discharge the duties of the post.

The age limit is Up to 40 Years. Age relaxation for reserved categories, where it applies, is set out in the official notification — check the notification PDF for the exact limits that apply to you.

This notification does not state a pay scale in a form we can show here — check the official notification PDF.

Candidates will appear for a competitive written examination conducted in Offline-OMR mode. A minimum of 35% marks in the competitive exam is required for eligibility; candidates scoring below this will be disqualified. Candidates opting for the Kannada language exam exemption must have passed Kannada as first or second language up to SSLC level, or must clear a compulsory qualifying Kannada language test (150 marks, minimum 50 marks required to qualify). This paper is not counted toward merit ranking. District-wise merit lists / marks lists will be prepared and forwarded by KEA to the respective District Magistrates for appointment, which is made at the district level.