Thousands of aspirants across Karnataka got their moment of truth yesterday. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) declared the Village Administrative Officer (VAO) provisional result for the Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) on October 19, 2026, just two weeks after the written examination was held on October 4. The result covers 572 vacancies in the Karnataka Revenue Department, one of the biggest state-level recruitment drives this year.
More than two lakh candidates reportedly appeared for the examination, so the competition was intense from the start. With the provisional score list now live on the official portal, candidates have three clear tasks ahead: check their score, raise objections if they spot an error, and prepare their documents for verification.
KEA VAO Result 2026: Key Highlights
- Exam authority: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
- Post: Village Administrative Officer (VAO), Karnataka Revenue Department
- Total vacancies: 572 (505 in Residual Parent Cadre, 67 in Kalyana-Karnataka Cadre)
- RPC written exam: October 4, 2026 (Paper 1 and Paper 2)
- KK cadre exam: Scheduled for October 25, 2026
- Result declared: October 19, 2026 (RPC provisional score list)
- Objection deadline: October 22, 2026, before 10:00 AM
- Official website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
An important note: the list published so far is the provisional score list for the RPC cadre only. The written examination for the Kalyana-Karnataka cadre is yet to be held on October 25, so candidates from that cadre should not expect their scores just yet.
How to Check the KEA VAO Result 2026
KEA has made the provisional scorecard available online. Candidates need their application details ready before they begin. Here is the step-by-step process:
- Visit the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Scroll to the recruitment section on the homepage.
- Find the link titled “VAO RPC Provisional Result 2026” or the VAO recruitment tab.
- Open the merit list PDF, or enter your application number and date of birth on the result portal to see individual marks.
- Download the scorecard and save it for future reference.
The scorecard carries your name, roll number, registration number, category, examination marks, Kannada language test status, cadre allocation and document verification status. Go through every line carefully. If any personal detail is wrong, flag it through KEA’s official helpdesk rather than waiting.
Not Happy With Your Score? File Objections by October 22
Because this is a provisional list, KEA has opened a short objection window. Candidates who disagree with their published scores can submit objections with supporting documents until October 22, 2026, before 10:00 AM. Objections filed without supporting documents will not be entertained, and KEA allows up to five files per submission.
- Go to cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and open the examinations section.
- Click on “VAO RPC Provisional Result Objection Submission” link.
- Fill in your register number, name, exam date and paper details.
- Upload the supporting documents that back your claim.
- Review everything, submit, and save the acknowledgement receipt.
After the window closes, KEA will review all representations received and then publish the final merit list. Do not leave this to the last hour, as portal traffic typically spikes near the deadline.
What Happens After the Provisional Result
The selection process has three stages. First comes the compulsory Kannada language test, which carries 150 marks with a minimum qualifying score of 50. Then the competitive written examination, which tests general knowledge, English or Kannada language skills and computer knowledge. The final stage is document verification, where shortlisted candidates must produce their originals.
Final selection depends on written examination performance, eligibility and verification of original documents. Keep the following ready so the verification call does not catch you off guard:
- SSLC certificate as proof of date of birth
- Educational certificates and mark sheets
- Valid identity proof
- Caste or reservation certificates, if applicable
- VAO scorecard and document verification call letter
- Printed application form
Why the VAO Post Matters
The Village Administrative Officer is the face of the Revenue Department in rural Karnataka, handling land records, revenue documents and citizen services at the village level. With 572 posts on offer, this recruitment is a rare large-scale opening for candidates with strong Kannada language skills. Those who make it through will be part of the state’s grassroots administrative machinery.
FAQs
Q: When was the KEA VAO Result 2026 declared?
A: The provisional score list for the RPC cadre was released on October 19, 2026.
Q: What is the last date to raise objections against the KEA VAO provisional scores?
A: October 22, 2026, before 10:00 AM, with supporting documents.
Q: How many vacancies are covered under the KEA VAO 2026 recruitment?
A: A total of 572 posts, split into 505 for the Residual Parent Cadre and 67 for the Kalyana-Karnataka Cadre.
Q: Is the KK cadre result also out?
A: No. The Kalyana-Karnataka cadre examination is scheduled for October 25, 2026, so its result will come later.
Q: What marks are needed to qualify the Kannada language test?
A: The compulsory Kannada test carries 150 marks, and candidates must score at least 50 to qualify.
The next big milestone is the objection deadline on October 22. Check your score today, act on any discrepancy, and keep your documents in order. Informeia will keep tracking this recruitment, watch this space for the final merit list and the KK cadre result.
