If you’re after a secure and rewarding profession in the service of the public, then Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA VAO Recruitment 2024 – KEA) has just the right opportunity. They currently have openings for Village Administrative Officer (VAO) in over a thousand locations across the state.
Important Dates to Remember:
| Application Opens | March 4th, 2024 |
| Application Deadline | April 3rd, 2024 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | April 6th, 2024 |
| Written Exam Date | To be announced on the KEA website (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/) |
KEA VAO Recruitment 2024 Am I Eligible?
The following qualifications should be met to apply for KEA VAO Exam 2024:
Education – Must have passed II PUC/12th Class or equivalent.
Age- Minimum age is eighteen years old. Maximum age varies as per category:
- General Category-35 years
- Cat-2A,2B,3A&3B.-38 years
- SC / ST / Category –I-40 years
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | ₹750/- |
| SC, ST, Category-1, Ex-Serviceman, PWD | ₹500/- |
KEA VAO Vacancy 2024
| District of 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 |
Also read – TSERC Recruitment 2024
How to Apply KEA VAO Exam 2024? Step by Step
- Go to KEA website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
- Find Recruitment Section; Look for “Careers” or “Recruitments”.
- Locate the VAO Notification; Click on Village Administrative Officer Recruitment 2024.
- Read Instructions and Understand them; Ensure that you understand all eligibility conditions and procedure of application.
- Start Your Application–Click ‘Apply Online’ button;
- Fill Out Form accurately–enter your personal information including educational qualification among other mandatory details;
- Upload Documents – You will need scanned copies of photographs, signatures etc., certificates etc., etc., depending upon the category for which you belong;
- Pay Application Fee – Make online payments using fee structure depending upon your category;
- Double Check and Submit – Verify everything thoroughly before submitting your application form!
Tips for a Successful Application
Apply Early: Apply as early as possible, so that you can avoid any technical errors or last minute traffic issues on the website.
- Accurate Information – incorrect information in your application may lead to disqualification.
- Clear Documents – Ensure that your scanned documents are legible and meet size requirements if any.
Proofread! Typos and errors give a wrong impression. Ask someone you trust to read it over for you.
What Does a Village Administrative Officer Do?
VAOs play an important role in the effective functioning of rural administration in Karnataka. Some of their main duties include:
- Revenue Collection–Collection of taxes, land revenue, fees and other government dues;
- Record Maintenance– Keeping records about land, crops; births, deaths and other vital statistics;
- Public Grievances-Addressing complaints raised by villagers within the framework of government schemes;
- Development Programs-Help in implementing welfare and development programs at village level;
Why Become a KEA VAO?
- Job Security – Government jobs are stable with several benefits attached to them.
- Community Service – Touching lives directly where one stays; Career Growth – You can grow within government hierarchy through promotions for people who work hard.
- Respect & Recognition – They command respect among community members.