KEA VAO Answer Key 2026 Out - Download Paper 1 and Paper 2 Key PDF

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) released the KEA VAO Answer Key 2026 on 06/10/2026 for the Village Administrative Officer (Remaining Parent Cadre) exam held on 04/10/2026. Candidates can download the provisional key for Paper 1 and Paper 2 from the official KEA website and raise objections online until 08/10/2026 by paying ₹25 per objection.

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KEA VAO Answer Key 2026 - Quick Overview

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What Does the KEA VAO Answer Key Contain?

KEA has published the key answers for Paper 1 and Paper 2 in a single PDF along with the official notification. The key lists the correct option for every question across all 12 version codes. Use the column that matches the version code printed on your question booklet.

How to Download KEA VAO Answer Key 2026

1. Visit the official KEA website at kea.kar.nic.in.
2. Open the Recruitment section on the homepage.
3. Click the link "VAO – 2026 (RPC) Examination Key Answers with Notification".
4. The answer key PDF will open. Find your version code for Paper 1 and Paper 2.
5. Download and save the PDF for reference.

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How to Check Your Score Using the KEA VAO Answer Key

1. Note the version code printed on your question booklet.
2. Match each of your marked answers with the key under the same version code, separately for Paper 1 and Paper 2.
3. Count the correct, incorrect and unattempted answers in each paper.
4. Apply the marks per correct answer and the negative marking rule given in the official VAO notification.

How to Raise Objections Against KEA VAO Answer Key 2026

Candidates who find an error in the provisional key can submit objections online through the KEA objection portal. The last date is 08/10/2026 (10:30 AM).

1. Open the KEA objection login page.
2. Log in with the required details.
3. Select the paper and enter the exam date, version code and question number.
4. Enter the answer you believe is correct.
5. Upload supporting documents in PDF format.
6. Pay the objection fee of ₹25 per objection.
7. Submit the form and save a copy for your records.

Objection Rules to Remember

• The objection fee of ₹25 per objection is non-refundable.
• Objections without the question number or version code, incomplete or unsupported objections, and objections without the fee will not be considered.
• A subject expert committee will review all objections, and the key answers it decides on will be final.

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Documents Required to Raise an Objection

• Login details required by the KEA objection portal
• Version code and question number of the disputed question
• Supporting document proving your answer, uploaded in PDF format
• Online payment of the ₹25 objection fee

The list of documents for the next stage is Not Available Officially yet. KEA will publish it in a separate notice.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Use only the official KEA website and objection portal for download and objections.
• Check your version code carefully before comparing answers, as the key differs by version.
• Submit objections before 08/10/2026, 10:30 AM, as late objections should not be expected to be accepted.
• Keep supporting documents ready in PDF format before you log in.
• This is a provisional key. Marks may change after the final key is published.

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