KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026 Out - Download Admit Card at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026 for the RPC/General cadre on 28/09/2026, ahead of the Village Administrative Officer written exam on 04/10/2026. Candidates can download it from cetonline.karnataka.gov.in using their Application Number, Date of Birth and the first 4 letters of their name. The Kalyana Karnataka cadre hall ticket will be released later, as the exam for that cadre is on 25/10/2026.

Direct link to Download KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026

KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026 - Quick Overview

KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026 Status: Cadre-wise

The hall ticket is released cadre-wise. Check the row that matches your cadre.

KEA VAO Vacancy Details 2026

KEA VAO Exam Date and Timings 2026

How to Download KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026

1. Visit the official Karnataka Examinations Authority website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
2. Open the "Recruitment" section and scroll to "Village Administrative Officer Recruitment – 2026".
3. Click the "VAO 2026 – Admission Ticket Download Link".
4. Enter your Application Number, Date of Birth and the first 4 letters of your name.
5. Your KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026 will appear on the screen.
6. Download it and take a clear printout for the exam day.

Details Printed on the KEA VAO Admit Card

Check every detail as soon as you download the hall ticket:

• Candidate's name
• Roll number / registration number
• Photograph and signature
• Exam name and post
• Exam date and shift
• Reporting time
• Exam centre name and address
• Exam centre code
• Exam day instructions

Documents to Carry to the KEA VAO Exam Centre

Carry the documents specified on your hall ticket. Candidates who do not bring them may not be allowed to take the exam.

• Printed copy of the KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026
• One passport-size photograph
• Original valid photo ID proof
• PwBD certificate issued by the authorised medical officer, if applicable

Accepted Photo ID Proofs

• Aadhaar Card / e-Aadhaar
• PAN Card
• Voter ID Card
• Driving Licence
• Passport
• Ration Card with photograph

Prohibited Items in the KEA VAO Exam Hall

• Mobile phones, smartwatches and wristwatches
• Calculators
• Bluetooth devices, earphones and microphones
• Scanners, electronic pens and any communication device
• Books, notes, printed papers and study material
• Pen drives or other storage devices
• Bags, wallets and handbags
• Food items and beverages
• Any stationery not specifically allowed
• Any other electronic gadget that could be used for unfair means

KEA VAO Exam Day Instructions

• Reach the centre by the reporting time printed on your hall ticket. One source advises reporting at least 2 hours before the exam starts.
• Show your hall ticket to enter. Centre staff may verify your identity.
• Candidates without a valid hall ticket will not be allowed to take the exam.
• Seats are allotted by roll number. Requests to change seats are not entertained.
• The exam centre and shift on the hall ticket cannot be changed.
• No retest is held for candidates who miss the exam.
• Keep the hall ticket safe until the recruitment process is complete.
• Check the exam centre address in advance.

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