KEA VAO Hall Ticket Download 2026 Link Active @cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, Admit Card PDF

KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026 has been released by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) on the official website www.cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/. Candidates appearing for the Village Administrative Officer (VAO) examination can download their admit card using the Application Number, Date of Birth, and the first four letters of their name. The direct admit card download link is provided below for easy access.

KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026 Out

The KEA VAO recruitment drive is being conducted to fill 572 Village Administrative Officer (VAO) vacancies under the RPC/General Cadre and Kalyana Karnataka Cadre. RPC/General Cadre examination is scheduled to be conducted on 4 October 2026, while the Kalyana Karnataka (KK) Cadre examination will be held on 25 October 2026, and its hall ticket will be released separately

KEA VAO Hall Ticket Download 2026 Link

KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026 is OUT for the RPC/General Cadre at https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/. Download your admit card and check your exam centre, reporting time, and other instructions before appearing for the 4 October examination.

KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026 Download Link (Active)

How to Download KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026?

Candidates can download their KEA VAO admit card by following the steps below:

• Visit the official KEA website https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
• Open the Recruitment section.
• Find the link for Village Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026.
• Click on the VAO 2026 Admission Ticket/Hall Ticket link.
• Enter the required login details such as Application Number and Date of Birth.
• Submit the details.
• Your KEA VAO Hall Ticket will appear on the screen.
• Check all the information carefully.
• Download the admit card.
• Take a clear printout and carry it to the examination centre.

Details Required to Download KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026

The candidates have to keep all the below-mentioned details ready while downloading KEA VAO hall ticket 2026:

• Application Number
• Date of Birth
• First four letters of the candidate’s name
• Stable internet connection
• A device that can download/print the PDF document

KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026 Not Downloading – What to Do?

When the KEA VAO admit card is not downloading, the candidates can try the below-mentioned solutions:

• Check whether the Application Number and Date of Birth are entered correctly or not.
• Enter the first four letters of the name as asked.
• Refresh the KEA admission ticket page and try again.
• Clear the cache and cookies of the browser.
• Try with another browser/device.
• Check the internet connection.
• If the KEA hall ticket download is not occurring due to a large load on the website, then try again later during off-peak hours.
• If none of the above-mentioned solutions are working, check the latest KEA notice/helpdesk details.

KEA VAO Exam Schedule 2026

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will conduct the OMR-based written test for Village Administrative Officer on 4 and 25 October 2026, in two shifts each day. The shift-wise complete schedule is given below:

Details Mentioned on the KEA VAO Admit Card 2026

The hall ticket is an important document for entry to the examination centre, and any mistake in the details can lead to issues with entry or verification at the examination centre. Candidates should carefully check all the details mentioned on the admit card and contact the concerned authority immediately in case of any discrepancy.

• Candidate’s Name
• Roll Number/Registration Number
• Photograph and Signature
• Exam Name and Post
• Exam Date and Shift
• Reporting Time
• Examination Centre Name and Address
• Candidate’s Exam Centre Code
• Important Exam Day Instructions

What documents are to be carried on KEA VAO Exam Day?

All candidates must bring the following documents on the day of the examination at the examination centre. Those who do not bring these documents will not be allowed to sit for the examination.

• Printed copy of KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026
• One passport-size photograph
• Any one of the authorised photo IDs: PAN card/Driving License/Voter ID/ Passport/ Aadhaar Card, E-Aadhaar/Ration Card with photograph.
• PwBD certificate issued by the authorised medical officer.

KEA VAO Exam Day Guidelines

The candidates should read the instructions written on the admit card very carefully, such as reporting time, dos and don’ts, etc. Here we share some common instructions that every candidate should follow

• Candidates are advised to report at the Examination Centre 2 hours before commencement of the examination.
• The candidate must show the admit card for admission in the examination room/hall. The Test Centre Staff on duty is authorised to verify the identity of candidates. Candidates are requested to extend their full cooperation.
• A candidate who does not have a valid admit card shall not be permitted for the examination under any circumstances.
• A seat indicating the roll number will be allotted to each candidate. No plea will be entertained to change the allotted seat.
• For those who are unable to appear on the scheduled date of the test for any reason, retesting shall not be held under any circumstances.
• Under no circumstances shall the centre and shift provided in the admit card be changed.

What to do after downloading the KEA VAO Hall Ticket?

Candidates appearing for the 4 October 2026 RPC/General Cadre examination should use the remaining preparation time strategically.

Before leaving for the examination centre:

Download Hall Ticket
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Check Exam Centre & Reporting Time
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Arrange Valid Photo ID
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Check Exam-Day Instructions
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Reach Centre Before Reporting Time
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Appear for KEA VAO Exam

KEA VAO Exam Pattern 2026

The KEA VAO written examination is conducted in OMR-based offline mode.

KEA VAO Syllabus & Exam Pattern- Click to Check