KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026, Admit Card at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has scheduled the KEA VAO Exam 2026 to be conducted on 4 October 2026 for Village Administrative Officer posts in the RPC/General cadre. The KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026 for all the eligible candidates who have applied successfully for RPC/General will be released on 27 September 2026.

To download their admit cards, candidates have to visit the KEA official website www.cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and will be required to provide their login details, i.e., their application number, date of birth, and first 4 letters of the applicant’s name.

When Will KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026 be Released?

No exact release date has been announced by the officials till now, but normally the hall tickets are released 5 to 6 days before the exam date by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. So, as expected, the KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026 for the exam scheduled for 4 October 2026 will be released on 27 September 2026 at www.cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

How to Download Karnataka VAO Hall Ticket 2026?

Follow the steps provided below to download the Karnataka VAO Hall Ticket 2026 from the official website

1. First visit the official website of the Karnataka Examination Authority, www.cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
2. Click on the Recruitment Section, and scroll down to “Village Administrative Officer Recruitment- 2026”.
3. You will be redirected to a new page. In the opened window, click on “VAO 2026- Admission Ticket Download Link”.
4. In the opened window, fill in the Application Number, Date of Birth, and the First 4 Letters of the applicant’s name.
5. The Hall ticket appears on the screen. Download it and keep it for future reference.

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:

KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026- Key Highlights

The KEA VAO Hall Ticket 2026 will include all the exam-related details, i.e., exam date, exam time, reporting time, exam venue, and more. Candidates must download their hall ticket well before the exam date to avoid any technical issues at the last moment and to check all the exam details.

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. Who does 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 Hall Ticket 2026: 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, re-test shall not be held under any circumstances.
• Under no circumstances shall the Centre and shift provided in the Admit Card be changed.