Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the KEA VAO Answer Key 2026 on 7 October 2026. Candidates can use the answer key to cross-check answers, confirm correct answers, and estimate probable marks before the result is declared. Candidates who find any incorrect answer can raise an objection till 8 October 2026 (10:30 am).
KEA VAO Answer Key 2026 Out
The KEA VAO written examination for the RPC/General cadre is conducted on 4 October 2026, while the Kalyana Karnataka cadre examination is scheduled for 25 October 2026. The answer key for the RPC/General cadre has been released along with the correct responses to all questions asked in the exam.
| KEA VAO Answer Key 2026- Overview | |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Recruitment | Village Administrative Officer (VAO) Recruitment 2026 |
| Department | Revenue Department |
| Total Vacancies | 572 |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional |
| Written Exam Answer Key | 7 October 2026 |
| Raise Objection Dates | 8 October 2026 (10:30 am) |
| Written Exam – RPC/General Cadre | RPC/General Cadre: 4 October 2026 Kalyana Karnataka Cadre: 25 October 2026 |
| Objection Fee | Rs. 25 per question |
| Official Website | www.cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
KEA VAO Written Exam Answer Key 2026
Candidates who participated in the KEA VAO Written Exam held on 4 October 2026 can now download the response sheet PDF from the official website www.cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. Cadidates can cross-check all responses with the help of the provisional answer key.
KEA VAO Written Exam Answer Key Status
| Examination | Exam Date | Answer Key Status |
|---|---|---|
| RPC/General Cadre | 4 October 2026 | Released |
| Kalyana Karnataka Cadre | 25 October 2026 | To be released |
How to Download KEA VAO Answer Key 2026?
Candidates can download the answer key for the KEA VAO Exam in PDF form using a few hassle-free steps, which are mentioned below.
- First, visit the official website of the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/.
- Scroll down to the section titled “Recent Publications”.
- Then, below it, look for the answer key link for Paper 1 and Paper 2 Key Answers and click on it.
- The KEA VAO Answer Key 2026 opens.
- Download the answer key PDF and cross-check your response with the provisional answer key.
How to Calculate Marks Using KEA VAO Answer Key?
The answer key of the exam helps the candidates check their probable marks by matching the answers marked in their response sheet with the official answer key.
For the Kannada Language Test, each correct question gets 1.5 marks, and there are 100 questions for a total of 150 marks. The qualifying criteria is 50 marks.
Method of Calculation
- Count how many questions you answered correctly.
- Multiply the number of correct answers by the marks prescribed for each question.
- If there is negative marking prescribed for the examination in particular, deduct marks for every wrong answer.
- The resulting figure will be your estimated score.
Estimated Score = Marks for Correct Answers − Negative Marks
KEA VAO Answer Key 2026 Raise Objection Link
KEA allows candidates to submit their objection to the answer key if candidates find any discrepancies in the provisional answer key. Candidates can submit objections until 8 October 2026 (10:30 am) by paying Rs. 25/- per question. While submitting objections, candidates must submit their paper details, examination date, version code, question number details, and supplementary documents in PDF format.
Details Required for Objection
- Paper details
- Examination date
- Version code
- Question number
- Candidate/application details as required
- Supporting document/evidence in PDF format
- Objection fee
How to Raise an Objection for the KEA VAO Answer Key 2026?
- First, visit the official website of KEA, https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/.
- Scroll to the section titled “Recent Publication”.
- Underneath the section, click on the notice reading, “VAO Written Exam, Answer Key Objection Online Submission Link”.
- You will land on a new page in enter the first 5 letters of your name, application number, date of birth, and examination.
- Then submit the supporting documents and pay the fees of Rs. 50/- before the last date.
What Happens After KEA VAO Answer Key 2026?
After receiving and examining objections, KEA may make necessary corrections to the provisional answer key. The authority then proceeds with the subsequent stages of the recruitment process. Candidates should therefore not treat the provisional answer key as the final result.
Written Examination → Provisional Answer Key → Objection Window → Final Answer Key → Result/Merit List → Further Selection Process
KEA VAO Result 2026 Release Date
As the KEA Village Administrative Officer Answer Key is released, candidates can now expect that the result will be released by the end of October 2026. The result link will be made avaiable on the official website of KEA at https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/. Candidates who qualify the written test will be shortlisted for the Document Verification (DV) process