KEA VAO Result 2026 Out: Download RPC Provisional Score List ADMIT CARD OUT

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the KEA VAO Result 2026 on 19 October 2026. This is the provisional score list for the Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) candidates who appeared in the Village Administrative Officer (VAO) written exam held on 4 October 2026. The full recruitment is for 572 posts: 505 in the RPC cadre and 67 in the Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) cadre.

Candidates can check their scores on the official KEA recruitment portal and download the notice PDF. If you think your score is wrong, you can send an objection with supporting documents before 10:00 AM on 22 October 2026. Please note that this time is very close, so do not wait. In this post we explain everything in simple words.

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KEA VAO Result 2026 Out — Download RPC Provisional Score List PDF, Objection Last Date 22 October

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) | Village Administrative Officer | 572 Vacancies | Result Released on 19 October 2026
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KEA VAO Result 2026 — Quick Overview

Particulars Details
Recruiting Authority Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
Department Karnataka Revenue Department
Post Name Village Administrative Officer (VAO), also called Village Accountant
Total Vacancies 572 (RPC 505 + KK 67)
RPC Written Exam Date 4 October 2026
Provisional Answer Key 6 October 2026
Result Released On 19 October 2026
Result Type RPC Provisional Score List
Objection Last Date 22 October 2026, before 10:00 AM
KK Cadre Written Exam 25 October 2026
Official Website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea

Check KEA VAO Result 2026 and Download Notice PDF

Check RPC Provisional Result (Official Portal) Click here to check result
Provisional Score Notice PDF Click here to download notice
Objection Instructions Click here for objection details
KEA Official Website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
Note: Many candidates will open the portal at the same time, so it can be slow. If it does not open, try again after a few minutes.

How to Check KEA VAO Result 2026 (Step by Step)

  • Open the official KEA website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
  • Go to the recruitment or Village Administrative Officer section
  • Find the link for VAO RPC Provisional Result 2026
  • Open the official RPC VAO result portal
  • Enter your application number and date of birth if the page asks for them
  • Complete any extra check shown on the page and submit
  • Your provisional score will appear on the screen
  • Download or take a screenshot and save it safely

Important Dates

  • Online Application: 11 July to 30 July 2026 (as reported)
  • RPC Written Exam: 4 October 2026
  • Provisional Answer Key: 6 October 2026
  • RPC Provisional Score List (Result): 19 October 2026
  • Last Date for Objections to the Provisional Scores: 22 October 2026, before 10:00 AM
  • KK Cadre Written Exam: 25 October 2026
  • Kannada Language Test, Final Merit List and Document Verification: dates not announced yet
Note: From the day of the result (19 October), candidates get only about 3 days to send objections. If you are reading this on 20 or 21 October, please act today.

What Is a ‘Provisional Score List’? (Simple Explanation)

A provisional score list shows the marks you got in the written exam. It is a first list, made before the objection check is finished. Because of this, it is not the final merit list and it is not the appointment list.

KEA gives candidates a short time to check their scores and report any mistake with proof. After KEA looks at the valid objections, it may publish revised scores or the next list as per the recruitment rules.

  • Provisional score: your exam marks as shown now, open for objection
  • Final merit list: the later list that KEA will publish. The date is not announced yet
  • Cut-off marks: not announced in the reports we checked. Please do not believe unofficial cut-off numbers on social media

How to Raise an Objection Against the Provisional Score

Objection Steps (Before 10:00 AM on 22 October 2026)

Please use only the process written on the official KEA notice. The steps below follow the reported process.

  • Open the KEA website and find the VAO RPC provisional score objection notice
  • Open the official objection facility given in that notice
  • Enter your registration and personal details
  • Select the exam and paper details related to your objection
  • Explain clearly what is wrong in your published score
  • Attach supporting documents. KEA says these are mandatory
  • Check everything once, then submit before the deadline
  • Save the confirmation or screenshot if the portal gives one
Note: The objection must be sent online as directed by KEA. We could not open the objection page ourselves, so please read the notice carefully for the exact form and file rules.

Tips for a Strong Objection (Our Suggestions)

  • Object only if you have a clear reason, such as a wrong name, wrong application number, or a mismatch between your marks and your own record
  • Keep a copy of your OMR details, admit card and answer-key notes ready before you start
  • Write in short and simple lines. Do not write long stories
  • Attach only the relevant document, in the file size and format asked by the portal
  • Do not wait for the last hour. Portals can become slow near the deadline

RPC and KK Cadre — Do Not Mix Them Up

Particulars RPC Cadre | KK Cadre
Full Name Residual Parent Cadre | Kalyana-Karnataka Cadre
Vacancies 505 | 67
Written Exam Date 4 October 2026 | 25 October 2026
Status on 20 October 2026 Provisional scores released | Exam yet to be held
Note: If you applied under the KK cadre, this result is not for you. Wait for the KK exam on 25 October 2026 and the later notices.

KEA VAO Exam Pattern (Quick Revision, As Reported)

Paper Subject | Questions | Marks | Time
Paper 1 General Knowledge | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours
Paper 2 General Kannada, General English and Computer Knowledge | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours
Total 200 Questions | 200 Marks | 4 Hours
Negative Marking 0.25 mark for each wrong answer
Compulsory Kannada Language Test 150 marks | qualifying only | minimum 50 marks | for specified candidates
Note: The exam is OMR based. The pattern above is from education portals that quote the KEA notification. Marks of the Kannada test are not counted for merit, as per reports. Please confirm in the official notification.

KEA VAO Selection Process

  • Stage 1: Compulsory Kannada Language Test (qualifying, as per rules)
  • Stage 2: Competitive Written Examination (OMR based)
  • Stage 3: Provisional scores, objections and review
  • Stage 4: Further merit list and shortlisting as per KEA rules
  • Stage 5: Document Verification

What to Check on Your Result

  • Your name
  • Your application number or registration number
  • Exam roll number, if shown
  • Your cadre (RPC or KK)
  • Your examination marks
  • Kannada language test status, where it applies
  • Any other remark issued by KEA

Documents to Keep Ready for Verification

Document verification dates are not confirmed yet. Keep these ready so that you can act quickly when the notice comes.

  • SSLC or Class 10 certificate for date of birth
  • Educational qualification certificates and marksheets
  • Valid photo identity proof
  • Caste or reservation certificates, if you claimed any
  • Copy of your submitted application form
  • Result or scorecard printout
  • Any extra document named in the official verification notice

What Happens After the KEA VAO Result?

  • Step 1: Check your provisional score now
  • Step 2: Send an objection before 10:00 AM on 22 October 2026, only if you have a valid reason with proof
  • Step 3: KEA checks objections and may publish revised scores or the next list
  • Step 4: KK cadre candidates appear in their exam on 25 October 2026
  • Step 5: Watch for the Kannada test, shortlisting and document verification notices
  • Step 6: Final merit list and selection as per KEA rules

How to Understand Your Score (Simple Math)

  • The merit papers carry 200 marks in total: Paper 1 has 100 marks and Paper 2 has 100 marks
  • Each wrong answer costs 0.25 mark, so 4 wrong answers cancel 1 correct answer
  • Example (our own): if a candidate gets 120 answers right and 40 wrong, and each question carries 1 mark, the score is 120 − (40 × 0.25) = 110
  • Compare your own estimate (from the answer key of 6 October) with the provisional score. A big gap is a reason to look at your OMR details
  • Remember that the pattern is reported by education portals. Check the official notification for the exact marks per question and any special rule on unattempted questions

About the Village Administrative Officer Post (General Information)

The Village Administrative Officer, also known as Village Accountant, works in the Karnataka Revenue Department at village level. In general, this job is linked with land records, revenue work and issuing basic certificates to villagers, and with helping the local revenue office. The exact duties, pay scale and posting rules are given in the official recruitment notification, so please read that document for final details.

What to Do Next, Based on Your Cadre

  • RPC candidates: Check your score today. If it is correct, keep your documents ready and wait for the next KEA notice. If it is wrong, use the objection facility before 10:00 AM on 22 October
  • KK candidates: Your exam is on 25 October 2026. Download your hall ticket from the KEA website, check your exam centre, and revise the full syllabus
  • Candidates who need the Kannada test: Watch for the date, which is to be notified later. Revise SSLC level first language Kannada, because the test is based on that level as per reports
  • All candidates: Visit the official KEA website once a day for new notices

Quick Checklist for Today

  • I have opened the official KEA result portal and found my score
  • I have downloaded the notice PDF and saved my result
  • I have noted the objection deadline: 22 October 2026, 10:00 AM
  • I know whether I am in the RPC or the KK cadre
  • My documents are ready in one folder

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Waiting till the last day for an objection, and missing the 10:00 AM deadline on 22 October
  • Thinking the provisional score list is the final selection list
  • Sending an objection without any supporting document
  • Mixing up RPC and KK cadre dates
  • Trusting unofficial cut-off or merit lists shared on WhatsApp or Telegram
  • Sharing your application number and date of birth on unknown websites
  • Not saving a copy of the result and objection confirmation

important links

Check KEA VAO RPC Result 2026 click here
Download Provisional Score Notice PDF click here
Objection Instructions click here
KEA Official Website click here
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Q1. Is the KEA VAO Result 2026 out?
    Yes. KEA released the RPC provisional score list on 19 October 2026.
  • Q2. Which exam is this result for?
    For the RPC cadre written exam held on 4 October 2026.
  • Q3. How many vacancies are there?
    572 in total: 505 RPC and 67 KK.
  • Q4. Where can I check the result?
    On the official KEA recruitment portal. The link is given in this post.
  • Q5. What is the last date for objections?
    22 October 2026, before 10:00 AM.
  • Q6. Are supporting documents needed for an objection?
    Yes. KEA says supporting documents are mandatory.
  • Q7. Is this the final merit list?
    No. It is a provisional score list. The final merit list is not announced yet.
  • Q8. When is the KK cadre exam?
    25 October 2026.
  • Q9. Is there a cut-off?
    No cut-off is given in the reports we checked. Wait for the official notice.
  • Q10. When will document verification happen?
    The dates are not confirmed yet. Keep checking the KEA website.
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