KEA VAO Answer Key 2026 at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, Download Response sheet And Raise Objection Link shortly
KEA VAO Answer Key 2026 will be released soon by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for the Village Administrative Officer posts on its official website. The written exam for the 572 Village Administrative Officer posts was held on October 04, 2026. Once released, candidates will be able to download the answer key, response sheet and raise objection link. Check all details here.
KEA VAO Answer Key 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is expected to release the KEA VAO Answer Key 2026 for the Village Administrative Officer posts soon on the official website. The written exam for the 572 Village Administrative Officer posts was successfully conducted on October 04, 2026, for Paper I-General Knowledge and Paper II for Kannada, English, and Computer Knowledge in two shifts. As per the general practice, now the exam authority will release the provisional answer key for the Village Administrative Officer posts with response sheets and raise an objection link for the candidates. Once released, candidates will be able to check the correct solutions, compare their responses, and calculate their expected score even before the official results are announced.
KEA VAO 2026 Provisional vs Final Answer Key
The Village Administrative Officer posts exam is one of the much-awaited exams conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) under which 570 posts are to be filled across the state. Candidates who appeared in the written exam conducted on October 04, 2026 for Paper I-General Knowledge and Paper II for Kannada, English, and Computer Knowledge should note that initially the authority will release the Provisional answer key with an option to raise objections, if any. All the objections raised by the candidates will be addressed by the expert panel, and then the authority will release the final or model answer key. Remember that the final or model answer key can't be challenged at any cost, and candidates will have to accept the same.
KEA VAO Answer Key 2026 Highlights
A total of 570 Group-C Village Administrative Officer (VAO) posts are to be filled through the direct recruitment process across 21 districts of the state. You can check the detailed overview of the recruitment drive given below-
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Post Name | Village Administrative Officer (VAO) |
| Total Vacancies | 572 |
| Exam Date | October 04, 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Soon |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Official Website |
How to Raise Objection Against KEA VAO Answer Key 2026?
Candidates can raise their objections, if any, against the KEA VAO Answer Key 2026 by following the guidelines released by the KEA. You will have to use your login credentials to access the link to raise your objections. You can follow the steps given below and raise your objections -
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Visit the official website of KEA-cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
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On the homepage, click on the link "VAO 2026 – Raise Objection Link".
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Enter your Application Number, Date of Birth, and the first four letters of your name.
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Click on the Submit button.
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You will access the direct link to raise your objections after marking the question number according to the notice.
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Download it and take a clear printout of the same for future reference
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