KEA VAO Answer Key 2026
Job highlights
| Organisation | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
|---|---|
| Location | Karnataka |
| State | 💻 Karnataka |
| Employment type | Other |
| Posted | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Apply by | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Application fee | No answer-key download fee is stated. Objections cost INR 25 each; the charge is non-refundable. |
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the provisional answer key for the Village Administrative Officer (VAO) Remaining Parent Cadre (RPC) recruitment examination. Candidates who took the exam can use the key to compare their responses for Paper 1 and Paper 2, and may submit an objection online if they identify an answer they believe is incorrect.
The examination was held on 4 October 2026, and KEA published the key on 6 October 2026. The answer key is available as a PDF covering both papers and all 12 question-paper version codes. Objections must be submitted through the online portal by 10:30 AM on 8 October 2026, with a non-refundable fee of ₹25 for each objection; a subject expert committee will review the submissions.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| VAO RPC examination | 4 October 2026 |
| Provisional answer key released | 6 October 2026 |
| Objection window opens | 6 October 2026 |
| Last time to submit objections | 8 October 2026, 10:30 AM |
| Result date | Not announced |
Vacancy Details
This notice concerns the provisional answer key for the VAO Remaining Parent Cadre examination, not a new vacancy announcement. The number of vacancies is not stated in the answer-key information.
How to Download and Challenge the Answer Key
The answer key contains Paper 1 (General Knowledge) and Paper 2 (Kannada, English and Computer Knowledge), with 100 questions in each paper. It includes the codes A1, B1, C1, D1, A2, B2, C2, D2, A3, B3, C3 and D3. Check the code printed on your question booklet and use the matching column in the key.
- Visit the KEA website at kea.kar.nic.in.
- Open the Recruitment section and find the link titled “VAO – 2026 (RPC) Examination Key Answers with Notification.”
- Open the PDF and locate the answer columns for your version code in Paper 1 and Paper 2. Download or save the PDF for reference.
- Compare your marked responses with the matching answer-key version. Count correct answers, then apply the marks per question and any negative marking specified in the official examination instructions; those marking details are not provided in this notice.
- If you wish to challenge an answer, open the KEA objection portal and sign in using the required details.
- Select the paper and provide the exam date, version code and question number. Enter the answer you consider correct and upload supporting documents in PDF format.
- Pay ₹25 for each objection and submit the form before 10:30 AM on 8 October 2026. Save a copy of the submission for your records.
Objections without the question number or version code, incomplete or unsupported submissions, and submissions without the required fee will not be considered. The objection fee is non-refundable. A subject expert committee will review the objections, and the answers it confirms will be final.
Application Fee
No fee for downloading the answer key is specified. Candidates submitting an objection must pay ₹25 per objection. This amount is non-refundable and is an objection charge, not a recruitment application fee.
Selection Process
This is an answer-key notice and does not set out a new recruitment selection process. For the answer-key review, a subject expert committee will assess submitted objections and decide the final key answers. KEA has not announced the VAO result date. The result and merit list are expected after the objection review and publication of the final answer key; candidates will be able to check them on the KEA website using their login details once the result link is available.
Candidates who appeared in the VAO RPC exam should check the answer key against their correct version code and submit any supported objections before the stated deadline of 8 October 2026 at 10:30 AM.
Important links
- KEA official website: https://kea.kar.nic.in/
- KEA objection portal: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/keaobjections/forms/login.aspx
Frequently asked questions
When did KEA release the VAO 2026 provisional answer key? +
KEA released the provisional key on 6 October 2026.
When was the VAO RPC examination held? +
The examination took place on 4 October 2026.
How many papers and version codes does the answer key cover? +
The key covers Paper 1 and Paper 2, with 100 questions in each, and includes 12 version codes: A1, B1, C1, D1, A2, B2, C2, D2, A3, B3, C3 and D3.
What is the deadline and fee for challenging an answer? +
Objections must be submitted online by 10:30 AM on 8 October 2026. The fee is ₹25 per objection and is non-refundable.
What should I include when submitting an objection? +
Provide the paper, exam date, version code and question number, state the answer you believe is correct, and upload supporting documents in PDF format. Incomplete, unsupported or unpaid objections will not be considered.
Has KEA announced the VAO result date? +
No. KEA has not announced the result date. The result and merit list are expected after the objection review and final answer key publication, and will be made available on the official website.