Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Revenue Department, Government of Karnataka
Karnataka - Karnataka (Statewide)
Vacancies
572
Salary
Rs. 34,100 - Rs. 67,600 (Pay Band)
Last Date
20 Aug 2026
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Rs. 750/- (General/2A/2B/3A/3B); Rs. 500/- (SC/ST/Cat-1/ESM/Third Gender); Rs. 250/- (PwBD)
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
40 Years
Age relaxation applicable as per govt rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen.
Rs. 34,100 - Rs. 67,600 (Pay Band)
Age Limit (as on closing date): Minimum 18 years; Upper age - General 40, Category 2A/2B/3A/3B 43, SC/ST/Category-1 45 years (with relaxations).
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released two notifications (dated 10 July 2026) inviting online applications for the post of Village Accountant / Grama Aadalitha Adhikari (Village Administrative Officer) under the Revenue Department, Government of Karnataka. A total of 572 vacancies are announced - 505 posts under the General/RPC cadre and 67 posts under the Kalyana-Karnataka cadre (Article 371J).
Post Name: Village Accountant / Grama Aadalitha Adhikari
Total Vacancies: 572 (505 General/RPC + 67 Kalyana-Karnataka)
Notification Nos.: ED/KEA/26/NEV/2026(RPC) & ED/KEA/27/NEV/2026(KK), dated 10.07.2026
Educational Qualification: PUC (Class 12) or equivalent from CBSE/ICSE/State Boards/NIOS; two-year ITI with pre-degree language & general subjects; three-year diploma (pre-2015) with Kannada at SSLC level. Higher qualifications also eligible.
Age Limit: Minimum 18 years; Upper age - General 40, Category 2A/2B/3A/3B 43, SC/ST/Category-1 45 years (as on closing date, with relaxations).
Salary: Rs. 34,100 - Rs. 67,600 (NPS benefits, 2-year probation).
Application Fee: Rs. 750/- (General/2A/2B/3A/3B); Rs. 500/- (SC/ST/Cat-1/ESM/Third Gender); Rs. 250/- (PwBD).
Selection Process: Competitive written examination (Offline-OMR), minimum 35% qualifying marks; qualifying Kannada Language Test (150 marks, min. 50) for candidates without SSLC Kannada.
Important Dates: Online Application 11.07.2026 to 20.08.2026 (extended); Fee by 21.08.2026; Written Exam 04.10.2026 (RPC) / 25.10.2026 (KK).
How to Apply: Apply online at https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kearecruitment2026app/login.
The 572 vacancies are distributed across two separate cadres. Candidates may apply for only one district within their applicable cadre.
| S.No. | District | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bengaluru Nagara | 20 |
| 2 | Bengaluru Gramantara | 29 |
| 3 | Chitradurga | 15 |
| 4 | Chikkaballapura | 21 |
| 5 | Tumakuru | 50 |
| 6 | Shivamogga | 18 |
| 7 | Kolara | 22 |
| 8 | Bengaluru Dakshina | 30 |
| 9 | Mysuru | 45 |
| 10 | Mandya | 50 |
| 11 | Hassana | 35 |
| 12 | Udupi | 10 |
| 13 | Dakshina Kannada | 20 |
| 14 | Chamarajanagara | 31 |
| 15 | Chikkamagaluru | 10 |
| 16 | Belagavi | 48 |
| 17 | Bagalakote | 16 |
| 18 | Gadaga | 14 |
| 19 | Haveri | 15 |
| 20 | Bidar | 4 |
| 21 | Raichuru | 2 |
| Total (RPC) | - | 505 |
| S.No. | District | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalaburagi | 40 |
| 2 | Bidar | 17 |
| 3 | Raichuru | 10 |
| Total (KK) | - | 67 |
Note: Vacancy and category-wise figures may be revised by the concerned district/revenue authorities. Candidates should check the district authority's corrigendum before finalizing their choice of district.
Selection is purely through a competitive written examination (Offline-OMR mode). Minimum 35% qualifying marks required.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline OMR-based written examination |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 35% (all categories) |
| Kannada Language Test | Compulsory qualifying test (150 marks, min. 50) for candidates who did not study Kannada up to SSLC as first/second language |
| Exam Timing - Paper 1 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| Exam Timing - Paper 2 | 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
The Kannada Language Test marks are not counted toward the final merit ranking.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | Rs. 34,100 - 67,600 (800/900/1000/1125/1250/1375/1500/1650 grade increments) |
| Pension | National Pension Scheme (NPS) |
| Probation | 2 years from the date of regular appointment |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 10 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 11 July 2026 |
| Original Last Date | 30 July 2026 |
| Extended Application Last Date | 20 August 2026 |
| Extended Fee Payment Last Date | 21 August 2026 |
| Written Exam (RPC districts) | 4 October 2026 |
| Written Exam (KK districts) | 25 October 2026 |