The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has released two separate notifications on 10 July 2026 inviting online applications for the post of Village Accountant (Grama Aadalitha Adhikari) under the Revenue Department, Government of Karnataka. Together, the two notifications cover 572 vacancies across 24 districts of the state 67 posts reserved for local candidates of the Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) region under Article 371(J), and 505 posts spread across the remaining districts of Karnataka.
Official Notification PDF: KEA General / RPC Cadre Recruitment 2026
Official Notification PDF: KEA Kalyana-Karnataka Cadre Recruitment 2026
KEA Village Accountant Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), Bengaluru |
| Department | Revenue Department, Government of Karnataka |
| Post Name | Village Accountant / Grama Aadalitha Adhikari (Group-C) |
| Notification Numbers | ID/KEA/27/NE.VI/2026(KK) and ID/KEA/26/NE.VI/2026(RPC) |
| Notification Date | 10.07.2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 572 (67 under Kalyana-Karnataka + 505 under remaining districts) |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Application Start Date | 11.07.2026 |
| Application Last Date | 30.07.2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 31.07.2026 |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
Village Accountant Vacancy Details District-Wise Breakup
KEA has issued two separate notifications because the recruitment covers two distinct candidate pools: local candidates of the Kalyana-Karnataka region (recruited under the special Article 371(J) provision) and general district-wise candidates for the rest of Karnataka.
1. Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) Local Candidates 67 Posts
This notification is meant exclusively for local candidates of the Kalyana-Karnataka region, filled through the special recruitment provision under Article 371(J) of the Constitution.
| Sl. No. | District | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalaburagi | 40 |
| 2 | Bidar | 17 |
| 3 | Raichur | 10 |
| Total | 67 |
2. General Recruitment (RPC) 505 Posts Across 21 Districts
| Sl. No. | District | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bengaluru Urban | 20 |
| 2 | Bengaluru Rural | 29 |
| 3 | Chitradurga | 15 |
| 4 | Chikkaballapura | 21 |
| 5 | Tumakuru | 50 |
| 6 | Shivamogga | 18 |
| 7 | Kolar | 22 |
| 8 | Bengaluru South | 30 |
| 9 | Mysuru | 45 |
| 10 | Mandya | 50 |
| 11 | Hassan | 35 |
| 12 | Udupi | 10 |
| 13 | Dakshina Kannada | 20 |
| 14 | Chamarajanagar | 31 |
| 15 | Chikkamagaluru | 10 |
| 16 | Belagavi | 48 |
| 17 | Bagalkote | 16 |
| 18 | Gadag | 14 |
| 19 | Haveri | 15 |
| 20 | Bidar | 04 |
| 21 | Raichur | 02 |
| Total | 505 |
Note: Bidar and Raichur appear in both lists because a portion of posts in these two Kalyana-Karnataka districts is reserved for local candidates under Article 371(J), while the remaining posts are filled through general state-level recruitment.
KEA has clarified in both notifications that the number of vacancies and category-wise/post-wise reservation is provisional and subject to change as per updated information received from the concerned Revenue Department/district authorities before the exam.
Educational Qualification for Village Accountant Post
Candidates must have passed PUC (Pre-University Course/2nd PUC) or an equivalent examination recognized by the Karnataka Pre-University Education Board. The following are accepted as equivalent to PUC:
- Class 12 examination conducted by CBSE or ICSE boards
- Class 12 examination conducted by Pre-University/School boards of other states
- Advanced-level vocational courses/HDC under the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
- A two-year ITI course combined with a bridge/vocational course from NIOS, where the candidate has passed one language subject and one other subject at PUC-equivalent level
Diploma holders (3-year diploma) are recognized as equivalent to PUC only under specific conditions direct/compassionate appointment cases, or where the diploma was completed before 2015 in a technical field and the candidate has cleared the required Kannada language paper along with the department exam. Candidates should carefully check the detailed qualification clauses in the official PDF before applying, since incomplete or wrongly claimed qualifications lead to outright rejection of candidature at any stage.
Age Limit for KEA Village Accountant Recruitment 2026
As per Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules, 1977, and Government Order dated 29.01.2026, a one-time additional 5-year age relaxation has been extended on top of the existing limits.
| Category | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General Merit candidates | 40 years |
| Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B | 43 years |
| SC / ST / Category-1 candidates | 45 years |
The minimum age required is 18 years as on the cut-off date fixed for receipt of applications. Additional age relaxation is available for ex-servicemen, government/PSU employees, National Cadet Corps whole-time instructors, Anganwadi/Gram Sabha surveyors, special-talent candidates, persons displaced by government projects, and widows/widowers as detailed in the notification.
Application Fee
Fee must be paid online only; offline or manual payment is not accepted, and once paid, the fee is non-refundable.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General Merit and 2A/2B/3A/3B candidates | Rs. 750/- (Rs. 500 application fee + Rs. 250 processing fee) |
| SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-servicemen / Third Gender candidates | Rs. 500/- (Rs. 250 application fee + Rs. 250 processing fee) |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates | Rs. 250/- (processing fee only) |
Important Dates for KEA Village Accountant Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application start date | 11.07.2026 |
| Online application last date | 30.07.2026 |
| Last date to pay application fee | 31.07.2026 |
| Kannada language exam Kalyana-Karnataka posts (Paper 1 & 2) | 25.10.2026 |
| Kannada language exam Remaining districts (Paper 1 & 2) | 04.10.2026 |
Both papers on the respective exam day will be conducted in two sessions Paper-1 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM and Paper-2 from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Exact exam centre details will be announced separately by KEA closer to the exam date.
How to Apply Online for KEA Village Accountant Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official KEA website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
- Click on the online application link for Village Accountant / Grama Aadalitha Adhikari Recruitment 2026.
- Register with basic details and generate login credentials.
- Fill in personal, educational, and category-related details carefully.
- Choose only one district KEA has clearly stated that a candidate can apply for a post in only one district; applying for more than one district is not permitted.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 50KB–200KB) and signature (JPEG, 50KB–70KB).
- Pay the applicable fee online.
- Submit the application and download/print a copy for future reference.
Candidates cannot edit any submitted information after final submission, so all details should be verified thoroughly before payment and submission.
Exam Pattern for Village Accountant Recruitment
The competitive exam will be conducted offline in OMR format and consists of two papers of 100 marks each (total 200 marks), with negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-1 | General Knowledge (current affairs, everyday science, Indian Constitution, Karnataka history and geography, state/regional issues, Panchayat Raj and rural cooperative institutions, Karnataka's economic development, regional problems and development) | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper-2 | General Kannada, General English, Computer Knowledge | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
Candidates must secure a minimum of 35% marks in the competitive exam to be considered eligible for further selection.
Kannada Language Test Requirement
Candidates who have already passed Kannada as a subject in SSLC or an equivalent/higher-level examination, or who studied Kannada medium up to SSLC, are exempt from the separate Kannada language test. All other candidates must additionally clear a Kannada language paper carrying 150 marks, with a minimum qualifying score of 50 marks. Candidates who do not appear for this Kannada test, or who score less than 50 marks, will be treated as ineligible for appointment even if they clear the main competitive exam. Marks obtained in the Kannada language paper are not counted toward the final merit list it is a qualifying test only.
Selection Process and Probation
Selection is purely merit-based on marks scored in the written competitive exam, subject to meeting minimum qualifying marks and Kannada language requirements. District-wise merit lists/mark lists will be handed over to the respective Deputy Commissioners, who will conduct the final appointment process as per rules. Selected candidates will be on probation for two years from the date of appointment and will be placed in the pay scale of Rs. 34,100 – 67,600 (as per the applicable Group-C pay band), with National Pension Scheme (NPS) benefits applicable.
Documents Required at the Time of Application/Verification
- Aadhaar card
- PUC or equivalent mark sheet/qualification certificate
- SSLC or equivalent certificate showing date of birth
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/Category-1/2A/2B/3A/3B, as applicable) issued in the prescribed format
- Rural candidate certificate, wherever claimed
- Kannada-medium study certificate, wherever claimed
- Ex-servicemen discharge/pension certificate, wherever applicable
- Third-gender certificate from District Magistrate, wherever applicable
- No Objection Certificate from employer, if currently employed
Original documents must be produced for verification when called upon; candidature will be cancelled if claims made in the online application do not match the original certificates.
