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KEA VAO Exam Syllabus 2024, PDF Download, Check Exam Scheme and Paper Pattern

KEA VAO Syllabus


The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is set to conduct the written exam for various positions of Village Administrative Officers (VAO). A total of 1000 positions will be filled in various State Revenue Departments through this recruitment drive.

Candidates who have applied for these positions are now looking for the KEA VAO Exam Syllabus. Knowing the exam syllabus is essential to prepare a structured study plan for exam preparations. The structured study plan helps to score better in the examination.

The board of examination authority has provided the exam syllabus on its official website, cetonline. karataka.gov.in/KEA. Candidates can download the syllabus officially.

KEA VAO Exam Syllabus 2024

Organisation Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
Post Name Village Administrative Officer (VAO)
Total Vacancies 1000
Exam Date To be announced
Category Exam Syllabus
State Concerned Karnataka
Official Website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/KEA

KEA VAO Recruitment was announced under Advt No. 4/2023-24 (RPC & KK) in April 2024. From 05 April 2024, interested candidates could apply online until 15 May 2024. On this page, we provide all essential information regarding the exam syllabus, exam pattern and exam schemes. Candidates are advised to stay connected with us to know more about this recruitment drive.

KEA Village Administrative Officer- Selection Process and Exam Pattern

The Village Administrative Officers will be selected based on marks obtained in the written exam. The written exam will be conducted on OMR Sheets to determine the candidate’s general knowledge, general awareness and language knowledge. After conducting the written exam, the department will call the qualified candidates for certificate verification. Candidates must produce all original documents/ certificates.

  • Written Exam
  • Certificate Verification

It is necessary to know the exam pattern to score better in the written exam. Take a look at the below section to know the exam pattern:

A total of 200 questions will be asked in this examination on various subjects and topics. The sum of the total marks is 200. The duration to complete this examination is 02 hours.

Subjects Questions/Marks Duration
Subjects related to daily comprehension. Indian history, especially related to Karnataka. Subjects related to the Constitution of India. The state and territorial administration issues. Knowledge about current affairs. Geography of Karnataka. Knowledge about the Karnataka economy and rural development matters. 100 02 hours
Computer Science knowledge. English language. Knowledge of the Kannada language. 100
Total  200 02 hours

KEA VAO Exam Syllabus

Subjects and Topics Syllabus
General Knowledge & Current Events
  • National and International News
  • Sports Events
  • Awards and Honors
  • Recent Government Schemes
  • Major Political Developments
  • Science and Technology Updates
Daily Comprehensions
  • Reading and Understanding Passages
  • Extracting Key Information
  • Drawing Inferences
  • Vocabulary
  • Comprehension Skills
School View of the Constitution of India 
  • Preamble and Objectives
  • Fundamental Rights and Duties
  • Directive Principles of State Policy
  • Amendment Procedures
  • Judiciary and Constitutional Authorities
History of India with special reference to Karnataka
  • Ancient History of India
  • Medieval History of India
  • Modern History of India
  • Historical Sites in Karnataka
  • Karnataka’s Role in Indian Independence
Geography of India about Karnataka
  • Physical Geography of India
  • Climate and Vegetation
  • Major Rivers and Mountains
  • Districts and Geographical Features of Karnataka
  • Natural Resources of Karnataka
Matters relating to State and Territorial Administration
  • State Government Structure
  • Local Governance (Panchayats and Municipalities)
  • Administrative Divisions
  • Law and Order Situation
  • Special Provisions for Certain Areas
Matters relating to the development of the economy of Karnataka
  • Economic Development Plans
  • Rural Development Initiatives
  • Role of Panchayat Raj Institutions
  • Rural Co-operative Societies
  • Initiatives for Agricultural Growth
Matters relating to environmental issues and development of Karnataka
  • Environmental Conservation Programs
  • Biodiversity in Karnataka
  • Forest and Wildlife Conservation
  • Pollution Control Measures
  • Sustainable Development Initiatives
General Kannada Language
  • Grammar and Syntax
  • Vocabulary and Idioms
  • Reading and Writing Skills
  • Kannada Literature
  • Current Usage and Trends
General English Language
  • Grammar and Usage
  • Vocabulary Building
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing Skills
  • Verbal Ability
Computer knowledge
  • Basic Computer Operations
  • Software and Hardware
  • Internet and Networking
  • Computer Security
  • Recent Technological Advancements

How to Download the KEA VAO Exam Syllabus 2024?

Candidates may use these steps to download the “KEA VAO Syllabus 2024”:

  1. Firstly, go to the official website of the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) i.e. cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/KEA.
  2. Look for the “Recruitment” section and click on the “Village Administrative Officer Recruitment 2024” tab.
  3. Now, click on the “Village Administrative Officer Details Notification 2024” link.
  4. The department has given the exam syllabus in detailed notification for this recruitment.
  5. Download the official notification and check the exam syllabus.
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