Based on the available search results, the specific details about the exam pattern, number of papers, marks, and negative marking for the VAO recruitment you mentioned are NOT confirmed by any official source.
Here is a breakdown of what the current search results actually confirm versus what remains unverified:
· Consent & Posts: Confirmed. The Finance Department has approved the direct recruitment of 500 VAO posts in the Revenue Department .
· Status: Confirmed as “in process.” District authorities were instructed to submit vacancy details by January 7, 2026, and an official notification is expected soon .
· Qualification: Unverified in search results. While your message states “PUC” (Pre-University Course) is the minimum, the search results do not explicitly confirm the educational qualification required. I strongly advise waiting for the official notification to verify this.
· Exam Pattern (2 Papers + Kannada): Unverified. The search results do not mention any details regarding the exam structure, the number of papers (100 marks each), the compulsory Kannada paper, or negative marking . This information is circulating on social media/message boards, but it is not backed by the government orders reported in these news articles.
Recommendation: Since the notification is expected imminently, do not rely on unconfirmed summaries. The exact pattern, syllabus, and marking scheme (including negative marking) will only be fixed once the official notification PDF is released by the Karnataka Revenue Department.