KEA Recruitment 2026 – Agriculture Officer & Assistant Agriculture Officer
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially released the Recruitment 2026 notification for Agriculture Officer (AO) and Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) posts. A total of 890 vacancies have been announced under the Karnataka Agriculture Department, making it a major opportunity for candidates with agriculture-related qualifications. The application process is completely online and has started from 19 April 2026, with the last date to apply being 10 May 2026. Candidates will be selected through a competitive written examination followed by a Kannada language test.
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Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Recruitment Name | KEA AO & AAO Recruitment 2026 |
| Post Name | Agriculture Officer (AO), Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) |
| Total Vacancies | 890 Posts |
| Job Location | Karnataka |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Notification No. | EDI/KEA/08/RPC/2026 & EDI/KEA/09/KK/2026 |
Vacancy Details (Region-wise)
| Region | Post | Vacancies |
| RPC (Residual Parent Cadre) | Agriculture Officer | 67 + 02 (HK) + 12 |
| RPC | Assistant Agriculture Officer | 468 + 83 |
| KK (Kalyana Karnataka) | Agriculture Officer | 27 + 08 (HK) + 05 |
| KK | Assistant Agriculture Officer | 178 + 08 (HK) + 32 |
| Total | — | 872 + 18 (HK) ≈ 890 Posts |
👉 85% posts are for B.Sc Agriculture candidates and 15% for other specified degrees.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Start Date | 19 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 May 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 12 May 2026 |
| Kannada Language Test | 06 June 2026 |
| Written Exam (RPC) | 07 June 2026 |
| Written Exam (KK) | 14 June 2026 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (Detailed)
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
| Agriculture Officer (AO) | B.Sc Agriculture / B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture |
| Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) | B.Sc Agriculture / Relevant B.Tech / B.Sc |
👉 Degree must be from a recognized university (ICAR/AICTE approved).
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
| General Merit | 40 Years |
| OBC (2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) | 43 Years |
| SC / ST / Category-1 | 45 Years |
👉 Age relaxation applicable as per Karnataka Government rules.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / Category-1 | ₹500 |
| PwD | ₹250 |
| Mode | Online |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
| Stage 1 | Kannada Language Test (Qualifying) |
| Stage 2 | Written Exam (Offline OMR) |
| Final Selection | Based on Merit in Written Exam |
Exam Pattern (Detailed)
| Paper | Details |
| Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Papers | 2 Papers |
| Marks | 300 Marks Each |
| Type | Objective |
| Negative Marking | 0.75 Marks Deducted per Wrong Answer |
| Qualifying Marks | 35% |
👉 Final merit is prepared based on written exam performance.
Salary (Expected)
| Post | Salary |
| Agriculture Officer | ₹40,000+ (Approx with allowances) |
| Assistant Agriculture Officer | ₹30,000+ (Approx) |
👉 Salary includes DA, HRA, and other government benefits.
How to Apply
- Visit official KEA website
- Click on AO & AAO Recruitment 2026
- Register using email & mobile
- Fill application form carefully
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee
- Submit and download form
Important Points
- आवेदन पूरी तरह online है
- Last date miss मत करना (10 May 2026)
- Exam June में scheduled है
- Agriculture background candidates के लिए best मौका
KEA Agriculture Officer & Assistant Agriculture Officer Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
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