Verified from official source on 07 Jun 2026
KEA Agriculture Officer & Assistant Agriculture Officer 2026 — Karnataka (945 Posts)
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) — Agriculture Department, Government of KarnatakaState Govt Jobs
- Total Posts
- 945
- Qualification
- B.Sc Agriculture / B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture / B.Tech in Food Technology, Agricultural Engineering, or Biotechnology (or other specified agriculture-related degrees)
- Age Limit
- Up to 40 years (General); 43 (OBC/2A/2B/3A/3B); 45 (SC/ST) — relaxation per Karnataka rules
- Application Fee
- As per KEA notification (varies by category) — paid online via cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
Overview
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released revised notifications for 945 Agriculture Officer (128) and Assistant Agriculture Officer (817) posts in the Karnataka Agriculture Department under RPC and Kalyana Karnataka regions. Selection is through a competitive written examination (offline OMR mode) followed by a Kannada Language Test. Exams are scheduled for 25–26 July 2026. Negative marking applies (0.75 marks per wrong answer). Candidates must score minimum 35 marks to qualify.
Eligibility
* B.Sc Agriculture, B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, B.Tech in Food Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Biotechnology, or other specified agriculture-related degrees from a recognized university.
* Age up to 40 years (Gen), 43 (OBC categories), 45 (SC/ST) per Karnataka rules.
* Must know Kannada (Kannada Language Test is part of selection).
* Can apply for both RPC and KK cadres separately.
Important Dates
Application Start
30 May 2026
Last Date to Apply
20 Jun 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment
22 Jun 2026
Application Fee
As per KEA notification (varies by category) — paid online via cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
Salary
₹69,250 – ₹1,34,200/month (Group-B Karnataka State Pay Scale)
How to Apply
1. Go to cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and select KEA AO/AAO 2026.
2. Register and fill the online application form.
3. Upload photo, signature, and required documents.
4. Pay the fee online and submit before 20 June 2026 (fee by 22 June).
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