KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 890 Agriculture Officer & Assistant Agriculture Officer Vacancies

KEA Agriculture Officer & Assistant Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 890 Posts

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially announced the Agriculture Officer (AO) & Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) Recruitment 2026 with a total of 872 + 18 (HK) vacancies. This is a golden opportunity for candidates holding a B.Sc in Agriculture or related fields to secure a prestigious Sarkari Job in the Karnataka Agriculture Department. The online application process begins on 19 April 2026 and ends on 10 May 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official KEA website. Below, we provide complete details on eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, selection process, and how to apply.

Organization Overview

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is a state-level examination conducting body responsible for various recruitment and admission processes in Karnataka. Established by the Government of Karnataka, KEA conducts entrance exams and recruitment drives for multiple departments, ensuring transparent and efficient selection of candidates. For this recruitment, KEA is hiring Agriculture Officers and Assistant Agriculture Officers for the Department of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka.

Post Details

Post Name: Agriculture Officer (AO) & Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO)
Total Vacancies: 872 + 18 (HK) Posts
Region-wise Split: Residual Parent Cadre (RPC): 630+02 (HK), Kalyana Karnataka (KK): 242+16 (HK)

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

For 85% Posts (B.Sc Agriculture Stream): B.Sc (Agriculture) or B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture from an ICAR/AICTE recognized university.

For 15% Posts (Specialized Stream): B.Tech (Food Science & Technology) / B.Tech (Food Technology) / B.Sc (Sericulture & Cooperation) / B.Sc (Agri Marketing & Cooperation) / B.Sc (Agri Business Management) / B.Sc (Agri Biotechnology) / B.Tech (Biotechnology) / B.Sc (Agricultural Engineering) / B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering).

Other Conditions: Must be registered on the OTR portal. Kannada language proficiency required (exemptions as per notification). Only Indian citizens / eligible categories.

Age Limit

The age limit for KEA AO & AAO Recruitment 2026 is as follows:

Application Fee

Selection Process

The selection process for KEA AO & AAO Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:

• Kannada Language Test: Qualifying in nature (exemptions as per rules).
• Written Exam: Offline OMR-based objective type, consisting of two papers of 300 marks each.
• Negative Marking: 0.75 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: 35% in the written exam.
• Final Selection: Based on merit in the written exam after clearing the Kannada language test.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Region-wise & category-wise vacancies (combined RPC + KK). 85% posts for B.Sc (Agri) stream; 15% posts for specified B.Tech/B.Sc stream. Total 872 + 18 (HK) posts.

Salary

Plus DA, HRA and other allowances as per rules. 2-year probation period. NPS applicable.

How to Apply

Follow these steps to apply online for KEA Agriculture Officer & Assistant Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2026:

1. Visit the official KEA website: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
2. Click on the relevant recruitment notification link under the Direct Recruitment section.
3. Complete the online registration using a valid mobile number and email ID.
4. Fill the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and category details.
5. Upload scanned photograph (50–200 KB) and signature (50–70 KB) in JPEG format.
6. Upload required certificates such as education, caste, income, and other applicable documents.
7. Pay the prescribed application fee through online mode (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI).
8. Verify all entered details carefully before final submission.
9. Submit the application form online within the specified last date.
10. Download and print the submitted application form and fee receipt for future reference.

Important Instructions

• Only online applications will be accepted. No offline applications will be entertained.
• Candidates must register on the OTR portal before filling the application.
• Application fee once paid will not be refunded.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
• KEA reserves the right to cancel/modify the recruitment process at any stage.