The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has started to accept application forms for Agriculture Officer (AO) and Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) Recruitment 2026. A total of 890 government vacancies are to be filled through this recruitment.
KEA is accepting only online application forms for this recruitment program. If you are interested & eligible for these government vacancies then you are advised to apply at the earliest.
KEA AO AAO recruitment 2026 details
| Organization | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Total Vacancies | 890 |
| Number of posts | 2 |
| Posts | Agriculture Officer (AO), Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) |
| Application Mode accepted | Online |
| Job Location | Karnataka |
| Reference Numbers | EDI/KEA/08/RPC/2026 & EDI/KEA/09/KK/2026 |
| Online application starting date | 19 April 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 10 May 2026 |
KEA AO AAO recruitment 2026 important dates
| Last Date for Payment of Application Fee | 12 May 2026 |
| Kannada Language Test | 06 June 2026 |
| Written Exam (RPC) | 07 June 2026 |
| Written Exam (KK) | 14 June 2026 |
KEA AO AAO recruitment exam fee
| General & Other Categories (Cat-2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) | ₹750/- (₹500 Application Fee + ₹250 Processing Fee) |
| SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-Servicemen / Transgender | ₹500/- (₹250 Application Fee + ₹250 Processing Fee) |
| PwD (Special Differently Abled) | ₹250/- (Processing Fee only) |
| Only online payment is accepted | |
KEA AO AAO 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: B.Sc (Agriculture) or B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture from ICAR/AICTE recognised university.
- For about 15% of all the vacancies, these are accepted – 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).
- OTR Portal: Candidates must be registered with OTR portal.
- Kannada language proficiency is required (exemption may be provided to some candidates).
- Only Indian citizens/ eligible categories
- Age limit:
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Category Maximum Age General Merit 40 Years Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B 43 Years SC / ST / Category-1 45 Years
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- Selection Process:
- Qualifying – Kannada Language Test
- Written exam
- Mode – Offline
- Type – OMR Objective Type
- Number of Papers – 2 papers
- Total Marks – 300 marks (each paper)
- Negative Marking – Yes
- 0.75 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer
- Final selection will be done on the basis of written exam score
| Important Links | |
| Link to the official website | https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/ |
| Official notification PDF | Click here |
Apply for KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026
The application process is pretty straight forward.
- Visit the official website and the specific recruitment application link.
- Supply your personal details to complete the registration process. Make sure you keep a copy of the registration details with you. Copy them somewhere safe.
- If required then login again to continue with the application process.
- Fill in all the necessary details like educational qualifications, and upload necessary documents or items like photograph, signature, etc.
- Make sure you double-check everything before submitting the online application form.
- Carefully pay the application fees.
- Finally, submit your KEA AO AAO Application Form 2026 and download a copy of the same. Keep a copy of your application form safe with you.
KEA AO AAO 2026 pay scale
| Posts | Pay Scale (2024 Revised) (in INR) |
| Agriculture Officer | 69,250 – 1,34,200 |
| Assistant Agriculture Officer | 65,950 – 1,24,900 |
| & others like DA, HRA, etc. as per rules applicable | |
Note: You must check and follow only the details mentioned in the official notification.
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