KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026- The Karnataka Examinations Authority has released the notification for Agriculture Officer and Assistant Agriculture Officer posts, there are 890 vacancies in total, divided across two regions of Karnataka.
Candidates with a B.Sc in Agriculture or related degrees can apply for these posts, the jobs come with a good salary and government benefits, making this a strong opportunity for those who want a stable career in the agriculture sector.
KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Post Name | Agriculture Officer (AO) & Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) |
| Total Vacancies | 890 |
| Job Location | Karnataka (RPC & Kalyana Karnataka Regions) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ |
KEA AO AAO Vacancy Details
RPC Region Vacancies:
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Agriculture Officer (Sre.85 posts) | 67 + 02 (HK) |
| Agriculture Officer (Sre.15 posts) | 12 |
| Assistant Agriculture Officer (Sre.85 posts) | 468 |
| Assistant Agriculture Officer (Sre.15 posts) | 83 |
Kalyana Karnataka Region Vacancies:
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Agriculture Officer (Sre.85 posts) | 27 + 08 (HK) |
| Agriculture Officer (Sre.15 posts) | 05 |
| Assistant Agriculture Officer (Sre.85 posts) | 178 + 08 (HK) |
| Assistant Agriculture Officer (Sre.15 posts) | 32 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Post Type | Essential Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Sre.85 posts (AO / AAO) | BSc (Agriculture) or BSc Hons (Agriculture) |
| Sre.15 posts (AO / AAO) | BTech (Food Science & Technology) / BTech (Food Technology) / BSc (Sericulture & Cooperation) / BSc (Agri Marketing & Cooperation) / BSc (Agri Business Management) / BSc (Agri Biotechnology) / BTech (Biotechnology) / BSc (Agricultural Engineering) / BTech (Agricultural Engineering) |
Age Limit (as on the date mentioned in notification)
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General Merit Candidates | 40 Years |
| Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | 43 Years |
| SC / ST / Category-1 | 45 Years |
Minimum age is 18 years. Age relaxations are applicable as per government rules.
Salary and Benefits
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Agriculture Officer (AO) | ₹69,250 – ₹1,34,200 per month |
| Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) | ₹65,950 – ₹1,24,900 per month |
Selected candidates will also get Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other government benefits.
Selection Process
The selection will be done in two stages:
- Kannada Language Test
- Competitive Written Examination (Offline OMR Mode – Objective Type)
Note:
- There is negative marking of 0.75 marks for every wrong answer.
- Candidates must score minimum 35 marks to qualify in the written exam.
Documents Required
Keep these ready in digital format before applying:
- Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 50KB to 200KB)
- Signature (JPEG, 50KB to 70KB)
- Educational qualification certificates
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Any other documents required during online form filling
KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026 Application Fees
| Category | Fee (Application + Processing) |
|---|---|
| General & Other Categories (Cat-2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) | ₹750/- |
| SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-Servicemen / Transgender | ₹500/- |
| PwD (Special Differently Abled) | ₹250/- (Processing Fee only) |
Payment Mode: Online only.
How to Apply Online for KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026
Follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
- Click on the available application link for AO/AAO Recruitment 2026
- Register and log in using your credentials
- Select the appropriate notification — RPC or Kalyana Karnataka
- Fill in all required personal, educational and category details carefully
- Upload recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed size
- Pay the applicable application fee online
- Review the filled application form thoroughly before final submission
- Submit the form and download a printout for future reference
| Apply Link | Click Now |
| Official Notification | KEA AO AAO Notification 2026 (RPC): Click Here to Download KEA AO AAO Notification 2026 (Kalyana Karnataka): Click Here to Download |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 18th April 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 19th April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10th May 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 12th May 2026 |
| Kannada Language Test | 6th June 2026 |
| Written Exam (RPC Region) | 7th June 2026 |
| Written Exam (KK Region) | 14th June 2026 |
Final Thoughts
The Karnataka Examinations Authority has released the notification for Agriculture Officer and Assistant Agriculture Officer posts, there are 890 vacancies in total, divided across two regions of Karnataka.
Candidates with a B.Sc in Agriculture or related degrees can apply for these posts, the jobs come with a good salary and government benefits making this a strong opportunity for those who want a stable career in the agriculture sector.
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