KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - 945 Agriculture Officer, Assistant Agriculture Officer Posts
KEA is hiring Agriculture Officer and Assistant Agriculture Officer posts under both Inland (KK) and Rural Pay Commission (RPC) cadres through competitive examination, last date 20 June 2026.
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KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - 945 Agriculture Officer, Assistant Agriculture Officer Posts – Overview
| Selection Procedure | Paper Subject / Content Maximum Marks Duration,Paper-1 General Paper: Current Affairs, General Science, Karnataka History & Geography, Indian History & Geography, Social Science, General Mental Ability, Indian Constitution, Public Administration & Rural Development, Science & Technology, International Relations and Economy, Environmental Science, Logical Reasoning, Day-to-day Consumer topics, and Practical Knowledge from previously passed examinations. 300 2 Hours,Paper-2 Specific Paper (syllabus to be announced separately) 300 2 Hours,Paper-1 General Paper: (Same syllabus as Rs. 85 level posts - Current Affairs, General Science, Karnataka History & Geography, Indian History & Geography, Social Science, General Mental Ability, Indian Constitution, Public Administration & Rural Development, Science & Technology, International Relations and Economy, Environmental Science, Logical Reasoning, Day-to-day Consumer topics, Practical Knowledge from previously passed examinations.) 300 2 Hours,Selection for the above posts will be based on a Competitive Written Examination (Offline OMR type) followed by a Kannada Language Test. Final selection is subject to document verification and eligibility confirmation.,Stage 1 - Competitive Written Examination (Offline OMR Type),For Agriculture Officer & Assistant Agriculture Officer - Pay Level Rs. 85 Posts:,For Agriculture Officer & Assistant Agriculture Officer - Pay Level Rs. 15 Posts:,Important Rules regarding the Written Examination:,Candidates must score a minimum of Rs. 35 (i.e.,minimum 35 marks out of 300) in the competitive examination to be eligible. Candidates failing to secure this minimum will be disqualified from the selection process. Candidates applying for both Agriculture Officer (Rs. 85) and Assistant Agriculture Officer (Rs. 85) posts under the same programme who appear for one examination will have their marks submitted; fees paid for the listed posts will be considered and a special final rank-list will be sent to the department.,Stage 2 - Kannada Language Test,Candidates must appear for and pass the Kannada Language Test conducted by the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (SSLC Board) or a test recognized by the State Government. Candidates who have studied Kannada as the first or second language up to SSLC level OR who have studied at the Kannada medium from Class 1 to Class 10 OR who have passed these examinations,are exempted from this test. However,the mandatory Kannada Test (at least 150 marks in the paper) must be passed with a minimum of 50 marks. Candidates failing to score the minimum 50 marks will not be eligible for selection. Marks obtained in the Kannada Test will not be considered for merit ranking or post selection. Marks will not be merged with the competitive examination score for seniority.,Negative Marking:,The written exam follows a multiple-choice objective format with 4 answer options per question. Candidates must mark only one correct answer per question. For every wrong answer,0.75 marks will be deducted. In OMR answer sheets,after 5 minutes of the bell ringing at the end of the exam,candidates will be given time to shade the answer/void answer for the remaining questions. If any candidate shades an answer / voids it after the bell,0.75 marks per such question will be deducted. |
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| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kearecruitment2026app/login |
Important Dates
| Exam Date | Paper-1: 25.07.2026 (KK Cadre) / 26.07.2026 (RPC Cadre) - 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Paper-2: Same dates - 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM |
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Age Limit
| Notes | As per the Karnataka State Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules 1977, candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age as on the last date for submission of applications. Per Government Order No. DPAR (Services-2) 262 Sehime 2025 dated 29.01.2026, a one-time relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit is provided. After availing this relaxation, candidates must not exceed the maximum age limits shown below. | In addition to the above, the following specific age relaxations are available as per Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules 1977: | DON'T MISSSSC CGL 12256 Group B & Group C Online Form 202612,256 Posts • Group B & Group C • SSC22 Jun 202612,256 postsRRB 6565 Technician Online Form 2026 (Short Notice)6,565 Vacancies • Technician29 Jul 20266,565 postsOSSSC 5989 Nursing Officer Online Form 20265,989 Openings • OSSSC13 Jul 20265,989 postsGSRTC 4599 Driver Online Form 20264,599 Posts • GSRTC05 Jul 20264,599 postsCentral Bank of India 4,500 Apprentice Recruitment 20264,500 Vacancies • Apprentice • Central Bank of India22 Jun 20264,500 postsGSRTC 4318 Conductor Online Form 20264,318 Openings • Conductor05 Jul 20264,318 posts |
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Important Links
| Download KEA Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF (Inl | Click Here ↗ |
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| Download KEA Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF (RPC | Click Here ↗ |
| https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ | Click Here ↗ |
| Official Website | Click Here ↗ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the difference between the KK Cadre and RPC Cadre in this recruitment?
The KK Cadre (Inland Source / ಒಳಮೂಲ) refers to posts filled through direct recruitment from the open market within the State cadre. The RPC Cadre (Rural Pay Commission / ಉಳಿಕೆ ಮೂಲ) refers to posts that were earlier unfilled in the Rural Pay Commission and are now being recruited through competitive examination. Both cadres have the same posts (Agriculture Officer and Assistant Agriculture Officer) and the same eligibility criteria, but different vacancy numbers and different exam dates (KK Cadre exam: 25.07.2026; RPC Cadre exam: 26.07.2026).
Q: Can I apply for both the KK Cadre and RPC Cadre?
Yes. Both are separate notifications with separate application numbers. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria may apply for both cadres by submitting separate online applications and paying the fee separately for each notification. The exam dates are different, so appearing for both is possible.
Q: Can I apply for both Agriculture Officer and Assistant Agriculture Officer posts in a single application?
Yes. Within the Agriculture Department, candidates may apply for both the Agriculture Officer (Rs. 85 pay level) and the Assistant Agriculture Officer (Rs. 85 pay level) posts through a single application by paying the fee once. For each additional post under the same programme appearing in the same examination, Rs. 100/- per post must be paid as additional fee. Marks scored in the single examination will be automatically considered for both posts and the department will prepare separate final rank lists.
Q: Is B.Sc. Agriculture from a distance education university eligible?
No. The degree must be from a university / institute recognized by ICAR or AICTE. Degrees from institutions offering UGC / AICTE accredited distance education programmes or open university technical-level programmes will not be accepted. The degree must be a regular, full-time programme from a recognized institution.
Q: What is the minimum qualifying marks required in the written examination?
Candidates must score a minimum of 35 marks (out of 300) in the competitive written examination to qualify. Candidates who fail to secure this minimum cut-off will be disqualified from the selection process regardless of their overall rank.
Q: Is the Kannada Language Test mandatory for all candidates?
The Kannada Language Test is mandatory for candidates who have not studied Kannada as the first or second language up to SSLC level. Candidates who have studied in Kannada medium from Class 1 to Class 10, or who have passed SSLC / equivalent with Kannada as the first or second language, are exempted from the test. Those who must appear in the test must score a minimum of 50 marks out of 150 to be eligible for selection.
Q: Is there negative marking in the KPSC Agriculture Officer written examination?
Yes. This is an Offline OMR-based multiple-choice examination. Each wrong answer will attract a negative deduction of 0.75 marks. If a candidate shades an answer or voids a previously shaded answer after the 5-minute grace period following the final bell, 0.75 marks per such question will also be deducted. Candidates are advised to attempt questions carefully.
Q: What is the upper age limit for OBC (Category 2A/2B/3A/3B) candidates?
OBC candidates belonging to Category 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B have an upper age limit of 43 years as on the last date of submission of application. This includes the one-time relaxation of 5 years already provided per Government Order dated 29.01.2026. No further general age relaxation is applicable beyond this for OBC candidates unless they fall under another specific relaxation category (e.g., Ex-Serviceman).
Q: Is Rural Candidate (Grameen) reservation available and what proof is required?
Yes. Rural reservation is available for candidates who have studied and passed from Class 1 to Class 10 in rural areas of Karnataka, as per Government Order No. 59 Shashana 2000 dated 06-01-2001. General merit candidates seeking Rural reservation must submit a Form-1 certificate from the Tahsildar, attested by the Head Master and Field Education Officer of the relevant school. SC / ST / OBC / PwD candidates seeking Rural reservation must submit a Form-2 certificate in the same manner. Both certificates must be submitted before the last date of application.
Q: Can candidates currently employed in a Government job apply for this recruitment?
Yes, candidates currently in Government service can apply. However, if selected, they must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) / Service Permission Certificate / Service Certificate from the employing recruitment authority before the date of appointment. Service details must be accurately entered in the online application. Failure to produce the NOC / service certificate will result in disqualification at the time of appointment. Candidates should not enter false service information as it will lead to cancellation of candidature.