Karnataka Agriculture Marketing Department Recruitment 2025

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has issued a combined recruitment notification inviting online applications for vacancies across multiple departments. Among them, the Agriculture Marketing Department (ಕೃಷಿ ಮಾರಾಟ ಇಲಾಖೆ) features prominently. Eligible candidates must apply through KEA and appear for the competitive examination conducted by the Authority.

⚡ Quick Overview

Recruitment Authority: Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
Department Name: Agriculture Marketing Department (ಕೃಷಿ ಮಾರಾಟ ಇಲಾಖೆ)
Job Type: Karnataka Govt Job — Permanent
Name of the Posts: FDA, SDA, Engineer & various other Group-B/Group-C posts
Total Number of Posts: 180
Last Date to Apply: 11 November 2025

📌 Post-wise Vacancies & Eligibility

Post Name	No. of Posts	Essential Education
1) ಸಹಾಯಕ ಅಭಿಯಂತರರು (ಸಿವಿಲ್) / Assistant Engineer (Civil)	Vacancies: 10 Posts	Education: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering from a recognized University (AICTE/UGC).
2) ಕಿರಿಯ ಅಭಿಯಂತರರು (ಸಿವಿಲ್) / Junior Engineer (Civil)	Vacancies: 05 Posts	Education: 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Board/University (B.E./B.Tech in Civil also acceptable where specified).
3) ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ ಇನ್ಸ್‌ಪೆಕ್ಟರ್ / Market Inspector (Group-C)	Vacancies: 30 Posts	Education: B.Sc in Agriculture Marketing & Co-operation / B.Sc (Hons) Agricultural Marketing & Co-operation / B.Sc (Hons) Agri-Business Management from an Agricultural University recognized by ICAR.
4) ಪ್ರಥಮ ದರ್ಜೆ ಸಹಾಯಕರು (FDA) / First Division Assistant	Vacancies: 30 Posts	Education: Any Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University + basic computer & typing knowledge as per rules.
5) ದ್ವಿತೀಯ ದರ್ಜೆ ಸಹಾಯಕರು (SDA) / Second Division Assistant	Vacancies: 30 Posts	Education: PUC/12th pass (or equivalent) from a recognized Board + basic computer & typing knowledge as notified.
6) ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ ಸಹಾಯಕರು / Market Assistant (Group-C)	Vacancies: 75 Posts	Education: SSLC/10th pass from a recognized Board; computer/typing skills where applicable.

Note: The above education fields are summarized from the official notification for quick reference. Always follow the exact wording/relaxations printed in the KEA notice for final eligibility.

🎯 Age Limit

Minimum Age: 18 years (as per notification).
Upper Age (after one-time 3-year relaxation per Govt. Order dated 29-09-2025):

Category	Maximum Age
General (GM)	38 years
2A, 2B, 3A, 3B	41 years
SC / ST / Cat-I	43 years

Notes: The above limits include the one-time 3-year relaxation granted for recruitments notified 29-09-2025. Other relaxations (e.g., Ex-Servicemen, PwD, in-service) apply as per rules of the notification.

💳 Application Fee

Payment Mode: Online only. Note: Fee once paid is non-refundable.

Category	Fee
General (GM) & 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B	₹ 750 /-
SC / ST / Cat-I / Ex-Servicemen / Transgender	₹ 500 /-
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)	₹ 250 /-

✅ Selection Process & Exam Pattern

Apply online via KEA → Download admit card from KEA website.
Offline OMR exam at district centres (Bengaluru, Mysuru, Davanagere, Dakshina Kannada, Shivamogga, Belagavi, Dharwad, Ballari, Koppal, Vijayapura, Tumakuru, Kalaburagi).
Compulsory Kannada test only for candidates who didn’t study Kannada in SSLC/equivalent or haven’t already qualified: 150-mark MCQ; need 50 marks to qualify. Marks are not counted in merit.
Main OMR papers (post-wise patterns below). Negative marking: −0.25 for each wrong answer. For unanswered questions you must shade the 5th “no attempt” circle; leaving it blank attracts the −0.25 deduction.
Qualifying threshold: Minimum 35% of total exam marks to be eligible for merit list (category rules apply).
Merit & document verification: KEA shortlists based on merit + reservation; originals are verified before the final selection list is handed to the Department for appointment.

Assistant Engineer (Civil) — Group-B

Paper-1 (General): 300 marks • 2 hours
Paper-2 (Subject — Civil): 300 marks • 2 hours

Group-C (JE Civil, FDA, Assistant, Market Inspector)

Paper-1 (General Knowledge): 100 marks • 2 hours
Paper-2: General Kannada + General English + Computer Knowledge — 100 marks • 2 hours

Group-C (SDA, Market Assistant & similar)

Paper-1 (GK & State topics): 100 marks • 2 hours
Paper-2: General Kannada + General English + Computer Knowledge — 100 marks • 2 hours

Tip: For unattempted questions, always fill the special 5th bubble on the OMR to avoid the −0.25 penalty.

📝 How to Apply (KEA Online)

Before you start

Keep your mobile number & email ID active for OTPs/alerts.
SSLC/PUC/Diploma/Degree marks cards and ID proof.
Category/Reservation certificates (SC/ST/Cat-I/2A/2B/3A/3B/PwD/Ex-Servicemen etc.), if applicable.
Recent photo & signature (scan & crop as per size/format mentioned in the notification).

Visit KEA’s official website and open the Recruitment → Agriculture Marketing Department 2025 application page.
Register with your name, mobile and email → verify OTP to create your login/Application ID.
Login and select the post(s) you’re applying for (AE/JE/Market Inspector/FDA/SDA/Market Assistant, etc.).
Fill details exactly as per SSLC: personal info, reservation, Kannada knowledge, educational qualifications, and preferences (if asked).
Upload documents: photo & signature, and supporting certificates (category/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/NOC, etc.) in the prescribed format.
Preview the application → correct mistakes (if any) before final submit. Once submitted, edits are allowed only during the official edit window (if provided).
Pay the application fee online via the KEA payment gateway (UPI/Net-banking/card). Save the payment receipt.
Final Submit → download/print the Application Form and Fee Receipt for records.
Keep checking KEA for admit card, exam schedule, and further instructions. Exam centre choices, once confirmed, are usually not changeable.

Note: Use Kannada/English spellings exactly as printed on your SSLC marks card. Incomplete/incorrect entries or non-conforming uploads may lead to rejection.