KEA Agriculture Department Recruitment 2026 โ€” Apply Online for AO & AAO 945 Posts

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has released recruitment information for the Karnataka Agriculture Department for the year 2026. As per the shared recruitment details, a total of 945 vacancies are available for Agriculture Officer (AO) and Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) posts. Candidates with eligible qualifications such as B.Sc Agriculture, B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, B.Tech Food Science and Technology, B.Tech Food Technology, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Agricultural Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Agricultural Engineering and other relevant agriculture-related qualifications can apply online through the official KEA website.

The online application process for KEA Agriculture Department AO & AAO Recruitment 2026 starts on 30 May 2026, and the last date to submit the application is 20 June 2026. The selection process involves a competitive examination. Applicants should carefully check the official notification for post-wise vacancies, educational qualification, age limit, category-wise fee, age relaxation, selection process, application procedure and other important instructions before applying online.

Quick Overview

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Recruitment Department Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
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Department Karnataka Agriculture Department
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Post Name Agriculture Officer & Assistant Agriculture Officer
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Total Vacancies 945 Posts
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Vacancy Split AO: 128 Posts | AAO: 727 Posts
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Educational Qualification B.Sc Agriculture / B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture / Relevant Agriculture-related Degree
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Age Limit 18 to 40 years for General Category; age relaxation as per rules
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Application Fee General / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B: โ‚น750 | SC / ST / Cat-1 / Ex-Servicemen: โ‚น500 | Specially Abled: โ‚น250
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Selection Process Competitive Examination
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Application Mode Online through the official KEA website
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Application Dates 30 May 2026 to 20 June 2026
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Official Website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
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Post Name, Number of Posts & Educational Qualification

The KEA Agriculture Department Recruitment 2026 includes vacancies for Agriculture Officer and Assistant Agriculture Officer posts under RPC and HK categories. The post-wise number of posts and educational qualification details are given below.

RPC Vacancy Details

RPC Sl. No. 1

Agriculture Officer

Number of Posts 71 + 02 Posts
Educational Qualification B.Sc (Agriculture) / B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture
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RPC Sl. No. 2

Agriculture Officer

Number of Posts 13 Posts
Educational Qualification B.Tech (Food Science and Technology) / B.Tech (Food Technology) / B.Sc (Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation) / B.Sc (Hons) Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation / B.Sc (Hons) Agri Business Management / B.Sc (Agricultural Biotechnology) / B.Tech (Biotechnology) / B.Sc (Agricultural Engineering) / B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering)
RPC Sl. No. 3

Assistant Agriculture Officer

Number of Posts 498 Posts
Educational Qualification B.Sc (Agriculture) / B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture
RPC Sl. No. 4

Assistant Agriculture Officer

Number of Posts 88 Posts
Educational Qualification B.Tech (Food Science and Technology) / B.Tech (Food Technology) / B.Sc (Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation) / B.Sc (Hons) Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation / B.Sc (Hons) Agri Business Management / B.Sc (Agricultural Biotechnology) / B.Tech (Biotechnology) / B.Sc (Agricultural Engineering) / B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering)
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Total RPC Posts: 670 + 02 Posts

HK Vacancy Details

HK Sl. No. 1

Agriculture Officer

Number of Posts 29 + 08 Posts
Educational Qualification B.Sc (Agriculture) / B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture
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HK Sl. No. 2

Agriculture Officer

Number of Posts 05 Posts
Educational Qualification B.Tech (Food Science and Technology) / B.Tech (Food Technology) / B.Sc (Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation) / B.Sc (Hons) Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation / B.Sc (Hons) Agri Business Management / B.Sc (Agricultural Biotechnology) / B.Tech (Biotechnology) / B.Sc (Agricultural Engineering) / B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering)
HK Sl. No. 3

Assistant Agriculture Officer

Number of Posts 189 + 08 Posts
Educational Qualification B.Sc (Agriculture) / B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture
HK Sl. No. 4

Assistant Agriculture Officer

Number of Posts 34 Posts
Educational Qualification B.Tech (Food Science and Technology) / B.Tech (Food Technology) / B.Sc (Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation) / B.Sc (Hons) Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation / B.Sc (Hons) Agri Business Management / B.Sc (Agricultural Biotechnology) / B.Tech (Biotechnology) / B.Sc (Agricultural Engineering) / B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering)
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Total HK Posts: 257 + 16 Posts

Application Fee

Candidates applying for KEA Agriculture Department AO & AAO Recruitment 2026 should pay the application fee online. The category-wise application fee details are given below.

GM / Others

General Merit and Other Categories

Applicable Categories General Merit, Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B
Application Fee โ‚น750
Fee Details Application Fee โ‚น500 + Processing Fee โ‚น250
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Reserved

Reserved Category Candidates

Applicable Categories SC, ST, Category-1, Ex-Servicemen and Transgender Candidates
Application Fee โ‚น500
Fee Details Application Fee โ‚น250 + Processing Fee โ‚น250
PwD

Specially Abled Candidates

Applicable Candidates Specially Abled / PwD Candidates
Application Fee โ‚น250
Fee Details Processing Fee only
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Selection Process

The selection process for KEA Agriculture Department AO & AAO Recruitment 2026 will be conducted through a competitive examination. As per the shared notification details, the examination will be held in Offline OMR type mode.

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Competitive Examination

Selection Method Candidates will be selected through a competitive examination.
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Exam Mode

Offline OMR Type Exam

Mode of Examination The competitive examination will be conducted in Offline OMR type mode.
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Selection Process: Competitive Examination โ€” Offline OMR Type

How to Apply

Candidates who are eligible for KEA Agriculture Department AO & AAO Recruitment 2026 should submit their application through the official Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) website. The application must be filled carefully with the correct details before final submission.

1

Visit the KEA Website

Go to the official KEA website and open the recruitment section related to the Agriculture Department AO & AAO posts.

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Open the Online Application Link

Click on the online application link provided for Agriculture Officer and Assistant Agriculture Officer recruitment.

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Enter Basic Details

Enter the required details such as name, registration details and other basic information as asked in the online form.

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Fill the Application Form

Fill in all required details carefully, including personal details, educational qualification, category and post preference.

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Upload Required Documents

Upload the required photo, signature and other necessary documents in the prescribed format, if applicable.

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Pay the Application Fee

Pay the application fee through the prescribed payment method mentioned in the official notification.

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Submit the Application

Check all entered details once again and submit the online application form before the last date.

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Take a Printout

After successful submission, download or print the submitted application form for future reference.

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Important Dates

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Starting date for online application submission30 May 2026
Last date for online application submission20 June 2026
Last date for payment of application fee22 June 2026

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