Hey guys! Are you looking for a secure government career in Karnataka's agriculture sector? Great news for you! The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru has officially released two revised notifications to fill up a massive 945 vacancies for Agriculture Officer (AO - Krushi Adhikari) and Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO - Sahayaka Krushi Adhikari) posts.
If you have a degree in Agriculture or related technical fields, this is your perfect opportunity to land a high-paying state government job. Let’s dive straight into the complete breakdown of this notification, including important dates, vacancy splits, educational criteria, application fees, and the selection process.
KEA Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
The authority has restructured the recruitment process across two distinct cadres: Inland Source (KK Cadre) and Rural Pay Commission (RPC Cadre).
Feature Details:-
*Organization Name:- Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru.
*Advertisement Numbers:- No. ಇಡಿ/ಕೆಇಎ/09/ನೇ.ವಿ./2026(ಕೃಷಿ)(Inland/KK Cadre) & ಇಡಿ/ಕೆಇಎ/08/ನೇ.ವಿ./2026(ಆರ್ಪಿಸಿ) (RPC Cadre).
*Post Names::-
1. Agriculture Officer (Krushi Adhikari).
2. Assistant Agriculture Officer (Sahayaka Krushi Adhikari).
*Total Vacancies:- 927 + 18 (PwD) = 945 Posts Total.
*Application Mode:- Online Only.
*Official Website:-
cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
Key Dates To Remember
Make sure you note down these dates carefully so you don’t miss out on any step of the registration process:
- Notification Release Date: 30-05-2026
- Online Application Starts: 30-05-2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 20-06-2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 22-06-2026
- Written Examination (KK Cadre): 25-07-2026
- Written Examination (RPC Cadre): 26-07-2026
Vacancy Distribution & Salary Structure
The 945 vacancies are split systematically across job roles, geographic cadres, and categories as shown below:
A. Inland / KK Cadre Vacancies (Notification No. KE09/2026)
- Agriculture Officer (Pay Scale: ₹69,250 – ₹1,34,200): 29 + 08 (PwD) posts + 5 additional posts = 42 posts
- Assistant Agriculture Officer (Pay Scale: ₹65,950 – ₹1,24,900): 189 + 08 (PwD) posts + 34 additional posts = 231 posts
- Total KK Cadre: 273 posts
B. Rural Pay Commission (RPC) Cadre Vacancies (Notification No. KE08/2026)
- Agriculture Officer (Pay Scale: ₹69,250 – ₹1,34,200): 71 + 02 (PwD) posts + 13 additional posts = 86 posts
- Assistant Agriculture Officer (Pay Scale: ₹65,950 – ₹1,24,900): 498 posts + 88 additional posts = 586 posts
- Total RPC Cadre: 672 posts
- Agriculture Officer (Pay Level Rs. 85 posts): B.Sc. (Agriculture) OR B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture.
Grand Total: 273 (KK) + 672 (RPC) = 945 Total Openings across Karnataka!
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess an eligible degree from a university recognized by ICAR or AICTE. Regular and distance education combinations must meet state standards.
- Agriculture Officer (Pay Level Rs. 15 posts) & Assistant Agriculture Officer:
- B.Tech or B.Sc. in Food Science and Technology / Food Technology.
- B.Sc. (Hons.) or B.Sc. in Agri. Marketing and Cooperation / Agri-Business Management.
- B.Sc. or B.Tech in Biotechnology / Agricultural Engineering / Agricultural Biotechnology.
2. Age Limit (As on Last Date of Application)
- General Merit (UR): 18 to 40 Years
- Category 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B (OBC): 18 to 43 Years
- SC / ST / Category-1: 18 to 45 Years
- (Note: Specific age relaxations up to 10 years apply for Ex-Servicemen, PwD, and Widows as per Karnataka Civil Services Rules).
Application Fee
Fees must be paid strictly via the online payment gateway setup by KEA:
- General Merit (UR) and OBC Categories (2A/2B/3A/3B): ₹750/- (Includes ₹500 App Fee + ₹250 Processing Fee)
- SC / ST / Cat-1 / Ex-Servicemen / Transgender Candidates: ₹500/- (Includes ₹250 App Fee + ₹250 Processing Fee)
- Persons with Disability (PwD Candidates): ₹250/- (Processing Fee only)
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection parameters contain a two-stage competitive structure to evaluate technical knowledge along with regional language proficiency.
Stage 1: Competitive Written Examination (Offline OMR Type)
The written exam consists of two papers, each carrying 300 marks with a duration of 2 hours.
- Paper 1 (General Paper): Evaluates General Science, Current Affairs, Karnataka History & Geography, Indian Constitution, Social Science, Mental Ability, and Rural Development.
- Paper 2 (Specific Paper): Questions based entirely on the core technical syllabus relevant to Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering fields (Syllabus details to be announced separately on the portal).
- Candidates who haven't studied Kannada as a first or second language up to SSLC level (or equivalent) must pass a mandatory Kannada Language Test comprising 150 marks.
- A minimum qualifying threshold of 50 marks is mandatory. Marks scored in this test act strictly as a gateway filter and will not be added to the final merit score.
Crucial Rule: Candidates must score a minimum of 35% marks out of 300 in the competitive examination to be considered eligible for the final ranking list.
Stage 2: Kannada Language Test
How to Apply for KEA Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the KEA official recruitment web address: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
- Locate the link labeled "KEA AO & AAO Recruitment 2026 Application form".
- Complete your primary registration to generate your unique Login ID and Password.
- Log back in and populate the digital form with personal details, educational scores, and reservation criteria.
- Upload scanned copies of your signature, photograph, and necessary category/qualification certificates.
- Process your registration fee online based on your reservation category.
- Double-check all details and print a final copy of your submitted application page for future verification tracking.
Make sure you file your applications well before the June 20th deadline to avoid last-minute portal server traffic. All the best with your preparation!
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