KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026 – For 890 Agriculture Officer Posts

Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has officially released the latest psc notification regarding the direct recruitment of Agriculture Officers and Assistant Agriculture Officers. It is amongst the most competitive opportunities of the agriculture graduates to have stable government jobs in Karnataka. This KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026 is an important chance of agricultural graduates to take a job position in the administrative system of the state. Perspective applicants may now refer to the information on KEA AO AAO Vacancy 2026 and get ready to apply via the online portal. The recruitment exercise will target qualified professionals to enhance the agricultural productivity and technical support system of the state.

About Karnataka Agriculture Department

Karnataka State Agriculture department is a very important wing of the state government which is concerned with the well being of the farming community and modernization of local agriculture. PSC Government Jobs in India are offered by the department which provides aspiring candidates with a stable and effective career path. The department has just undertaken the KEA Assistant Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2026 to make sure that technical skills are available to all districts within the state.

Breakdown of Available Vacancies for KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026

Educational Eligibility

Crucial Timeline for KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026

• Application Commencement Date: April 19, 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: May 10, 2026
• Final Date for Fee Payment: May 12, 2026

Age Requirements (as of May 10, 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years.
• Maximum Age (General Merit): 40 Years
• Maximum Age (Cat 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B): 43 Years
• Maximum Age (SC, ST, Cat-1): 45 Years

Age Relaxation

• General: 40 years
• 2A/2B/3A/3B: 43 years
• SC/ST/Category-1: 45 years

Compensation Package

• Salary for Agriculture Officer: Rs. 69,250/- to Rs. 1,34,200/- per month
• Salary for Assistant Agriculture Officer: Rs. 65,950/- to Rs. 1,24,900/- per month

Category-Wise Application Fee Details

• General and OBC Categories: Rs. 750/-
• SC / ST and Category-1: Rs. 500/-
• Ex-Servicemen and Transgender: Rs. 500/-
• Physically Disabled Candidates: Rs. 250/-

Selection Procedure for KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026

• A mandatory examination on the Kannada language is the first step in the selection process with the candidate having to achieve a minimum of 50 out of the total 150 marks to proceed with the selection process.
• They are required to take two competitive written papers, namely, a 300 mark General Studies paper and a 300 mark technical paper specialized in certain agricultural subjects.
• In the written examination, a negative marking system is strictly followed whereby there is a deduction of 0.75 marks on the OMR sheet on every wrong answer that is marked.
• The KEA decides on the final list of the selection on the basis of the combined merit of the competitive papers of the candidates seeking Government Jobs in Karnataka.
• Prior to the final appointment, shortlisted persons have to undergo a physical document verification session to verify their academic qualifications and reservation claims.

Recommended Study Material and Reference Books

• General Knowledge: Lucent’s High School General Knowledge and Manorama Yearbook 2026.
• Agriculture Core: “Fundamentals of Agriculture” by Arun Katyayan (Volumes 1 and 2) to get in-depth concepts.
• Agricultural Engineering: The book, Elements of Agricultural Engineering, by Jagdishwar Sahay.
• Current Affairs: Frequent monitoring of local news and monthly civil service magazines to keep track of national developments.

Importance of Solving Previous Year Question Papers

• Knowledge of Exam Rigor: Revising the questions of the past years not only lets the candidates know the level of difficulty in the KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026 but also helps them understand the level of difficulty.
• Subject Focus: It determines high yield subjects in the agricultural syllabus enabling more focused learning.
• Enhancement of Accuracy: Old OMR sheet practice not only reduces errors, but also increases the rate at which technical problems are solved.
• Mental Preparation: Knowledge of the phrasing of the questions in the KEA will decrease the level of pressure on the exam day.

Instructions to Apply for KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026

• Go to the web site of the Karnataka Examination Authority at https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
• Go to the section “Recruitment” on the home page and choose the section “AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT (AO & AAO) Recruitment-2026” section.
• To see the full details, open the advertisement entitled to “AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT (AO & AAO) Recruitment -2026 (RPC)” and “AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT (AO & AAO) Recruitment -2026 (KK).
• Read the eligibility requirements and instructions carefully prior to applying to be sure you qualify to be part of the KEA AO AAO Vacancy 2026.
• Create an account on the portal by using a valid mobile number and email address to create your own unique logins.
• Register into the system and complete the online application form correctly with your personal information and the academic background.
• Attach a scanned image of your latest passport size photograph and signature in the necessary JPEG format and file size.
• The application fee payment can be done through the integrated online payment gateway with the use of a debit card credit card or net banking.
• Carry out a last check on all the information that has been entered to confirm that there are no mistakes before finalizing the information by clicking the final submission button.
• Print out the resulting application PDF and print out the confirmation page to keep in your files and to refer to later.

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