KEA 945 AO AAO Online Form 2026 2026
This notification announces the online application for 945 Agriculture Officer and Assistant Agriculture Officer posts under the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).
Short Information
The recruitment is conducted by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka through KEA, Bengaluru. A total of 945 vacancies are available for Agriculture Officer and Assistant Agriculture Officer posts. The last date to submit the online application is 20 June 2026.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee / Details |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ā¹750 |
| EWS | To be announced |
| SC / ST / PwBD | To be announced |
| Payment modes | Online |
Eligibility Criteria & Vacancies
| Post Name | Vacancy Count | Age Limit | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Officer | 128 | 18ā40 years (General) | B.Sc. (Agriculture) OR B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture OR B.Tech (Food Science and Technology) OR B.Tech (Food Technology) OR B.Sc. (Agri. Marketing and Cooperation) OR B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri. Marketing and Cooperation OR B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri Business Management OR B.Sc. (Agri. Biotech.) OR B.Tech (Biotech.) OR B.Sc. (Agricultural Engineering) OR B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering) |
| Assistant Agriculture Officer | 817 | 18ā40 years (General) | B.Sc. (Agriculture) OR B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture OR B.Tech (Food Science and Technology) OR B.Tech (Food Technology) OR B.Sc. (Agri. Marketing and Cooperation) OR B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri. Marketing and Cooperation OR B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri Business Management OR B.Sc. (Agri. Biotech.) OR B.Tech (Biotech.) OR B.Sc. (Agricultural Engineering) OR B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering) |
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Exam Pattern
| Section | Marks | Questions | Duration (minutes) | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Paper | 300 | To be announced | 120 | 0.75 marks per wrong answer |
| Specific Paper | 300 | To be announced | 120 | 0.75 marks per wrong answer |
Selection Process
- Competitive Written Examination (Offline OMR type)
- Kannada Language Test
- Document Verification
- Eligibility Confirmation
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official website.
- Fill the online application form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application.
Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card
- Consolidated Marksheet / All subject-wise semester marksheets and Photo-certificate (PDF) of the highest qualifying degree
- SSLC or equivalent certificate / School leaving certificate / Birth certificate showing date of birth
- Discharge certificate and pension / gratuity certificate (for Ex-Servicemen claimants) or certificate that the candidate was killed in action or permanently disabled while in service (for Ex-Serviceman reservation claimants)
- SC / ST / Cat-1 / Cat-2A / Cat-2B / Cat-3A / Cat-3B caste reservation certificate in the prescribed current format
- Rural Reservation certificate - Format 1 and Format 2
- Kannada Medium study certificate (if applicable)
- Third Gender certificate issued by the District Magistrate (if applicable)
- Kalyana Karnataka region (Article 371(J)) reservation-related certificate (if applicable)
- NOC / Service permission certificate from the employing authority (for candidates currently in service)
- Recent Passport-size Colour Photograph in JPEG format, file size 50 KB to 200 KB
- Signature in black / marker pen on white paper, in JPEG format, file size 50 KB to 70 KB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the KK Cadre and RPC Cadre in this recruitment?
The KK Cadre (Inland Source / ą²ą²³ą²®ą³ą²²) refers to posts filled through direct recruitment from the open market within the State cadre. The RPC Cadre (Rural Pay Commission / ą²ą²³ą²æą²ą³ ą²®ą³ą²²) 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).
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.
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.
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.
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.