Overview
Karnataka Government, Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru has released a recruitment notification for the post of 1. Agriculture Officer (Krushi Adhikari) | 2. Assistant Agriculture Officer (Sahayaka Krushi Adhikari) (257 + 16 (PwD) [KK / Inland Cadre] + 670 + 02 (PwD) [RPC Cadre] = 927 + 18 (PwD) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only (via https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/) as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Karnataka Government, Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru
- Qualification
- Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the last date for submission of applications. Only Indian Citizens are eligible to apply. 1. Educational Qualification: Post: Essential Educational Qualification Agriculture Officer (Pay Level Rs. 85 posts): B.Sc. (Agriculture) OR B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture from a recognized University Agriculture Officer (Pay Level Rs. 15 posts): 1. B.Tech (Food Science and Technology) OR Assistant Agriculture Officer (Pay Level Rs. 85 posts): B.Sc. (Agriculture) OR B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture from a recognized University Assistant Agriculture Officer (Pay Level Rs. 15 posts): Same as Agriculture Officer (Pay Level Rs. 15 posts) listed above (items 1 to 9) Important Notes on Qualification: • The degree must be from a University/Institute recognized by ICAR (Indian Council of Agriculture Research) or AICTE. Degrees from institutions accredited by UGC / AICTE running regular and distance education courses, and distance education programmes producing technical-level graduates, will not be considered for recruitment. • If two candidates possess the same qualification as mentioned above, they will be treated equally at the recruitment stage. Candidates cannot withdraw their candidature after participating in the selection process. • Candidates who have passed a higher qualifying degree and are appearing in the examination for a lower qualifying degree post are not eligible to apply. All candidates must possess the degree / diploma by the last …
- Vacancies
- 257 + 16 (PwD) [KK / Inland Cadre] + 670 + 02 (PwD) [RPC Cadre] = 927 + 18 (PwD)
- Advertisement No
- ಇಡಿ/ಕೆಇಎ09/ನೇ.ವಿ./2026(ಕಕೆ) [Inland/KK Cadre] & ಇಡಿ/ಕೆಇಎ08/ನೇ.ವಿ./2026(ಆರ್ಪಿಸಿ) [RPC Cadre] dated 30/05/2026
- Last date to apply
- 20-06-2026
Important Dates
| Exam Date | Paper-1: 25.07.2026 (KK Cadre) / 26.07.2026 (RPC Cadre) - 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Paper-2: Same dates - 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM |
| Date of Revised Notification | 30/05/2026 |
| Opening of Online Registration / Application | 30-05-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Registration of Application | 20-06-2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 22-06-2026 |
| Written Examination - Paper 1 & Paper 2 (KK / Inland Cadre) | 25-07-2026 |
| Written Examination - Paper 1 & Paper 2 (RPC Cadre) | 26-07-2026 |
| Kannada Language Exam Date | To be notified after written examination result |
| Candidates who have been released from service under the Karnataka Wage Earner Scheme (Jeetha Karmika Paddathi) or equivalent (must produce District Magistrate certificate and present original at verification) | 10 years relaxation |
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Vacancy Details
Vacancies are distributed across two cadres: Inland Source (KK Cadre) and Rural Pay Commission (RPC Cadre). Within each cadre, posts are further divided into Pay Level Rs. 85 (Agriculture Officer scale) and Pay Level Rs. 15 (below Rs. 85 threshold) based on the pay matrix level of the respective post. Total vacancies are provisional and may vary. A. Inland / KK Cadre Vacancies (Notification No. KE09/2026) Sl. No.: Post Name | Pay Scale (Rs.) | No. of Vacancies 1: Agriculture Officer (Krushi Adhikari) | 69,250 – 1,34,200 | 29 + 08 (PwD) 2: Agriculture Officer (Krushi Adhikari) | 69,250 – 1,34,200 | 05 3: Assistant Agriculture Officer (Sahayaka Krushi Adhikari) | 65,950 – 1,24,900 | 189 + 08 (PwD) 4: Assistant Agriculture Officer (Sahayaka Krushi Adhikari) | 65,950 – 1,24,900 | 34 Total (KK Cadre): 257 + 16 (PwD) B. Rural Pay Commission (RPC) Cadre Vacancies (Notification No. KE08/2026) Sl. No.: Post Name | Pay Scale (Rs.) | No. of Vacancies 1: Agriculture Officer (Krushi Adhikari) | 69,250 – 1,34,200 | 71 + 02 (PwD) 2: Agriculture Officer (Krushi Adhikari) | 69,250 – 1,34,200 | 13 3: Assistant Agriculture Officer (Sahayaka Krushi Adhikari) | 65,950 – 1,24,900 | 498 4: Assistant Agriculture Officer (Sahayaka Krushi Adhikari) | 65,950 – 1,24,900 | 88 Total (RPC Cadre): 670 + 02 (PwD) Grand Total: 927 + 18 (PwD) vacancies across both cadres. Note: Vacancies indicated for PwD (Persons with Disability) are horizontal reservations within overall vacancies. Backlog vacancies from pre…
Eligibility
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the last date for submission of applications. Only Indian Citizens are eligible to apply. 1. Educational Qualification: Post: Essential Educational Qualification Agriculture Officer (Pay Level Rs. 85 posts): B.Sc. (Agriculture) OR B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture from a recognized University Agriculture Officer (Pay Level Rs. 15 posts): 1. B.Tech (Food Science and Technology) OR Assistant Agriculture Officer (Pay Level Rs. 85 posts): B.Sc. (Agriculture) OR B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture from a recognized University Assistant Agriculture Officer (Pay Level Rs. 15 posts): Same as Agriculture Officer (Pay Level Rs. 15 posts) listed above (items 1 to 9) Important Notes on Qualification: • The degree must be from a University/Institute recognized by ICAR (Indian Council of Agriculture Research) or AICTE. Degrees from institutions accredited by UGC / AICTE running regular and distance education courses, and distance education programmes producing technical-level graduates, will not be considered for recruitment. • If two candidates possess the same qualification as mentioned above, they will be treated equally at the recruitment stage. Candidates cannot withdraw their candidature after participating in the selection process. • Candidates who have passed a higher qualifying degree and are appearing in the examination for a lower qualifying degree post are not eligible to apply. All candidates must possess the degree / diploma by the last …
Age Limit
As per the Karnataka State Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules 1977, candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age as on the last date for submission of applications. Per Government Order No. DPAR (Services-2) 262 Sehime 2025 dated 29.01.2026, a one-time relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit is provided. After availing this relaxation, candidates must not exceed the maximum age limits shown below. Category: Upper Age Limit (for Direct Recruitment posts) General Merit (UR) Candidates: 40 years Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B (OBC) Candidates: 43 years SC (Cat-A, Cat-B, Cat-C) / ST / Category-1 Candidates: 45 years In addition to the above, the following specific age relaxations are available as per Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules 1977: Category of Candidate: Age Relaxation Candidates who held posts in Karnataka State Government / State Authority / under State / Central laws / State PSUs and have since left or are currently serving: By number of years of service rendered OR 10 years, whichever is lower Ex-Servicemen: Entitled to add 3 years to "the period of military service rendered" and claim that as additional age allowance under the rules in force for the term "Ex-Serviceman" Persons who served as full-time Cadet Supervisors in National Cadet Corps (NCC) and were subsequently discharged: By the number of years of Cadet Supervisor service rendered Candidates who were employed as Village Group Supervisors under the State Government-sponsored Ru…
Salary
Criteria: Details Probation Period: 2 years for candidates selected through direct recruitment Pay Scale - Agriculture Officer: Rs. 69,250 – 1,650 – 74,200 – 1,900 – 85,600 – 2,300 – 99,400 – 2,700 – 1,15,600 – 3,100 – 1,34,200 (Revised State Pay Scale 2024) Pay Scale - Assistant Agriculture Officer: Rs. 65,950 – 1,650 – 74,200 – 1,900 – 85,600 – 2,300 – 99,400 – 2,700 – 1,15,600 – 3,100 – 1,24,900 (Revised State Pay Scale 2024) National Pension: Applicable as per Government Order No. FD(SPIL) 04 PIT 2005 dated 31.03.2006 - National Pension Scheme (NPS) benefits applicable
Application Fee
Fee must be paid online only. Fee once paid will NOT be refunded. Category: Application Fee General Merit (UR) and Other Categories (Cat-2A / 2B / 3A / 3B): Rs. 750/- (Rs. 500 Application Fee + Rs. 250 Processing Fee) - Non-Refundable SC / ST / Cat-1 / Ex-Servicemen / Transgender Candidates: Rs. 500/- (Rs. 250 Application Fee + Rs. 250 Processing Fee) - Non-Refundable Persons with Disability (Special Reservation / PwD Candidates): Rs. 250/- (Processing Fee only) - Non-Refundable Notes on Fee: • PwD candidates with disability of more than 40% and those possessing a certificate from the District Medical Authority are eligible for the reduced PwD fee. • Candidates who applied online as per the earlier notification of 18.04.2026 and have already paid the fee for the same post need not pay again for this revised notification for the same post (new applicants applying for the first time must pay the full fee). • SC candidates possessing RD numbers for SC-A, SC-B, and SC-C categories must mandatorily enter their RD number in the online application as per Government directive. • In the Agriculture Department, candidates may apply for both Agriculture Officer (Rs. 85 level) and Assistant Agriculture Officer (Rs. 85 level) posts through a single application, paying the fee once. For each additional post under the same programme, Rs. 100/- per post must be paid as application fee. Candidates appearing for multiple posts in the same programme and same examination will have their marks tr…
Selection Process
Selection for the above posts will be based on a Competitive Written Examination (Offline OMR type) followed by a Kannada Language Test. Final selection is subject to document verification and eligibility confirmation. Stage 1 - Competitive Written Examination (Offline OMR Type) For Agriculture Officer & Assistant Agriculture Officer - Pay Level Rs. 85 Posts: Paper: Subject / Content | Maximum Marks | Duration Paper-1: General Paper: Current Affairs, General Science, Karnataka History & Geography, Indian History & Geography, Social Science, General Mental Ability, Indian Constitution, Public Administration & Rural Development, Science & Technology, International Relations and Economy, Environmental Science, Logical Reasoning, Day-to-day Consumer topics, and Practical Knowledge from previously passed examinations. | 300 | 2 Hours Paper-2: Specific Paper (syllabus to be announced separately) | 300 | 2 Hours For Agriculture Officer & Assistant Agriculture Officer - Pay Level Rs. 15 Posts: Paper: Subject / Content | Maximum Marks | Duration Paper-1: General Paper: (Same syllabus as Rs. 85 level posts - Current Affairs, General Science, Karnataka History & Geography, Indian History & Geography, Social Science, General Mental Ability, Indian Constitution, Public Administration & Rural Development, Science & Technology, International Relations and Economy, Environmental Science, Logical Reasoning, Day-to-day Consumer topics, Practical Knowledge from previously passed examinations.) …
How to Apply
Candidates shall apply online only through the Karnataka PSC website. No other mode of application will be accepted. Before filling the online application form, candidates must read the notification carefully. Incorrect or false information submitted in the application may lead to cancellation of candidature and legal action as per rules. Documents Required to be Scanned and Uploaded at the time of Application: • Aadhaar Card • Consolidated Marksheet / All subject-wise semester marksheets and Photo-certificate (PDF) of the highest qualifying degree obtained up to the last date of application • 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 (as applicable) • Rural Reservation certificate - Format 1 and Format 2 (Format-1 for General candidates seeking Rural reservation; Format-2 for SC/ST/Cat-1/Cat-2A/Cat-2B/Cat-3A/Cat-3B candidates seeking Rural reservation) • 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 / Se…
Important Instructions
• Candidates must carefully fill all information correctly while registering online. After submission, download a copy and preserve it until the recruitment process is complete. No petition / representation should be sent to the authority after submission. • Changes or corrections to any information submitted through the online application will not be permitted under any circumstances. • Candidates currently in service / who have previously served, if selected, must submit a No Objection Certificate / Permission Certificate / Service Certificate from the employing recruitment authority before the date of appointment. Service details must be entered in the application; false information will lead to disqualification. • If the last date for fee payment falls on a public holiday, the next working day shall be treated as the last date for fee payment. • The mobile number and email address entered in the application are final. Changes in mobile number / email cannot be entertained subsequently through any correspondence. • Candidates whose results are pending for the qualifying degree at the time of applying and who have not yet received their results by the last date of application are not eligible to apply. • Candidates will not be able to raise disputes regarding the educational qualification certificate / other reservation certificates. If the authority resolves such disputes, their selection will be treated as final. • Candidates must read the detailed notification / instruct…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 945 Agriculture Officer, Assistant Agriculture Officer Posts?
Exam Date: Paper-1: 25.07.2026 (KK Cadre) / 26.07.2026 (RPC Cadre) - 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Paper-2: Same dates - 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM; Date of Revised Notification: 30/05/2026; Opening of Online Registration / Application: 30-05-2026; Last Date for Online Registration of Application: 20-06-2026; Last Date for Fee Payment: 22-06-2026; Written Examination - Paper 1 & Paper 2 (KK / Inland Cadre): 25-07-2026; Written Examination - Paper 1 & Paper 2 (RPC Cadre): 26-07-2026; Kannada Language Exam Date: To be notified after written examination result; Candidates who have been released from service under the Karnataka Wage Earner Scheme (Jeetha Karmika Paddathi) or equivalent (must produce District Magistrate certificate and present original at verification): 10 years relaxation
What is the application fee?
Fee must be paid online only. Fee once paid will NOT be refunded. Category: Application Fee General Merit (UR) and Other Categories (Cat-2A / 2B / 3A / 3B): Rs. 750/- (Rs. 500 Application Fee + Rs. 250 Processing Fee) - Non-Refundable SC / ST / Cat-1 / Ex-Servicemen / Transgender Candidates: Rs. 500/- (Rs. 250 Application Fee + Rs. 250 Processing Fee) - Non-Refundable Persons with Disability (Special Reservation / PwD Candidates): Rs. 250/- (Processing Fee only) - Non-Refundable Notes on Fee: • PwD candidates with disability of more than 40% and those possessing a certificate from the District Medical Authority are eligible for the reduced PwD fee. • Candidates who applied online as per the earlier notification of 18.04.2026 and have already paid the fee for the same post need not pay again for this revised notification for the same post (new applicants applying for the first time mus…
What is the age limit?
As per the Karnataka State Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules 1977, candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age as on the last date for submission of applications. Per Government Order No. DPAR (Services-2) 262 Sehime 2025 dated 29.01.2026, a one-time relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit is provided. After availing this relaxation, candidates must not exceed the maximum age limits shown below. Category: Upper Age Limit (for Direct Recruitment posts) General Merit (UR) Candidates: 40 years Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B (OBC) Candidates: 43 years SC (Cat-A, Cat-B, Cat-C) / ST / Category-1 Candidates: 45 years In addition to the above, the following specific age relaxations are available as per Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules 1977: Category of Candidate: Age Relaxation Candidates who held posts in Karnataka State Government / State Authority / under …
What is the selection process?
Selection for the above posts will be based on a Competitive Written Examination (Offline OMR type) followed by a Kannada Language Test. Final selection is subject to document verification and eligibility confirmation. Stage 1 - Competitive Written Examination (Offline OMR Type) For Agriculture Officer & Assistant Agriculture Officer - Pay Level Rs. 85 Posts: Paper: Subject / Content | Maximum Marks | Duration Paper-1: General Paper: Current Affairs, General Science, Karnataka History & Geography, Indian History & Geography, Social Science, General Mental Ability, Indian Constitution, Public Administration & Rural Development, Science & Technology, International Relations and Economy, Environmental Science, Logical Reasoning, Day-to-day Consumer topics, and Practical Knowledge from previously passed examinations. | 300 | 2 Hours Paper-2: Specific Paper (syllabus to be announced separa…