KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 890 Agriculture Officer & Assistant Agriculture Officer Posts

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)(KEA)

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Recruitment Year: 2026

Total Vacancies

872

Locations

Karnataka

Last Date

10 May 2026

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About this Drive

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially announced the Agriculture Officer (AO) & Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) Recruitment 2026 with 872 + 18 (HK) vacancies. The detailed notification was released under reference numbers EDI/KEA/08/RPC/2026 & EDI/KEA/09/KK/2026 on the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/. Candidates who meet the age criteria of 40 to 45 years (category-wise relaxation applicable) and possess qualifications such as B.Sc (Agriculture) / B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture / relevant B.Tech or B.Sc degrees can submit their online applications from 19 April 2026 to 10 May 2026. Direct links to download the official notification PDF and apply online are provided below.

Eligibility

B.Sc (Agri/Hons) or specified B.Tech/B.Sc degrees (see Eligibility below). For 85% seats, candidates must have B.Sc (Agriculture) or B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture from an ICAR/AICTE recognised University; For 15% seats, acceptable degrees include B.Tech (Food Science & Technology/Food Technology/Biotechnology/Agricultural Engineering), B.Sc (Sericulture & Cooperation, Agri Marketing & Cooperation, Agri Business Management, Agri Biotechnology) or equivalent as specified in the advertisements.

Recruitment Timeline

Application Start19 Apr 2026

Application End10 May 2026

Application Start

19 Apr 2026

Application End

10 May 2026

In progress

How to Apply

Read the official notification carefully before applying.
Download Official Notification
Check your eligibility — age limit, qualification, and category requirements.
Keep your documents ready — photo, signature, certificates, and ID proof.
Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
Visit the official application portal and complete the form.
Take a printout of the submitted application for your records.

Apply Online

Last date to apply: 10 May 2026

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872 vacancies B.Sc (Agri/Hons) or specified B.Tech/B.Sc degrees (see Eligibility below). For 85% seats, candidates must have B.Sc (Agriculture) or B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture from an ICAR/AICTE recognised University

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Qualification

B.Sc (Agri/Hons) or specified B.Tech/B.Sc degrees (see Eligibility below)

Eligibility Text

For 85% seats, candidates must have B.Sc (Agriculture) or B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture from an ICAR/AICTE recognised University. For 15% seats, acceptable degrees include B.Tech (Food Science & Technology/Food Technology/Biotechnology/Agricultural Engineering), B.Sc (Sericulture & Cooperation, Agri Marketing & Cooperation, Agri Business Management, Agri Biotechnology) or equivalent as specified in the advertisements.

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