The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026 for Agriculture Officer (AO) and Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) posts under the Karnataka State Agriculture Department. A total of 890 vacancies have been released across RPC (General) and Kalyana Karnataka regions. Interested and eligible candidates can now apply online through the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. The application process started on April 19, 2026.
KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Candidates must complete the registration process within the official deadline. The important dates are:
KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
A total of 890 vacancies have been announced for AO and AAO posts.
Region-wise Vacancy Distribution
These vacancies are divided between Agriculture Officer and Assistant Agriculture Officer posts under different reservation categories.
KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the required educational qualifications and age criteria before applying.
Educational Qualification
For Agriculture Officer (AO) and Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO), candidates should have qualifications such as:
- BSc Agriculture
- BSc (Hons) Agriculture
- Other agriculture-related qualifications as mentioned in the official notification
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
Age relaxation will be provided to reserved category candidates as per government rules.
KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
The application fee must be paid online through the KEA portal.
KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026 includes:
- Kannada Language Test
- Competitive Written Examination
- Document Verification
The written exam will be conducted in offline OMR-based objective format. Selection will be based on merit and performance in the competitive examination.
How to Apply for KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
- Click on the AO/AAO Recruitment 2026 application link
- Register using basic details
- Login and select the appropriate region notification
- Fill in personal, academic, and category details
- Upload a photograph and signature
- Pay the application fee online
- Review and submit the application form
- Download the confirmation page for future reference
KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
Selected candidates will receive attractive pay scales:
- Agriculture Officer (AO): INR 69,250 to INR 1,34,200
- Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO): INR 65,950 to INR 1,24,900
This makes KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026 one of the major agriculture job opportunities in Karnataka.
What Candidates Should Know?
- KEA has released 890 AO and AAO vacancies
- Apply online started from April 19, 2026
- Last date to apply is May 10, 2026
- Selection includes Kannada test and written exam
- Official website is cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
Candidates interested in agriculture department jobs should complete the application process early to avoid last-minute technical issues.
