Overview of KEA Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2026
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru has released two revised notifications for the recruitment of 945 Agriculture Officer and Assistant Agriculture Officer posts. The recruitment is conducted for positions under the Inland (KK) and Rural Pay Commission (RPC) cadres. Interested candidates must submit their applications online through the official KEA portal by 20 June 2026.
Vacancy Distribution
Note: Vacancies include horizontal reservations for PwD candidates. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for cadre-specific distribution.
Eligibility for KEA Agriculture Officer Posts
Candidates must hold a degree from a University or Institute recognized by ICAR or AICTE. Essential qualifications include:
- Agriculture Officer (Pay Level Rs. 85): B.Sc. (Agriculture) or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture.
- Technical Posts (Pay Level Rs. 15): B.Tech (Food Tech/Agricultural Engineering/Biotechnology), B.Sc. (Agri. Marketing/Agri Business Management/Agri Biotech).
Warning: Candidates currently enrolled in higher qualification programs should exercise caution, as they may be ineligible if their status is not aligned with the notification requirements.
Age Limit and Relaxations
The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age for the General category is 40 years, with relaxations up to 43 years for OBC and 45 years for SC/ST/Category-1 candidates. Specific relaxations apply to Ex-Servicemen, PwD, and other categories as per Karnataka State Civil Services rules.
Examination Pattern and Selection
The selection process comprises a competitive offline OMR-based examination and a qualifying Kannada Language Test. The written exam includes a General Paper and a Specific Paper (300 marks each). A minimum of 35 marks is required in the written exam to qualify, and a minimum of 50 marks must be secured in the Kannada Language Test.
Steps to Apply for KEA Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official KEA website: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
- Read the notification thoroughly before initiating the registration.
- Upload the required documents, including Aadhaar, educational marksheets, and caste/category certificates in the specified format.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee online.
- Ensure all data is accurate before final submission, as corrections may not be permitted later.
