KEA Agricultural Officer (AO) and Assistant Agricultural Officer (AAO) Revised Exam Schedule 2026
Karnataka Examinations Authority — Department of Agriculture
Executive Summary & Key Facts
The Karnataka Examinations Authority has issued an official recruitment notification for Agricultural Officer (AO) & Assistant Agricultural Officer (AAO), announcing a total of multiple vacancies located in Karnataka. To be eligible, applicants must hold Graduate in Agriculture/Horticulture or as per original detailed notification, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. The selection procedure comprises Written Examination. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
📅 Agricultural Officer (AO) & Assistant Agricultural Officer (AAO) - Important Dates & Schedule
| Exam Date | 08 Aug 2026 |
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📝 Agricultural Officer (AO) & Assistant Agricultural Officer (AAO) - Detailed Notification Guide
Overview of KEA Agricultural Officer (AO) and Assistant Agricultural Officer (AAO) Exam 2026
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially released the revised examination schedule for the recruitment of Agricultural Officer (Krushi Adhikari) and Assistant Agricultural Officer (Sahayaka Krushi Adhikari) for the year 2026. This schedule applies to Group-B vacancies under the Kalyana Karnataka (KK) and Rural Pay Commission (RPC/Ulike Mula Vrinda) cadres.
KEA AO & AAO Revised Exam Schedule 2026
| Cadre | Date | Paper | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalyana Karnataka (KK) | 8 August 2026 | Paper 1: General Knowledge | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| Kalyana Karnataka (KK) | 8 August 2026 | Paper 2: Specified Subject | 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM |
| RPC (Ulike Mula Vrinda) | 9 August 2026 | Paper 1: General Knowledge | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| RPC (Ulike Mula Vrinda) | 9 August 2026 | Paper 2: Specified Subject | 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM |
Exam Pattern and Guidelines
The examination will be conducted in an offline, written mode. Each paper is worth 300 marks. Candidates should note that a negative marking scheme is applicable; 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect response in the objective-type evaluation.
Instructions for Candidates
- Reporting Time: Candidates are strictly advised to reach the examination center at least two hours prior to the scheduled start time for security frisking and document verification.
- Gate Closing: Late entry will not be permitted under any circumstances once the gates are closed.
- Answer Key Discrepancies: If a question is found to have no correct options or if a grievance regarding options is resolved in the candidate's favor, appropriate marks will be adjusted accordingly.