Karnataka KEA AO/AAO Recruitment 2026
The Karnataka Examinations Authority [KEA] has officially released the recruitment notification for 890 vacancies for the posts of Agriculture Officer (AO) and Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO). This Group-B recruitment is split between the Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) and Kalyana Karnataka (KK) regions.
Details of Karnataka KEA AO/AAO Recruitment 2026
• Total Vacancies: 890 posts (roughly 121 for AO and 769 for AAO).
• Fee Payment Deadline: May 12, 2026.
• Salary Scale: Ranges from ₹56,100 to ₹1,34,200 depending on the specific post and cadre.
• Registration Period: April 19, 2026, to May 10, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria of Karnataka KEA AO/AAO Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualification:
AO & AAO (Core Posts):
B.Sc (Agriculture) or B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture from a recognized ICAR or AICTE university.
Specialized Posts:
Degrees in B.Tech (Food Science/Food Tech), B.Sc (Sericulture, Agri Marketing, Agri Business Management, or Agri Biotechnology), and Agricultural Engineering are also eligible for certain vacancies.
Age Limit (as of May 10, 2026):
• Minimum: 18 years.
• General Merit: Maximum 40 years.
• 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: Maximum 43 years.
• SC/ST/Cat-1: Maximum 45 years.
How To Apply For Karnataka KEA AO/AAO Recruitment 2026?
You can submit your application through the official KEA recruitment portal. The selection process typically involves a Written Exam (OMR Based) and a mandatory Kannada Language Test.
Application Fees of Karnataka KEA AO/AAO Recruitment 2026
The total fee includes both an application fee and a processing fee.
• General & Others (2A, 2B, 3A, 3B): ₹750.
• SC / ST / Cat-1 / Ex-Servicemen: ₹500.
• Persons with Disabilities (PwD): ₹250 (processing fee only).
