KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026 Notification: Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has commenced the online application process for the posts of Agriculture Officer and Assistant Agriculture Officer. Candidates having requisite educational qualification having B.Tech/B.Sc in concerned subjects as mentioned in the notification can apply for Group-B)posts in the State Department of Agriculture across the state.
The online application process is underway and interested and eligible candidates can apply on or before May 10, 2026. The last date for fee payment is May 12 , 2026.
Selection for these posts will be done on the basis of a written exam followed by another successive round. You can check all the details regarding the KEA Recruitment 2026 recruitment drive including eligibility, age limit, salary, selection process, application process and others here.
KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has uploaded the detailed notifiation pdf for the posts of Agriculture Officer and Assistant Agriculture Officer. which will provide you all the crucial details regarding the recruitment drive. You can download the detailed pdf directly through the link given below-
| KEA Recruitment 2026 Notification | Download PDF |
KEA Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The online application process is underway and candidates can apply for these posts after following the deadline given below-
| Particulars | Details |
| Start Date for Online Application | April 19, 2026 |
| Post Name | May 10, 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | May 12 , 2026 |
KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026 Overview
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has launched the recruitment drive various posts the posts o includingf Agriculture Officer and Assistant Agriculture Officer. Check the details of the recruitment ddrive given below-
| Organization | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) |
| Post Name | Agriculture Officer and Assistant Agriculture Officer. |
| Posts Group | Group-B |
| Last Date | May 10, 2026 |
| Job Location | Karnataka |
| Mode of Apply | Online |
| Official Website | https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
How To Apply Online For KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026?
Candidates will have to visit to the official website of KEA to apply for these Group-B positions in the State Department of Agriculture. Candidates can apply online for these posts after following the guidelines given below.
- Step 1: Visit to the official website -https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
- Step 2: Click on the link Latest recruitment tab for KEA Recruitment Notification on the homepage.
- Step 3: Provide the required details to the link.
- Step 4: After that, submit the application form.
- Step 5: You are required to fill all the essential documents including application fee to the link.
- Step 6: Please keep the printout of the same for future reference.
Application Fees
To apply for these positions, candidates will have to pay category wise appliatioin fee as mentioned in the notification. You can check the detailed notification for all the details in this regard. Below are the details of the category wise application fee-
| General and OBC (2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) | Rs. 750 (Rs. 500 application + Rs.250 processing). |
| SC / ST / Cat-1 / Ex-Servicemen / Transgender | Rs.500 (Rs.250 application + Rs.250 processing) |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | Rs. 250 (Processing fee only). |
What is Age Limit For AO AAO notification 2026 Karnataka?
Candidates should have fulfilled the minimum and maximum age limit to apply for these AO and AAO posts. Below are the details of the age limit to apply for this recruitment drive-
- Age Limits (as of May 10, 2026)
- The minimum age for application is 18 years. Maximum age limits, including a one-time 5-year relaxation, are-
- General Merit (GM): 40 years
- Categories 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: 43 years
- SC / ST / Category-1: 45 years
- Additional age relaxations are available for specific groups such as Ex-Servicemen, PwD, and widows
