KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026: 890 Vacancies for Agriculture Posts

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) released the KEA AO AAO Recruitment 2026 Notification. The notice offers 890 Group-B posts for Agriculture Officer (AO) and Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) in the state’s agriculture department. 

Applications can be submitted online via the official KEA portal starting April 19, 2026. The official Website to apply for the same is cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. 

KEA 890 Agriculture Vacancies Details

This recruitment offers a significant opportunity for graduates to secure Group B positions as Agriculture Officers and Assistant Agriculture Officers, with a focus on strengthening Karnataka's agricultural infrastructure. The vacancy details are:

• Total Vacancies: 890 Posts (630+2 RPC, 242+16 KK)

• Educational Qualifications: B.Sc. (Agriculture) or relevant degrees in fields like Food Technology or Sericulture are required.

• Age Limit: 18-40 years for General candidates (as of May 10, 2026), with standard relaxations for reserved categories.

The important dates of Karnataka Govt Jobs 2026 for Agriculture Graduates are here:

• Application Deadline: May 10, 2026

• Fee Payment End Date: May 12, 2026

• Exam Dates: June 7, 2026 (RPC), June 14, 2026 (KK)

• Kannada Language Test: June 6, 2026

Salary for KEA Agriculture Officers 

The pay scale for the Agriculture Officer (AO) and Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO)  is given below:

• Pay Scales: INR 69,250 - 1,34,200 (AO) and INR 65,950 - 1,24,900 (AAO).

• Process: Selection includes a competitive written exam (OMR) and a mandatory Kannada language proficiency test.

• Application Fees: INR 750 (General/OBC), INR 500 (SC/ST), INR 250 (PwD).