KEA Agriculture Department Recruitment 2026 Career Vacancy and Jobs @cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ with Salary up to Rs 10,00,000 per month
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has released a notification for the recruitment of Agriculture Officers and Assistant Agriculture Officers within the Department of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka. Eligible candidates are invited to apply for these technical positions to support the agricultural sector across the state. Selected candidates will receive a competitive salary package starting at Rs 10,00,000 per month according to current recruitment standards.
Important Points
Organization: Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
Position Names: Agriculture Officer (AO) and Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO)
Total Vacancies: 273 (including backlog positions)
Mode of Application: Online
Selection Process: Competitive Written Examination (Paper 1 and Paper 2) and Kannada Language Test
Vacancy Details: Recruitment 2026 Vacancy
The recruitment includes posts for both local and residual cadres across different quotas.
Post Name | Number of Vacancies | Pay Scale (Monthly) |
Agriculture Officer (85% Quota) | 37 (29 Regular + 8 Backlog) | Rs. 69,250 - Rs. 1,34,200 |
Agriculture Officer (15% Quota) | 05 | Rs. 69,250 - Rs. 1,34,200 |
Assistant Agriculture Officer (85% Quota) | 197 (189 Regular + 8 Backlog) | Rs. 65,950 - Rs. 1,24,900 |
Assistant Agriculture Officer (15% Quota) | 34 | Rs. 65,950 - Rs. 1,24,900 |
Eligibility Criteria: Career Jobs
Candidates must possess a B.Sc. (Agri), B.Sc. (Hons) Agri, or specialized B.Tech degrees in Agriculture Engineering, Food Technology, or Biotechnology from a recognized university. The qualifications vary slightly based on the specific quota (85% or 15%) for which the candidate is applying.
Age Limit: Career Vacancy
The minimum age for application is 18 years as of the last date of application.
General Merit: Maximum 40 years
Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: Maximum 43 years
SC, ST, and Category-1: Maximum 45 years
Application Fee: Jobs Career
General and OBC Candidates (2A, 2B, 3A, 3B): Rs. 750
SC, ST, Category-1, Ex-Servicemen, and Transgender candidates: Rs. 500
Persons with Disability (PwD): Rs. 250
Last Date: Recruitment 2026 Vacancy
Commencement of Online Registration: 30.05.2026
Last Date for Online Application: 20.06.2026
Last Date for Payment of Fee: 22.06.2026
Competitive Examination Date: 25.07.2026
How to Apply: Recruitment 2026 Career
Interested candidates must visit the official KEA website to fill out the online application form. Applicants need to upload a recent passport-size photograph, signature, and relevant educational and reservation certificates. After submitting the application, the prescribed fee must be paid through the online payment gateway before the deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official website for applying to the KEA Recruitment 2026 Career? Candidates should apply through the official portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
What is the total number of vacancies available in this recruitment? There are a total of 273 vacancies including both regular and backlog posts for AO and AAO.
Is there a Kannada language exam for this Vacancy? Yes, a mandatory Kannada language examination will be conducted for candidates who did not study Kannada as a first or second language in SSLC.
What is the maximum age for General Merit candidates for these Jobs? The maximum age limit for General Merit candidates is 40 years.
What are the examination dates for the Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2026? The competitive exams for Paper 1 and Paper 2 are scheduled for July 25, 2026.
Can final year students apply for this Career Vacancy? Candidates must have completed their degree and possess the final results before the last date of application.
What is the application fee for SC/ST candidates? The application fee for SC, ST, and Category-1 candidates is Rs. 500.
How is the selection done for these Jobs? Selection is based on the marks obtained in the offline OMR-based competitive entrance examination.