KEA AHO Result 2026 Out – Download Assistant Horticulture Officer Score List PDF | Final Merit List

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially released the KEA AHO Result 2026 for the Assistant Horticulture Officer and Assistant Director of Horticulture recruitment examinations. The examinations were held across 28, 29 and 30 September 2026, and the final Merit List in PDF format is now available on the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates can download the score list and check their Paper 1 marks, Paper 2 marks, and total examination score by searching for their application number or name within the published PDF.

KEA has released two separate score lists – one for the Assistant Horticulture Officer post under the Rest of Karnataka recruitment and another for the Assistant Director of Horticulture post under the Kalyana Karnataka region. Direct download links for both PDFs are provided below for quick and easy access.

KEA AHO Result 2026 – Overview

Direct Merit List & Result PDF Links – KEA AHO Result 2026

Candidates can download the official KEA AHO Result 2026 Merit List PDFs directly from the links given below. Select the appropriate post and region, open the PDF, and use the search function (Ctrl + F) to find your application number or name.

How to Check KEA AHO Result 2026 – Step-by-Step Guide

Candidates can follow the steps below to check and download their KEA Assistant Horticulture Officer Result 2026:

1. Visit the official Karnataka Examinations Authority website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
2. Navigate to the Recruitment Announcements section on the homepage.
3. Locate and click on the Horticulture Department Recruitment Result or Final Marks List notification.
4. Select the Assistant Horticulture Officer result relevant to your recruitment region (Rest of Karnataka or Kalyana Karnataka).
5. Click on the score list PDF download link to open the file.
6. Open the PDF and use the search option (Ctrl + F) to enter your application number or name to locate your result.
7. Check your Paper 1 marks, Paper 2 marks, and total examination score carefully.
8. Download or save the result PDF for future reference and further recruitment processes.

KEA AHO Result 2026 – Cut Off Marks

The official KEA AHO Result 2026 notification and final marks list PDFs do not explicitly state separate category-wise cut off marks at the time of publication. The final marks list provides individual candidate scores (Paper 1, Paper 2, and Total), and the cut off will be determined based on the recruitment rules, vacancy positions, category reservations, and performance of all candidates by the Department of Horticulture, Karnataka. Candidates are advised to:

• Monitor the official KEA website for any upcoming cut off marks notification.
• Compare total marks across categories in the published merit list to understand likely qualifying thresholds.
• Refer to the Horticulture Department recruitment guidelines for applicable reservation and eligibility criteria.

KEA Assistant Horticulture Officer Final Merit List 2026 – Selection List Details

The KEA AHO Final Merit List 2026 contains the examination scores of all candidates who appeared in the Horticulture Recruitment Examination conducted on 28, 29 and 30 September 2026. The official Rest of Karnataka PDF runs to approximately 123 pages and includes candidate-wise Paper 1 marks, Paper 2 marks, and total marks in a systematic order.

The merit list / final marks list has been prepared based on:

• Raw scores obtained in Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the Horticulture Recruitment Examination.
• Total combined marks of both papers as the basis for ranking candidates.
• Category-wise reservation claims including applicable reservations for SC, ST, Category 1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, GM, and other categories as per Government of Karnataka reservation rules.
• Rural and Kannada Medium schooling claims where applicable under the recruitment rules.
• Verification of eligibility and reservation claims based on documents submitted during the application process.

⚠️ Important: The final marks list is a record of examination performance and should not be treated as confirmation of appointment or final selection. The actual selection list will be prepared separately by the recruiting authority based on vacancies and applicable rules.

Details Mentioned in KEA AHO Result 2026 PDF

The official KEA AHO score list PDF includes the following candidate information:

• Candidate Application Number
• Candidate Name
• Gender
• Category and applicable reservation claims
• Date of Birth
• Rural and Kannada Medium Schooling claims
• Other applicable eligibility or reservation claims
• Paper 1 Marks
• Paper 2 Marks
• Total Examination Marks

KEA AHO Result 2026 – Important Dates

What Happens After KEA AHO Result 2026?

After the publication of the KEA Assistant Horticulture Officer Final Marks List / Merit List 2026, candidates should remain attentive to updates on the official KEA website and Horticulture Department notifications for the next stages of the recruitment process.

Expected Next Steps:

• Selection List Publication: The Department of Horticulture, Karnataka will prepare the final selection list based on vacancies, category-wise reservations, and merit order from the marks list.
• Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification where original educational certificates, caste/income certificates, and other required documents will be verified.
• Eligibility Verification: Verification of all claimed eligibility criteria including educational qualifications, age, reservation claims, rural/kannada medium claims will be conducted.
• Appointment / Joining: Candidates who clear document verification will receive official appointment orders and joining instructions from the Department of Horticulture.

Candidates are strongly advised to keep their application details, original educational certificates (SSLC, PUC, Degree, B.Sc. Horticulture, etc.), caste/income certificates, and all other relevant documents ready for any subsequent process announced by the recruiting authority.

KEA AHO Result 2026 – Important Links

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