KEA Recruitment 2026 for 927 Agriculture Officer & Assistant Agriculture Officer – Apply Online @ cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Vacancy Details
• Eligibility Criteria
• Salary & Pay Scale
• How to Apply
• Selection Process
• FAQs

KEA Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2026: Golden Opportunity for Sarkari Naukri in Karnataka Government

A golden opportunity awaits graduates in agriculture! The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the latest notification 2026 for 927 posts of Agriculture Officer (Krushi Adhikari) and Assistant Agriculture Officer (Sahayaka Krushi Adhikari). This Sarkari Naukri notification is released under both Inland (KK) and RPC cadres for the Department of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka.

Why Apply for KEA Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2026?

• Job Security: Permanent Government Job under Karnataka State.
• Pay Scale: As per 7th CPC Revised State Pay Scale 2024.
• Career Growth: Excellent promotion avenues in the Agriculture Department.
• Reservation Benefits: Horizontal reservations for PwD, Ex-Servicemen, Transgender, and more.

Detailed Vacancy Breakdown for KEA Recruitment 2026

KEA is recruiting 945 posts including Agriculture Officer and Assistant Agriculture Officer under KK (Inland) and RPC cadres. Below is the keyword-rich table for vacancy details:

Grand Total: 927 + 18 (PwD) vacancies across both cadres.

This is a Central Government Job equivalent opportunity in the state sector, specifically for Uttar Pradesh Government Jobs seekers looking for similar state-level openings, but here it is a premier Karnataka Government Job.

Eligibility Criteria for KEA Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2026

Candidates must meet the eligibility as of 20 June 2026.

Educational Qualification

• Agriculture Officer (Pay Level 85): B.Sc. (Agriculture) or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture from a recognized university.
• Agriculture Officer (Pay Level 15): B.Tech (Food Technology/Food Science/Agricultural Engineering/Biotechnology) and other specified agriculture-related degrees.
• Assistant Agriculture Officer: Same qualifications as above.

Age Limit

• General: 18–40 years
• OBC: Up to 43 years
• SC/ST/Category-1: Up to 45 years

Salary & Pay Scale

Selected candidates will receive a salary as per the Revised State Pay Scale 2024:

• Agriculture Officer: ₹69,250 – ₹1,34,200
• Assistant Agriculture Officer: ₹65,950 – ₹1,24,900

How to Apply Online for KEA Vacancy 2026

Apply online via the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/. Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official KEA website.
2. Click on "Apply Online" for Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2026.
3. Register with your details and upload required documents (Aadhaar, Degree Certificates, Photo, Signature).
4. Pay the application fee: ₹750 (General/OBC), ₹500 (SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen), ₹250 (PwD).
5. Submit before 20 June 2026.

Selection Process

The selection process includes:

1. Written Examination: Offline OMR-based (General Paper & Specific Paper).
2. Kannada Language Test: Qualifying test (50 marks minimum).
3. Document Verification: Final eligibility check.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The last date to apply online is 20 June 2026.

₹750 for General/OBC candidates.

Yes, 0.75 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Up to 45 years for SC/ST/Category-1 candidates.

Paper 1 & 2 on 25 July 2026 (KK Cadre) and 26 July 2026 (RPC Cadre).

Yes, through a single application with additional fees for multiple posts.

2 years for direct recruitment candidates.

From the official website: KK Cadre PDF and RPC Cadre PDF.