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Karnataka Examination Authority has invited applications for direct recruitment to Agriculture Officer and Assistant Agriculture Officer posts in the Karnataka Agriculture Department under RPC and Kalyana Karnataka cadres. The last date to apply is 10 May 2026.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Karnataka Examination Authority |
| Department | Karnataka Agriculture Department |
| Posts | Agriculture Officer and Assistant Agriculture Officer |
| Group | Group-B |
| Last Date | 10-05-2026 |
| Agriculture Officer Pay Scale | ₹69,250 – ₹1,34,200 |
| Assistant Agriculture Officer Pay Scale | ₹65,950 – ₹1,24,900 |
| Exam Centres | Bengaluru and Dharwad |
For 85% of posts, candidates must have B.Sc Agriculture / B.Sc Hons Agriculture.
For 15% of posts, eligible degrees include B.Tech Food Science and Technology, B.Sc Agriculture Marketing and Cooperation, Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Agricultural Engineering, and related courses.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General | 21–40 years |
| 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | 21–43 years |
| SC/ST/Category-1 | 21–45 years |
| Ex-servicemen | 3 years relaxation |
| Persons with Disabilities | 10 years relaxation |
Candidates who have not studied Kannada as a subject or through Kannada medium may have to appear for a compulsory Kannada language test. It will be for 150 marks, and candidates must secure minimum 50 marks to qualify. These marks will not be considered for final merit.
The competitive exam consists of two papers:
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Paper | 300 |
| Paper 2 | Specific Paper | 300 |
Paper 1 includes current affairs, general science, geography, Karnataka and Indian history, Indian Constitution, public administration, rural development, economy, international relations, environment, logical reasoning, and general awareness.
