The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has issued a revised examination schedule, dated 19 July 2026, for the competitive written examination for recruitment to Agricultural Officer (Krushi Adhikari) and Assistant Agricultural Officer (Sahayaka Krushi Adhikari) posts. This revised schedule applies to Group-B vacancies under the Kalyana Karnataka (KK) cadre and the Rural Pay Commission / Ulike Mula Vrinda (RPC) cadre. This article covers the confirmed exam dates, timings, marks distribution, and instructions exactly as stated in the official notice.
KEA AO and AAO Revised Exam Schedule 2026 - Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Posts | Agricultural Officer (AO) & Assistant Agricultural Officer (AAO) |
| Cadres Covered | Kalyana Karnataka (KK) and RPC / Ulike Mula Vrinda |
| Revised Schedule Issue Date | 19 July 2026 |
| Reference Numbers | EDI/KEA/08/SEV/2026 (RPC), dated 30.05.2026; EDI/KEA/09/SEV/2026 (KK), dated 30.05.2026 |
| Exam Dates | 8 August 2026 (Kalyana Karnataka cadre); 9 August 2026 (RPC cadre) |
| Exam Mode | Offline, written examination (as referenced in the notice; mode of question type not specified in this schedule document) |
| Marks per Paper | 300 marks each for Paper 1 and Paper 2 |
Important Dates
| Date | Day | Post / Cadre | Paper | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08.08.2026 | Saturday | Agricultural Officer & Assistant Agricultural Officer (Kalyana Karnataka) | Paper 1 - General Knowledge | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| 08.08.2026 | Saturday | Agricultural Officer & Assistant Agricultural Officer (Kalyana Karnataka) | Paper 2 - Specified Subject | 02:30 PM to 04:30 PM |
| 09.08.2026 | Sunday | Agricultural Officer & Assistant Agricultural Officer (RPC / Ulike Mula Vrinda) | Paper 1 - General Knowledge | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| 09.08.2026 | Sunday | Agricultural Officer & Assistant Agricultural Officer (RPC / Ulike Mula Vrinda) | Paper 2 - Specified Subject | 02:30 PM to 04:30 PM |
Each paper on both dates carries a maximum of 300 marks, as stated in the official revised schedule.
KEA AO and AAO Revised Exam Schedule 2026 - Download link
The KEA AO and AAO Revised Exam Schedule 2026 has been released for candidates appearing for the Agriculture Officer (AO) and Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) recruitment exams. Candidates can download the KEA AO and AAO Revised Exam Schedule 2026 PDF and check the updated exam dates through the official download link. Stay updated with the latest KEA exam schedule, admit card release, and other important recruitment notifications.
Download KEA AO and AAO Revised Exam Schedule 2026
Exam Pattern
- Two papers per cadre, held on separate shifts of the same day.
- Paper 1 is a General Knowledge paper.
- Paper 2 is on the specified/subject-specific syllabus.
- Each paper is worth 300 marks.
- Negative marking applies: 0.25 marks (1/4th) will be deducted for every wrong answer in the objective-type evaluation.
The revised schedule document does not specify the total number of questions, medium of the question paper, or whether the exam is OMR-based; candidates should refer to their admit card and the original detailed notification for these specifics.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Candidates must reach the examination centre at least two hours before the scheduled start time, since frisking and other entry checks will be carried out before candidates are allowed inside.
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks (1/4th mark) will be deducted for every wrong answer in the objective-type evaluation.
- If any discrepancy is found between the question and the printed answer options after the answer key is released, and the matter is resolved in the candidate's favour, corresponding marks will be added. If no correct option exists for a question, 0.25 marks will be deducted as per the standard rule stated in the notice.
- Entry after the gates close will not be permitted under any circumstances, so candidates should plan travel time accordingly.