KEA AO AAO Admit Card 2026 (Agriculture Officer & AAO)

Aug 3, 2026 3 min read

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Organisation Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
State Karnataka
Employment type Other

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the admit cards for the recruitment to the posts of Agriculture Officer (AO) and Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO). Candidates who have successfully applied can download their hall tickets from the official KEA website. The admit card is required for entry to the examination hall, so candidates should download it and verify the details before reporting to the allotted exam centre.

The hall tickets are available for both cadres—Kalyan Karnataka (KK) and Remaining Pool Cadre (RPC). The computer-based examinations are scheduled for 08 August 2026 (Saturday) for the KK cadre and 09 August 2026 (Sunday) for the RPC cadre. Candidates must use their Application Number/Enrolment ID and the first 4 letters of their name to log in and download the admit card. The exam includes negative marking, where 1/4th (0.75) marks are deducted for each wrong answer, and additional rules apply for unanswered questions.

Important Dates

EventDate
Admit Card Release DateAugust 2026 (Updated on portal)
KK Cadre Exam Date2026-08-08 (Saturday)
RPC Cadre Exam Date2026-08-09 (Sunday)

Vacancy Details

This notification is specifically about the admit card release for the posts of Agriculture Officer (AO) and Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO). The total number of vacancies is not provided in the given information.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Educational qualification details are not mentioned in the provided admit card notification text. Candidates should refer to the original recruitment notification for the AO and AAO eligibility requirements.

Age Limit

Age limit and any age relaxation details are not provided in the admit card notification text. Candidates should check the recruitment advertisement for the official age criteria for AO and AAO.

Application Fee

The provided text does not include any information about application fees for the AO/AAO recruitment. Fee details, if applicable, would be available in the original recruitment notification.

How to Apply

  1. Go to the official KEA website: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
  2. On the homepage, find the section for downloading admission tickets.
  3. Select the correct exam type based on your cadre and date:
    • Agriculture AO & AAO (KK)- 2026 for the exam on 08 August 2026.
    • Agriculture AO & AAO (RPC)- 2026 for the exam on 09 August 2026.
  4. In the login window, enter your Application No./Enrolment ID and the First 4 Letters of your Name exactly as entered in the application form.
  5. Enter the captcha code shown on the screen.
  6. Click Submit to view the admit card.
  7. Check all details displayed on the admit card and download the PDF for future reference.
  8. Carry a printed copy of the admit card to the exam centre (mobile/e-copy is not permitted as per the guidelines).

Salary & Pay Scale

Salary or pay scale information is not included in the provided admit card notification text.

Selection Process

The provided information relates to the admit card and examination schedule. It confirms that the recruitment exam is a computer-based test conducted in two sessions on the respective dates for KK and RPC. The notification does not describe further selection stages beyond the exam.

Candidates who have applied for KEA Agriculture Officer (AO) and Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) should download their hall tickets from the official portal and ensure all details are correct. Make sure to report to the exam centre as per the instructions well before the scheduled commencement, and complete all formalities before the last exam date (09 August 2026 for RPC and 08 August 2026 for KK).

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Frequently asked questions

What are the KEA AO/AAO exam dates for KK and RPC cadres? +

The Kalyan Karnataka (KK) cadre exam is on 2026-08-08 (Saturday), and the Remaining Pool Cadre (RPC) exam is on 2026-08-09 (Sunday).

How can I download the KEA AO AAO admit card? +

Visit https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/, select the correct exam type (KK or RPC), then log in using your Application No./Enrolment ID and the first 4 letters of your name, enter the captcha, and submit to download the PDF.

What login details are required to download the hall ticket? +

You must enter your Application Number/Enrolment ID and the first 4 letters of your name (as entered in the application form), along with the captcha.

Is there negative marking in the KEA AO/AAO exam? +

Yes. 1/4th (0.75) marks are deducted for each wrong answer. If a question is unanswered and no fifth option is shaded, 1/4th (0.75) marks are also deducted.

What is the reporting time requirement on exam day? +

Candidates are required to report to the exam centre at least two hours before the scheduled commencement of the exam for frisking and facial verification.

Is there any application fee mentioned for this recruitment in the admit card notice? +

No. The provided admit card notification text does not mention any application fee details.

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