KEA AO and AAO Revised Exam Schedule 2026: Dates, Timings, and Instructions

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
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Overview

KEA has released a revised examination schedule for the Agricultural Officer (AO) and Assistant Agricultural Officer (AAO) recruitment for 2026. The schedule confirms the exam dates for the Kalyana Karnataka cadre on 8 August 2026 and the RPC cadre on 9 August 2026, with two 300-mark papers per candidate and specified reporting and instruction guidelines. This notification summarizes the updated dates, paper timings, marking scheme, and important candidate instructions as per the official KEA notice.

Total Vacancies

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Age Limit

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Age Details

Age Limits

  • Age criteria are as specified in the official KEA notification. (Not specified in the schedule.)

Eligibility

Eligibility Details

  • For precise eligibility requirements, please refer to the official KEA notification. This schedule summary does not provide full educational or experiential criteria. Candidates should verify qualifications, age limits, and any category-specific rules in the original KEA notification linked below.

Important Dates

Application Start

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Application End

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Date Details

Important Dates

  • Revised schedule issued: 19-07-2026
  • Kalyana Karnataka cadre exam: 08-08-2026 (Paper 1: General Knowledge; Paper 2: Specified Subject)
  • RPC cadre exam: 09-08-2026 (Paper 1: General Knowledge; Paper 2: Specified Subject)

Application Fees

Application Fees

  • The revised exam schedule document does not mention application fees. Refer to the official KEA notification for fee details and exemptions.

How to Apply

Key Instructions

  • Each paper carries 300 marks.
  • Paper 1: General Knowledge; Paper 2: Specified/Subject-specific.
  • Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
  • Candidates must report to the examination center well before the start time for frisking and entry checks. Entry after gates close is prohibited. Refer to admit cards and the official notification for complete guidelines.

Practice & Preparation

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Which body conducts the "KEA AO and AAO Revised Exam Schedule 2026: Dates, Timings, and Instructions"?

The "KEA AO and AAO Revised Exam Schedule 2026: Dates, Timings, and Instructions" is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).

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