KSHD Recruitment 2026 - 85 Assistant Horticulture Officer and Assistant Horticulture Director Posts | Apply Online

Age Details

Minimum age: 18 years. Maximum age varies by category with relaxed limits for certain groups as per government orders. General merit candidates may have a different cap than reserved categories; refer to the notification for exact category-wise limits.

Educational Qualifications

• Assistant Horticulture Officer: Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture from a university established by law in India and accredited by ICAR.
• Assistant Horticulture Director: Must hold a Postgraduate degree in Horticulture along with a B.Sc. in Horticulture from a university established by law in India and accredited by ICAR.

Age Limit

• General: Minimum 18 years; maximum 40 years with applicable relaxations for reserved categories per Karnataka government rules.
• Upper age relaxations: 5 years for this recruitment cycle; additional relaxations up to 10 years for specified categories (widows, ex-servicemen, government employees, etc.).

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 04-08-2026
• Online Application Start Date: 05-08-2026
• Online Application Last Date: 30-08-2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 31-08-2026
• Exam Date: Not yet announced (will be published later along with the exam timetable)

Application Fees

• General Merit and other categories (2A/2B/3A/3B): ₹750 (₹500 application fee + ₹250 processing fee)
• SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-Servicemen / Third Gender: ₹500 (₹250 application fee + ₹250 processing fee)
• Persons with Disabilities: ₹250 (processing fee only)

Fee payment is online and non-refundable under any circumstances.

Important Instructions

• Only online applications submitted correctly, along with qualifying the competitive examination, will render eligibility for appointment.
• No corrections are allowed after submission; review carefully before final submission.
• Upload photograph and signature in the specified format and size; otherwise, the application may be rejected.
• Original certificates must be produced for verification at the time of appointment; failure to present them may lead to cancellation.
• Regularly check the official website and registered contact details for updates; government authorities do not communicate via letters for appointment.
• Providing false information or impersonation may result in rejection and possible legal action.
• Changes to eligibility criteria, if any, will be governed by applicable Karnataka Civil Services Rules and other government orders.