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KEA KSHD Assistant Horticulture Officer and Assistant Directors Online Form 2026

Posted: 06 August 2026 | Updated: 06 August 2026 | By: KEA New Latest Job
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KEA KSHD Assistant Horticulture Officer and Assistant Directors Online Form 2026 — New
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The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the Horticulture Department Recruitment 2026 for Assistant Horticulture Officer and Assistant Director posts. The online application link and detailed notifications for these positions were released on 05 August 2026, along with the syllabus and post classification documents.
🇮🇳  KEA ने 2026 में 85 पदों के लिए भर्ती अधिसूचना जारी की है।
KEA KSHD Assistant Horticulture Officer and Assistant Directors Online Form 2026 — Short Details
Post Name Assistant Horticulture Officer, Assistant Horticulture Director
Total Vacancies 85
Apply Start 05.08.2026
Last Date 30.08.2026
Exam Date Not yet announced
Result Date Will Be Updated
Important Dates
महत्वपूर्ण तिथियाँ
Application Fee
आवेदन शुल्क
• Online Application Link Released :  05 August 2026
• Detailed Notification (KK) Released :  05 August 2026
• Detailed Notification (RPC) Released :  05 August 2026
• Syllabus for Assistant Director (KK) Released :  05 August 2026
• Syllabus for Assistant Horticulture Officer Released :  05 August 2026
• Syllabus for Assistant Director (RPC) Released :  05 August 2026
• Post Classification (KK) Released :  05 August 2026
• Post Classification (RPC) Released :  05 August 2026
• Certificate Format (KK) Released :  05 August 2026
• Certificate Format Released :  05 August 2026
• 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)
• Payment Mode : Online mode
Age Limit
आयु सीमा
• Minimum Age : 18 years
• Maximum Age : 40 years
• Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B: 43 years; SC / ST / Category-1: 45 years. Additional age relaxations of up to 10 years are available for widows, ex-servicemen, government employees, and certain other specified categories as per the notification.
Total Post
85 Posts

Post Wise Vacancy (General Recruitment)

S. No. Post Name No. of Posts
1 Assistant Horticulture Officer 75
2 Assistant Horticulture Director 5

Post Wise Vacancy (Kalyana-Karnataka Quota)

S. No. Post Name No. of Posts
1 Assistant Horticulture Director 5
Total Posts: 85
Age Limit & Eligibility Criteria
आयु सीमा एवं पात्रता
Age Limit
  • Minimum Age : 18 years
  • Maximum Age : 40 years
  • Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B: 43 years; SC / ST / Category-1: 45 years. Additional age relaxations of up to 10 years are available for widows, ex-servicemen, government employees, and certain other specified categories as per the notification.
Post Name Eligibility / Qualification
Assistant Horticulture Officer • Must be a Graduate in Horticulture from a University established by law in India and accredited by the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR).
Assistant Horticulture Director • Must hold a Post Graduate Degree in Horticulture along with a B.Sc. in Horticulture from a University established by law in India and accredited by ICAR.
✓  Read the official notification carefully before applying.
KEA KSHD Assistant Horticulture Officer and Assistant Directors Online Form 2026 — Selection Process & Exam Pattern
चयन प्रक्रिया एवं परीक्षा पैटर्न
Selection Process
1 Competitive Examination (Online CBT or Offline OMR mode)
2 Kannada Language Test (Qualifying, if applicable)

Competitive Examination Pattern

Paper Subject Total Questions Total Marks Duration
Paper 1 General Knowledge (current affairs, general science, Karnataka & Indian history and geography, Indian Constitution, general intellectual ability, and related topics) 100 300 2 hours
Paper 2 Subject-specific paper on Horticulture (syllabus to be notified separately) 100 300 2 hours

Minimum qualifying marks: 35%. Negative marking: 0.75 marks deducted for every wrong answer. Kannada Language Test: Qualifying test of 150 marks, minimum 50 marks required to qualify (not counted in final merit).

How To Apply Online
आवेदन कैसे करें
1 Visit the official Karnataka Examination Authority website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
2 Locate the link for KSHD Assistant Horticulture Officer / Director Recruitment 2026.
3 Register and fill in the online application form carefully, as no correction is allowed after submission.
4 Upload a recent passport-size photograph in JPEG format (white background, 50 KB-200 KB) and a scanned signature in JPEG format (50 KB-70 KB).
5 Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway.
6 Download the fee payment challan/receipt and keep a printout for future reference.
7 Submit the application before the last date, i.e., 30.08.2026 (fee payment by 31.08.2026).
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★ IMPORTANT LINKS ★
महत्वपूर्ण लिंक
Official Notification | आधिकारिक अधिसूचना Click Here ↗
Apply Online | ऑनलाइन आवेदन करें Link Available Soon
Download Admit Card | प्रवेश पत्र Link Available Soon
Download Answer Key | उत्तर कुंजी Link Available Soon
Check Result | परिणाम देखें Link Available Soon
Syllabus & Exam Pattern | पाठ्यक्रम Link Available Soon
Official Website | आधिकारिक वेबसाइट Click Here ↗
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
Q How many total vacancies are there in KSHD Recruitment 2026?
A There are 80 posts under the general notification (75 Assistant Horticulture Officer and 5 Assistant Horticulture Director) and an additional 5 Assistant Horticulture Director posts under the separate Kalyana-Karnataka notification, making a total of 85 posts.
Q What is the last date to apply for KSHD Recruitment 2026?
A The online application window closes on 30.08.2026, and fee payment must be completed by 31.08.2026.
Q What is the educational qualification required for Assistant Horticulture Officer?
A Candidates must hold a Graduate degree in Horticulture from a University recognized by law in India and accredited by ICAR.
Q Is there negative marking in the KSHD competitive exam?
A Yes, 0.75 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
Q What is the official website for KEA KSHD Recruitment 2026?
A The official website is cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
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