Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) is recruiting for 945 Agricultural Officer and Assistant Agricultural Officer positions. These are regular positions located in Bangalore, Karnataka. The recruitment notification was released on 20/09/2024. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 07/10/2024 to 07/11/2024. HK Cadre reserves Karnataka government jobs for people from the Hyderabad-Karnataka region (Bidar, Kalaburagi, Yadgir, Raichur, Koppal, and Ballari) as per Article 371(J) to address regional imbalances. Residual Parent Cadre covers positions for candidates from the rest of Karnataka, outside the Hyderabad-Karnataka region. The difference lies in eligible candidates' geographical origin.

Recruitment Overview

Recruitment Organization Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC)
Post Name Agricultural Officer, Assistant Agricultural Officer
Advt No. PSC 1 RTB- 3/2024, PSC 1 RTB- 4/2024
Nature of Job Regular
Mode of Exam Offline/CBRT
Vacancies 945
Salary Rs. 40,900-83,900
Job Location Bangalore, Karnataka
Category General, SC, ST, Cat-I, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, Ex-Servicemen, Rural, HK Cadre, PH, Transgender

Post Details

S.No. Post Name Vacancies
1 Agricultural Officer (HK Cadre) 42
2 Assistant Agricultural Officer (HK Cadre) 231
3 Agricultural Officer (Residual Parent Cadre) 86
4 Assistant Agricultural Officer (Residual Parent Cadre) 586

Age Eligibility

Age Limit: 18 to 43 Years

Post NameAge Limit
Agri. Officer, Asst. Agri. Officer (General Merit) 38 Years
Agri. Officer, Asst. Agri. Officer (Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) 41 Years
Agri. Officer, Asst. Agri. Officer (SC, ST, Cat-I)43 Years
CategoryAge Relaxation
KPSC EmployeeService period or 10 years, whichever is less
Ex-ServicemenService period + 3 years
NCC Full Time Supervisor Service Period as Supervisor
Rural Industrialization Scheme Checker Service period as Checker
PH Candidates 10 Years
Persons Worked in Census Department, Govt of India in Karnataka Service Years or 5 Years whichever is less
Widows10 years
Freed Bonded Labour 10 years

Exam Fee

Category Fee
General Merit Rs. 600
Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B Rs. 300
Ex-Servicemen Rs. 50
SC, ST, Cat-I, PH Exempted

Essential Qualification

Post Name Essential Qualification
Agri. Officer (85% of Vacancies)
  • B.Sc. (Agriculture) or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture.
Agri. Officer (15% of Vacancies)
  • B.Tech (Food Science & Tech) or
  • B.Tech (Food Technology) or
  • B.Sc. (Agri. Marketing & Co-operation) or
  • B.Sc (Hons.) Agri Marketing & Co-operation or
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri Business Management or
  • B.Sc (Agri Biotechnology) or
  • B.Tech (Biotechnology) or
  • B.Sc (Agricultural Engg) or
  • B.Tech (Agricultural Engg)
Asst. Agri. Officer (85% of vacancies)
  • B.Sc. (Agriculture) or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture.
Asst. Agri. Officer (15% of vacancies)
  • B.Tech (Food Science & Tech) or
  • B.Tech (Food Technology) or
  • B.Sc. (Agri. Marketing & Co-operation) or
  • B.Sc (Hons.) Agri Marketing & Co-operation or
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri Business Management or
  • B.Sc (Agri Biotechnology) or
  • B.Tech (Biotechnology) or
  • B.Sc (Agricultural Engg) or
  • B.Tech (Agricultural Engg)

Selection Process

Selection will be based on Competitive Exam and Kannada Language Test.

StepDetails
Kannada Language Test
  • Qualifying in nature.
  • Maximum Marks: 150, Minimum Marks: 50.
  • Equivalent to First language Kannada of SSLC Standard.
Competitive Examination
  • 2 papers each of 300 marks - General Paper & Specific Paper.
  • Objective type multiple choice questions.
  • Negative marking 1/4 marks for each wrong answer.
  • Minimum 35% marks required to qualify.
  • Papers available only in Kannada and English Language. Candidates have to refer questions in English if find any difficulty or confusion with kannada language version

How to Apply

  1. Visit the KPSC website
  2. Click on "New Applicant Registration."
  3. Fill in the required details and create a profile.
  4. Apply for the post, upload documents, and pay the fee.
  5. Download the application copy.

Important Dates

Online registration start date07/10/2024
Online registration last date07/11/2024

Important Links

Apply Online Click Here
Notification Residual Parent Cadre
HK Cadre
KPSC Website Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the name of the organization that is hiring?
    The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) is hiring.
  2. What are the posts available?
    The posts available are Agricultural Officer and Assistant Agricultural Officer.
  3. What is the last date to apply for these posts?
    The last date to apply is 07/11/2024.
  4. What is the selection process?
    The selection process includes a Kannada Language Test and a Competitive Examination consisting of two papers.