KPSC Agricultural Officer, Assistant Agricultural Officer Hiring 2025 – Online Application for 273 Positions

The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) has initiated a recruitment process to fill 273 openings for Agricultural Officer and Assistant Agricultural Officer roles.This article contains crucial details such as eligibility, application steps, fees, and more.

KPSC Hiring 2025 Summary

Organization	Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC)
Position	Agricultural Officer, Assistant Agricultural Officer
Total Openings	273
Application Mode	Online
Start Date for Applications	05-02-2025
Deadline for Applications	15-02-2025
Official Portal	www.kpsc.kar.nic.in

Job Openings Breakdown

Designation	Available Positions
Agricultural Officer (AO)	100
Assistant Agricultural Officer (AAO)	173

Eligibility Requirements

Educational Criteria

Designation	Minimum Qualification
Agricultural Officer (AO)	Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or relevant discipline from an accredited institution
Assistant Agricultural Officer (AAO)	Diploma in Agriculture from an accredited institute

Age Criteria

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 43 years

Age Relaxation:

• OBC : 3 years
• SC/ST/Cat-1/PWD: 5 years
• Ex-Servicemen: 10 years

Application Charges

Category	Fee
General	Rs. 600/-
Categories 2A, 2B, 3A & 3B	Rs. 300/-
Ex-Servicemen	Rs. 50/-
SC/ST, Cat-1, PWD	No Fee

Payment Mode: Online

Selection Procedure

The selection consists of:

1. Written Test – Objective-type questions related to relevant topics
2. Interview
3. Document Verification – Final stage to authenticate credentials before selection

Examination Scheme

Sections	Total Marks	Duration
General Awareness	100	90 minutes
Agricultural Science	100	90 minutes
Interview	50	–

Application Process

Follow these steps to apply for KPSC Agricultural Officer and Assistant Agricultural Officer positions:

1. Visit the official site: www.kpsc.kar.nic.in
2. Click on the “Recruitment” tab and find the relevant notification.
3. Register
4. Fill out the application
5. Upload necessary documents, including academic certificates and ID proof.
6. Pay the applicable fee.
7. Submit the application and print a copy for reference.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Starts	05-02-2025
Online Application Ends	15-02-2025
Examination Date	To be notified
Admit Card Release	To be notified

Required Documents

• 10th/12th Mark Sheets & Certificates
• Degree/Diploma Certificate
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Residence Proof
• Passport-size Photograph & Signature

Pay Scale

Position	Salary Range (Monthly)
Agricultural Officer	Rs. 40,000 – Rs. 75,000
Assistant Agricultural Officer	Rs. 30,000 – Rs. 60,000