KEA KSHD Recruitment 2026 (Assistant Horticulture Officer and Assistant Directors 85 Posts)

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KEA KSHD Recruitment 2026 (Assistant Horticulture Officer and Assistant Directors 85 Posts)

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The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has released the KSHD Recruitment 2026 notification for 85 vacancies for Assistant Horticulture Officer and Assistant Horticulture Director posts. The recruitment is being conducted for eligible candidates with B.Sc. in Horticulture or Postgraduate qualifications in Horticulture, depending on the post.

Candidates aged 18 to 40 years for the General Merit category, with applicable age relaxation for reserved categories, can apply online through the official KEA website from 05 August 2026 to 30 August 2026.

Candidates can check the complete details regarding post-wise vacancies, educational qualification, age limit, selection process, important dates, application procedure and other instructions before applying.

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 Fee

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)

Age Limit

General Merit Candidates : Upper Age 40 years
Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B : Upper Age 43 years
SC / ST / Category-1 : Upper Age 45 years

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Assistant Horticulture Officer	80	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	05	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.

Post Name	Salary
Assistant Horticulture Officer	65,950-1,24,900
Assistant Horticulture Director	69,250-1,34,200

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