SyllabusKEA
KEA Assistant Horticulture Officer Syllabus 2026
The Directorate of Horticulture, Karnataka recruits Assistant Horticulture Officers through a competitive written examination followed by a qualifying Kannada language test and document verification. The syllabus covers ten subject areas across horticulture and its allied sciences.
Last Updated 16 August 2026
Selection Stages
| Stage | Mode | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competitive written examination | CBT or OMR, as notified | As notified | As notified |
| Kannada language test | Qualifying | Qualifying | As notified |
| Document verification | Qualifying | — | As notified |
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competitive written examination — horticulture and allied subjects | As notified | As notified | As notified |
| Kannada language test | As notified | Qualifying only | As notified |
Subject-wise Syllabus
Fruit Science
- Propagation and nursery management
- Orchard establishment
- Major fruit crops of Karnataka
- Training and pruning
- Post-harvest handling
Vegetable Science
- Vegetable production technology
- Protected cultivation
- Seed production
- Major vegetable crops
Floriculture and Landscaping
- Commercial flower crops
- Cut flower production
- Landscape design
- Ornamental nursery
Plantation, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops
- Plantation crop management
- Spice crops
- Medicinal and aromatic plants
- Processing and value addition
Post-Harvest Technology
- Storage and packaging
- Processing and preservation
- Value addition
- Marketing of horticultural produce
Soil Science
- Soil physical and chemical properties
- Soil fertility and nutrient management
- Manures and fertilizers
- Soil and water conservation
Plant Protection
- Insect pests of horticultural crops
- Plant diseases and management
- Integrated pest management
- Pesticides and their safe use
Agricultural Engineering
- Irrigation methods including drip and sprinkler
- Farm machinery for horticulture
- Protected structures
- Water management
Plant Breeding and Biotechnology
- Principles of breeding
- Varietal improvement in horticultural crops
- Tissue culture
- Hybrid seed production
Social and Allied Sciences
- Agricultural extension
- Horticulture economics and marketing
- Government schemes for horticulture
- Farm management
Important Links
Official Links
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Confirm against the official notification. Syllabus and exam pattern are revised from time to time. Job Times 24 summarises them for study planning; the notification on the conducting body’s website is the authority.