KEA Nursing and Pharmacy Officer Recruitment 2026

Official

Karnataka Examinations Authority

Official

Total Posts

233

Application Mode

Online

Job Location

Karnataka

Nature of Post

Permanent

Important Dates

Apply Start

07 Aug 2026

Last Date

30 Aug 2026

Expired

Fee Payment Last Date

31 Aug 2026

Expired

About Recruitment

Karnataka Examinations Authority invites online applications for 233 Group-C positions including Nursing Officer and Pharmacy Officer.
Vacancies are distributed across the ESI Scheme Medical Services Department and Kalyana-Karnataka regional organizations.

Posts

Nursing Officer

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

General Nursing and Midwifery

124 Posts

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Age Limit

Age Range:18 to 40 Years

Category:General

Age relaxation up to 43 years for Category 2A/2B/3A/3B and 45 years for SC/ST/Category-1 candidates.

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Salary Structure

Pharmacy Officer pay scale ranges from ₹44,425 to ₹83,700.
Nursing Officer pay scale ranges from ₹54,175 to ₹99,400.

Qualification Requirements

Pharmacy Officer: Diploma in Pharmacy recognized by the Government of Karnataka with registration in the Karnataka Pharmacy Council.
Nursing Officer: Diploma in General Nursing or B.Sc Nursing with registration in the Karnataka Nursing Council along with Kannada language proficiency.

Selection Process

Competitive Written Examination (Paper-1 and Paper-2)

Kannada Language Test (if applicable)

1
Competitive Written Examination (Paper-1 and Paper-2)
2
Kannada Language Test (if applicable)

How to Apply

1Go to the official KEA website and navigate to the recruitment application section.
2Complete registration and fill out the online application form with accurate details.
3Upload your scanned photograph and signature in the specified file formats and size limits.
4Pay the application fee securely through the online payment gateway.
5Save and print a copy of the submitted form and payment receipt for future needs.

Please read the official notification carefully before applying.

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Last Updated: 08 Aug 2026

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Additional Details

•Perform healthcare duties as Nursing Officer (Shushrushadhikari) under the ESI Scheme and educational institutions.
•Requires a Diploma in General Nursing or B.Sc Nursing, registered with the Karnataka Nursing Council.
•Candidates must have studied Kannada as a language subject up to standard levels or hold relevant certification.
•Selection involves a competitive written examination comprising Paper-1 and Paper-2 with negative marking.
•Applications must be submitted online exclusively through the official KEA web portal before the deadline.