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- Updated August 10, 2026 10:38 AM
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- Applications closed on 30 August 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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- The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), Bengaluru, has released two separate notifications dated 06-08-2026 inviting online applications for the posts of Pharmacy Officer and Nursing Officer (Shushrushadhikari), Group-C, in departments/institutions under the Government of Karnataka. These posts are being filled through a competitive examination conducted by KEA. This article covers both the Kalyana-Karnataka cadre notification and the General/Open cadre (ESI Scheme) notification, including eligibility, important dates, vacancy details, salary, fee, and the application process.
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KEA Pharmacy Officer & Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
- Recruiting body: Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), Bengaluru
- Posts: Pharmacy Officer and Nursing Officer (Shushrushadhikari), Group-C
- Total vacancies: 233 posts across both notifications (45 posts in the Kalyana-Karnataka cadre notification + 188 posts in the General/Open cadre ESI Scheme notification)
- Who can apply: Candidates holding a Diploma in Pharmacy (for Pharmacy Officer) or a Diploma in General Nursing / B.Sc Nursing / PUC + GNM (for Nursing Officer), registered with the respective Karnataka Council, meeting the age criteria below
- Application start date: 07-08-2026
- Application last date: 30-08-2026
- Fee payment last date: 31-08-2026
- Mode of application: Online only, through the KEA website
- Job location: Various departments/institutions under the Government of Karnataka, including Kalyana-Karnataka region postings
- KEA (Pharmacy Officer, Nursing Officer (RPC) Posts) Notification PDF: Download Here
- KEA (Pharmacy Officer, Nursing Officer (KK) Posts) Notification PDF: Download Here
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KEA Pharmacy Officer & Nursing Officer Important Dates
Vacancy Details – Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) Cadre
- This notification covers vacancies reserved for the Kalyana-Karnataka cadre under Article 371(J) of the Constitution.
- Note: "Kre." posts are those to be filled following the local-candidate reservation points prescribed under Article 371(J). "Backlog" posts are vacancies left unfilled from a previous recruitment cycle.
Vacancy Details – General/Open Cadre (ESI Scheme, Medical Services Department)
- This second notification covers the remaining/general cadre vacancies in the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Scheme's Medical Services Department.
- Combined total across both notifications: 233 posts (45 KK cadre + 188 General cadre).
Educational Qualification
- The notification specifies that if a candidate is found not to meet the above qualification at any stage of the recruitment process — even after appearing for the examination — the application/candidature will be rejected.
Other Eligibility Conditions
- Candidate must be a citizen of India.
- A male candidate having more than one living spouse, and a female candidate who has married a man who already has a living spouse, are not eligible for appointment unless prior Government approval has been obtained.
- The candidate must be mentally and physically fit and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with efficient discharge of duties.
KEA Pharmacy Officer & Nursing Officer Age Limit
- As per the Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules, 1977, the candidate must have completed a minimum of 18 years of age as on the last date fixed for submission of applications. Per Government Order No. ಸಿಆಸು 262 ಸೇನವಿ 2025 dated 29-01-2026, a one-time relaxation of 5 years has been added to the upper age limit; candidates must not exceed this relaxed upper age limit.
- Additional age relaxation (beyond the limits above) is available to specific categories as per the notification, including: Karnataka State Government/local authority/Central Government/undertaking employees (relaxation equal to years of service or 10 years, whichever is less), ex-servicemen, full-time NCC cadet instructors, Grameena Swayamsevaka Yojane volunteers, exceptionally talented candidates (10 years), persons belonging to Scheduled Tribes notified communities of Karnataka (as per service years or 5 years, whichever is less), widows (10 years), and retrenched permanent employees (10 years). Exact conditions for each category are listed in the original notification.
- Candidates should ensure that they fulfill the prescribed age criteria. Calculate your exact age using our Age Calculator before submitting your application to confirm your eligibility.
KEA Pharmacy Officer & Nursing Officer Application Fee
- The application fee must be paid online only; fees once paid will not be refunded.
- Last date to pay the fee: 31-08-2026.
KEA Pharmacy Officer & Nursing Officer Salary
- Selected candidates recruited through direct recruitment will be on probation for two years from the date of appointment. The National Pension Scheme (NPS) benefit is applicable to Nursing Officer and Pharmacy Officer posts in the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society and the ESI Scheme Medical Services Department.
KEA Pharmacy Officer & Nursing Officer Selection Process
- Selection will be made through a competitive examination conducted by KEA, either in Online (CBT) mode or Offline-OMR mode. The examination centre allotted will not be changed for any reason.
How to Apply for KEA Pharmacy Officer & Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026
- Candidates must apply online through the link available on the Karnataka Examination Authority website. Applications must be submitted only through the official website: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
Important Instructions
- Candidates must retain the acknowledgement/original certificates required for the post/category for which they are applying and produce them at the time of document verification. Failure to appear with original documents on the specified date will lead to rejection of candidature.
- Only candidates who apply online, appear for the competitive examination, and secure the qualifying marks will have any claim to appointment; the recruiting authority is not bound to fill all advertised posts.
- The mobile number and e-mail ID furnished in the application will be treated as final; all communication will be sent to this mobile number/e-mail ID, and no request for change will be entertained later.
- Caste/income certificates: only certificates obtained for the purpose of employment will be considered (certificates obtained for education or other benefits will not be considered).
- Candidates seeking rural, Kannada-medium, ex-serviceman, or other special reservation/relaxation benefits must submit the prescribed proof certificates in the specified formats by the last date of application submission.
- For more information, candidates may call the KEA helpdesk: 080-23460460 (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM). Note: this helpline is only for information related to the notification, written examination, and marks list — not for candidate-specific queries.
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- Candidates who have completed their postgraduate degree in life sciences can also explore more Diploma Government Jobs and B.Sc Life Sciences Jobs available across India. Candidates looking for more research opportunities can also explore the latest Karnataka Government Jobs across various departments. Applicants searching for openings closer to the NCR region can check Faridabad Government Jobs for upcoming vacancies. Those holding a postgraduate degree in science can also browse more M.Sc Government Jobs and Medical Govt Jobs matching their qualification.
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Q2. How many vacancies are available?
- A total of 233 vacancies are notified - 188 under the RPC notification and 45 under the Kalyana-Karnataka notification.
Q4. What is the qualification required?
- A Diploma in Pharmacy registered with the Karnataka Pharmacy Council is required for Pharmacy Officer. A Diploma in General Nursing (or B.Sc Nursing/PUC+GNM for the KREIS post) registered with the Karnataka Nursing Council is required for Nursing Officer.
Q5. What is the age limit?
- The general age limit is 18 to 40 years, with relaxation up to 43 years for Category 2A/2B/3A/3B and up to 45 years for SC/ST/Category-1 candidates, as of the last date of application.
Q6. What is the application fee?
- ₹750 for general and other categories, ₹500 for SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-servicemen/Third gender, and ₹250 for PWD candidates.
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