Nursing Officer, Pharmacy Officer Recruitment 2026 – KEA
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru · Karnataka
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Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is recruiting for the positions of Pharmacy Officer and Nursing Officer with a total of 233 vacancies. Candidates must have relevant qualifications such as a Diploma in Pharmacy or General Nursing. The application process is online, and the age limit varies by category.
Vacancies
233 Posts
Closed on
30 Aug 2026
Age limit
18–45 years
Qualification
B.Sc
Age Limit
Maximum Age LimitCategory
General/other eligible candidates40 years (minimum 18 years)
Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B43 years
SC / ST / Category-145 years
Eligibility Criteria
Pharmacy Officer: Must possess a Diploma in Pharmacy from an institution recognized by the Government of Karnataka. Must be registered with the Karnataka Pharmacy Council.
Nursing Officer (RPC notification and ESI department under KK notification): Must possess a Diploma in General Nursing issued by an authority authorized by the Government of Karnataka. Must be registered with the Karnataka Nursi...
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy Officer | 98 (92 General + 05 Ex-servicemen + 01 Backlog) |
| Nursing Officer (Shushrushadhikari) | 90 (72 General + 11 Ex-servicemen + 07 Backlog) |
| Nursing Officer | 23 (17 General + 06 Backlog) |
| Pharmacy Officer | 11 (06 General + 05 Ex-servicemen) |
| Nursing Officer | 11 (Ex-servicemen) |
Application Fee
CategoryFee
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 Disability (Special Able)₹250 (processing fee only)
Selection Process
Selection is based on a competitive written examination conducted in online (CBT) or offline (OMR) mode. The exam consists of two papers: Paper-1 (General Knowledge) with 100 questions and total 100 marks, Paper-2 (Post-specific subject paper) with 100 questions and total 100 marks. Each paper is of 2 hours duration. Negative marking applies: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer. A Kannada la...
Salary
PostPay Scale (₹)
Pharmacy Officer44,425 – 83,700
Nursing Officer (Shushrushadhikari)54,175 – 99,400
How to Apply
Visit the official KEA website, click on the relevant recruitment application link, register and fill in the online application form carefully. Upload the required photograph and signature in the specified format and size. Pay the applicable application fee online before the last date. Download and keep a copy of the application and fee payment receipt.
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