Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Medical Services Department / KREIS, Government of Karnataka
Karnataka - Karnataka (Statewide)
Vacancies
233
Salary
Nursing Officer: Rs. 54,175 - Rs. 99,400; Pharmacy Officer: Rs. 44,425 - Rs. 83,700
Last Date
30 Aug 2026
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Rs. 750/- (General/2A/2B/3A/3B); Rs. 500/- (SC/ST/Cat-1/ESM/Third Gender); Rs. 250/- (PwD)
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
40 Years
Age relaxation applicable as per govt rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen.
Nursing Officer: Rs. 54,175 - Rs. 99,400; Pharmacy Officer: Rs. 44,425 - Rs. 83,700
Age Limit (as on closing date): Minimum 18 years; Upper age - General 40, Category 2A/2B/3A/3B 43, SC/ST/Category-1 45 years (with relaxations).
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released two notifications (dated 06 August 2026) inviting online applications for the posts of Pharmacy Officer and Nursing Officer (Shushrushadhikari), Group-C, in departments/institutions under the Government of Karnataka. A total of 233 vacancies are announced - 45 posts in the Kalyana-Karnataka cadre and 188 posts in the General/Open cadre (ESI Scheme).
Posts: Pharmacy Officer, Nursing Officer (Shushrushadhikari), Group-C
Total Vacancies: 233 (45 KK cadre + 188 General/ESI Scheme)
Notification Nos.: ED/KE1/34/NEV/2026(RPC) & ED/KE1/35/NEV/2026(KK), dated 06.08.2026
Educational Qualification:
Age Limit: Minimum 18 years; Upper age - General 40, Category 2A/2B/3A/3B 43, SC/ST/Category-1 45 years (as on closing date, with relaxations).
Salary: Nursing Officer Rs. 54,175 - Rs. 99,400; Pharmacy Officer Rs. 44,425 - Rs. 83,700.
Application Fee: Rs. 750/- (General/2A/2B/3A/3B); Rs. 500/- (SC/ST/Cat-1/ESM/Third Gender); Rs. 250/- (PwD).
Selection Process: Competitive written examination (CBT or OMR mode); qualifying Kannada Language Test where applicable.
Important Dates: Online Application 07.08.2026 to 30.08.2026; Fee by 31.08.2026.
How to Apply: Apply online at https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/RECT-app_nur_phar/login.
| Department/Institution | Post | Pay Scale (Rs.) | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS) | Nursing Officer | 54,175 - 99,400 | 23 (17 + 6 backlog) |
| ESI Scheme, Medical Services Department | Pharmacy Officer | 44,425 - 83,700 | 11 (6 + 5 Kre.) |
| Medical Services Department | Nursing Officer | 54,175 - 99,400 | 11 (Kre.) |
| Total (KK) | - | - | 45 |
| Post | Pay Scale (Rs.) | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Officer | 44,425 - 83,700 | 98 (92 + 5 Kre. + 1 backlog) |
| Nursing Officer (Shushrushadhikari) | 54,175 - 99,400 | 90 (72 + 11 Kre. + 7 backlog) |
| Total (General cadre) | - | 188 |
Combined total across both notifications: 233 posts. "Kre." posts are filled following Article 371J local-candidate reservation. "Backlog" posts are unfilled vacancies from a previous cycle.
| Post | Pay Scale (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Nursing Officer (Shushrushadhikari) | 54,175 - 1375 - 58,300 - 1500 - 64,300 - 1650 - 74,200 - 1900 - 85,600 - 2300 - 99,400 |
| Pharmacy Officer | 44,425 - 1125 - 47,800 - 1250 - 52,800 - 1375 - 58,300 - 1500 - 64,300 - 1650 - 74,200 - 1900 - 83,700 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 06 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 07 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 30 August 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be announced by KEA |