KEA Nursing Officer & Pharmacy Officer (Kalyana Karnataka) Recruitment 2026 – 53 Posts (Notification 35/2026) | Apply by 30 Aug
Nursing & Pharmacy / KEA
Karnataka - Karnataka (Kalyana Karnataka Region)
Vacancies
53
Salary
Rs. 44,425-99,400 per month (as per post)
Last Date
30 Aug 2026
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Salary / Pay Scale
Rs. 44,425-99,400 per month (as per post)
Eligibility
Qualification / Education
Full Description
KEA Nursing Officer & Pharmacy Officer (Kalyana Karnataka) Recruitment 2026
Notification No. ED/KEA/35/N.V/2026(KK), Dated: 06-08-2026
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru invites online applications from eligible candidates for filling up Group-C posts of Pharmacy Officer and Nursing Officer (Nurse) in the Kalyana-Karnataka cadre of various departments/institutions of the state, through competitive examination.
Vacancy Details
| Sl. | Department | Post | Pay Scale | Vacancies |
| 1 | Karnataka Residential Education Institutions Society | Nursing Officer | Rs. 54,175-99,400 | 23 (17 fresh + 06 backlog) |
| 2 | ESIC Medical Services Department | Pharmacy Officer | Rs. 44,425-83,700 | 11 (06 fresh + 05 backlog) |
| 3 | ESIC Medical Services Department | Nursing Officer | Rs. 54,175-99,400 | 19 (11 fresh + 08 backlog) |
| Total | 53 | |||
Educational Qualification
Nursing Officer:
- B.Sc. Nursing degree from a recognized university, with the institution recognized by Indian Nursing Council / Karnataka State Nursing Council; OR
- PUC or equivalent + General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) course from an institution recognized by Indian Nursing Council / Karnataka State Nursing Council
- Must have studied Kannada as one of the languages (PG/Bachelor/PUC/SSLC/Diploma) OR possess Kannada certificate (Kava/Jana/Rathna) from Karnataka Secondary Sahitya Parishat, Bengaluru
Pharmacy Officer: Diploma in Pharmacy from an institution recognized by the Government of Karnataka and registered with Karnataka Pharmacy Council.
Age Limit (as per notification)
| Category | Max Age |
| General Merit | 40 years |
| Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | 43 years |
| SC/ST/Category-1 | 45 years |
Relaxation for ex-servicemen and state government employees as per Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules, 1977.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B | Rs. 750/- (Rs. 500 application + Rs. 250 processing) |
| SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-Servicemen / Transgender | Rs. 500/- (Rs. 250 + Rs. 250) |
| PwBD | Rs. 250/- |
Fee payment only through online mode.
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Details | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Kannada Language Test | Qualifying (marks not counted for merit) | – | – | – |
| Paper-1 (General Knowledge) | Current events, daily comprehension, Indian Constitution, Indian history (esp. Karnataka), geography, state & regional administration, Karnataka economy, environment issues | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper-2 (Specific Subject) | Subject-wise syllabus published separately | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
Minimum 35% marks required for qualifying. Exam conducted online (CBT) or offline (OMR) mode.
Important Dates
| 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 |
How to Apply
- Visit KEA website: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- Select the application link for Kalyana-Karnataka cadre posts
- Fill the online application form carefully (no corrections allowed after submission)
- Pay the application fee online and submit
Download official notification: NUR_REC_1_KK_07082026english.pdf | Reservation list: NUR_REC_2_KK_07082026english.pdf
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What is KEA Nursing Officer & Pharmacy Officer (Kalyana Karnataka) Recruitment 2026 – 53 Posts (Notification 35/2026) | Apply by 30 Aug?
KEA Nursing Officer & Pharmacy Officer (Kalyana Karnataka) Recruitment 2026 – 53 Posts (Notification 35/2026) | Apply by 30 Aug is a government recruitment notification published by Nursing & Pharmacy / KEA. Apply before the last date to be considered.
When does the application start?
Online applications start on 06 August 2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the application is 30 August 2026.
What is the required qualification?
B.Sc Nursing / GNM for Nursing Officer; Diploma in Pharmacy for Pharmacy Officer.
How do I apply?
Apply online through the official link provided on Rojgarpulse. Always verify details from the official notification before applying.