Overview
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru has released a recruitment notification for the post of Pharmacy Officer, Nursing Officer (Staff Nurse/Shushrushadhikari) (233 (188 under RPC notification + 45 under Kalyana-Karnataka notification) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only before 30.08.2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru
- Vacancies
- 233 (188 under RPC notification + 45 under Kalyana-Karnataka notification)
- Posted
- 06.08.2026
- Last date to apply
- 30.08.2026
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 06.08.2026 |
| Application Start Date | 07.08.2026 |
| Application Last Date | 30.08.2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 31.08.2026 |
| Online application start date | 07.08.2026 |
| Online application last date | 30.08.2026 |
| Last date to pay application fee | 31.08.2026 |
| Written examination date | To be announced later on the official website |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Vacancy Details
S. No.: Post Name | No. of Posts 1: Pharmacy Officer | 98 (92 General + 05 Ex-servicemen + 01 Backlog) 2: Nursing Officer (Shushrushadhikari) | 90 (72 General + 11 Ex-servicemen + 07 Backlog) Total: 188
Age Limit
Age is calculated as of the last date fixed for submission of the online application. Category: Maximum Age Limit General/other eligible candidates: 40 years (minimum 18 years) Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B: 43 years SC / ST / Category-1: 45 years Additional age relaxation of up to 10 years is available for certain government/local authority/central government employees, and specific relaxations apply for ex-servicemen, NCC full-time instructors, Grameena Kutumba Palakas, and widows, as detailed in the official 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.
Salary
Post: Pay Scale (₹) Pharmacy Officer: 44,425 – 83,700 Nursing Officer (Shushrushadhikari): 54,175 – 99,400 Selected candidates will be on probation for two years from the date of joining and are eligible for the National Pension Scheme (NPS) benefit.
Application Fee
Category: Fee 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) Fees must be paid online only, and once paid are non-refundable. Candidates should verify their eligibility, qualification, age limit, and category before paying the fee.
Selection Process
Competitive written examination (Paper-1 and Paper-2)
How to Apply
• Visit the official KEA website: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ • Click on the relevant recruitment application link. • Register and fill in the online application form carefully, since no correction or modification is allowed after submission. • 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 submitted application and the fee payment receipt for future reference.
Required Documents
• Aadhaar card • Marks cards/certificates for all educational qualifications and experience claimed • SSLC marks card or equivalent as proof of date of birth • Recent passport-size photograph in JPEG format, white background, 50KB–200KB • Signature in JPEG format, 50KB–70KB • Caste/category certificate (Category-A/B/C, Category-1/2A/2B/3A/3B) as applicable, with RD number entered in the online application • Ex-servicemen discharge certificate or pension/gratuity proof, where applicable • PWD/UDID certificate, where applicable • Rural candidature, Kannada-medium study, or third-gender certificate, where applicable • Income certificate, where applicable for married women candidates from Category 2A/2B/3A/3B claiming reservation under their husband's name
Important Instructions
• Only online applications are accepted; the mode of application submission cannot be changed later. • Candidates must ensure all eligibility, qualification, age, and category details are correct before submitting the application, as incorrect or false information will lead to rejection of candidature at any stage. • Admission tickets for the written examination will be released for download from the official website; candidates must carry a valid original photo ID (PAN card/driving license/Aadhaar card/passport/voter ID/government service ID) to the exam center. • No request for change of examination center will be entertained. • KEA will not correspond with candidates over phone or in person; all communication will be through the mobile number/email entered in the application, which cannot be changed later. • Candidates using fake documents, providing false information, or attempting any unfair means during the process are liable for disqualification and legal action.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for KEA Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 233 Nursing Officer, Pharmacy Officer Posts?
Notification Date: 06.08.2026; Application Start Date: 07.08.2026; Application Last Date: 30.08.2026; Fee Payment Last Date: 31.08.2026; Online application start date: 07.08.2026; Online application last date: 30.08.2026; Last date to pay application fee: 31.08.2026; Written examination date: To be announced later on the official website
What is the application fee?
Category: Fee 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) Fees must be paid online only, and once paid are non-refundable. Candidates should verify their eligibility, qualification, age limit, and category before paying the fee.
What is the age limit?
Age is calculated as of the last date fixed for submission of the online application. Category: Maximum Age Limit General/other eligible candidates: 40 years (minimum 18 years) Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B: 43 years SC / ST / Category-1: 45 years Additional age relaxation of up to 10 years is available for certain government/local authority/central government employees, and specific relaxations apply for ex-servicemen, NCC full-time instructors, Grameena Kutumba Palakas, and widows, as detailed in the official 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.
What is the selection process?
Competitive written examination (Paper-1 and Paper-2)