KEA Recruitment 2026: 233 Pharmacy and Nursing Officer Vacancies, Apply by August 30

• Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced 233 Pharmacy Officer and Nursing Officer vacancies under RPC and KK categories.
• The recruitment includes 109 Pharmacy Officer and 124 Nursing Officer posts, with qualifications varying by post and category.
• Eligible candidates can submit their applications online by August 30, 2026, with the stated salary ranging from ₹44,425 to ₹99,400 per month.

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced recruitment for 233 Pharmacy Officer and Nursing Officer posts in Karnataka. The vacancies are divided between Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) and Kalyana Karnataka (KK) categories, with 109 Pharmacy Officer and 124 Nursing Officer positions.

Candidates with the prescribed qualifications, including D.Pharm, GNM, B.Sc Nursing and other stated qualifications depending on the post, can apply online. The application deadline is August 30, 2026. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, while the stated maximum age limit is 35 years, with relaxation applicable according to the prescribed norms.

The stated monthly salary for the recruitment ranges from ₹44,425 to ₹99,400. Candidates should carefully check the qualification applicable to their chosen post and category before submitting the online application.

KEA Pharmacy Officer and Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification

The KEA recruitment drive covers Pharmacy Officer and Nursing Officer posts under both RPC and KK categories. Pharmacy Officer positions account for 109 of the vacancies, while the remaining 124 are for Nursing Officers.

KEA Vacancy Details

Of the 233 vacancies, 188 are listed under RPC and 45 under the KK category.

Overall, the recruitment includes 109 Pharmacy Officer vacancies and 124 Nursing Officer vacancies.

Educational Qualification

The educational requirement differs by post and cadre.

Candidates should verify the exact educational and professional qualification requirements applicable to their respective post before applying.

Age Limit

The minimum age for applicants is 18 years, while the stated maximum age is 35 years.

Age relaxation will be applicable according to the prescribed recruitment norms.

Salary

The stated remuneration for KEA Pharmacy Officer and Nursing Officer posts ranges between ₹44,425 and ₹99,400 per month.

The exact salary applicable to an individual candidate will depend on the post and applicable recruitment conditions.

Application Fee

No application fee has been specified for the recruitment.

Selection Process

The stated selection method for the KEA Pharmacy Officer and Nursing Officer recruitment is an Interview.

Candidates should follow subsequent recruitment notices for information regarding the interview schedule and related instructions.

Important Date

How to Apply for KEA Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the Karnataka Examinations Authority recruitment portal.
2. Find the relevant recruitment notice for Pharmacy Officer and Nursing Officer posts.
3. Read the notification and check the eligibility conditions for the desired post and cadre.
4. Open the online application form.
5. Enter the required personal, educational and other details carefully.
6. Upload the prescribed documents in the required format.
7. Review all information entered in the application.
8. Submit the completed online form by August 30, 2026.
9. Save the application number and a copy of the submitted form for future reference.

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