KEA Recruitment 2026: The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) invited online applications for the Group-C Pharmacy Officers and Nursing Officers posts in the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Scheme Medical Services Department. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for these posts on or before August 30, 2026. The last date for submission of application fee is August 31, 2026.
Here you will get here all the crucial details about the KEA recruitment drive including application procedure, important dates, application fees, age limit, qualification, number of vacancies, pay scale and important links.
How To Downlaod KEA Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF?
The detailed advertisement regarding the Group-C Pharmacy Officers and Nursing Officers posts is available on the official website of the KEA . You can download the pdf directly through the link given below.
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KEA Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Under the recruitment drive, a total of 188 various posts including Group-C Pharmacy Officers and Nursing Officers are to be filled. You can check the notification link for details of the discipline wise posts.
| Event | Details |
| Pharmacy Officers | 98 |
| Nursing Officers | 90 |
KEA 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for these positions should have posts wise eligibility criteria as mentioned in the notification. You can check the posts wise educational qualification given below-
| Name of post | Educational Qualification |
| Pharmacy Officers | Candidates should possess a Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution in Karnataka and be registered with the Karnataka Pharmacy Council. |
| Nursing Officers | Must possess a Diploma in General Nursing issued by an authorized Karnataka government body and be registered with the Karnataka Nursing Council. |
What Is The Pay Scale Of KEA Nursing Officer 2026?
Candidates selected finally will get posts wise pay scale and benefit/perks as mentioned in the notification. You can check the posts wise pay scale given below-
| Post | Pay Scale |
| Pharmacy Officers | Rs. 44,425–83,700 |
| Nursing Officers | Rs. 54,175–99,400 |
How To Apply For KEA Nursing Officer 2026 Posts?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply on-line in the prescribed application form available through the link given on the official website. You can apply online for these posts after following the guidelines given below.
Step 1: Visit to the official website https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Step 2: Click on the link KEA recruitment 2026 on the homepage.
Step 3: Provide the required details.
Step 4: Submit the application form.
Step 5: Submit the required documents.
Step 6: Please keep the printout of the same for future reference.