KEA Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 233 Nursing Officer, Pharmacy Officer Posts

The vacancies have been notified separately as backlog/remaining posts under the ESI Scheme Medical Services Department (RPC notification) and as posts reserved for the Kalyana-Karnataka region under Article 371(J) (KK notification).

Vacancy Details - RPC Notification (ESI Scheme Medical Services Department)

Vacancy Details - Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) Notification

Pharmacy Officer: Must possess a Diploma in Pharmacy from an institution recognized by the Government of Karnataka. Must be registered with the Karnataka Pharmacy Council. Nursing Officer (RPC notification and ESI department under KK notification): Must possess a Diploma in General Nursing issued by an authority authorized by the Government of Karnataka. Must be registered with the Karnataka Nursing Council. Nursing Officer (Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society post under KK notification): Must have passed a B.Sc Nursing degree from a recognized university and institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council/Karnataka State Nursing Council, OR Must have passed PUC or an equivalent examination along with General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) courses from an institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council/Karnataka State Nursing Council. Candidate must have studied

Selected candidates will be on probation for two years from the date of joining and are eligible for the National Pension Scheme (NPS) benefit.

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 is based on a competitive written examination conducted in online (CBT) or offline (OMR) mode, as decided by KEA. The exam consists of two papers: Each question carries 4 alternative answers; candidates must mark only one correct answer. Negative marking applies: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer. Candidates must score a minimum of 35% marks in the competitive examination to qualify. Candidates scoring below the minimum marks will be disqualified. A Kannada language test (SSLC-standard, 150 objective-type marks, minimum 50 marks required to pass) applies to candidates who have not studied Kannada as a first or second language up to SSLC/higher level, or who have not already cleared the "Kadaya Kannada" test conducted earlier. Candidates who fail to secure the minimum required marks or remain absent are disqualified from the recruitment.

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

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 me