Government of Karnataka | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
KEA Upcoming Exam Calendar 2026: Pharmacy Officer Vacancies Released
Brief Information
| Short Information about KEA Pharmacy Recruitment 2026 |
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| The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Government of Karnataka, has released the official Upcoming Exam Calendar for 2026. This comprehensive calendar outlines the exam dates, cadres, and timings for various departmental postings. Specifically for Pharmacy Students and Professionals, KEA has announced upcoming examinations for the post of Pharmacy Officer & Nursing Officer under the Employees’ State Insurance Scheme Medical Services Department. Eligible candidates are advised to start their preparation as the exams are scheduled for November 2026. Read the detailed schedule, exam timings, and download the official PDF below. |
Pharmacy Officer Exam Details (Highlighted)
| Department | Post Name | Exam Date & Cadre | Timing – Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employees’ State Insurance Scheme Medical Services Department | Pharmacy Officer & Nursing Officer | 21.11.2026 (KK) | 10.30 TO 12.30 – P1 |
| 2.30 TO 4.30 PM – P2 | |||
| 22.11.2026 (RPC) | 10.30 TO 12.30 – P1 | ||
| 2.30 TO 4.30 PM – P2 |
Complete KEA Exam Calendar – 2026 (All Departments)
| Sl. No | Department | Post Name | Exam Date & Cadre | Timing – Paper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Various Dept. | Compulsory Kannada Exam | 22.08.2026 (RPC) / (KK) | 03.00 TO 05.00 pm |
| 2 | Police Dept. | Armed Police Constable (CAR/DAR) | 06.09.2026 | 10.30 TO 12.00 – RPC 3.00 TO 4.30 PM – KK |
| 3 | Police Department | Police Constable (KSRP) / (IRB) / (KSISF) | 20.09.2026 | 10.30 TO 12.00 – (RPC) 3.00 TO 4.30 PM – (KK) |
| 4 | Department of Survey, Settlement & Land Records | Surveyor | 04.10.2026 – P1 (RPC) 03.10.2026 – P2 (RPC) 25.10.2026 – P1 (KK) 24.10.2026 – P2 (KK) |
10.30 TO 12.30 – P1 3.00 TO 5.00 PM – P2 10.30 TO 12.30 – P1 3.00 TO 5.00 PM – P2 |
| 5 | Revenue Dept. | Village Administrative Officer (VAO) | 04.10.2026 (RPC) 25.10.2026 (KK) |
10.30 TO 12.30 – P1 2.30 TO 4.30 PM – P2 10.30 TO 12.30 – P1 2.30 TO 4.30 PM – P2 |
| 6 | Horticulture Dept. | Assistant Director of Horticulture & Asst. Horticulture Officer | 26.09.2026 (KK) 27.09.2026 (RPC) |
10.30 TO 12.30 – P1 2.30 TO 4.30 PM – P2 10.30 TO 12.30 – P1 2.30 TO 4.30 PM – P2 |
| 7 | Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) | KSET 2026 | 11.10.2026 | 10.00 AM TO 1.00 PM |
| 8 | Employees’ State Insurance Scheme Medical Services Department | Pharmacy Officer & Nursing Officer | 21.11.2026 (KK) 22.11.2026 (RPC) |
10.30 TO 12.30 – P1 2.30 TO 4.30 PM – P2 10.30 TO 12.30 – P1 2.30 TO 4.30 PM – P2 |
| 9 | Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS) | Staff Nurses | 21.11.2026 (KK) | 10.30 TO 12.30 – P1 2.30 TO 4.30 PM – P2 |
| 10 | Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS) | Teachers (Kannada, English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Computer, Physical Ed, Drawing) | 28.11.2026 (KK) & 29.11.2026 (RPC) |
10.30 TO 12.30 – P1 2.30 TO 4.30 PM – P2 (Applicable for all subjects) |
Important Notes for Pharmacy Candidates
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Important Direct Links
| Useful Links & Official Downloads | |
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| Download Official Exam Calendar PDF 2026 | Download PDF |
| KEA Official Website | Visit Website |
