Particulars | Details |
Recruiting Department | Karnataka School Education Department (Department of Public Instruction) |
Notification Release Date | 12 August 2026 (district-wise gazette notices issued 10–12 August 2026) |
Post Names | Graduate Primary Teacher (GPT), Assistant Master (AM), Primary School Teacher (PST), Physical Education Teacher (PET), Computer Science Teacher (CST) |
Total Vacancies | 15,000 Posts |
Recruitment Year / Academic Session | 2026, for the 2026-27 academic session |
Application Mode | Online |
Job Location | Government primary and high schools across Karnataka |
Selection Process | Written examination and other prescribed stages (see Selection Process section) |
Official Website |
Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Notification Release Date | 12 August 2026 |
Online Application Start Date | 18 August 2026 |
Last Date to Apply Online | 7 September 2026 |
Last Date to Pay Application Fee | 10 September 2026 |
Written Examination Date | To be announced |
Admit Card Release Date | To be announced |
Karnataka Teacher Vacancy 2026
The Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 covers 15,000 vacancies across five teaching posts. Vacancies are divided between the Kalyana Karnataka region (which follows a separate local-cadre reservation framework under Article 371J) and the Non-Kalyana Karnataka region.
Post Name | Kalyana Karnataka | Non-Kalyana Karnataka | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
Graduate Primary Teacher (GPT) | 3,228 | 5,272 | 8,500 |
Assistant Master (AM) | 2,214 | 2,286 | 4,500 |
Primary School Teacher (PST) | 800 | 100 | 900 |
Physical Education Teacher (PET) | 425 | 175 | 600 |
Computer Science Teacher (CST) | 300 | 200 | 500 |
Total | 6,967 | 8,033 | 15,000 |
District-wise vacancy notifications are being issued separately by each Educational District through the Karnataka Gazette (e-Rajyapatra) portal; district-wise post numbers are not consistently available at this time and are not included here to avoid presenting unverified figures. Within Kalyana Karnataka, postings additionally follow an 80% Local Cadre (LC) and 20% Remaining Original Cadre (RPC) split as per district-level notices.
Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational and professional teaching qualifications vary by post and subject. Available sources confirm only a general qualification range; exact post-wise and subject-wise qualification requirements are not specified in the notification details currently available and should be confirmed from the official district-wise notification PDF before applying.
Karnataka Teacher Educational Qualification
Candidates should generally have completed 12th/PUC, Diploma, Degree, or Graduation from a recognised board or university, with the specific qualification and subject requirement depending on the post and subject applied for. Not specified in the notification: post-wise minimum qualification (e.g., B.Ed/D.Ed/TET requirements) for each of the five posts.
Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
Minimum age: 21 years
Maximum age: 40 years (General category)
Age relaxation for 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B category candidates: 3 years
Age relaxation for SC/ST category candidates: 5 years
The exact cut-off date for age reckoning is not specified in the sources available for this article; candidates should confirm this from the official notification.
Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 Salary
As per aggregator-reported figures (not independently confirmed against the primary gazette text for this article), the reported salary range is approximately ₹44,425 to ₹99,400 per month. This figure should be treated as indicative until confirmed from the official notification, as it was available from only one of the sources reviewed.
Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
General & Backward Class | ₹750 |
SC, ST & Specially Gifted (PwD) Candidates | ₹500 |
One source additionally reports a combined fee for candidates applying to two posts at once - ₹1,125 for General/Backward Class and ₹750 for SC/ST/PwD candidates - but this detail was available from only one source and is not independently confirmed; candidates should verify the exact fee structure on the official application portal before paying.
Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Multiple sources confirm the selection process includes a written examination followed by other prescribed stages. One source additionally describes the process as:
Competitive Written Examination (Computer-Based Test)
Physical Efficiency Test / Physical Standard Test (applicable post-wise, e.g., for Physical Education Teacher)
Document Verification
An indicative exam pattern reported by one source (based on earlier similar exams, not confirmed as the official pattern for this cycle) includes questions from General Knowledge, Current Affairs, History & Constitution, and Science, for a total of 100 marks. The same source reports a merit-determination weightage of 85% for marks scored in the competitive examination, 13% for degree/qualifying-exam marks, and 2% for B.Ed marks - this weightage is not confirmed from an official source and should be verified from the notification.
How to Apply for Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026
Visit the official Karnataka School Education Department website at schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in.
Find and click the Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 application link.
Complete the registration using a valid mobile number and email ID.
Log in and fill in personal and educational information.
Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature as per specifications.
Pay the applicable application fee online.
Check all details carefully before final submission.
Submit the application and download the confirmation page.
Keep a printout or soft copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
Candidates should carefully check post-wise and district-wise eligibility before applying, as requirements vary by post and region.
Only online applications are accepted through the official portal.
The application fee must be paid by 10 September 2026, even though the application form closes on 7 September 2026.
Exam date and admit card release date have not yet been announced; candidates should check the official website regularly for updates.
Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Apply Online: Click here
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here