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The Karnataka School Education and Literacy Department has announced the Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 for the recruitment of 15,000 teaching posts for the 2026–27 academic session.
The recruitment includes 8,500 Graduate Primary Teacher (GPT/GPSTR) posts, along with Assistant Master, Primary School Teacher, Physical Education Teacher and Computer Science Teacher vacancies.
Selected candidates will be appointed in government primary and high schools across Karnataka.
Recruiting Department: Karnataka School Education Department / Department of Public Instruction
Recruitment Name: Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026
Academic Session: 2026–27
Total Vacancies: 15,000
GPSTR / GPT Vacancies: 8,500
Application Mode: Online
Notification Date: 12 August 2026
Application Start Date: 18 August 2026
Last Date to Apply: 7 September 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment: 10 September 2026
Exam Date: To Be Announced
Admit Card: To Be Announced
Job Location: Government Schools across Karnataka
A total of 15,000 teaching vacancies have been reported under Kalyana Karnataka and Non-Kalyana Karnataka regions.
Kalyana Karnataka: 3,228
Non-Kalyana Karnataka: 5,272
Total: 8,500
Kalyana Karnataka: 2,214
Non-Kalyana Karnataka: 2,286
Total: 4,500
Kalyana Karnataka: 800
Non-Kalyana Karnataka: 100
Total: 900
Kalyana Karnataka: 425
Non-Kalyana Karnataka: 175
Total: 600
Kalyana Karnataka: 300
Non-Kalyana Karnataka: 200
Total: 500
Kalyana Karnataka: 6,967
Non-Kalyana Karnataka: 8,033
Overall Vacancies: 15,000
The Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 is being conducted through district-wise recruitment notifications.
Candidates should check the vacancy details for their respective district in the applicable official Karnataka Gazette/e-Rajyapatra notification before submitting the application.
District-wise notifications may provide details regarding vacancies, subject requirements, category reservation, local-cadre conditions and educational qualifications.
A total of 6,967 vacancies have been reported under Kalyana Karnataka.
Graduate Primary Teacher (GPSTR/GPT) – 3,228
Assistant Master (AM) – 2,214
Primary School Teacher (PST) – 800
Physical Education Teacher (PET) – 425
Computer Science Teacher (CST) – 300
A total of 8,033 vacancies have been reported under Non-Kalyana Karnataka.
Graduate Primary Teacher (GPSTR/GPT) – 5,272
Assistant Master (AM) – 2,286
Primary School Teacher (PST) – 100
Physical Education Teacher (PET) – 175
Computer Science Teacher (CST) – 200
Candidates should carefully verify the applicable district, reservation and local-cadre requirements before applying.
Notification Release Date: 12 August 2026
Online Application Start Date: 18 August 2026
Last Date to Apply: 7 September 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment: 10 September 2026
Admit Card Release Date: To Be Announced
Written Examination Date: To Be Announced
Result Date: To Be Announced
Document Verification Date: To Be Announced
Candidates should complete the online application on or before 7 September 2026 and complete fee payment by 10 September 2026.
Eligibility criteria vary according to the post, subject, district and cadre.
Depending on the post, candidates may be required to possess the prescribed combination of:
PUC / 12th qualification
Diploma / D.Ed. or equivalent teacher-training qualification
Graduation
B.Ed. or prescribed professional teaching qualification
TET qualification, wherever applicable
Required subject combination
Candidates must verify the exact post-wise and subject-wise educational qualifications mentioned in the applicable official notification before submitting the application.
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age for General Category: 40 Years
Maximum Age for 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B Categories: 43 Years
Maximum Age for SC / ST Categories: 45 Years
Age relaxation will be applicable according to Karnataka Government recruitment rules.
Candidates should verify the exact age criteria and relaxation provisions mentioned in the official notification.
General / Backward Class: ₹750
SC / ST / PwD / Applicable Reserved Categories: ₹500
Candidates should verify the applicable application fee for their category before making payment.
The selection process may include the following stages:
Candidates may be required to appear for the prescribed written or competitive examination for the relevant teaching post.
A Physical Efficiency Test or Physical Standard Test may be applicable for posts such as Physical Education Teacher (PET) according to the applicable recruitment rules.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce original educational, identity, category, reservation and other prescribed documents.
Final selection will be made according to the applicable recruitment rules, merit, reservation provisions, local-cadre requirements and other conditions prescribed by the Karnataka Government.
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before applying:
Aadhaar Card or valid identity proof
SSLC / 10th certificate
PUC / 12th certificate
Degree certificate and marks cards
D.Ed. / B.Ed. / prescribed teaching qualification certificates
TET certificate, wherever applicable
Caste certificate, if applicable
Category certificate, if applicable
Karnataka residence or domicile documents, wherever required
Local-cadre or district-related certificates, wherever applicable
Recent passport-size photograph
Candidate signature
Disability certificate, if applicable
Other certificates specified in the official notification
Candidates can follow the steps below to submit the application online.
Step 1: Visit the official Karnataka School Education Department website.
Step 2: Open the Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 section.
Step 3: Click on the applicable online application link.
Step 4: Complete the candidate registration process.
Step 5: Enter personal and contact details correctly.
Step 6: Enter educational and professional qualification details.
Step 7: Select the applicable post, subject, district and cadre.
Step 8: Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
Step 9: Pay the prescribed application fee.
Step 10: Carefully verify all entered information.
Step 11: Submit the online application form.
Step 12: Download and save the submitted application/acknowledgement for future reference.
The reported salary/pay scale for GPSTR and other teaching posts is approximately:
₹44,425 to ₹99,400 per month
Salary, allowances and other benefits will be governed by the applicable Karnataka Government pay rules and the final recruitment notification.
Candidates should treat the salary figure as indicative until officially confirmed for the respective post.
The examination date for Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 has not yet been announced.
Candidates should regularly check the official recruitment portal for updates regarding:
Examination date
Examination centre
Admit card
Examination instructions
Answer key
Result
Document verification schedule
The Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 admit card release date is yet to be announced.
Candidates will be able to download the admit card from the official recruitment portal after its release.
Candidates should verify important details printed on the admit card, including their name, registration number, examination date, reporting time, examination centre and examination instructions.
Official Department: Karnataka School Education Department
Official Website: schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in
Official Recruitment: Karnataka School Education Department – Teacher Recruitment
Official Gazette: Karnataka e-Rajyapatra
Candidates should rely on the official notification for final information regarding district-wise vacancies, educational qualifications, reservation, age limit, application fee, subject requirements, selection procedure and other recruitment conditions.
Check the applicable district-wise recruitment notification before applying.
Verify your eligibility for the particular post and subject.
Check whether the vacancy falls under Kalyana Karnataka or Non-Kalyana Karnataka.
Verify the required educational and professional qualifications.
Check TET requirements wherever applicable.
Keep all required original certificates ready.
Submit the online application before 7 September 2026.
Complete fee payment by 10 September 2026.
Verify all details carefully before final submission.
Keep a copy of the submitted application and payment receipt.
Avoid waiting until the last date to submit the application.
Regularly check the official portal for further updates.
A total of 15,000 teaching vacancies have been reported.
There are 8,500 Graduate Primary Teacher (GPSTR/GPT) vacancies.
The online application process is reported to begin on 18 August 2026.
The reported last date to submit the application is 7 September 2026.
The reported last date for fee payment is 10 September 2026.
A total of 6,967 vacancies have been reported under Kalyana Karnataka.
A total of 8,033 vacancies have been reported under Non-Kalyana Karnataka.
No. The written examination date is currently to be announced.
The application process is online.
Selected candidates may be appointed to government primary and high schools across Karnataka according to vacancy availability and applicable recruitment rules.
The information provided on this page is intended for educational and career guidance purposes.
Vacancy numbers, educational qualifications, eligibility criteria, age limits, application fees, salary, selection process, district-wise distribution, important dates and other recruitment conditions are subject to the applicable official Karnataka Government notification.
Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official Karnataka School Education Department notification and Karnataka e-Rajyapatra/Gazette before applying.
