The Karnataka School Education Department is inviting online applications for 15,000 teaching positions across the state. This is a major recruitment drive offering diverse roles in primary and secondary education.
Overview
Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 is a large-scale recruitment initiative by the Department of Public Instruction to fill vacant teaching positions throughout the state. The recruitment encompasses five distinct teaching roles: Graduate Primary Teacher (GPT), Assistant Master (AM), Primary School Teacher (PST), Physical Education Teacher (PET), and Computer Science Teacher (CST). All applications must be submitted online through the official portal, and the selection process includes a competitive written examination.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | August 2026 |
| Application Start | 18 August 2026 |
| Original Deadline | 7 September 2026 |
| First Extension | 25 September 2026 |
| Latest Extension | 26 October 2026 |
| New Last Date to Apply | 16 November 2026 |
| Application Correction Deadline | 18 November 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced |
Application Fee
| Candidate Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General and Backward Class | ₹750 |
| SC, ST, and Eligible PwD | ₹500 |
Vacancy Details
| 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 |
Eligibility
Candidates must possess post-wise educational and prescribed professional teaching qualifications as determined by the Karnataka School Education Department. The age limit is 21 to 40 years for the General category, subject to the rules and relaxations specified in the official notification. Specific educational requirements (such as B.Ed, D.El.Ed, or subject-specific qualifications) vary by post and are detailed in the complete notification.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in
- Locate the Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 notification in the recruitment section
- Read the complete notification and check your eligibility against the prescribed criteria
- Click the online application link provided in the notification
- Register with your email and mobile number to create a login account
- Fill in all personal, educational, and professional information as required
- Upload scanned documents (academic certificates, teaching qualifications, photograph, signature) in the specified format
- Review your application carefully for accuracy before submission
- Pay the application fee online using the payment gateway
- Submit the application and save your registration or reference number
- Use the correction window (until 18 November 2026) to modify details if needed
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the last date to apply?
The online application deadline is 16 November 2026. Applicants can make corrections to submitted applications until 18 November 2026.
Q: How many vacancies are there in total?
There are 15,000 teaching vacancies distributed across five posts: GPT (8,500), AM (4,500), PST (900), PET (600), and CST (500).
Q: What is the application fee structure?
General and Backward Class candidates must pay ₹750, while SC, ST, and eligible PwD candidates pay ₹500.
Q: What is the age limit?
The age limit is 21 to 40 years for General category candidates, as per the official notification and applicable rules.
Q: When will the exam be held?
The revised examination date will be announced later. Monitor the official website regularly for updates.
Q: What documents are required?
Candidates must prepare scanned copies of mark sheets, teaching qualifications, photograph, and signature according to the specifications mentioned in the official notification.
Candidates are advised to verify all details, deadlines, eligibility criteria, and application procedures on the official website schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in before applying.