The Karnataka School Education Department (Department of Public Instruction), Government of Karnataka has released the Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 notification for 15,000 teaching vacancies in government primary and high schools across Karnataka for the 2026-27 academic session. The notification was issued on 12 August 2026, with individual district-wise recruitment notices published through the Karnataka Gazette (e-Rajyapatra) portal between 10 and 12 August 2026, alongside new and amended Karnataka Education Department Services (Department of Public Instruction) Recruitment Rules, 2026. The five posts are Graduate Primary Teacher (GPT) – 8,500, Assistant Master (AM) – 4,500, Primary School Teacher (PST) – 900, Physical Education Teacher (PET) – 600 and Computer Science Teacher (CST) – 500. Vacancies are divided between the Kalyana Karnataka region (6,967 posts) and the Non-Kalyana Karnataka region (8,033 posts). Online applications open on 18 August 2026 and close on 7 September 2026. The fee payment window extends to 10 September 2026. Applications are submitted at schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in.
Important Note: Three things every applicant must do before 7 September 2026. First, the official detailed notification is published district-wise through the Karnataka Gazette (e-Rajyapatra) – not as a single consolidated PDF on the School Education website. The post-wise qualification requirements (degree, B.Ed, D.Ed, TET, CTET conditions), the subject-wise eligibility, and the district-wise vacancy breakup are in those district gazette notices. Before applying, download the gazette notification for your district from erajyapatra.karnataka.gov.in and read it carefully. Applying without reading it risks selecting the wrong post or the wrong district, and category and post cannot be changed after submission. Second, the Kalyana Karnataka region has a separate local-cadre reservation framework under Article 371J – 80% of vacancies within each post and category in Kalyana Karnataka are reserved for candidates with local cadre status (LC), and only 20% fall under the remaining cadre (RPC). If you apply for a Kalyana Karnataka vacancy and do not hold local cadre eligibility, you compete for a much smaller pool. Verify your cadre status against the gazette notification before selecting the region. Third, the application fee deadline (10 September 2026) is three days after the form-close date (7 September 2026) – this means you can submit the form on the last day and then pay within three additional days, but if fee payment is not completed by 10 September 2026 your application is not considered. Do not confuse the two dates.
Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Department | Karnataka School Education Department (Department of Public Instruction), Government of Karnataka |
| Notification Date | 12 August 2026 (district-wise gazette notices issued 10 to 12 August 2026) |
| Recruitment Year | 2026, for the 2026-27 academic session |
| Posts | Graduate Primary Teacher (GPT), Assistant Master (AM), Primary School Teacher (PST), Physical Education Teacher (PET), Computer Science Teacher (CST) |
| Total Vacancies | 15,000 |
| Kalyana Karnataka Region | 6,967 posts |
| Non-Kalyana Karnataka Region | 8,033 posts |
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age | 40 years (General); 43 years (2A, 2B, 3A, 3B); 45 years (SC, ST) |
| Application Mode | Online only through schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in |
| Application Fee | Rs. 750 (General and Backward Class); Rs. 500 (SC, ST, PwD) |
| Selection Process | Written Examination and other prescribed stages |
| Application Opens | 18 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Application | 7 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 10 September 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | To be announced |
| Official Website | schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Gazette Notification Date | 10 to 12 August 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 18 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 7 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 10 September 2026 |
| Written Examination Date | To be announced |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be announced |
The application fee must be paid by 10 September 2026 even though the form closes on 7 September. Unpaid applications are not considered.
Vacancy Details
| Post | 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 breakup: Each educational district publishes its own gazette notice. Refer to the e-Rajyapatra portal for district-specific vacancy figures and category-wise reservation details.
Kalyana Karnataka local cadre rule: 80% of vacancies within each post and category in the Kalyana Karnataka region are reserved for candidates with local cadre status (LC) under Article 371J. Only 20% fall under the remaining cadre (RPC). Verify your cadre status from the district gazette notification before applying for a Kalyana Karnataka vacancy.
Eligibility Criteria
The official detailed notification is published district-wise through the Karnataka Gazette (e-Rajyapatra) portal. The post-wise and subject-wise qualification requirements (degree, B.Ed, D.Ed, TET, CTET conditions) are in those notices. What is confirmed for all posts:
| Particulars | Confirmed Details |
|---|---|
| Type of Qualification | Degree, Diploma or equivalent from a recognised Board or University, post-wise specific |
| Post-wise Minimum Qualification | As per each district’s gazette notification on erajyapatra.karnataka.gov.in |
| Teaching Qualification | B.Ed, D.Ed, TET or CTET conditions vary by post – refer to district gazette notification |
| Nationality | Indian |
Candidates must download and read the gazette notification for their specific district and post before applying, as applying in the wrong post or subject could result in rejection at document verification.
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 40 years |
| 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B (Other Backward Classes) | 43 years (3 years relaxation) |
| SC and ST | 45 years (5 years relaxation) |
| Minimum Age | 21 years for all categories |
The exact cut-off date for age reckoning is not specified in the notification summary available. Confirm the cut-off date from the official district gazette notification on erajyapatra.karnataka.gov.in before applying.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General and Backward Class candidates | Rs. 750 |
| SC, ST and Specially Gifted (PwD) candidates | Rs. 500 |
Fee payment is online only and must be completed by 10 September 2026. Applications for which fee payment is not completed are not considered. Verify the fee structure, including any provision for candidates applying for multiple posts simultaneously, from the official application portal at schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in.
Selection Process
Selection involves a Written Examination followed by other prescribed stages. What is confirmed:
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Written Examination | Computer-Based Test |
| 2. Physical Efficiency Test or Physical Standard Test | Applicable post-wise (confirmed for Physical Education Teacher) |
| 3. Document Verification | After written examination |
The written examination date and admit card release date will be announced on schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in. The exam pattern, subject-wise question distribution, total marks, duration and merit-determination weightage are not confirmed from an official source at this stage and will be published with the exam schedule.
How to Apply for Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official Karnataka School Education Department website – Click Here
- Before applying, download and read the district gazette notification for your district from the Karnataka Gazette portal – Click Here
- Click the Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 application link on the School Education portal from 18 August 2026.
- Register using a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Fill in personal, educational and other details as required in the application form.
- Upload required documents, photograph and signature as per specifications.
- Pay the applicable fee online before 10 September 2026.
- Verify all details carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Applications are accepted online only. The portal opens on 18 August 2026.
Important Instructions
- Download and read the district-wise gazette notification from erajyapatra.karnataka.gov.in before applying, as post-wise qualifications, subject eligibility and district-wise vacancy details are in those notices.
- Kalyana Karnataka candidates: verify your local cadre (LC) or remaining cadre (RPC) status from the district gazette notice, as 80% of vacancies within each post and category are reserved for LC candidates under Article 371J.
- Application opens 18 August 2026 – the portal is not yet live as of the notification date. Check schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in from 18 August.
- Fee payment deadline (10 September 2026) is separate from the application deadline (7 September 2026). Complete fee payment by 10 September or your application will not be considered.
- All further updates including exam date, admit card and result will be published only on schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (from 18 August 2026) | Click Here |
| Karnataka Gazette (e-Rajyapatra) – District-wise Notifications | Click Here |
| Karnataka School Education Department Official Website | Click Here |
Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026?
✅ It is a recruitment drive by the Karnataka School Education Department (Department of Public Instruction), Government of Karnataka for 15,000 teaching posts – Graduate Primary Teacher (8,500), Assistant Master (4,500), Primary School Teacher (900), Physical Education Teacher (600) and Computer Science Teacher (500) – in government primary and high schools across Karnataka for the 2026-27 academic session.
Q2. How many vacancies are there and how are they split?
✅ 15,000 in total – 6,967 in the Kalyana Karnataka region and 8,033 in the Non-Kalyana Karnataka region. Within Kalyana Karnataka, 80% of vacancies in each post and category are reserved for candidates with local cadre (LC) status under Article 371J. District-wise figures are in the individual gazette notifications on erajyapatra.karnataka.gov.in.
Q3. When does the application window open and what are the key dates?
✅ Online applications open on 18 August 2026 and close on 7 September 2026. The fee payment deadline is 10 September 2026 – three days after the form close. Exam date and admit card date will be announced separately on schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in.
Q4. What is the age limit?
✅ Minimum 21 years, maximum 40 years for General candidates, 43 years for 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B candidates (3 years relaxation) and 45 years for SC and ST candidates (5 years relaxation). The exact age cut-off date is not specified in the notification summary – confirm from the official district gazette notification.
Q5. What is the application fee?
✅ Rs. 750 for General and Backward Class candidates and Rs. 500 for SC, ST and PwD candidates, paid online on or before 10 September 2026.
Q6. What qualification is required for each post?
✅ Qualifications vary by post and subject. The post-wise and subject-wise eligibility conditions (degree, B.Ed, D.Ed, TET, CTET requirements) are specified in the district-wise gazette notifications published on erajyapatra.karnataka.gov.in. Download your district’s notification and read the eligibility section carefully before applying.
Q7. What is the selection process?
✅ A Written Examination (Computer-Based Test) followed by other prescribed stages. A Physical Efficiency Test applies specifically to Physical Education Teacher posts. Final selection also involves Document Verification. Exam pattern and merit weightage details will be published with the exam schedule on schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in.
Q8. What is the Kalyana Karnataka local cadre rule?
✅ Under Article 371J of the Constitution, the Kalyana Karnataka region has a special reservation framework. Within each post and category in Kalyana Karnataka, 80% of vacancies are reserved for LC (Local Cadre) candidates – those who have local cadre eligibility as per the notified rules. Only 20% fall under the RPC (Remaining Parent Cadre) for others. If you do not hold LC status, you compete for only the 20% RPC pool in Kalyana Karnataka.
Q9. Where are the district-wise notifications published?
✅ On the Karnataka Gazette (e-Rajyapatra) portal at erajyapatra.karnataka.gov.in, under the Education category. District-wise notices were published between 10 and 12 August 2026. These contain the post-wise qualifications, district-level vacancy breakup, category-wise reservation figures and other conditions not available in the central notification summary.
Q10. Can I apply for more than one post?
✅ The official notification does not address this explicitly in the summary available. Check the district gazette notification and the application portal at schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in from 18 August 2026 for clarification on this point, and verify the fee structure for multiple posts before paying.
Disclaimer
The information above relates to the Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 notification released by the Karnataka School Education Department (Department of Public Instruction), Government of Karnataka, on 12 August 2026 (with district-wise notices issued via the Karnataka Gazette e-Rajyapatra portal between 10 and 12 August 2026), for 15,000 teaching vacancies across five posts for the 2026-27 academic session. The official district-wise gazette notifications on erajyapatra.karnataka.gov.in are the sole authoritative source for post-wise qualifications, subject-wise eligibility, district-wise vacancy details, age cut-off date, exam pattern and merit determination. Some details including exact post-wise qualification requirements, the age reckoning cut-off date, and specific exam pattern and weightage were not available from an officially confirmed source at the time of publication and are therefore not stated in this post. Candidates must download and read the relevant district gazette notification before applying. All links above lead only to the official Karnataka School Education Department website and the Karnataka Government Gazette portal.
