Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026: The Government of Karnataka has officially released the Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 Notification on 12th August 2026. A total of 15,000 teacher vacancies will be filled through this recruitment across various government primary and high schools in the state for the 2026-27 academic session. The online application process will run from 18th August to 7th September 2026.
The Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 vacancies are divided between the Kalyana Karnataka and Non-Kalyana Karnataka regions. Candidates should check the post-wise notification PDF carefully for eligibility, important dates, selection process, and salary details before applying.
Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 |
| Conducting Department | Karnataka School Education Department |
| Total Vacancies | 15,000 |
| Recruitment Year | 2026 |
| Job Location | Karnataka |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Academic Session | 2026–27 |
| Selection Process | Written Examination & other prescribed stages |
| Official Website | Karnataka School Education Department |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 12th August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 18th August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 7th September 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | 10th September 2026 |
| Examination Date | To Be Announced |
Application Fees
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General & Backward Class | ₹750 |
| SC, ST & Specially Gifted Candidates | ₹500 |
Karnataka Teacher 2026 Vacancy Details
A total of 15,000 vacancies have been announced for teaching posts in government primary and high schools, distributed across five post categories — Graduate Primary Teacher, Assistant Master, Primary School Teacher, Physical Education Teacher, and Computer Science Teacher. Of these, 6,967 posts are earmarked for Kalyana Karnataka and 8,033 posts for 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 |
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Karnataka Teacher 2026 Eligibility
Candidates applying for Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 must fulfill the eligibility criteria prescribed for the specific post they are applying to. Since the recruitment covers multiple teaching posts, educational qualifications and professional teaching qualifications vary by post — candidates should refer to the official notification PDF for post-wise and subject-wise qualification requirements.
Age Limit
Candidates must be at least 21 years old to apply for Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026. The maximum age limit for General category candidates is 40 years. Candidates from the OBC, SC, and ST categories will receive age relaxation as per government rules.
How to Apply for Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026
Candidates interested in applying should follow these steps through the online mode via the official School Education Department portal:
- Visit the official Karnataka School Education Department website.
- Find and click the Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 application link.
- Complete the registration using the required details.
- Fill in personal and educational information.
- Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Check all the details carefully before submitting the form.
- Submit the application and download the confirmation page.
- Keep a printout or soft copy of the application form for future reference.
Important Links
| Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
|---|---|
| Karnataka Teacher 2026 Apply Online Link | Apply Online |
| Karnataka School Education Department | Official Website |
FAQs
Q1. How many Karnataka Teacher Vacancies have been released for the 2026-27 cycle? A total of 15,000 vacancies have been announced for the Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026.
Q2. When is the last date to apply for Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026? Candidates can apply till 7th September 2026 for Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026.
Q3. What is the Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 age limit? Candidates should be at least 21 years old for Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026, with a maximum age of 40 years for General category candidates.
Q4. What is the Karnataka Teacher Application Fee for General category? General category candidates need to pay Rs. 750 to register for Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026.