KEA KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026 — 767 Vacancies

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is hiring 767 Teachers for KREIS residential schools across Karnataka. If you have a graduate degree with B.Ed in the relevant subject, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 13 August 2026. The maximum age limit is 45 years for general candidates, going up to 50 years for SC/ST candidates. Salary starts from Rs. 54,175 per month under the revised 2024 state pay scale.

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026 - 767 Posts

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released a notification for 767 Teacher posts in residential schools run by the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Societies' Society (KREIS) — including Morarji Desai, Kittur Rani Chennamma, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Smt. Indira Gandhi, and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar residential schools. The vacancies cover 8 subjects: Kannada, English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Computer Science, and Physical Education, and include 42 backlog posts held over from an earlier Hindi-medium recruitment round. Most subjects require a TET Paper-2 or CTET qualification along with a written competitive exam — both freshers and working teachers who meet the eligibility criteria can apply.

Vacancy Breakdown by Discipline

• Social Science Teacher: 154 posts (150 regular + 4 backlog)
• English Language Teacher: 108 posts (100 regular + 8 backlog)
• Science Teacher: 106 posts (100 regular + 6 backlog)
• Kannada Language Teacher: 103 posts (100 regular + 3 backlog)
• Mathematics Teacher: 103 posts (100 regular + 3 backlog)
• Physical Education Teacher: 81 posts (75 regular + 6 backlog)
• Computer Science Teacher: 57 posts (50 regular + 7 backlog)
• Hindi Language Teacher: 55 posts (50 regular + 5 backlog)

The 42 backlog posts are reserved for candidates who missed out in the earlier Hindi-medium recruitment cycle.

Who Can Apply?

Kannada / English / Hindi / Mathematics / Science / Social Science Teachers:

• You need a Bachelor's degree with the relevant subject as one of your optional subjects, plus a B.Ed degree with that subject as your teaching method.
• You must also be TET Paper-2 (Karnataka School Education Dept.) or CTET qualified — only TET/CTET qualified candidates can apply for these 6 posts.
• Kannada language study up to SSLC level (or an equivalent Kannada test) is compulsory unless you fall under an exempted category.

Computer Science Teacher:

• You need a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT, BCA, or B.Sc with Computer Science as one subject.
• A B.Ed degree is not compulsory for this post, but Kannada language study is required.

Physical Education Teacher:

• You need a Bachelor's degree plus a B.P.Ed (Bachelor of Physical Education) degree.

Age Limit

• You should be at least 18 years old and up to 45 years old (General category) as on 13 August 2026.
• Age Relaxation: Category 2A/2B/3A/3B candidates can apply up to 48 years; SC/ST/Category-1 candidates can apply up to 50 years.
• Ex-servicemen get relaxation equal to their years of military service plus 3 years. In-service government employees get up to 10 years of relaxation (or their years of service, whichever is lower).

Salary

• Selected teachers will get a salary of Rs. 54,175 to Rs. 99,400 per month under the revised 2024 Karnataka state pay scale.
• You will also get DA, HRA, and other allowances as per Karnataka government rules.
• Selected candidates go through a 2-year probation period before confirmation. Note: KREIS staff are covered under the National Pension Scheme (NPS), not GPF/CPF.

Application Fee

• General / Category 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B: Rs. 750 (Rs. 500 application fee + Rs. 250 processing fee)
• SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-Servicemen / Third Gender: Rs. 500 (Rs. 250 application fee + Rs. 250 processing fee)
• Persons with Disabilities: Rs. 250 (processing fee only)
• Applying to more than one post adds Rs. 100 per extra post.
• Payment mode: Online only. Fees once paid are non-refundable.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in these stages:

1. Written Exam (Offline OMR): Two papers of 100 questions and 100 marks each (200 marks total), 2 hours per paper. Paper 1 is General Studies (current affairs, general science, geography, Indian and Karnataka history, constitution, economy, general aptitude) — common for all posts. Paper 2 is subject-specific. You need at least 35% aggregate marks to qualify, and wrong answers cost you 0.25 marks each.
2. Kannada Language Test (Qualifying): A separate 150-mark qualifying test for candidates who have not already studied Kannada up to SSLC or passed an earlier Kannada test. You need a minimum of 50 marks to pass; this test does not count towards your merit ranking.
3. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original certificates for verification.

How to Apply

1. Go to the KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
2. Find the KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026 application link.
3. Fill in the online application form with your personal and educational details.
4. Upload your photograph (JPEG, 50-200KB) and signature (JPEG, 50-70KB).
5. Pay the application fee online.
6. Submit the form and save a copy for your records.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 10 July 2026
• Online Application Start: 15 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 13 August 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 14 August 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced

• Teach assigned subject topics to students as per the syllabus and lesson plans
• Prepare teaching material, tests, and assignments for students
• Evaluate student performance through regular tests and assessments
• Maintain classroom discipline and attendance records
• Guide students on their academic progress and career choices
• Participate in school activities, exams, and co-curricular programs
• Coordinate with parents and school staff on student progress
• Follow KREIS residential school rules and the academic calendar