Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 — 15000 Vacancies

The Karnataka School Education Department is hiring 15,000 Teachers across 5 posts — Graduate Primary Teacher (GPT), Assistant Master (AM), Primary School Teacher (PST), Physical Education Teacher (PET), and Computer Science Teacher (CST). If you have a Bachelor's degree with B.Ed or D.El.Ed and a valid TET certificate, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 7 September 2026. You should be between 21 and 40 years old. Salary starts from around Rs. 44,425 per month.

Karnataka School Education Department (Department of Public Instruction) Teacher Recruitment 2026 - 15000 Posts

The Department of Public Instruction, under the Karnataka School Education Department, has released this notification to fill 15,000 teaching posts in government primary and high schools for the 2026-27 academic session. The drive covers 6,967 posts in the Kalyana Karnataka region and 8,033 posts in the rest of Karnataka. This is one of the largest teacher recruitment drives in recent years — a big opportunity if you hold a B.Ed or D.El.Ed degree along with a valid TET certificate.

Vacancy Breakdown by Post

• Graduate Primary Teacher (GPT): 8,500 posts
• Assistant Master (AM): 4,500 posts
• Primary School Teacher (PST): 900 posts
• Physical Education Teacher (PET): 600 posts
• Computer Science Teacher (CST): 500 posts

Of the total posts, 6,967 are earmarked for the Kalyana Karnataka region and 8,033 for the rest of the state.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: A recognized Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% aggregate marks, along with a B.Ed degree or a 2-year D.El.Ed diploma as applicable to the post you choose.
• TET Requirement: You must have passed the Karnataka TET (K-TET) Paper-II or CTET Paper-II. You cannot apply without a valid TET certificate.

Age Limit

• You should be between 21 and 40 years old.
• Age Relaxation: Reserved category candidates get age relaxation in the upper limit as per Karnataka government rules.

Salary

• Starting basic pay ranges from Rs. 44,425 to Rs. 54,175 per month depending on the post, under the Karnataka state pay scale.
• The pay scale extends up to around Rs. 99,400 per month as you gain experience.
• You will also get DA, HRA and other allowances as per Karnataka government rules.

Selection Process

Selection is based on a Competitive Examination (CET) combined with your TET score:

1. Competitive Examination (CET): A written exam, tentatively scheduled for 5-6 October 2026.
2. Merit Calculation: Your final merit uses a 90% weightage from your CET and TET marks combined, plus a 10% weightage from your academic qualification marks.
3. Document Verification

Detailed subject-wise question and marks breakdown for the CET has not been released yet — check the official notification for updates.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official portal at schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in.
2. Find the Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 application link under the Teachers Recruitment section.
3. Register and fill in the online application form.
4. Upload your educational certificates, TET certificate, and photo.
5. Pay the application fee online before 10 September 2026.
6. Submit the form and save a printout for your records.

Important Dates

• Notification Released: 12 August 2026
• Online Application Start: 18 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 7 September 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 10 September 2026
• Competitive Exam (CET): 5-6 October 2026 (tentative)

• Teach assigned subjects to students following the Karnataka state curriculum
• Prepare lesson plans and classroom teaching materials
• Assess student performance through tests and assignments
• Maintain student attendance and academic records
• Participate in school activities, exams, and co-curricular programmes
• Guide students in academic and personal development
• Coordinate with fellow teachers and school administration
• Attend training programmes and workshops as required