Overview
The Karnataka Examinations Authority has announced 1,087 teacher vacancies across its residential schools under KREIS, split into 767 posts for the Rest of the State (RPC) cadre and 320 posts for the Kalyana‑Karnataka (KK) local cadre. Applications are accepted online from 15 July to 13 August 2026, with a fee of ₹750 for general candidates and reduced rates for SC/ST/Category‑1 and special pay candidates. Candidates must meet subject‑specific educational qualifications, hold a TET/CTET certificate for certain posts, and satisfy age limits with a 5‑year relaxation. Selection is based solely on a written exam, with no interview. The pay scale ranges from ₹54,175 to ₹99,400 for most posts and ₹49,050 to ₹92,500 for drawing teachers.
Key Details
- Organization
- Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
- Qualification
- Graduation with the relevant subject as optional in Arts or a related degree plus a B.Ed. and Kannada proficiency; specific qualifications per subject (e.g., Kannada, English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Computer Science, Physical Education, Drawing). Candidates for Kannada, English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science posts must hold a valid Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (TET, Paper‑2) or Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) certificate.
- Vacancies
- 1087
- Posted
- 15-07-2026
- Last date to apply
- 13-08-2026
Important Dates
| notification_release_date | 10-07-2026 |
| application_start_date | 15-07-2026 |
| application_last_date | 13-08-2026 |
| fee_payment_last_date | 14-08-2026 |
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Vacancy Details
Rest of the State (RPC): 767; Kalyana-Karnataka (KK): 320
Selection Process
Competitive written examination (Paper‑I General Knowledge and Paper‑II subject‑specific), followed by document verification. Minimum qualifying marks: 35% for general category; negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer.
How to Apply
Visit the official KEA CET portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea., Register with your basic details., Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and category information., Upload a JPEG photograph (50KB‑200KB) and signature (50KB‑70KB)., Pay the applicable application fee online (including additional fee for multiple posts)., Review all entered details; no corrections are allowed after submission., Submit the application., Download and print the application confirmation and fee receipt for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for KEA KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1087 Vacancies in Karnataka Residential Schools?
notification release date: 10-07-2026; application start date: 15-07-2026; application last date: 13-08-2026; fee payment last date: 14-08-2026
What is the application fee?
General and other categories: ₹750 (₹500 application fee + ₹250 exam fee); SC ST Category1 ExServicemen ThirdGender: ₹500 (₹250 application fee + ₹250 exam fee); Special Pay PWD: ₹250 (exam fee only); additional per post: ₹100
What is the age limit?
General/Unreserved: 45 years; Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: 48 years; SC/ST/Category‑1: 50 years; Minimum age: 18 years. One‑time 5‑year relaxation for all categories. Additional relaxations for government/local‑body employees, ex‑servicemen, NCC full‑time supervisors, Gram Samuha Parishilakar, special pay candidates, and widows as per notification.
What is the selection process?
Competitive written examination (Paper‑I General Knowledge and Paper‑II subject‑specific), followed by document verification. Minimum qualifying marks: 35% for general category; negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer.