Applications for Teacher positions in Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Societies (KREIS) are open from 15 July 2026 to 13 August 2026, with the written exam date to be announced. You must hold a valid Karnataka TET (Paper-2) or CTET certificate to apply for Kannada, English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science posts, and the application fee (₹250–₹750 depending on category) must be paid online by 14 August 2026.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 10 July 2026 |
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| Online Application Opens | 15 July 2026 |
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| Online Application Closes | 13 August 2026 |
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| Application Fee Payment Deadline | 14 August 2026 |
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| Written Exam Date | Not announced yet |
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Application Fee
| General and Category 2A/2B/3A/3B | Rs.750 (Rs.500 application fee + Rs.250 exam fee) |
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| SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-servicemen / Third Gender | Rs.500 (Rs.250 application fee + Rs.250 exam fee) |
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| Special Pay (PWD) candidates | Rs.250 (exam fee only) |
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| Additional fee for each extra post | Rs.100 per post |
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| Payment Mode | Online only; non-refundable |
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Age Limit (As On 13.08.2026)
| General / Unreserved candidates | Maximum 45 years |
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| Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B | Maximum 48 years |
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| SC, ST and Category-1 | Maximum 50 years |
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| Minimum Age | 18 years |
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| Additional relaxation | Available for govt/local-body employees, ex-servicemen, NCC supervisors, and widows as per notification |
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Vacancy Details
| Post Name | RPC Cadre | Kalyana-Karnataka Cadre |
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| Kannada Language Teachers | 103 | 62 |
| English Language Teachers | 108 | 69 |
| Hindi Language Teachers | 55 | 31 |
| Mathematics Teachers | 103 | 35 |
| Science Teachers | 106 | 32 |
| Social Science Teachers | 154 | 24 |
| Computer Science Teachers | 57 | Not notified |
| Physical Education Teachers | 81 | 33 |
| Graduate Drawing Teachers | Not notified | 17 |
| Diploma Drawing Teachers | Not notified | 17 |
Educational Qualification
| Kannada Language Teachers | Graduation with Kannada as optional subject + Kannada B.Ed., or Bachelor's with Kannada + PG in Kannada, or four-year Kannada Pandith course + B.Ed.; TET/CTET mandatory |
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| English Language Teachers | Graduation with English as optional subject + B.Ed. with English method, or PG in English + Kannada proficiency; TET/CTET mandatory |
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| Hindi Language Teachers | Graduation with Hindi as optional + B.Ed., or PG/Graduate with Hindi + B.Ed. with Hindi method + Kannada proficiency; TET/CTET mandatory |
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| Mathematics Teachers | Graduation in Science with Mathematics and Physics + B.Ed. in Science method + Kannada proficiency; TET/CTET mandatory |
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| Science Teachers | Graduation in Science with Chemistry + Botany/Zoology/Biology + B.Ed. in Science method + Kannada proficiency; TET/CTET mandatory |
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| Social Science Teachers | Graduation with any two of History, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Geography + B.Ed. in Arts method + Kannada proficiency + English medium study; TET/CTET mandatory |
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| Computer Science Teachers | Graduation in Engineering/Technology (CS/IT/Instrumentation/ECE/Agriculture) or BCA or B.Sc. with CS + B.Ed. + Kannada proficiency; TET/CTET mandatory |
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| Physical Education Teachers | Any recognized degree + B.P.Ed. + Kannada proficiency; TET/CTET mandatory |
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| Graduate Drawing Teachers | B.F.A. or B.V.A. or Art Master certificate in Drawing/Painting + Kannada proficiency |
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| Diploma Drawing Teachers | Diploma in Drawing/Painting/Commerce/Applied Arts from recognized technical board + Kannada proficiency |
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Selection Process
| Written Examination | Offline OMR-based test; Paper-I (General Knowledge, 100 marks, 2 hours) + Paper-II (Subject-specific, 100 marks, 2 hours); total 200 marks |
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| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 35% for general category; candidates below this are disqualified |
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| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer |
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| Kannada Language Test | Qualifying test (150 marks, minimum 50 marks required) for candidates who have not studied Kannada to SSLC level or equivalent; marks not counted in final merit |
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| Document Verification | As per merit and category-wise reservation |
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| No Interview | Selection based purely on written exam performance |
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Pay Scale
| Kannada, English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Computer Science, Physical Education Teachers | Rs.54,175 - Rs.99,400 (2024 Revised State Pay Scale) |
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| Graduate and Diploma Drawing Teachers | Rs.49,050 - Rs.92,500 (2024 Revised State Pay Scale) |
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| Pension Scheme | National Pension System (NPS); no GPF or PF applicable |
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How to Apply
- Visit the official KEA CET portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
- Locate and click the KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026 link for your cadre (RPC or Kalyana-Karnataka)
- Register with your basic details and fill the online application form with personal, educational and category information
- Upload your photograph (JPEG, 50KB–200KB) and signature (JPEG, 50KB–70KB) in the specified format
- Pay the applicable application fee online; add Rs.100 per additional post if applying for more than one
- Review all details carefully before final submission, as no correction is allowed after submission
- Download and print your submitted application and fee payment receipt for future reference
- You cannot edit or withdraw after submission
- Carry the admit card and one original photo ID proof (PAN, driving licence, Aadhaar, passport, voter ID, or govt employee ID) to the exam centre
Frequently Asked Questions
Which organisation is conducting this?
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), on behalf of KREIS
What are the important dates?
Notification Release Date: 2026-07-10. Online Application Opens: 2026-07-15. Online Application Closes: 2026-08-13. Application Fee Payment Deadline: 2026-08-14. Written Exam Date: Not announced yet.
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