Overview

The Karnataka School Education Department (Department of Public Instruction), Government of Karnataka, has released the Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 notification for 15,000 teaching vacancies in government primary and high schools for the 2026–27 academic session. The notification was issued on 12 August 2026, with district-wise recruitment notices published through the Karnataka Gazette (e-Rajyapatra) portal between 10 and 12 August 2026.

The recruitment covers five teaching posts: Graduate Primary Teacher (GPT), Assistant Master (AM), Primary School Teacher (PST), Physical Education Teacher (PET), and Computer Science Teacher (CST). A total of 6,967 vacancies are available in the Kalyana Karnataka region and 8,033 vacancies in the Non-Kalyana Karnataka region. Candidates aged 21 to 40 years who meet the prescribed post-wise educational and teaching qualifications can apply online from 18 August 2026 to 07 September 2026, with the application fee payable up to 10 September 2026. Applications are to be submitted through the official Karnataka School Education Department portal. This article provides complete details on post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, application fee, selection process, important dates, and the online application process.

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date : 12 August 2026
• Online Application Start Date : 18 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online : 7 September 2026
• Last Date to Pay Application Fee : 10 September 2026
• Written Examination Date : To be announced
• Admit Card Release Date : To be announced

Application Fee

• General & Backward Class : ₹750
• SC, ST & Specially Gifted (PwD) Candidates : ₹500