Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 Notification released by Karnataka School Education Department (Department of Public Instruction), Government of Karnataka, 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 individual district-wise recruitment notices published through the Karnataka Gazette (e-Rajyapatra) portal between 10 and 12 August 2026, alongside new and amended Karnataka Education Department Services (Department of Public Instruction) Recruitment Rules, 2026.
Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Department | Karnataka School Education Department (Department of Public Instruction) |
| Notification Release Date | 12 August 2026 (district-wise gazette notices issued 10–12 August 2026) |
| Post Names | > Graduate Primary Teacher (GPT) > Assistant Master (AM) > Primary School Teacher (PST) > Physical Education Teacher (PET) > Computer Science Teacher (CST) |
| Total Vacancies | 15,000 |
| Age Limit | 21 years to 40 years |
| Application Fee | > General & Backward Class: ₹750 > SC, ST & Specially Gifted (PwD) Candidates: ₹500 |
| Salary | ₹44,425 to ₹99,400 per month. |
| Recruitment Year / Academic Session | 2026, for the 2026-27 academic session |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Karnataka |
| Selection Process | > Written examination > Physical Efficiency Test / Physical Standard Test > Document Verification |
| Official Website | schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Online Form | Click Here |
| State Govt Jobs | Click Here |