KEA Karnataka Residential School Teacher Recruitment 2026 - 140 Posts

Overview of KEA Karnataka Residential School Teacher Recruitment 2026

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), on behalf of the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka, has released two notifications (dated 20 August 2026) for the recruitment of Residential School Teachers (Vasati Shala Shikshakaru). A total of 140 posts are to be filled through a competitive examination. This recruitment drive includes 40 posts under the Kalyana Karnataka cadre and 100 posts under the Residual Post Cadre.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

A total of 140 Residential School Teacher posts are available across two cadres:

Note: The recruiting authority may revise the number of posts and category-wise distribution before the exam date.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following educational qualifications and other criteria as of the last date of application submission:

• Educational Qualification: PUC with minimum 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education; OR
• PUC with minimum 50% marks and a 4-year Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education; OR
• PUC with minimum 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)
• (For SC/ST/Category-1 of OBC, or PwD candidates, minimum marks in PUC is relaxed to 45%)

TET Qualification: The candidate must have passed the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by the Government of Karnataka or the Government of India.

Candidates must possess all required qualifications and supporting certificates by the last date of application.

Salary Details

Selected candidates will receive a pay scale of ₹41,300–81,800 as per the 2024 Revised Karnataka State Pay Scale. Appointees will undergo a probation period of two years, and the National Pension Scheme (NPS) will be applicable.

Application Fee

The application fee is payable online and is non-refundable:

Age Limit

Age is reckoned as on the last date of application submission (18 September 2026):

• Minimum age: 18 years
• General Merit candidates: maximum 40 years
• Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B candidates: maximum 43 years
• SC / ST / Category-1 candidates: maximum 45 years

Further age relaxations are applicable for various categories as per Karnataka Civil Services Rules, including state government employees, ex-servicemen, NCC cadet instructors, PwD candidates, and widows.

Selection Process

The selection process involves a competitive written examination, which may be a Computer-Based Test (CBT) or an Offline OMR-based test. The exam structure is as follows:

• Paper-1: 100 questions/100 marks, 2 hours duration. Covers General knowledge, current affairs, Indian Constitution, Indian History & Geography (with Karnataka special reference), economics, Panchayat Raj, Karnataka's development schemes, and environment.
• Paper-2: 100 questions/100 marks, 2 hours duration. Covers General Kannada, General English, and Computer Knowledge.
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: Candidates must score a minimum of 35% aggregate marks in the competitive exam.
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks (1/4 mark) will be deducted for each wrong answer.
• Kannada Language Test: A mandatory qualifying test (150 marks; minimum 50 marks required) for candidates who have not studied Kannada up to SSLC level or passed a recognized Kannada-language qualifying test. Marks are not counted towards merit.

How to Apply

Follow these steps to apply online for the KEA Residential School Teacher Recruitment 2026:

1. Visit the KEA official website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
2. Click on the relevant online application link for Residential School Teacher posts.
3. Register using your email ID and mobile number to receive login credentials.
4. Log in and accurately fill out the application form with all personal, educational, and other required details.
5. Upload a recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, white background, 50–200KB) and a scanned signature (JPEG, 50–70KB).
6. Review all entered details carefully, as corrections are not permitted after submission.
7. Pay the applicable application fee online by 19 September 2026.
8. Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.

Candidates are advised to read the official notification thoroughly before applying to ensure all instructions are followed.