Applications are open. Apply before 17 Aug 2026 — Last day. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
Karnataka Examinations Authority has notified recruitment for 1,087 posts under ED/KEA1/02/2026 (RPC) and ED/KEA1/05/2026 (Kalyana-Karnataka). Applications are accepted online from 15 Jul 2026 to 17 Aug 2026. The prescribed qualification is A subject degree with a B.Ed and a qualifying Karnataka TET or CTET score, and the age limit is 18 to 45 years before category relaxation is applied. The vacancies are spread across 17 distinct posts, and the category-wise split for each is set out in the vacancy table below.
Selection is made through Written examination and Document verification. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of ₹54,175 – ₹99,400 for most posts; ₹49,050 – ₹92,500 for drawing teachers. The place of posting is Karnataka, including the Kalyana-Karnataka region.
The application fee is ₹750 for General and Categories 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B. The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 1,087 vacancies notified
- Qualification: A subject degree with a B.Ed and a qualifying Karnataka TET or CTET score
- Age limit: 18 to 45 years, with relaxation by category
- Pay scale: ₹54,175 – ₹99,400 for most posts; ₹49,050 – ₹92,500 for drawing teachers
- Application fee: ₹750 for General and Categories 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B
- Last date to apply: 17 Aug 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- Karnataka Examinations Authority
- Advertisement No.
- ED/KEA1/02/2026 (RPC) and ED/KEA1/05/2026 (Kalyana-Karnataka)
- Total Vacancies
- 1,087
- Job Location
- Karnataka, including the Kalyana-Karnataka region
- Qualification
- A subject degree with a B.Ed and a qualifying Karnataka TET or CTET score
- Age Limit
- 18 – 45 years
- Salary
- ₹54,175 – ₹99,400 for most posts; ₹49,050 – ₹92,500 for drawing teachers
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Online application opens | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Extended last date to apply | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Extended last date to pay the fee | 18 Aug 2026 |
Application Fee
Fee is paid on the official portal only. Category-wise exemptions are applied automatically once the category is declared correctly in the form.
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General and Categories 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B | ₹750 | Online |
| SC, ST, Category 1, Ex-Servicemen and third gender | ₹500 | Online |
| Persons with Disabilities | ₹250 | Online |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Social Science Teacher (RPC) | 154 |
| English Language Teacher (RPC) | 108 |
| Science Teacher (RPC) | 106 |
| Kannada Language Teacher (RPC) | 103 |
| Mathematics Teacher (RPC) | 103 |
| Physical Education Teacher (RPC) | 81 |
| English Language Teacher (Kalyana-Karnataka) | 69 |
| Kannada Language Teacher (Kalyana-Karnataka) | 62 |
| Computer Science Teacher (RPC) | 57 |
| Hindi Language Teacher (RPC) | 55 |
| Mathematics Teacher (Kalyana-Karnataka) | 35 |
| Physical Education Teacher (Kalyana-Karnataka) | 33 |
| Science Teacher (Kalyana-Karnataka) | 32 |
| Hindi Language Teacher (Kalyana-Karnataka) | 31 |
| Social Science Teacher (Kalyana-Karnataka) | 24 |
| Graduate Drawing Teacher (Kalyana-Karnataka) | 17 |
| Diploma Drawing Teacher (Kalyana-Karnataka) | 17 |
| Total | 1,087 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Kannada Language Teacher | A degree with Kannada, or a postgraduate degree in Kannada, together with a B.Ed. |
| English Language Teacher | A degree with English and a B.Ed with the English method. |
| Hindi Language Teacher | A degree with Hindi and a B.Ed with the Hindi method. |
| Mathematics Teacher | A B.Sc. with Mathematics and Physics, and a B.Ed in the Science method. |
| Science Teacher | A B.Sc. with Chemistry and one of Botany, Zoology or Biology, and a B.Ed in Science. |
| Social Science Teacher | A degree with two of History, Economics, Political Science or Geography, and a B.Ed in Arts. |
| Computer Science Teacher | A BE or B.Tech in Computer Science, IT or Electronics, with a B.Ed. |
| Physical Education Teacher | Any degree with a B.P.Ed. |
| Graduate Drawing Teacher | A BFA or BVA, or an Art Master certificate. |
| Diploma Drawing Teacher | A diploma in Drawing, Painting or Fine Arts from a technical board. |
- Two cadres are advertised together — the regular cadre and the Kalyana-Karnataka local cadre — under separate notification numbers.
- No correction is possible after submission. Check every field before you confirm.
- A qualifying Karnataka TET or CTET score is required for most posts.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Upper age limits are relaxed by category. Read the row that applies to you before you conclude you are ineligible.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General | Upper age 45 years |
| Categories 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B | Upper age 48 years |
| SC, ST and Category 1 | Upper age 50 years |
The upper limit is 45 years for General candidates, 48 for Categories 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B, and 50 for SC, ST and Category 1.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Computer Science and Physical Education teachers | ₹54,175 – ₹99,400 |
| Graduate and Diploma Drawing teachers | ₹49,050 – ₹92,500 |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Written examination — a competitive OMR-based paper
- 2Document verification — against merit and the category-wise reservation
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Open the KEA portal and register for the cadre you want.
- 2Complete the application with your personal and educational details.
- 3Upload a photograph (50–200 KB) and signature (50–70 KB) as JPEG files.
- 4Pay the applicable fee online.
- 5Review carefully and submit — no correction is allowed afterwards.
Important Links
Official Links
Links go to the recruiting body’s own website- Apply onlineApply Online
- Regular cadre notification (PDF)Download
- Karnataka Examinations AuthorityVisit
Verify before you apply. Eligibility, vacancy counts, fees and dates change through corrigenda. Job Times 24 is an information service, not a recruiter, and never charges candidates. Always confirm every detail in the official notification above.