Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KEA KREIS) KEA KREIS Teacher Recruitment, Eligibility, Age Limit, Selection Process, Last Date, Apply Online, KEA KREIS has issued an official notification for the recruitment of various categories of teachers. Applications have been invited for teaching positions in residential schools such as Morarji Desai, Kittur Rani Chennamma, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Smt. Indira Gandhi, and Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Residential Schools. This recruitment drive covers a total of 1,087 posts. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official website.
The application process for KEA KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026 will begin on July 15, 2026, and applications can be submitted until August 13, 2026. Candidates must be no older than 45 years of age to apply.
KEA KREIS Teacher Recruitment
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), on behalf of Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Societies (KREIS) : Short Details of Notification
Group-C / Group-B (State Cadre) Vacancy | Short Details of Notification
Important Date
- Notification Released : 10 July 2026
- Application Start : 15 July 2026
- Last Date for Apply Online : 13 August 2026
- Last Date For Fee Payment : 14 August 2026
- Correction Last Date : As per schedule
- Exam Date : Notify Soon
- Admit Card Date : Before Exam
- Result : Notify Soon
Application Fees
- General and other categories (2A/2B/3A/3B) : 750/-
- SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-servicemen / Third Gender : 500/-
- Special Pay (PWD) candidates : 250/-
- Pay the Exam Fe Through Online Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / IMPS / Cash Card / Mobile Wallet, etc.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age : 45 Years
- For Age Relaxation Read the Official Notification.
No. of Post
1087 (767 RPC + 320 Kalyana-Karnataka)
Vacancy Details
Rest of the State (RPC) Cadre – 767 Posts
| Post | Vacancies (incl. Backlog HM) |
|---|---|
| Kannada Language Teachers | 103 (100+03) |
| English Language Teachers | 108 (100+08) |
| Hindi Language Teachers | 55 (50+05) |
| Mathematics Teachers | 103 (100+03) |
| Science Teachers | 106 (100+06) |
| Social Science Teachers | 154 (150+04) |
| Computer Science Teachers | 57 (50+07) |
| Physical Education Teachers | 81 (75+06) |
| Total | 767 (725+42) |
Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) Local Cadre – 320 Posts
| Post | Vacancies (incl. Backlog HM) |
|---|---|
| Kannada Language Teachers | 62 (60+02) |
| English Language Teachers | 69 (61+08) |
| Hindi Language Teachers | 31 (26+05) |
| Mathematics Teachers | 35 (29+06) |
| Science Teachers | 32 (26+06) |
| Social Science Teachers | 24 (16+08) |
| Physical Education Teachers | 33 (28+05) |
| Graduate Drawing Teachers | 17 (15+02) |
| Diploma Drawing Teachers | 17 (16+01) |
| Total | 320 (277+43) |
Eligibility Criteria
- Kannada Language Teachers: Graduation with Kannada as an optional subject in the Arts stream from a recognized university, or the four-year “Kannada Pandith” course from the Karnataka State Pre-University Education Board, together with a Kannada B.Ed. degree; or a Bachelor’s degree with Kannada as an optional subject plus a postgraduate degree in Kannada.
- English Language Teachers: Graduation with English as an optional subject in the Arts stream, or a postgraduate diploma in English from a Regional Institute of English in South India, together with a B.Ed. with English as the primary method subject; or a postgraduate degree in English with Kannada studied as one subject up to degree/PUC/SSLC level, or a Karnataka Pre-University Education Board/Kannada Sahitya Parishat Kannada proficiency certificate (Kaav/Jaan/Ratna), or a Diploma in Kannada.
- Hindi Language Teachers: Graduation with Hindi as an optional subject and a B.Ed. degree; or a postgraduate/graduate degree with Hindi as the major subject along with a B.Ed. with Hindi as method subject, in addition to a Kannada language proficiency requirement (Kaav/Jaan/Ratna certificate from the Karnataka Pradha and Praudha Shikshana Parishad/Kannada Sahitya Parishat, Bengaluru, or Kannada studied as a subject up to degree/PUC/SSLC level, or a Diploma in Kannada).
- Mathematics Teachers: Graduation in Science with Mathematics and Physics as combined subjects, with one additional optional subject (e.g., Chemistry), together with a B.Ed. in the Science method; along with the same Kannada proficiency requirement as above.
- Science Teachers: Graduation in Science with Chemistry as a combined subject along with one of Botany/Zoology/Biology as an additional optional subject, together with a B.Ed. in the Science method; along with the Kannada proficiency requirement as above.
- Social Science Teachers: Graduation with any two of History, Economics, Political Science, Sociology and Geography as optional subjects in the Arts stream, together with a B.Ed. in the Arts method; along with the Kannada proficiency requirement as above. Note: Candidates applying for Social Science Teacher posts must have studied in the English medium, since instruction for this subject in the residential schools is in English medium.
- Computer Science Teachers (RPC cadre only): Graduation in Engineering/Technology with Computer Science, Information Science, Instrumentation, Electronics & Communication, or Agriculture (B.Sc.) related discipline, or a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), or B.Sc. with Computer Science and equivalent current qualification, together with a B.Ed. degree with Kannada studied as a subject at degree/PUC/SSLC level, or the diploma/proficiency test alternatives noted above.
- Physical Education Teachers: A recognized university degree together with a Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) degree; along with the Kannada proficiency requirement as above.
- Graduate Drawing Teachers (KK cadre only): Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts (B.F.A.) subject, or Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts (B.V.A.), or the Art Master certificate examination in Drawing and Painting conducted by the Technical Examination Board as per Government Order No. 27 SLV 2004 dated 21-03-2006 for candidates with specified qualifications in Fine Arts, Commercial/Applied Arts from recognized institutions; along with the Kannada proficiency requirement as above.
- Diploma Drawing Teachers (KK cadre only): Diploma in Drawing/Painting/Commerce/Applied or other Fine Arts from a recognized technical examination board, as per the same Government Order; along with the Kannada proficiency requirement as above.
- Additional mandatory qualification: Candidates applying for post serial numbers 1-6 (Kannada, English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science Teachers) must hold a valid Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (TET, Paper-2) certificate, or a Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) certificate conducted by CBSE, to be eligible to apply.
- For more details candidates should carefully read the official notification.
Salary
- Pay Scale (2024 Revised) : Rs 54,175/- to Rs 99,400 (most posts); ₹49,050 – ₹92,500 (Drawing Teachers).
Rest of the State (RPC) Cadre – 767 Posts
| Post | Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|
| Kannada Language Teachers | 54,175-99,400 |
| English Language Teachers | 54,175-99,400 |
| Hindi Language Teachers | 54,175-99,400 |
| Mathematics Teachers | 54,175-99,400 |
| Science Teachers | 54,175-99,400 |
| Social Science Teachers | 54,175-99,400 |
| Computer Science Teachers | 54,175-99,400 |
| Physical Education Teachers | 54,175-99,400 |
Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) Local Cadre – 320 Posts
| Post | Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|
| Kannada Language Teachers | 54,175-99,400 |
| English Language Teachers | 54,175-99,400 |
| Hindi Language Teachers | 54,175-99,400 |
| Mathematics Teachers | 54,175-99,400 |
| Science Teachers | 54,175-99,400 |
| Social Science Teachers | 54,175-99,400 |
| Physical Education Teachers | 54,175-99,400 |
| Graduate Drawing Teachers | 49,050-92,500 |
| Diploma Drawing Teachers | 49,050-92,500 |
Selection Process
- Competitive Written Examination
- Document Verification
- Kannada Language Test
Exam Pattern 2026
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Knowledge (current affairs, general science, Indian society and its evolution, Indian Constitution and public administration, practical knowledge and intelligence up to SSLC level, Karnataka’s social and cultural history, land reforms and social change since independence, Karnataka’s economy – strengths and weaknesses, rural development/Panchayat Raj/rural cooperative institutions, Karnataka’s efficient use of science and technology, environmental issues, and mental ability) | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper-II | Specific Paper (subject-wise syllabus notified separately) | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
KEA KREIS Teacher Recruitment: How to Apply
- Visit the official website (https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/) of KEA KREIS. Candidates can apply Between 15 July 2026 to 13 August 2026.
- Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “KEA KREIS Teacher Recruitment“.
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All details Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Rest of the State (RPC) Cadre Notification | Click here |
| Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) Local Cadre Notification | Click here |
| Official Website | https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/ |
| Age Calculator tool | Click Here |
| Home Page | Click Here |
| More Recruitments | Click Here |

KEA KREIS Teacher Recruitment– Important Questions
When will the application for KEA KREIS Teacher Recruitment start?
The online application for this recruitment has started form 15 July 2026.
What is the last date to submit the Online Application form for this recruitment?
The last date to submit the online application Form is 13 August 2026.
How many vacancies are there?
There are total 1087 vacancies.
What is the selection process for KEA KREIS Teacher Recruitment?
Candidates will be selected based on Competitive Written Examination + Document Verification + Kannada Language Test.
What is the official website of KEA KREIS?
The official website of KEA KREIS is https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/.
