KEA KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026 (1087 Posts)- How to Apply

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.

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/
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