Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026: 15,000 Posts, Last Date

 

Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026: 15,000 Posts, Last Date

Karnataka Teacher Recruitment Quick Summary	2026 · 15,000 Posts
Company Name	Post Name
Department of School Education, Government of Karnataka	Teaching Posts (GSTR-2026)
Vacancy	Start Date
15,000 Posts	18-08-2026
Last Date	Application Mode
25-09-2026	Online
Status
Application Closed

Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026, known as GSTR-2026, covers 15,000 regular teaching posts in government primary and high schools across Karnataka for the 2026–27 recruitment cycle. The posts include Graduate Primary Teacher (GPT / GPSTR), Assistant Master / High School Teacher (AM / HST), Primary School Teacher (PST), Physical Education Teacher and Computer Science Teacher. The online application process started on 18 August 2026. The extended deadline to submit the application was 25 September 2026, and the application window is now closed. The vacancies are divided between the Kalyana Karnataka (KK) cadre and the Residual Parent Cadre / Non-KK cadre.

Last Updated: 30 October 2026 | Reviewed by Vijay Sah

Current Status: Application Closed. The extended last date to submit the online application was 25 September 2026.

Latest Update: The application deadline was extended to 25 September 2026. The supplied recruitment details list 6,967 Kalyana Karnataka vacancies and 8,033 Residual Parent Cadre / Non-KK vacancies.

Detail	Information
Organisation	Department of School Education, Government of Karnataka
Recruitment Code	GSTR-2026
Posts	GPT / GPSTR, AM / HST, PST, PE Grade-I & Grade-II, CST
Total Vacancies	15,000
Kalyana Karnataka Cadre	6,967
Residual Parent Cadre / Non-KK	8,033
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	18 August 2026
Extended Last Date	25 September 2026
Selection	Written examination, applicable TET / academic weightage and document verification; physical test for PE cadres
Job Location	Government primary and high schools across Karnataka
Status	Application Closed

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OverviewImportant DatesVacancy DetailsEligibilityAge LimitSalary / Pay ScaleApplication FeeSelection ProcessExam PatternHow to ApplyImportant LinksFAQs

Overview

GSTR-2026 is the Department of School Education, Government of Karnataka recruitment process for 15,000 regular teaching posts for the 2026–27 cycle. The vacancies are distributed between the Kalyana Karnataka cadre and the Residual Parent Cadre / Non-KK cadre. The recruitment covers five teaching families: GPT / GPSTR, AM / HST, PST, Physical Education Teacher and Computer Science Teacher. The applicable district-wise Special Gazette and addenda are relevant because the recruitment information does not provide one consolidated statewide document covering every subject, district and cadre condition.

Field	Details
Organisation	Department of School Education (Department of Public Instruction), Government of Karnataka
Recruitment Code	GSTR-2026
Posts	GPT / GPSTR, AM / HST, PST, PE Grade-I & Grade-II, CST
Total Vacancies	15,000
Kalyana Karnataka Cadre	6,967
Residual Parent Cadre / Non-KK	8,033
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Government primary and high schools across Karnataka

What Candidates Should Understand About GSTR-2026

GSTR-2026 is not a single-post teacher recruitment. The 15,000 vacancies cover five teaching families, and the eligibility route differs by post. The distinction between the Kalyana Karnataka and Residual Parent Cadre / Non-KK vacancies also matters when reading the vacancy figures. A candidate's applicable subject, district, cadre and local-cadre conditions must be read from the relevant recruitment gazette rather than assumed to be identical across Karnataka. The application period has ended, so the information below serves as a reference to the recruitment conditions and selection details supplied for this cycle.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Special Recruitment Rules / Amendment Rules Published	10 August 2026
District-wise Special Gazettes	10–12 August 2026
Online Application Starts	18 August 2026
Original Last Date to Apply	07 September 2026
Original Last Date for Fee – First Cycle	10 September 2026
Addenda / FAQ-3 Posted on CA Cell	04 September 2026
Extended Last Date to Submit Application	25 September 2026
Written Examination	To be announced
Admit Card	To be announced

The original application deadline was 07 September 2026. The supplied information records an extension to 25 September 2026. Since that extended date has passed, new applications are no longer being accepted under the stated schedule.

Vacancy Details

GSTR-2026 lists 15,000 vacancies. Of these, 6,967 are in the Kalyana Karnataka cadre and 8,033 are in the Residual Parent Cadre / Non-KK cadre.

Post / Cadre	Kalyana Karnataka	Residual Parent Cadre / Non-KK	Total
Graduate Primary Teacher (GPT / GPSTR)	3,228	5,272	8,500
Assistant Master / High School Teacher (AM / HST)	2,214	2,286	4,500
Primary School Teacher (PST)	800	100	900
Physical Education Teacher (PE Grade-I / Grade-II)	425	175	600
Computer Science Teacher (CST)	300	200	500
Total	6,967	8,033	15,000

A single consolidated district-wise, subject-wise and category-wise vacancy table is not included in the supplied recruitment details. The applicable Special Gazette contains the district and cadre instructions relevant to each post.

Eligibility

The educational qualification depends on the teaching post. The supplied eligibility details identify the following routes.

Educational Qualification

Post	Qualification / Eligibility Route
Primary School Teacher (PST)	PUC / 12th + D.El.Ed / D.Ed or accepted teacher-training qualification + KARTET Paper-I where prescribed.
Graduate Primary Teacher (GPT / GPSTR)	BA / B.Sc / B.Com / BCA in the notified subject + B.Ed / D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed as applicable + KARTET or CTET Paper-II.
Assistant Master / High School Teacher (AM / HST)	Subject degree matching the notified teaching subject + B.Ed, with the exact subject combination to be checked in the relevant HST gazette.
Computer Science Teacher (CST)	BCA / B.Sc (Computer Science) / B.E. or B.Tech (CSE/IT) + the teacher-training route and other conditions prescribed for CST.
Physical Education Teacher Grade-I / Grade-II	B.P.Ed / D.P.Ed / C.P.Ed or another PE qualification specifically named in the applicable gazette.

Other Eligibility Conditions

• TET requirements differ by cadre. Applicants must hold the KARTET / CTET paper prescribed for the post where TET is compulsory.
• Kalyana Karnataka local-cadre applicants should follow the applicable Article 371J and KK cadre conditions in their district gazette.
• Applicants under KK / NKK or RPC categories must select the correct cadre and local-cadre option in the application.
• Kannada and medium-of-instruction conditions may apply according to the relevant district notice.
• Serving government employees should produce NOC or permission where required at document verification.

For the GPT route, the relevant subject degree, prescribed teacher training and applicable TET paper are key eligibility requirements. A postgraduate degree does not replace B.Ed or TET where the applicable gazette requires them.

Age Limit

Category	Minimum Age	Maximum Age / Relaxation
General Merit	21 years	40 years
2A, 2B, 3A, 3B	21 years	Relaxation as prescribed in the applicable gazette
SC / ST / Category-1 / eligible PwBD	21 years	Relaxation as prescribed in the applicable gazette

The exact age calculation date is the date printed in the applicable district / cadre advertisement. Candidates should use the cut-off date in the relevant notice, not a date taken from another district's advertisement.

Salary / Pay Scale

These are regular Karnataka state government teacher posts. Pay follows the Karnataka state teacher pay scale applicable to the respective cadre. The supplied recruitment details do not provide a consolidated cadre-wise pay scale or basic pay table. The applicable gazette should be referred to for the pay details of the relevant post.

Application Fee

The supplied one-post fee details are:

Category	Fee
GM and eligible backward classes	₹750 for one post
SC / ST / Category-1 / PwD	₹500 for one post

The recruitment information also refers to higher fees in some notices when applying for more than one post. The applicable amount depends on the relevant recruitment instructions.

Selection Process

The supplied GSTR-2026 information identifies the following selection stages:

1. Online application and fee submission.
2. Competitive written examination.
3. TET and academic weightage, as applicable under the 2026 recruitment rules.
4. Physical test for Physical Education Grade-I and Grade-II cadres.
5. Merit list preparation.
6. Document verification and roster / cadre verification.
7. Appointment and joining.

No interview stage is identified as a merit stage in the supplied recruitment information.

Weightage Under the 2026 Recruitment Rules

Cadre	Competitive Exam	TET	Academic
PST	70%	20%	PUC 8% + D.Ed 2%
GPT	70%	20%	Degree 8% + B.Ed 2%
HST / AM	High exam share in some HST notices	Not always a separate TET slab	Degree + B.Ed remainder
CST	High exam share as notified	As notified	Degree remainder

The recruitment information mentions minimum qualifying marks of about 35% in each paper in cadre notices. This figure should not be treated as a uniform requirement for every paper and cadre without checking the applicable examination notice.

Exam Pattern

The recruitment information identifies a competitive written examination. Paper-1 covers general areas, while Paper-2 covers subject / language areas according to the cadre. The exact question count, marks, duration and detailed syllabus are not provided in a consolidated form. The applicable official recruitment instructions, syllabus and cadre gazette contain the examination details relevant to each post.

How to Apply

The GSTR-2026 application process was conducted online. The extended application deadline was 25 September 2026 and has passed. The following steps describe the process used during the application period.

1. Open the GSTR-2026 registration and login portal.
2. Register using the details requested by the application system.
3. Enter the required SSLC, personal, educational, TET and training information, as applicable.
4. Select the appropriate cadre, district, KK or NKK option, subject and reservation details.
5. Refer to the applicable district / cadre gazette for subject combinations, local-cadre conditions and TET requirements.
6. Pay the applicable fee shown by the recruitment form.
7. Submit the application before the applicable deadline.
8. Download and retain the application acknowledgement and fee receipt.

Application Status: The extended deadline was 25 September 2026. The application window is closed.

Documents Required

The supplied recruitment information lists the following documents for the application and applicable verification stages:

• SSLC / 10th marks card.
• PUC / degree / D.El.Ed / B.Ed / B.P.Ed or applicable qualification documents.
• KARTET or CTET certificate and applicable paper details.
• Caste / category / income / PwBD certificates, where applicable.
• Study, Kannada or local-cadre proof, where required by the applicable gazette.
• Aadhaar and recent photograph.
• NOC, where applicable for serving government employees.
• Application acknowledgement and fee receipt.

The TET paper, educational qualification and category / local-cadre documents must correspond to the post and district selected in the application.

Contact & Helpline

Office / Resource	Details
Recruitment Cell	Centralised Admission Cell (CA Cell), Department of School Education
Address	K.G. Road, Bengaluru – 560009, Karnataka
Department Website	schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in
CA Cell / Downloads	School Education CA Cell
Apply Portal	GSTR-2026 Recruitment Portal
State Grievance Line	1902

Important Links

Description	Resource
GSTR-2026 Recruitment Portal	GSTR-2026 Recruitment Portal
CA Cell Instructions, Syllabus, FAQ & Addenda	School Education CA Cell
Department Website	schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in
District Special Gazettes	e-Rajyapatra Gazettes
Last-Date Extension Information	Department Website

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026?

Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026, identified as GSTR-2026, is a recruitment process of the Department of School Education, Government of Karnataka, for 15,000 regular teaching posts.

2. How many vacancies are available in GSTR-2026?

The recruitment lists 15,000 vacancies: 8,500 GPT / GPSTR, 4,500 AM / HST, 900 PST, 600 PE Grade-I / Grade-II and 500 CST posts.

3. What was the last date to apply for Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026?

The extended last date to submit the online application was 25 September 2026. The application process is now closed.

4. What is the qualification for GPT / GPSTR posts?

The stated GPT / GPSTR route includes a relevant BA / B.Sc / B.Com / BCA subject degree, prescribed teacher training and KARTET or CTET Paper-II, subject to the applicable gazette.

5. What is the age limit for GSTR-2026?

The supplied age details give a minimum age of 21 years and a General Merit maximum age of 40 years. Category-specific relaxation must be checked in the applicable gazette.

6. What is the application fee?

The supplied one-post fee is ₹750 for GM and eligible backward classes and ₹500 for SC / ST / Category-1 / PwD candidates.

7. What is the selection process for Karnataka teacher posts?

The stated process includes a competitive written examination, applicable TET / academic weightage and document verification. PE Grade-I and Grade-II cadres also have a physical test.

8. Has the GSTR-2026 written examination date been announced?

The supplied recruitment details list the written examination date as to be announced.