KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) aims to fill a total of 1087 Teacher vacancies across the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS) schools, for which the The Kannada Language Test will be conducted on 22nd August 2026 (Saturday) from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru, has officially released two separate notifications on 10/07/2026 inviting online applications for Teacher posts in residential schools run under the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Societies โ including Morarji Desai, Kittur Rani Chennamma, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Smt. Indira Gandhi, and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar residential schools. One notification covers posts under the Kalyana Karnataka (KK) local cadre, and the other covers posts under the Rest of the State (RPC) cadre. Candidates can check detailed vacancy, eligibility, and exam details from the article below.
KREIS Teacher Vacancy 2026 โ Highlights
KEA has invited online applications from candidates who fulfill the prescribed educational qualification and age limit for various Teacher posts in Kannada, English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Computer Science, Physical Education, and Drawing subjects. Selected candidates will be entitled to a monthly salary in the 2024 revised State pay scale.
| KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026 โ Highlights | |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) on behalf of KREIS |
| Post Name | Various Teacher posts |
| Total Vacancies | 1087 (320 under KK + 767 under RPC) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 15th July to 13th August 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation with B.Ed. in the relevant subject (subject-specific) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 45 years (relaxable for reserved categories) |
| Selection Process | Competitive Written Examination (Offline OMR) |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 54,175 โ 99,400 / Rs. 49,050 โ 92,500 |
| Job Location | Karnataka |
| Official Website | https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ |
KEA KREIS Teacher Notification 2026 Out
Two notifications have been issued by KEA on behalf of the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Societies:
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification release date | 10th July 2026 |
| Apply online starts | 15th July 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 13th August 2026 |
| Kannada Language Test | 22nd August 2026 (Saturday) from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. |
KREIS Teacher Vacancy Details 2026
The vacancies are notified separately for the Kalyana Karnataka (KK) local cadre and the Rest of the State (RPC) cadre.
Kalyana Karnataka (KK) Cadre โ 320 Vacancies
| Post | Pay Scale | Vacancies (incl. Backlog HM) |
|---|---|---|
| Kannada Language Teachers | 54175-99400 | 62 (60+02) |
| English Language Teachers | 54175-99400 | 69 (61+08) |
| Hindi Language Teachers | 54175-99400 | 31 (26+05) |
| Mathematics Teachers | 54175-99400 | 35 (29+06) |
| Science Teachers | 54175-99400 | 32 (26+06) |
| Social Science Teachers | 54175-99400 | 24 (16+08) |
| Physical Education Teachers | 54175-99400 | 33 (28+05) |
| Graduate Drawing Teachers | 49050-92500 | 17 (15+02) |
| Diploma Drawing Teachers | 49050-92500 | 17 (16+01) |
| Total | 320 (277+43) |
Rest of the State (RPC) Cadre โ 767 Vacancies
| Post | Pay Scale | Vacancies (incl. Backlog HM) |
|---|---|---|
| Kannada Language Teachers | 54175-99400 | 103 (100+03) |
| English Language Teachers | 54175-99400 | 108 (100+08) |
| Hindi Language Teachers | 54175-99400 | 55 (50+05) |
| Mathematics Teachers | 54175-99400 | 103 (100+03) |
| Science Teachers | 54175-99400 | 106 (100+06) |
| Social Science Teachers | 54175-99400 | 154 (150+04) |
| Computer Science Teachers | 54175-99400 | 57 (50+07) |
| Physical Education Teachers | 54175-99400 | 81 (75+06) |
| Total | 767 (725+42) |
Note: The figures in brackets marked “HM” (เฒนเฒฟเฒ) refer to backlog Hindi-medium vacancies yet to be filled and are included within the total count of the respective post.
Who is Eligible for KEA KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification โ Requirements are subject-specific:
- Kannada Language Teachers โ Graduation with Kannada as an optional subject in the Arts stream, or “Kannada Pandith” course from the Karnataka State Pre-University Education Board, along with a B.Ed. degree (with Kannada as method subject where Kannada is not the graduation major).
- English Language Teachers โ Graduation with English as an optional subject, or a postgraduate diploma in English from a Regional Institute of English in South India, along with a B.Ed. with English as a method subject.
- Hindi Language Teachers โ Graduation with Hindi as an optional subject and B.Ed., or postgraduate/graduate in Hindi with B.Ed. having Hindi as a method/major subject, along with a Kannada language proficiency requirement (Kaav/Jaan/Ratna or SSLC Kannada).
- Mathematics Teachers โ Graduation in Mathematics along with one of Physics/Chemistry as an optional subject, with B.Ed. in Science method.
- Science Teachers โ Graduation in Chemistry with one of Botany/Zoology/Biology as an optional subject, with B.Ed. in Science method.
- Social Science Teachers โ Graduation with two subjects from History, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Geography, with B.Ed. in Arts method.
- Computer Science Teachers (RPC only) โ Graduation in Computer Science/Information Science/BCA/B.Sc. (Computer Science) with B.Ed.
- Physical Education Teachers โ Graduation along with a B.P.Ed. (Bachelor of Physical Education) degree.
- Graduate Drawing Teachers โ Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts (B.F.A.) or Visual Arts (B.V.A.), or the Art Master certificate examination conducted by the Technical Examination Board as per G.O. No. 27 SLV 2004.
- Diploma Drawing Teachers โ Diploma in Drawing/Painting from a recognised institution, as per the same G.O.
Additional qualification: Candidates for posts 1โ6 must also hold a valid Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (TET, Paper-2) or Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) certificate to be eligible to apply.
Age Limit โ Candidates should be between 18 and 45 years as on the last date of application. Relaxations apply as follows:
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General Merit | 45 years |
| Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | 48 years |
| SC / ST / Category-1 | 50 years |
Additional age relaxation is available for government/local body employees, ex-servicemen, NCC instructors, village resource persons, physically challenged candidates, widows, and other specified categories as per Karnataka Civil Services Rules, 1977.
KREIS Teacher Online Application 2026
Candidates can apply online through the Karnataka Examinations Authority website at https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/. Only one online application can be submitted for each post, and no changes or corrections are permitted once submitted, so applicants are advised to fill the form carefully.
KREIS Teacher Apply Online Link โ Available from 15th July 2026
KEA KREIS Teacher Selection Process 2026
Selection is made purely through a Competitive Written Examination (Offline-OMR type); there is no interview.
- Written Examination (Objective Type, OMR-based)
- Certificate Verification
Candidates must secure a minimum of 35% marks in the competitive examination to be considered eligible; those scoring below this are disqualified regardless of category.
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Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General Merit and Category 2A/2B/3A/3B | Rs. 750/- (Rs. 500 application fee + Rs. 250 exam fee) |
| SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-servicemen / Third Gender | Rs. 500/- (Rs. 250 application fee + Rs. 250 exam fee) |
| Special-abled (Persons with Disabilities) | Rs. 250/- (exam fee only) |
Fee must be paid online; fees once paid are not refundable. Candidates applying for more than one post must pay Rs. 100/- as an additional application fee for each additional post.
FAQs
How many vacancies are released under KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026?
A total of 1087 vacancies have been released โ 320 under the Kalyana Karnataka (KK) cadre and 767 under the Rest of the State (RPC) cadre.
What is the selection process for KREIS Teacher posts?
Selection is based solely on marks secured in the Competitive Written Examination (Offline-OMR type), followed by certificate verification. There is no interview.
What is the age limit for KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026?
The general age limit is 18 to 45 years, with relaxation up to 48 years for Category 2A/2B/3A/3B and up to 50 years for SC/ST/Category-1 candidates.
When does the online application process start and end?
The online application process starts on 15th July 2026 and closes on 13th August 2026, with the fee payment deadline on 14th August 2026.
Is there negative marking in the KREIS Teacher exam?
Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in the competitive examination.
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