KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 1087 Vacancies, Apply Online from 15th July at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Notification and Apply Online Details

KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is recruiting for 1087 Teacher vacancies across schools under the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS). The online application process starts on 15th July 2026 at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.

KEA KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Overview

KEA, Bengaluru, has released two separate notifications dated 10/07/2026 for Teacher posts in KREIS residential schools. The notifications invite online applications for the following schools: 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 vacancy, eligibility, and exam details below.

KEA KREIS Teacher Notifications (KK and RPC)

Two notifications have been issued by KEA on behalf of the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Societies:

• KK Notification PDF
• RPC Notification PDF

Important Dates

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 – 320 Vacancies

Rest of the State (RPC) Cadre – 767 Vacancies

Note: The figures in brackets marked “HM” (ಹಿಂ) refer to backlog Hindi-medium vacancies yet to be filled and are included within the total count of the respective post.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification (Subject-Specific)

• Kannada Language Teachers – 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 – 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 – 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 – Graduation in Mathematics along with one of Physics/Chemistry as an optional subject, with B.Ed. in Science method.
• Science Teachers – Graduation in Chemistry with one of Botany/Zoology/Biology as an optional subject, with B.Ed. in Science method.
• Social Science Teachers – Graduation with two subjects from History, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Geography, with B.Ed. in Arts method.
• Computer Science Teachers (RPC only) – Graduation in Computer Science/Information Science/BCA/B.Sc. (Computer Science) with B.Ed.
• Physical Education Teachers – Graduation along with a B.P.Ed. (Bachelor of Physical Education) degree.
• Graduate Drawing Teachers – 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 – Diploma in Drawing/Painting from a recognised institution, as per the same G.O.

Additional qualification: Candidates for posts 1–6 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

Candidates should be between 18 and 45 years as on the last date of application. Relaxations apply as follows:

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.

How to Apply Online

Candidates can apply online through the Karnataka Examinations Authority website at https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.

Important application instructions: Only one online application can be submitted for each post, and no changes or corrections are permitted once submitted. Applicants are advised to fill the form carefully.

KREIS Teacher Apply Online Link – Available from 15th July 2026

Selection Process

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.

Application Fee

Fee payment rules: 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 — 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.