The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) under the Social Welfare Department has officially released two notifications on 20 August 2026 for the recruitment of Residential School Teachers, locally known as Vasati Shala Shikshakru. Candidates seeking a prestigious teaching career in Karnataka can now review the comprehensive details, check their eligibility, and submit their applications online before the final deadlines.
Official notifications have been categorized into general vacancies and Kalyana Karnataka region posts. You can access the official guidelines via the General Recruitment Notification (Kannada) and the Kalyana Karnataka Notification (Kannada).
Karnataka SWRT Teacher Recruitment 2026: Overview
A quick glance at the primary details of the recruitment drive helps aspirants keep track of crucial dates and official parameters:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) |
| Post Name | Vasati Shala Shikshakru (Residential School Teacher) |
| Total Vacancies | 140 (100 General + 40 Kalyana Karnataka) |
| Department | Social Welfare Department |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 21 August 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 18 September 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 19 September 2026 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 41300-81800 |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
| Notice | General Recruitment: Download PDF Kalyana Karnataka: Download PDF |
Vacancy Breakup
The recruitment campaign spans across two distinct administrative notifications bearing numbers ಇಡಿ/ಕೆಇಎ/38/ನೇ.ವಿ./2026 and ಇಡಿ/ಕೆಇಎ/39/ನೇ.ವಿ./2026, totaling 140 openings.
| Notification | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| General Recruitment (RPC) | Vasati Shala Shikshakru | 100 |
| Kalyana Karnataka (KK) | Vasati Shala Shikshakru | 40 |
| Total | 140 |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Before applying through the Karnataka SWRT Teacher Recruitment 2026 Apply Link, candidates must ensure they meet the rigorous academic, age, and nationality benchmarks set by the authorities.
Educational Qualifications Checklist
- PUC with minimum 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
- PUC with minimum 50% marks + 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education
- PUC with minimum 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)
- Must have passed TET conducted by the Government of Karnataka or the Government of India
Note: Relaxed marks apply for reserved groups. SC/ST/Category-1(OBC)/PwD candidates need a minimum of 45% marks in PUC. Applicants must also be Indian citizens.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification 1 | PUC with minimum 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education |
| Qualification 2 | PUC with minimum 50% marks + 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education |
| Qualification 3 | PUC with minimum 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) |
| Relaxed Marks | SC/ST/Category-1(OBC)/PwD candidates need a minimum of 45% in PUC |
| Additional Requirement | Must have passed TET conducted by the Government of Karnataka or the Government of India |
| Nationality | Must be an Indian citizen |
Age Limit & Relaxations
The minimum age requirement is 18 years as of the last date of application submission. An additional 5-year age relaxation is granted over existing upper limits as per the government order dated 29 January 2026.
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General/Unreserved candidates | 40 years |
| Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | 43 years |
| SC/ST/Category-1 | 45 years |
Application Fee Structure
Fees must be paid online by 19 September 2026, following the submission of the online form.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General and Other Categories (Cat 2A/2B/3A/3B) | Rs. 750 |
| SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-Servicemen/Transgender | Rs. 500 |
| Special Category (PwD) | Rs. 250 |
Document & File Upload Requirements
Keep your digital documents ready before starting your registration procedure:
- Photograph: 50KB to 200KB in JPEG format
- Signature: 50KB to 70KB in JPEG format
How to Apply for Karnataka SWRT Teacher 2026
- Visit the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
- Click on the link for Vasati Shala Shikshakru Recruitment 2026
- Register with basic details and create a login
- Fill the online application form with personal, educational, and category details
- Upload photograph (50KB-200KB) and signature (50KB-70KB) in JPEG format
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and download a copy for future reference
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The recruitment process features a competitive written examination and a mandatory language assessment.
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Indian Constitution, Karnataka History and Geography, Panchayat Raj, Rural Development topics – 100 marks, 2 hours |
| Paper 2 | General Kannada, General English, Computer Knowledge – 100 marks, 2 hours |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 35% for general candidates |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer |
| Kannada Language Test | 150 marks, minimum 50 marks required (exempted for candidates who studied Kannada up to SSLC or already cleared the Kannada exam) |
Salary and Career Benefits
Selected candidates will serve a 2-year probation period under attractive remuneration packages backed by state welfare job security.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post | Vasati Shala Shikshakru |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 41,300 – 81,800 |
| Pension Benefit | National Pension Scheme (NPS) applicable |
| Probation Period | 2 years |