Karnataka SWRT Teacher Recruitment 2026 – 140 Residential School Teacher Posts

Karnataka SWRT Teacher Recruitment 2026 – 140 Residential School Teacher Posts

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru, has released notifications dated 20 August 2026 for 140 Residential School Teacher posts under the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka. The recruitment is split into two cadres — 40 posts under the Kalyana Karnataka Cadre (Notification No. ED/KEA/39/RC/2026(KK)) and 100 posts under the Residual Post Cadre (Notification No. ED/KEA/38/RC/2026(RPC)). KEA will conduct a competitive written examination for the selection. The posts are for teaching in Social Welfare Residential Schools across Karnataka, and the salary is Rs. 41,300 – 81,800 per month as per the 2024 revised Karnataka state pay scale.

To apply, candidates need PUC with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/Category-1/PwD candidates), a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education or Special Education, and a valid Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) qualification from the Karnataka Government or Government of India. The vacancies are distributed across General Merit, SC, ST, OBC, and PwD categories. Age limit is 18 to 40 years for General Merit, 43 years for Category 2A/2B/3A/3B, and 45 years for SC/ST/Category-1 candidates as on 18 September 2026. Additional relaxations apply for government employees, ex-servicemen, PwD candidates, and widows.

Online applications started on 21 August 2026 and the last date to register is 18 September 2026, with fee payment due by 19 September 2026. Candidates must apply through cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ — no offline or postal applications are accepted. The exam date will be announced later on the KEA website. A Kannada Language Test is compulsory for candidates who did not study Kannada up to SSLC level. The application fee ranges from Rs. 250 to Rs. 750 depending on category. Once submitted, no corrections are permitted in the application form.

Key Details at a Glance

Who Should Apply for Karnataka SWRT Teacher Recruitment 2026?

This recruitment is ideal for candidates in Karnataka who hold a PUC qualification with a Diploma or Bachelor's in Elementary Education and have cleared the TET exam. If you are looking for a permanent teaching position in Social Welfare Residential Schools under the Karnataka Government, this is a strong option with 140 vacancies across two cadres.

Karnataka SWRT Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

Key Dates

Karnataka SWRT Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details

A total of 140 posts are available across two cadres. The Residual Post Cadre (RPC) has the larger share with 100 posts, while the Kalyana Karnataka (KK) Cadre has 40 posts. The category-wise breakdown within each cadre will be confirmed by KEA closer to the exam date.

Cadre-wise Vacancy Breakdown

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: PUC with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/Category-1/PwD candidates) plus 2-year D.El.Ed, 4-year B.El.Ed, or 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)
• TET Qualification: Must have passed TET conducted by Karnataka Government or Government of India
• Age Limit (as on 18/09/2026): Minimum 18 years; Maximum 40 years (General Merit), 43 years (Category 2A/2B/3A/3B), 45 years (SC/ST/Category-1)
• Additional Relaxations: Karnataka State Government employees – relaxation equal to years of service (max 10 years); Ex-servicemen – military service + 3 years; PwD – 10 years; Widows – 10 years
• Qualification Deadline: Required qualifications must be possessed by 18 September 2026 (last date of application)

Karnataka SWRT Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee

Category-wise Fee

Fee is payable only online and is non-refundable once paid. Payment must be completed by 19 September 2026.

Karnataka SWRT Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process

Selection is through a competitive written examination conducted either as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) or Offline OMR-based test, as decided by KEA. The exam consists of two papers of 100 marks each, with a 2-hour duration per paper. Candidates must score a minimum of 35% aggregate marks in the main exam to be considered eligible. Negative marking applies — 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer.

Kannada Language Test

Candidates who studied Kannada as first or second language up to SSLC level in Karnataka are exempt. All other candidates must pass a qualifying Kannada Language Test (150 marks; minimum 50 marks required). Marks in this test are not counted for merit or vacancy filling.

Karnataka SWRT Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Salary Details

Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be placed on the 2024 revised Karnataka state pay scale of Rs. 41,300 – 81,800 per month. The pay scale structure is: Rs. 41,300-1,000-43,300-1,125-47,800-1,250-52,800-1,375-58,300-1,500-64,300-1,650-74,200-1,900-81,800. Appointees will undergo a 2-year probation period from the date of joining. The National Pension Scheme (NPS) applies to all selected candidates.

Karnataka SWRT Teacher Recruitment 2026 – How to Apply

Step-by-Step Application Process

• Step 1: Visit the KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ and click the relevant online application link
• Step 2: Register using your own email ID and mobile number — Registration Number, Password, and all communication will be sent there
• Step 3: Log in and complete the application form with personal, educational, and other required details
• Step 4: Upload a recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, white background, 50–200KB) and scanned signature (JPEG, 50–70KB)
• Step 5: Review all details carefully — no corrections or modifications are permitted after submission
• Step 6: Pay the applicable application fee online before 19 September 2026

Important Instructions

• The online application, once submitted, cannot be withdrawn and the fee paid is non-refundable
• Candidates must be Indian citizens
• A male candidate with more than one living spouse, or a female candidate marrying a man with a living spouse, is not eligible without prior government exemption
• Persons appointed on daily-wage or temporary basis (not through direct recruitment via PSC, KEA, or university exam) are not eligible
• Admit cards will be issued online through the KEA website — candidates must download them themselves

Karnataka SWRT Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Documents Required

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