The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru has released Notification No. ED/KEA/38/NE.VI./2026 (RPC) dated 20.08.2026 inviting online applications for 100 Residential School Teacher (Vasathi Shala Shikshakaru) posts in the Residual Parent Cadre of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka. Candidates who have passed PUC with the prescribed marks along with D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed / Diploma in Education (Special Education) and the Teacher Eligibility Test can apply online from 21.08.2026 to 18.09.2026. Selection is through a competitive examination conducted by KEA, followed by the compulsory Kannada Language Exam for candidates who are not exempt.
Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Residential School Teacher (Vasathi Shala Shikshakaru) — Residual Parent Cadre, Social Welfare Department |
| Organization | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru — Government of Karnataka |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | ED/KEA/38/NE.VI./2026 (RPC), dated 20.08.2026 |
| Location | Karnataka |
| Total Vacancies | 100 (post-wise and category-wise breakup to be published separately by the Social Welfare Department) |
| Qualification | PUC with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/Category-1/PwBD) plus D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed / Diploma in Education (Special Education), and a pass in Karnataka or Central TET |
| Age Limit | Maximum 40 years (General Merit), 43 years (Category 2A/2B/3A/3B), 45 years (SC/ST/Category-1) |
| Selection Process | Competitive Exam Paper-1 → Competitive Exam Paper-2 → Compulsory Kannada Language Exam (if not exempt) → Document Verification |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 41,300 – 81,800 per month (starting basic Rs. 41,300, NPS applicable) |
| How to Apply | Apply online only at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | KEA Online Portal |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 20.08.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 21.08.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18.09.2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 19.09.2026 |
| Exam Date (Paper-1, Paper-2 & Kannada Language Exam) | To be announced later |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General Merit and Category 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B | Rs. 750/- (Rs. 500 application fee + Rs. 250 processing fee) |
| SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-Servicemen / Transgender | Rs. 500/- (Rs. 250 application fee + Rs. 250 processing fee) |
| Persons with Disability (Special Category) | Rs. 250/- (Rs. 250 processing fee only) |
| Mode of Payment | Online only |
| Refund | Fee once paid is non-refundable |
Vacancy Details
| Sl. No. | Post Name | Pay Scale (Rs.) | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Residential School Teacher | 41300–81800 | 100 |
| Total | 100 |
Note: As stated in the notification, the post-wise and category-wise (reservation) breakup is being published separately by the Social Welfare Department. Once the department submits those details as per further government orders, the post-wise and category-wise particulars will be subject to revision.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | PUC with minimum 50% marks and a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed); OR PUC with minimum 50% marks and a four-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed); OR PUC with minimum 50% marks and a two-year Diploma in Education (Special Education). The minimum PUC requirement is 45% for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Category-1 of OBC and Persons with Disability. |
| Teacher Eligibility Test | Must have passed the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by the Government of Karnataka or the Government of India. |
| Qualification Cut-off Date | The prescribed qualification / certificate must be held as on the last date of application. Candidates awaiting results are not eligible, and no other qualification obtained after this date will be considered. |
| Age Limit | Maximum 40 years (General Merit), 43 years (Category 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B) and 45 years (SC / ST / Category-1) — see the relaxation table below. |
| Nationality | Must be a citizen of India. |
| Marital Condition | A male candidate having more than one living wife, and a female candidate married to a person who already has a wife, are not eligible for recruitment without prior permission of the Government. |
| Health | Must be physically and mentally fit and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with efficient discharge of duties. |
| Kannada Language | Candidates who did not study Kannada as a first or second language in SSLC or equivalent, and did not study in Kannada medium, must appear for and pass the compulsory Kannada Language Exam. |
| Debarment | Candidates debarred by any Public Service Commission, KEA or any university from appearing in examinations or from recruitment are not eligible. |
Maximum Age Limit by Category
The figures below already include the one-time five-year age relaxation granted vide Government Order No. Sillasuna 262 SENENI 2025 dated 29.01.2026. Age is reckoned as on the last date of application.
| Category | Maximum Age for Direct Recruitment |
|---|---|
| General Merit candidates | 40 years |
| Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B candidates | 43 years |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / Category-1 candidates | 45 years |
Additional Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Candidates holding or who have held a post in the Karnataka State Government, a local authority, a state or central statutory body, or a corporation owned or controlled by the State Government | Period of service rendered or 10 years, whichever is less |
| Ex-Servicemen | Period of service rendered plus 3 years |
| Persons released after full-time service as an instructor in the National Cadet Corps (NCC) | Period served as Cadet Instructor |
| Candidates working or previously worked as Village Community Supervisor appointed under the State Government sponsored rural development scheme | Period served as Village Community Supervisor |
| Persons with Disability (Special Category) candidates | 10 years |
| Candidates holding or who have held a post in a Government of India undertaking located in Karnataka | Period of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is less |
| Widows (certificate from the competent authority required; original to be produced at document verification) | 10 years |
| Released bonded labourers (certificate from the District Magistrate required; original to be produced at document verification) | 10 years |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Competitive Exam – Paper 1 | Objective multiple-choice, conducted either online (CBT) or offline (OMR type). 100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours. Syllabus: general knowledge of current events; day-to-day general science; broad general knowledge of the Constitution of India; Indian history with special reference to Karnataka; Indian geography relating to Karnataka; state and regional administration; rural development, Panchayat Raj institutions and rural cooperative institutions including the development of Karnataka economy; and environmental problems and development in Karnataka. |
| 2. Competitive Exam – Paper 2 | Objective multiple-choice. 100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours. Syllabus: (a) General Kannada, (b) General English and (c) Computer Knowledge. |
| 3. Minimum Qualifying Marks | A minimum of 35% marks in the competitive examination is compulsory for eligibility. Candidates scoring below this are not eligible for the selection process. |
| 4. Negative Marking | 0.25 marks (one-fourth) are deducted for every wrong answer. In OMR papers a fifth option is provided for questions the candidate does not wish to answer; if a question is left unanswered without shading the fifth option, 0.25 marks are still deducted. Five extra minutes are given for shading the fifth option. |
| 5. Compulsory Kannada Language Exam | Applicable only to candidates who did not study Kannada as a first or second language in SSLC or equivalent and did not study in Kannada medium. The exam carries 150 marks and requires a minimum of 50 marks to qualify. Candidates who remain absent or score below 50 marks are declared ineligible for selection. These marks are not counted towards merit or post selection. |
| 6. Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates must produce original marksheets, qualification certificates and all reservation certificates claimed in the application. Failure to produce originals at the time of verification results in cancellation of candidature. |
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale (2024 Revised State Pay Scale) | Rs. 41300–1000–43300–1125–47800–1250–52800–1375–58300–1500–64300–1650–74200–1900–81800 |
| Starting Basic Pay | Rs. 41,300 per month |
| Maximum of Pay Scale | Rs. 81,800 per month |
| Probation Period | 2 years for candidates selected through direct recruitment |
| Pension | National Pension System (NPS) benefit applicable |
| Other Allowances | Not specified in notification |
How to Apply
- Visit the KEA online portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea and open the application link provided for this recruitment.
- Read the complete notification carefully before you begin — once the application is submitted, no correction, change or amendment of any information is permitted.
- Fill in all personal, educational and reservation details exactly as they appear on your certificates, and upload a recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, white background, 50 KB to 200 KB) and your signature (JPEG, signed in black or blue ink on white paper, 50 KB to 70 KB).
- Submit the online application on or before 18.09.2026 and pay the prescribed fee online on or before 19.09.2026.
- Download and keep a printed copy of the submitted application along with the fee payment challan safely until the entire recruitment process is complete.
Note: Applications are accepted online only. Applications in which the photograph or signature is not uploaded as specified will be rejected, and no representation for correction or amendment will be entertained after submission.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Recent passport-size photograph | JPEG format, white background, file size between 50 KB and 200 KB |
| Signature | JPEG format, signed with black or blue ink on white paper, file size between 50 KB and 70 KB |
| Aadhaar Card | Mandatory |
| Educational certificates and marksheets | All marksheets and certificates of the prescribed qualification along with the PDC, obtained on or before the last date of application |
| Date of birth proof | SSLC marks card or equivalent certificate, school transfer certificate or birth certificate showing the date of birth |
| Teacher Eligibility Test certificate | TET pass certificate issued by the Government of Karnataka or the Government of India |
| Caste / Category certificate | SC (Category-A / B / C) and ST — Form D; Category-1 — Form E; Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B — Form F. Must be valid on the last date of application, issued by the concerned Tahsildar with signature and seal or barcode, hologram and watermark, and carrying the RD number. |
| Rural candidate certificate | Form-1 (with RD number) for general merit candidates and Form-2 for reserved category candidates, certifying study from Class 1 to 10 in a rural area, signed by the Head Master and countersigned by the Block Education Officer |
| Kannada medium certificate | Certificate of study in Kannada medium from Class 1 to Class 10, with the signature and seal of the Head Master |
| Ex-Servicemen documents | Discharge certificate and pension / gratuity documents; for ex-servicemen dependants, the death or permanent disability certificate |
| Project Displaced Person certificate | In the prescribed form issued by the concerned Tahsildar |
| Persons with Disability certificate | Certificate of not less than 40% disability in the prescribed form from the specified medical authority, or a UDID certificate |
| Transgender certificate | Issued by the District Magistrate under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 |
| No Objection Certificate | Required for candidates already in government service, to be submitted to the recruiting authority |
Important Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification PDF |
| Apply Online / Official Website | KEA Online Portal |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not apply while still awaiting your results — the prescribed qualification and the TET pass must be held on or before the last date of application, or your candidature will be cancelled at any stage.
- Do not submit the form assuming you can correct it later, because KEA permits no change, correction or amendment of any kind once the application has been submitted.
- Do not miss the separate fee deadline — the application window closes on 18.09.2026 but the fee must be paid by 19.09.2026, and an application without payment is not considered.
- Do not upload a photograph or signature outside the stated specifications (photo 50–200 KB, signature 50–70 KB, both JPEG), as such applications are rejected outright.
- Do not claim a reservation whose certificate you do not already hold in the prescribed format on the last date of application, since certificates obtained afterwards will not be accepted.
- Do not leave an OMR question blank without shading the fifth option, and do not skip the compulsory Kannada Language Exam if you are not exempt — both mistakes cost marks or eligibility outright.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for KEA Residential School Teacher Recruitment 2026?
Online applications close on 18.09.2026, and the application fee must be paid on or before 19.09.2026.
2. How many Residential School Teacher vacancies have been announced?
A total of 100 posts of Residential School Teacher in the Residual Parent Cadre of the Social Welfare Department have been notified.
3. What educational qualification is required for this recruitment?
PUC with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC, ST, Category-1 and Persons with Disability) along with a two-year D.El.Ed, a four-year B.El.Ed or a two-year Diploma in Education (Special Education), plus a pass in the Karnataka or Central Teacher Eligibility Test.
4. What is the upper age limit for KEA Residential School Teacher posts?
40 years for General Merit candidates, 43 years for Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B candidates and 45 years for SC, ST and Category-1 candidates, after the one-time five-year relaxation granted by the State Government.
5. How much is the application fee?
Rs. 750 for General Merit and Category 2A/2B/3A/3B candidates, Rs. 500 for SC, ST, Category-1, Ex-Servicemen and Transgender candidates, and Rs. 250 for Persons with Disability candidates.
6. What is the selection process for this recruitment?
Selection is based on a competitive examination of two papers of 100 marks each, followed by the compulsory Kannada Language Exam for candidates who are not exempt and then document verification.
7. Is there negative marking in the KEA competitive exam?
Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer, and the same deduction applies to an unanswered OMR question where the fifth option has not been shaded.
8. What salary will a Residential School Teacher receive?
The pay scale is Rs. 41,300 to Rs. 81,800 per month with a starting basic pay of Rs. 41,300, along with NPS coverage, after a two-year probation period.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
