Residential School Teacher Recruitment 2026 – 140 Vacancies | KEA

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced recruitment for Residential School Teacher (Vasati Shala Shikshakaru) posts under the Department of Social Welfare. A total of 140 vacancies are available across the Kalyana Karnataka and Residual Post cadres, with online applications opening on 21 August 2026.

Highlights

Post & Organization Details

• Organization: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru, on behalf of the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka
• Post: Residential School Teacher (Vasati Shala Shikshakaru)
• Notification Numbers: ED/KEA/39/RC/2026(KK) – Kalyana Karnataka Cadre; ED/KEA/38/RC/2026(RPC) – Residual Post Cadre
• Pay Scale: ₹41,300 – ₹81,800 (2024 Revised Karnataka State Pay Scale)

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Age Limit (as on 18 September 2026):
  • Minimum: 18 years
  • General Merit: maximum 40 years
  • Category 2A/2B/3A/3B: maximum 43 years
  • SC / ST / Category‑1: maximum 45 years
• Educational Qualification: PUC (minimum 50% marks) plus any one of the following:
  • 2‑year Diploma in Elementary Education
  • 4‑year Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education
  • 2‑year Diploma in Special Education

  For SC/ST/Category‑1 OBC and PwD candidates, the minimum PUC marks are relaxed to 45%.

• Teacher Eligibility Test (TET): Must have qualified the Karnataka or India‑wide TET.

Pay Scale & Salary

Selected candidates will be placed on the 2024 revised Karnataka State Pay Scale ranging from ₹41,300 to ₹81,800. The pay structure follows the incremental pattern: ₹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. A probation period of two years and the National Pension Scheme (NPS) are applicable.

Application Fee

Fee is payable only online and is non‑refundable once paid.

Important Dates

Selection Process

1. Competitive written examination (Computer‑Based Test or Offline OMR‑based) conducted by KEA.
2. Two papers, each of 100 questions (100 marks) and 2 hours duration:
   • Paper‑1: General knowledge, current affairs, Indian Constitution, Indian & Karnataka history, geography, economics, Panchayat Raj, rural cooperatives, Karnataka development schemes, environment.
   • Paper‑2: General Kannada, General English, Computer Knowledge.
3. Minimum qualifying aggregate: 35%. Candidates scoring below are disqualified.
4. Negative marking: −0.25 for each wrong answer.
5. Kannada Language Test for candidates not exempt; minimum 50 marks out of 150 required. This test does not count towards merit.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official KEA portal: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
2. Click on the “Apply Online” link for the Residential School Teacher recruitment.
3. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number. Note your Registration Number and Password.
4. Log in and fill in personal, educational, and other required details.
5. Upload a recent passport‑size photograph (JPEG, white background, 50–200 KB) and a scanned signature (JPEG, 50–70 KB).
6. Review all entered information carefully; modifications are not allowed after submission.
7. Pay the applicable application fee online before 19 September 2026.
8. Submit the application and note down the confirmation number for future reference.

Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card
• Mark sheets / certificates for PUC and the Diploma / Degree in Elementary Education
• TET score card / certificate (valid as on application deadline)
• Date of birth proof (SSLC or equivalent)
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Income / Non‑creamy‑layer certificate (if applicable)
• Rural candidate certificate (if applicable)
• Kannada‑medium study certificate (if applicable)
• Ex‑servicemen discharge / pension certificate (if applicable)
• Disability certificate (UDID / medical board) for PwD candidates
• Third Gender certificate (if applicable)
• Valid photo ID (PAN, Driving Licence, Aadhaar, Passport)

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FAQs

1. What is the last date to submit the application?
   The online application must be submitted on or before 18 September 2026.
2. What educational qualifications are required?
   PUC (minimum 50% marks) plus a 2‑year Diploma in Elementary Education, a 4‑year Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, or a 2‑year Diploma in Special Education, along with a valid TET qualification.
3. How much is the application fee?
   General & Category 2A/2B/3A/3B: ₹750; SC/ST/Category‑1/Ex‑Servicemen/Third Gender: ₹500; PwD candidates: ₹250.
4. What is the pay scale for the selected candidates?
   The pay scale is ₹41,300 – ₹81,800 as per the 2024 revised Karnataka State Pay Scale.
5. Is there a Kannada language test?
   Yes. Candidates who have studied Kannada up to SSLC level or have a recognized Kannada qualification are exempt. Others must appear for a Kannada Language Test (minimum 50 marks out of 150).
6. When will the written examination be held?
   The exam date will be announced later on the KEA official website.