KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026 – 1087 Vacancies, Apply Online from 15 July

For teachers and educators who dream of a stable, respected government position, KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026 has arrived with excellent news. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced a total of 1087 Teacher vacancies across schools run by the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS) — including Morarji Desai, Kittur Rani Chennamma, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Smt. Indira Gandhi, and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar residential schools.

The online application window opens on 15th July 2026 at the official KEA portal. Two separate notifications have been released — one for the Kalyana Karnataka (KK) local cadre and one for the Rest of the State (RPC) cadre — together covering subjects like Kannada, English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Computer Science, Physical Education, and Drawing.

Teaching in a government-run residential school means job security, a pension-linked service career, and the satisfaction of shaping young minds. If you meet the qualification and age criteria, this is a golden opportunity worth applying for. Here’s your complete guide — vacancy details, eligibility, salary, selection process, and how to apply step by step.

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KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Important Dates

⚠️ Don’t wait for the last day — government portals slow down near deadlines, so it’s best to apply a few days early.

KEA has issued the notifications separately — the KK cadre notification and the RPC cadre notification are both available on the official website, and candidates should go through the relevant one carefully before applying.

KREIS Teacher Vacancy Details 2026

The 1087 posts are split between two separate recruitment cadres.

Kalyana Karnataka (KK) Cadre – 320 Vacancies

Rest of the State (RPC) Cadre – 767 Vacancies

Some vacancy figures in the official notification include backlog Hindi-medium posts that are counted within each subject’s total. Candidates should verify the exact category-wise breakup from the official PDF before applying.

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KREIS Teacher Eligibility Criteria 2026

Educational Qualification

The qualification required for KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026 depends on the subject you’re applying for:

• Kannada Teacher – Graduation with Kannada as an optional subject (or the Kannada Pandith course), plus B.Ed.
• English Teacher – Graduation with English as an optional subject, or a postgraduate diploma in English from a Regional Institute, plus B.Ed. with English as the method subject.
• Hindi Teacher – Graduation with Hindi as an optional subject and B.Ed., along with a Kannada language proficiency requirement.
• Mathematics Teacher – Graduation in Mathematics with Physics or Chemistry as an optional subject, plus B.Ed. in the Science method.
• Science Teacher – Graduation in Chemistry with Botany, Zoology, or Biology as an optional subject, plus B.Ed. in the Science method.
• Social Science Teacher – Graduation with any two subjects from History, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, or Geography, plus B.Ed. in the Arts method.
• Computer Science Teacher (RPC only) – Graduation in Computer Science, Information Science, BCA, or B.Sc. (Computer Science), plus B.Ed.
• Physical Education Teacher – Graduation along with a B.P.Ed. degree.
• Graduate Drawing Teacher – B.F.A. / B.V.A., or the Art Master certificate.
• Diploma Drawing Teacher – Diploma in Drawing or Painting from a recognised institution.

✅ Important: For posts 1 to 6 (language and subject teachers), candidates must also hold a valid Karnataka TET Paper-2 (Teacher Eligibility Test) or CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) certificate to be eligible.

Age Limit (as on last date of application)

Additional age relaxation applies for government/local body employees, ex-servicemen, NCC instructors, village resource persons, persons with disabilities, widows, and other categories notified under the Karnataka Civil Services Rules, 1977.

KREIS Teacher Salary 2026

Selected candidates will draw a monthly salary in the 2024 revised Karnataka State pay scale:

• Most Teacher posts: ₹54,175 – ₹99,400 per month (basic pay)
• Drawing Teacher posts: ₹49,050 – ₹92,500 per month (basic pay)

On top of basic pay, employees receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Travel Allowance (TA) as applicable under Karnataka government rules, along with the job security and pension benefits that come with a Sarkari Naukri.

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Application Fee

The fee must be paid online, and once paid, it is not refundable. Candidates applying for more than one post must pay an additional ₹100 for each extra post.

KEA KREIS Teacher Selection Process 2026

Selection for KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026 is made purely on merit through a written exam — there is no interview.

1. Written Examination – Objective type, Offline OMR-based test.
2. Certificate Verification – For candidates who qualify the written exam.

⚠️ Candidates must score at least 35% marks in the written exam to be considered eligible, regardless of category. Negative marking applies — 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer, so attempt questions carefully.

How to Apply for KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official KEA website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
2. Look for the KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026 (KK or RPC, as applicable) application link.
3. Register with your basic details and create your login credentials.
4. Fill in your educational, personal, and category details carefully.
5. Upload your scanned photograph and signature in the specified format.
6. Pay the application fee online through the available payment modes.
7. Review your form thoroughly, since no corrections are allowed after final submission.
8. Submit the form and download a copy for your records.

💡 Pro Tip: Keep your photograph (20–50 KB) and signature (10–40 KB) scanned and ready before you start the form — it saves time and avoids upload errors at the last minute.

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Summing Up…

If a stable, respected teaching career in a government residential school is what you’ve been waiting for, KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026 is exactly the opportunity to grab. With 1087 vacancies, a solid State pay scale, and the long-term security of a Sarkari Naukri, it’s well worth the effort of applying carefully and preparing early for the written exam. Submit your application before 13th August 2026, keep a printed copy handy, and start your exam preparation without delay.

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Disclaimer: All information in this article has been sourced from the official recruitment notifications published by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) on behalf of KREIS. GovtServiceInfo.com is not a recruiting authority and does not accept job applications. We strongly recommend reading the full official notification before applying and verifying all details — especially dates, eligibility, and fees — directly from the official website. We are not responsible for any changes made by the recruiting authority after the date of publication.