GPSTR Recruitment 2026: Recruitment for 15000 school teacher posts, know details and apply

The Karnataka School Education and Literacy Department released a notification for Graduate Primary School Teacher jobs on August 12. The application process for the recruitment will begin on August 18.

This recruitment drive includes 15,000 vacancies for Graduate Primary Teacher (GPT), Assistant Master (AM), Primary School Teacher (PST), Physical Education Teacher (PET), and Computer Science Teacher (CST) positions. This will recruit teachers for government primary and high schools for the 2026-27 academic session.

Interested and eligible candidates can read the official notification, check whether they are eligible or not and apply online at schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in till September 7.

Important dates:

Notification Release Date: 12th August
Application Start Date: 18th August
Application End Date: 7th September
Application Mode: Online
Fee Payment Last Date: 10th September
Admit Card Release Date: Not Announced Yet
Written Exam Date: Not Announced Yet

Vacancy:

Total: 15,000
GPSTR: 8,500
Assistant Master (AM): 4,500
Primary School Teacher (PST): 900
Physical Education Teacher (PET): 600
Computer Science Teacher (CST): 500

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must have a 12th-grade, diploma, degree, or graduation from a recognized board or institution. Read the official notification at schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in to learn the subject-specific qualification requirements for the post.
Candidates must be Indian citizens. Age Limit:
General: 21-40 years
2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: 3 years relaxation (up to 43 years)
SC/ST: 5 years relaxation (up to 45 years)

Application Fee:

General and Backward Classes: Rs 750
SC, ST and PwD: Rs 500

Selection Process:

Competitive Written Exam (Computer-Based Test)
Physical Efficiency Test/Physical Standard Test (for Physical Education Teacher)
Document Verification

Required Documents:
Educational Qualification Certificate and Marksheet
TET Certificate (if applicable)
Aadhaar Card or any other valid Identity Proof
Taluk/District Domicile/Residence Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applying in reserved category)
Passport-size photograph
Any other document mentioned in the official notification

How to apply:

Visit the official website of the Karnataka School Education Department at schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in.
Find the Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 application link.
Complete the registration using a valid mobile number and email ID.
Log in and fill in all personal and educational details.
Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
Check all the entered details carefully before final submission.
Submit the application and download the confirmation page.
Keep a printout or soft copy of the submitted application for future reference.

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