Karnataka Examinations Authority — Department of School Education (Pre-University Education), Government of Karnataka
Cut-off Date: 04 Oct 2026 — Candidates must be between 18 to 27 years (General category). Category-wise relaxation and exact DOB boundaries are shown below.
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation | DOB Must Be Between |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 18 yrs | 27 yrs | — | 05 Oct 1999 to 04 Oct 2008 |
| EWS | 18 yrs | 27 yrs | — | 05 Oct 1999 to 04 Oct 2008 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 18 yrs | 30 yrs | +3 yrs | 05 Oct 1996 to 04 Oct 2008 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 18 yrs | 32 yrs | +5 yrs | 05 Oct 1994 to 04 Oct 2008 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 18 yrs | 32 yrs | +5 yrs | 05 Oct 1994 to 04 Oct 2008 |
| PwD (General) | 18 yrs | 37 yrs | +10 yrs | 05 Oct 1989 to 04 Oct 2008 |
Prescribed Age: 18–27 Years (As on 04 Oct 2026)
The Karnataka Examinations Authority has issued an official recruitment notification for Principal (Government Pre-University Colleges), announcing a total of 247 vacancies located in Karnataka. The online application window opens on 07 September 2026 and closes on 04 October 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Must be a serving Lecturer in a Government Pre-University College of Karnataka with minimum 10 years of service and successfully completed probation. and be within the prescribed age limit of No upper age limit applies for this departmental promotional recruitment., with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Rs. 90,200 – Rs. 1,59,200 (Revised State Pay Scale). The selection procedure comprises Competitive Written Examination (Objective Type - Papers 1, 2 & 3) followed by Document Verification. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 07 Sep 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply |
04 Oct 2026
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| Post Name | Principal (Government Pre-University Colleges) |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 247 |
| Qualification | Must be a serving Lecturer in a Government Pre-University College of Karnataka with minimum 10 years of service and successfully completed probation. |
| Age Limit | No upper age limit applies for this departmental promotional recruitment. |
| Salary | Rs. 90,200 – Rs. 1,59,200 (Revised State Pay Scale) |
| Application Fee | General/OBC (2A/2B/3A/3B): Rs. 1,500/- | SC/ST/Cat-1/Ex-Servicemen/Transgender: Rs. 1,000/- | PwD: Rs. 500/- |
| Selection Process | Competitive Written Examination (Objective Type - Papers 1, 2 & 3) followed by Document Verification |
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru, has issued two official recruitment advertisements on behalf of the Department of School Education (Pre-University Education), Government of Karnataka. This promotional recruitment drive is organized to fill 247 vacant posts of Principal in Government Pre-University Colleges across the state.
Interested and eligible in-service Lecturers must submit their applications online through the official KEA website. The vacancies are divided into two distinct cadres:
The category-wise distribution of vacancies is structured as follows:
| Cadre Name | Total Posts | Category-wise Breakup |
|---|---|---|
| Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) | 216 | GM-108, SC-A-12, SC-B-11, SC-C-10, ST-7, Cat-1-9, 2A-32, 2B-9, 3A-8, 3B-10 |
| Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) Local Cadre | 31 | GM-15, SC-A-2, SC-B-2, SC-C-1, ST-1, Cat-1-2, 2A-5, 2B-1, 3A-1, 3B-1 |
Note: Horizontal reservation rules apply for women, rural candidates, ex-servicemen, Kannada-medium students, persons with disabilities, and transgender applicants as per Karnataka Civil Services guidelines.
This recruitment is a closed departmental selection process and is not open to the general public or fresh candidates. Applicants must satisfy the following service requirements:
Selected candidates will be appointed as Principals of Government PU Colleges under the revised state pay matrix:
Candidates must pay the fee online through net banking, UPI, or debit/credit card facilities during the submission window:
| Category Group | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General Merit (GM), Cat-2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | Rs. 1,500/- |
| SC, ST, Category-1, Ex-Servicemen, Third Gender | Rs. 1,000/- |
| Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) | Rs. 500/- |
Selection will be determined solely based on merit scores obtained in the competitive examination conducted by KEA. The test consists of three mandatory papers:
| Paper | Subjects & Syllabus Focus | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Kannada Language Test (Qualifying Paper only) | 150 | 150 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 2 | General Studies (Indian Polity, Economy, Constitution, History, Culture, Science, Aptitude, Ethics) | 150 | 150 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 3 | Service Rules & Administration (KCSR, CCA Rules 1957, Conduct Rules, Financial & Treasury Code, Education Act 1983, Educational Psychology) | 150 | 150 | 3 Hours |
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