Overview of KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially released two notifications for the recruitment of 1,087 Teacher positions across various residential schools under the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Societies (KREIS). These schools include Morarji Desai, Kittur Rani Chennamma, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Smt. Indira Gandhi, and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar residential institutions.
Vacancy Distribution
| Cadre | Total Posts |
|---|
| Rest of the State (RPC) | 767 |
| Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) | 320 |
Subject-wise Vacancy Breakdown (RPC Cadre - 767 Posts)
| Subject | Vacancies |
|---|
| Kannada Language | 103 |
| English Language | 108 |
| Hindi Language | 55 |
| Mathematics | 103 |
| Science | 106 |
| Social Science | 154 |
| Computer Science | 57 |
| Physical Education | 81 |
Subject-wise Vacancy Breakdown (KK Cadre - 320 Posts)
| Subject | Vacancies |
|---|
| Kannada Language | 62 |
| English Language | 69 |
| Hindi Language | 31 |
| Mathematics | 35 |
| Science | 32 |
| Social Science | 24 |
| Physical Education | 33 |
| Drawing (Graduate/Diploma) | 34 |
Eligibility Criteria for KREIS Teachers
Candidates must be Indian citizens and possess the required educational qualifications as per the specific subject notified. Generally, this includes a Bachelor's degree with the relevant optional subject and a B.Ed. degree. Additionally, candidates for teaching positions (excluding specific technical posts) must hold a valid Karnataka TET or CBSE-conducted CTET (Paper-2) certificate.
Age Limits
- General: 18 to 45 years
- Category 2A/2B/3A/3B: 18 to 48 years
- SC/ST/Category-1: 18 to 50 years
Note: Age is calculated as of 2026-08-13.
Exam Pattern and Selection
Selection is based on a competitive offline OMR-based examination. There is no interview stage. The exam consists of two papers:
- Paper-I: General Knowledge (100 questions, 100 marks)
- Paper-II: Subject-specific (100 questions, 100 marks)
A negative marking scheme of 0.25 marks applies to incorrect answers. Candidates must secure a minimum of 35% marks to qualify.
Steps to Apply for KREIS Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
- Select the relevant notification link for RPC or KK cadre.
- Complete the registration process and fill in the required personal and academic details.
- Upload scanned images of your photograph and signature as per specified dimensions.
- Pay the application fee online through the payment portal.
- Print the submitted application and fee receipt for future verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an interview for these posts?
No, the selection is based entirely on the written competitive examination scores.
Can I apply for both RPC and KK cadre posts?
Yes, provided you meet the specific eligibility requirements for the post and pay the applicable fees for each application.
What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹750 for General/OBC categories and ₹500 for SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-Servicemen. PWD candidates pay ₹250.
