The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released a recruitment notification for 1087 Teacher posts in the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS) schools — including Morarji Desai, Kittur Rani Chennamma, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Indira Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar residential schools. Eligible candidates can apply online from 15 July 2026 to 13 August 2026 at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Complete details are given below.
KEA KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organisation | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) / KREIS |
| Post Name | Teacher (various subjects) |
| Total Vacancies | 1087 Posts |
| Age Limit | 18 to 45 Years (relaxation up to 48/50 as per category) |
| Qualification | Relevant Degree/PG + B.Ed & TET as per subject norms |
| Application Fee | ₹750 (Gen/OBC/EWS) / ₹500 (SC/ST) |
| Selection Process | Competitive Written Exam (OMR) + Certificate Verification |
| Application Mode | Online |
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 10 July 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 15 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 13 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 14 August 2026 |
Vacancy Details (Cadre-wise)
| Cadre | Posts |
| Rest of the State (RPC) | 767 |
| Kalyana Karnataka (KK) | 320 |
| Total | 1087 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: A relevant Degree/Post-Graduate degree in the concerned subject along with B.Ed and the required Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), as per the subject-wise norms in the official notification. Age Limit: 18 to 45 years, with relaxation up to 48 years for Category 2A/2B/3A/3B and up to 50 years for SC/ST/Category-1 candidates.
Selection Process
Selection is based solely on marks secured in the Competitive Written Examination (Offline OMR-based), followed by certificate verification. There is no interview.
How to Apply for KEA KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Open the KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026 link and register.
- Fill the online application form with personal and educational details.
- Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form before 13 August 2026.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
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Disclaimer: The information above is compiled from the official KEA/KREIS notification. Candidates are advised to read the official notification PDF before applying.