Karnataka SWRT Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Department Residential School Teacher Posts

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 140 Social Welfare Residential School Teacher posts. The online application process will be conducted from 21 August 2026 to 18 September 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

Karnataka SWRT Teacher Recruitment 2026Vacancy Details

ParticularsDetails
OrganizationKarnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru, on behalf of the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka
Post NameResidential School Teacher (Vasati Shala Shikshakaru)
Notification Nos.ED/KEA/39/RC/2026(KK) – Kalyana Karnataka Cadre; ED/KEA/38/RC/2026(RPC) – Residual Post Cadre
Notification Date20 August 2026
Total Posts140 (KK: 40 + RPC: 100)
Pay Scale₹41,300–81,800 (2024 Revised Karnataka State Pay Scale)
Application ModeOnline, via https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
Application Start Date21 August 2026
Application Last Date18 September 2026
Fee Payment Last Date19 September 2026
Educational QualificationPUC + Diploma/Degree in Elementary Education (or Special Education) + TET qualified
Age LimitMinimum 18 years; maximum 40–45 years (category-wise)
Selection ProcessCompetitive written examination (CBT or OMR-based)
Official Websitehttps://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/

Department-wise Vacancy

Post NameNo of Posts
Candidates released from employment under the (since-abolished) Karnataka Bonded Labour System after repaying their loan10

Educational Qualification Details

No specific qualification info found.

Age Limit

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Application Fee – Karnataka SWRT Teacher Recruitment 2026

CategoryFee
General Merit & Category 2A/2B/3A/3B₹750 (₹500 application fee + ₹250 processing fee)
SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-Servicemen / Third Gender candidates₹500 (₹250 application fee + ₹250 processing fee)
Special Chetana (PwD) candidates₹250 (processing fee only)

Selection Process – Karnataka SWRT Teacher 2026

  • Selection Process

As per notification.

How to apply for Karnataka SWRT Teacher Recruitment (Social Welfare Residential School Teacher) Jobs

  1. Visit the KEA website, https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/, and click the relevant online application link.
  2. Register using your own email ID and mobile number, as your Registration Number, Password, and all further communication will be sent there.
  3. Log in and complete the application form with personal, educational, and other required details.
  4. Upload a recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, white background, 50–200KB) and a scanned signature (JPEG, 50–70KB).
  5. Review all entered details carefully – corrections or modifications are not permitted once the online application is submitted.
  6. Pay the applicable application fee online before the fee payment deadline (19 September 2026).

Candidates are advised to read all instructions in the notification carefully before applying, and to fill in the application only with accurate information, as KEA and the department are not responsible for any wrong or incomplete information submitted.

Important Dates

Notification Date20 August 2026
Online Application Start Date21 August 2026
Online Application Last Date18 September 2026
Fee Payment Last Date19 September 2026
Exam DateNot specified – to be announced later on the KEA website

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