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Karnataka GPSTR Teacher Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 15,000 Graduate Primary Teacher Vacancies

Advt No: Notification No. EN-01/GPSTR/2026-27•Karnataka School Education Department

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⏳ 21 Days Left to Apply

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Total Vacancies

KSED

15,000

Graduate Primary Teacher (Mathematics & Science - Classes 6 to 8), Graduate Primary Teacher (Social Studies - Classes 6 to 8), Graduate Primary Teacher (Languages: English, Kannada, Hindi, Urdu)

Min Qualification

ANY GRADUATE

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Age Limit & Cut-off

21 – 40 Yrs

as on 16 Nov 2026

Pay Scale / Salary

₹27,650–₹52,650

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Karnataka School Education Department (Advt No: Notification No. EN-01/GPSTR/2026-27)

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About this Recruitment

The Karnataka School Education Department has officially released recruitment notification EN-01/GPSTR/2026-27 for 15,000 Graduate Primary School Teacher (GPSTR) vacancies across government primary schools in Karnataka. The massive recruitment campaign covers 6,000 Mathematics & Science teachers, 4,500 Social Studies teachers, 3,000 Language teachers (English, Kannada, Hindi, Urdu), and 1,500 Computer Science teachers for classes 6 to 8. Candidates holding a recognized Bachelor's Degree with minimum 50% marks alongside B.Ed / D.El.Ed and qualified in Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KARTET Paper-II) or Central TET are eligible to apply. Appointed teachers are placed in the state pay scale of ₹27,650 – ₹52,650 with monthly in-hand remuneration between ₹37,040 and ₹42,293 depending on the posting district. The online application deadline has been officially extended to 16 November 2026 (fee payment up to 28 November 2026), with the competitive written examination scheduled for 20 December 2026.

✨ Copilot Highlights

15,000 Graduate Primary Teacher (GPSTR) permanent teaching posts announced across all 31 districts of Karnataka.
Comprehensive stream allocation: 6,000 Maths & Science, 4,500 Social Studies, 3,000 Languages, and 1,500 Computer Teachers.
State Government regular pay scale: ₹27,650 – ₹52,650 with applicable DA (38.75%) and HRA up to 27%.
Standardized selection criteria: 50% written examination weightage combined with 20% TET score and 30% academic weightage.
Online application deadline extended up to 16 November 2026 (11:59 PM) with fee payment till 28 November 2026.
Competitive examination tentatively scheduled for 20 December 2026 across district headquarters.

Age Limit & Eligibility Calculator

Minimum Age

21 Years

Maximum Age

40 Years

* Age calculated as on: 16 November 2026

Category-Wise Age Relaxations:

Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B (OBC of Karnataka): +3 Years

Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) / Category-1: +5 Years

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): +10 Years

Ex-Servicemen (ESM): +3 Years

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Educational Eligibility: ANY GRADUATE, B ED M ED TET

Important Dates & Timeline

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Notification Released

18 August 2026

Application Start Date

18 August 2026

Last Date to Apply

16 November 2026

Exam Date

20 December 2026

Vacancy Breakdown

Post Name	Vacancies	Eligibility
Graduate Primary Teacher (Mathematics & Science - Classes 6 to 8)	6000	ANY GRADUATE
Graduate Primary Teacher (Social Studies - Classes 6 to 8)	4500	ANY GRADUATE
Graduate Primary Teacher (Languages: English, Kannada, Hindi, Urdu)	3000	ANY GRADUATE
Primary School Computer Science Teacher	1500	ANY GRADUATE

Compensation & 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Simulator

Pay Level / Grade: Karnataka State 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix Scale ₹27,650 – ₹52,650 with Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Medical Benefits

Official Pay Scale

₹27,650 – ₹52,650

Select Posting City Tier (Calculates HRA & In-Hand):

Ministry of Finance City Classification

Covered Locations: State Capitals & cities with 5–50 lakh population (e.g. Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Chandigarh)

Monthly Allowances & Earnings

Tier Y

Basic Pay₹27,650

Dearness Allowance (DA)75%

₹20,738

House Rent Allowance (HRA)18%

₹4,977

Transport Allowance (TA)₹3,150

Gross Monthly Salary₹56,515

Standard Deductions

Statutory

National Pension System (NPS)10% (Basic+DA)

-₹4,839

CGHS / Health Insurance-₹450

Group Insurance (CGEGIS)-₹60

Total Deductions-₹5,349

Estimated Monthly In-Hand in Class Y (Tier-2 Cities)

₹51,166

/ month (take-home)

Credited directly to the candidate's salary account after statutory NPS (10%) and medical deductions.

Approx Annual Gross (CTC)

₹6.78 LPA

Verified Statutory Pay Rules & Legal Disclaimer

Statutory Rules Disclaimer: The in-hand salary figures displayed above are illustrative estimates computed under 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) / State Government Pay Matrix norms (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance + City-Tier HRA + Transport Allowance minus statutory 10% NPS and health insurance contributions). Actual net monthly take-home on the candidate's official pay slip will vary based on exact posting location, city classification, entitlement/opting of government quarters (which waives HRA), and department-specific allowances. For binding statutory terms, please refer to the official recruitment notification.

Scheme of Examination & Syllabus

Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus

Official exam stages, subject marks distribution & interactive preparation tracker

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Paper 1: General Paper (Compulsory for All Subjects)

Exam Mode: Offline OMR Based Objective Test

180 Minutes

Total Marks: 150

Negative Marking: No negative marking

Subject / Section	No. of Questions	Max Marks	Duration
General Knowledge & Current Affairs	25	25	30 min
General Kannada Language Proficiency	25	25	30 min
General English Language Proficiency	25	25	30 min
Educational Psychology, Child Development & Pedagogy	50	50	60 min
Mental Ability, Reasoning & Basic Computer Literacy	25	25	30 min

Interactive Syllabus & Topic Study Tracker

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Official Application Protocol

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Keep all required educational certificates, scanned photograph, and signature ready before opening the application form.

Visit the official Karnataka School Education portal at schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in.

Click on the 'GPSTR 15000 Teacher Recruitment 2026 Online Application' banner.

Complete user registration by providing Aadhaar number, Mobile number, Email ID, and creating a secure password.

Select your applying revenue district and reservation category (GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, SC, ST, Rural, Kannada Medium).

Enter academic qualifications: Degree marks, B.Ed/D.El.Ed roll number and marks percentage, and KARTET/CTET Paper-II certificate details.

Upload mandatory digital documents: Recent passport photo (20–50 KB, JPEG), signature (10–20 KB, JPEG), and consolidated marks sheets.

Pay the prescribed examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or generate postal e-challan for payment at Karnataka post offices.

Review the filled application preview, submit the final declaration, and download the generated PDF application form for record.

Document Upload Specifications

Verified Official Format

Recent Passport Size Photograph

20 KB to 50 KB, JPEG format, colored with light background, frontal face view without headgear

Candidate Signature

10 KB to 20 KB, JPEG format, signed in black/blue ballpoint pen on white paper

SSLC / Class 10th Marks Card

PDF format up to 300 KB, verifying official date of birth and candidate name

Degree Convocation / Consolidated Marks Card

PDF format up to 300 KB, demonstrating minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved)

B.Ed. / D.El.Ed. Certificate & Marksheet

PDF format up to 300 KB, from NCTE-recognized teacher training institution

KARTET / CTET Paper-II Qualified Scorecard

PDF format up to 300 KB, confirming passing score in relevant teaching paper

Caste / Category / Domicile Certificate (if applicable)

PDF format up to 300 KB, issued by Tahsildar / Karnataka Revenue Authority in valid RD format

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Application Fee Details

General / Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B (One Paper)₹750

General / Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B (Both Papers)₹1000

SC / ST / Category-1 / PwD Candidates (One Paper)₹500

SC / ST / Category-1 / PwD Candidates (Both Papers)₹700

Payment Modes: Online Payment via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI on KSED Online Recruitment Portal, K-POST E-Challan payment at designated Karnataka Post Offices

Selection Process

Stage 1: Competitive Written Examination (Paper-I: General Knowledge, Language & Pedagogy; Paper-II: Core Subject Specialization)

Stage 2: Preparation of Merit Score (Combined weightage: 50% Competitive Exam + 20% TET + 10% Degree + 10% B.Ed/D.Ed + 10% Intermediate)

Stage 3: 1:2 / 1:1 District-Level Document Verification (DV) of Original Academic, Professional, and Category Certificates

Stage 4: Medical Examination & Final District-wise Allotment by District Deputy Director of Public Instruction (DDPI)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total vacancy count for Karnataka GPSTR Recruitment 2026?

A total of 15,000 Graduate Primary School Teacher posts are available, divided into Maths & Science (6,000), Social Studies (4,500), Languages (3,000), and Computer Science (1,500).

What is the minimum educational qualification required for Karnataka GPSTR?

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc, B.A, B.Com, or equivalent) with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/Cat-1/PwD), a B.Ed. or 2-year D.El.Ed., and must have passed Karnataka TET (Paper-II) or Central TET (Paper-II).

What is the age limit for Karnataka GPSTR Teacher 2026?

The age limit is 21 to 40 years as of 16 November 2026 for General Merit. Upper age relaxation of 3 years applies for OBC (2A/2B/3A/3B) candidates and 5 years for SC/ST/Cat-1 candidates (up to 45 years).

What is the extended last date to apply for Karnataka GPSTR Recruitment 2026?

The online registration window has been extended up to 16 November 2026 (11:59 PM). The final date for fee payment through online mode or postal challan is 28 November 2026.

What is the monthly salary of a Karnataka GPSTR Teacher?

Selected teachers receive a starting basic pay of ₹27,650 in the pay matrix ₹27,650 – ₹52,650. Adding DA (38.75%) and HRA (8%–27%), the gross monthly salary ranges between ₹42,076 and ₹47,329, yielding an in-hand take-home salary of approx ₹37,040 to ₹42,293.

What is the weightage formula used for the Karnataka GPSTR final merit list?

The merit list is computed out of 100%: 50% weightage from the Competitive Written Exam, 20% from KARTET/CTET Paper-II, 10% from Degree marks, 10% from B.Ed/D.Ed marks, and 10% from PUC/Intermediate marks.

What is the application fee for Karnataka GPSTR 2026?

For General, 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B candidates, the fee is ₹750 for one paper and ₹1,000 for both papers. For SC, ST, Category-1, and PwD candidates, the fee is ₹500 for one paper and ₹700 for both papers.

When will the Karnataka GPSTR Written Exam 2026 be conducted?

The competitive written examination is tentatively scheduled to be held on 20 December 2026 across various district centres in Karnataka. Hall tickets will be issued in early December 2026.