The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced 1,087 teacher vacancies under the KREIS recruitment drive. Access full details on eligibility, key dates, and application procedures in this comprehensive guide.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is set to conduct the KEA KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026 exam to fill 1,087 teaching positions across various subjects for the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS). The online application portal opens on 15th July 2026 via the official website at https://kreis.karnataka.gov.in/. Review the following sections for critical exam information.
KEA KREIS Teacher Notification 2026 PDF Out
The official notification PDF for the KEA KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026 is now available on the official portal at https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/. We strongly advise all applicants to thoroughly review the recruitment guidelines before commencing the application process.
| Cadre | Notification PDF |
| Rest of the State (RPC) | Click to Download |
| Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) | Click to Download |
KEA KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026- Highlights
The Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS) has officially invited applications for 1,087 teacher vacancies, distributed across both Rest of the State (RPC) and Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) regional cadres.
| KEA KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026- Highlights | |
| Exam Conducting Body | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Organization Name | Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS) |
| Post Cadre | Rest of the State (RPC) & Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) |
| Post Name | Teacher |
| Vacancies | 1,087 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Registration Dates | 15th July to 13th August 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written Exam and Document Verification |
| Job Location | Karnataka |
| Official Website | https://kreis.karnataka.gov.in/ |
KEA KREIS Teacher Vacancy 2026
The KREIS recruitment includes 1,087 total openings for teachers specializing in various subjects. These vacancies are categorized as 767 posts for the Rest of the State (RPC) cadre and 320 posts specifically reserved for the Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) local cadre.
| Post Name | RPC Vacancies | KK | Total |
| Kannada Language Teacher | 103 | 62 | 165 |
| English Language Teacher | 108 | 69 | 177 |
| Hindi Language Teacher | 55 | 31 | 86 |
| Mathematics Teacher | 103 | 35 | 138 |
| Science Teacher | 106 | 32 | 138 |
| Social Science Teacher | 154 | 24 | 170 |
| Physical Education Teacher | 57 | 33 | 90 |
| Drawing / Art & Craft Teacher | 81 | 17 | 98 |
| Music Teacher | — | 17 | 17 |
| Total | 767 | 320 | 1087 |
What is the Eligibility for KEA KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026?
To be eligible for the KEA KREIS teacher positions, candidates must be between 18 and 45 years of age and hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognized university.
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Kannada Language Teacher | Candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree with Kannada as a major/optional subject and B.Ed. (Kannada Methodology) from a recognized university. |
| English Language Teacher | Candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant subject and B.Ed. with the corresponding subject methodology from a recognized university. |
| Physical Education Teacher | Bachelor’s Degree with a Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) from a recognized university/institution |
| Drawing / Art & Craft Teacher | Candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree with a Degree/Diploma in Drawing, Fine Arts, Painting, or Visual Arts from a recognized institution |
| Music Teacher | Candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree with a Degree/Diploma in Art & Craft, Fine Arts, Drawing, Painting, or Visual Arts from a recognized institution |
Age Limit
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
| General / Unreserved | 18 years | 45 years |
| Category 2A, 2B, 3A & 3B | 18 years | 48 years |
| SC / ST / Category-1 | 18 years | 50 years |
KEA KREIS Application Form 2026 Link
Applications for the KEA KREIS exam must be submitted exclusively through the official website at https://kreis.karnataka.gov.in/. The registration window is open from 15th July to 13th August 2026. Ensure you submit your application before the deadline, as no extensions will be granted once the portal closes.
KREIS Teacher Notification 2026 Application Fee
When completing the online application for the KREIS recruitment, candidates are required to pay the prescribed application fee based on their respective reservation category.
| Category | Application Fee | Examination Fee | Total |
| General & Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 250/- | Rs. 750/- |
| SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-servicemen / Third Gender | Rs. 250/- | Rs. 250/- | Rs. 500/- |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | — | Rs. 250/- | Rs. 250/- |
| Additional Fee for Each Extra Post | — | Rs. 100/- | Rs. 100/- |
KEA KREIS Teacher Selection Process 2026
Selection for the teacher posts in both the RPC and KK cadres is determined by a single-stage written examination. The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks secured in the written test, subject to successful document verification (DV).
- Written Examination
- Document Verification
KEA Teacher Exam Pattern 2026
- KEA KREIS Teacher Exam is conducted in offline OMR-based mode consisting of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
- The exam consists of 2 papers. Paper-I is for General Knowledge, and Paper-II is for the subject-specific paper.
- There is negative marking; 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
| Paper | Subject | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| Paper 1 | General Knowledge | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper 2 | Subject-Specific Paper | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 4 hours | |
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