Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced a total of 1087 vacancies for Teacher (various subjects) posts under Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society Schools (KREIS). The online application process for KEA KREIS Recruitment 2026 will begin on 15th July 2026 at the official website https://kreis.karnataka.gov.in/. Interested candidates can check complete details such as vacancies, eligibility, selection process, and other details from the article.
KREIS Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
The official notification PDF for KEA KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026 has been released on the official website https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/. Candidates must go through the detailed notification PDF and check complete details before applying for the exam.
| Cadre | Notification PDF |
| Rest of the State (RPC) | Click to Download |
| Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) | Click to Download |
KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026- Highlights
Under the recuitment drive, the online applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for 1,087 Teacher vacancies across multiple subjects under the Rest of the State (RPC) and Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) cadres. The selection process comprises the written exam and document verification.
| 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/ |
KREIS Recruitment 2026- Important Dates
Along with the release of the KREIS Notification, the registration dates have been released from 15th July to 13th August 2026. Candidates must bookmark important dates and keep in mind to avoid any deadlines.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification release date | 14th July 2026 |
| Apply online starts | 15th July 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 13th August 2026 |
| Fee payment last date | 13th August 2026 |
KEA KREIS Teacher Vacancy 2026
Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society Schools (KREIS) has announced a total of 1087 vacancies for Teacher (various subjects). Out of the total vacancies, 767 posts are released under the Rest of the State (RPC) cadre and 320 posts under 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?
Candidates who are aged 18 to 45 years and have completed a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant stream are eligible to apply online for KEA KREIS Teacher Vacancy.
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
The application process for the KEA KREIS Exam will be accpted online only at the official website https://kreis.karnataka.gov.in/. As per the notification, the registration dates are from 15th July to 13th August 2026. Candidates have to complete their application within the registration dates, as once the application link is inactivated, no form will be accepted under any circumstance.
KREIS Teacher Notification 2026 Application Fee
While submitting the KREIS application form, candidates have to pay an application fee as per their 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/- |
Steps to Apply Online for KREIS Recruitment 2026
- Go to the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) official website at https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
- On the homepage, you will notice the “Recruitment” section at the top and select it.
- Click on “Apply Online for KEA KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026”
- First, register with DigiLocker using your Aadhaar Number to download your SSLC marksheet.
- Then, complete the candidate registration process, which will generate your login credentials. Candidates must verify these credentials via SMS and email.
- Fill out the application form with basic details, academic qualifications, and reservation details.
- Upload the required documents, in which photograph, signature, category, computer literacy, region, qualification certificates, and identity proof, all in JPG format.
- Then, pay the application fee as per your category in any online payment mode.
- Then click on “Submit” and download the application form and take a printout of it.
KEA KREIS Teacher Selection Process 2026
To be recuited for Teacher posts under Rest of the State (RPC) & Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) cadre, candidates have to undergo a single stage of written exam. The final merit list is based on total marks obtained by candidates in the written exam and fulfilling all criteria in 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 | |
KEA KRIES Teacher Salary 2026
Candidates appointed for KRIES Teacher vacancies will get a monthly salary as prescribed by the official in the notification PDF. Check the post-wise salary structure from the table below.
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
| Subject- specific (Kannada, English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Science & Computer Science Teachers, Physical Education) | Rs. 54,175/- to Rs. 99,400/- |
| Graduate Drawing Teacher | Rs. 49,050/- to Rs. 92,500/- |
| Diploma Drawing Teacher | Rs. 49,050/- to Rs. 92,500/- |
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