Good news for teaching aspirants in Karnataka, as the state has opened applications for a major recruitment drive to fill 15,000 vacant teacher posts in government primary and secondary schools across the state.
To apply online from August 18, 2026, eligible candidates applying to the recruitment can submit applications from August 18th onwards. The last date to apply is September 7, 2026. People aspiring to build a career in government schools should refer to the official recruitment notification before applying.
The large-scale recruitment drive covers various categories of teaching positions including Primary School Teachers, Graduate Primary Teachers, Computer Science Teachers and Assistant Masters in secondary schools.
15,000 teacher posts to be filled
There are 15,000 vacancies under different teaching categories. The recruitment is expected to provide a large number of qualified candidates seeking government teaching jobs in Karnataka.
The vacancies have been split between primary and secondary school teaching positions, and a large portion is reserved for Graduate Primary Teachers and Computer Science Teachers.
According to the details available, 1,050 posts have been allocated for Primary School Teachers (PST) and Physical Education Grade-2 positions.
The largest category is Graduate Primary Teachers (GPT) and Computer Science Teachers (CST).
The subject-wise distribution under this category includes:
Kannada Language: 2,557 posts
Mathematics and Science: 3,109 posts
Social Science: 1,415 posts
English Language: 643 posts
Biological Science: 776 posts
Computer Science: 500 posts
These vacancies cover a range of subjects, providing opportunities for candidates with different academic backgrounds and teaching qualifications.
4,950 vacancies for secondary schools
The recruitment drive also includes significant vacancies in secondary schools. There are 4,950 posts for Assistant Masters (AM) and Secondary School Physical Education Grade-1 positions earmarked.
The fact that academic and physical education is included in this recruitment process will make recruitment of candidates from different teaching fields very important.
Application process begins August 18
The online application process starts August 18, 2026. Candidate eligibility is determined according to the prescribed eligibility level and can be applied for online.
The last date to submit applications is September 7, 2026. The application forms should not be submitted until the last day, as technical problems or heavy website traffic may occur.
Before applying, candidates should verify their educational qualifications, subject requirements, eligibility conditions, reservation criteria, age limits, and other requirements mentioned in the official notification.
Candidates should have documents ready
Teaching aspirants preparing to apply should have all necessary educational and personal documents ready before starting the online application process. Details entered in the application form should match the candidate’s original certificates and records.
As a final step in the application process, candidates must also carefully review the application form and keep a copy of the application and payment receipt, where applicable, for future reference before submitting the application.
The recruitment drive is expected to attract a large number of applicants because government teaching positions are much sought after by qualified candidates in Karnataka.
Important dates
Application launch date: August 18, 2026
Application last date: September 7, 2026
Total vacancies: 15,000
Recruiting sector: Karnataka Government Schools
Posts: PST, GPT, CST, Assistant Masters and Physical Education Teachers
Candidates are advised to consult the official recruitment notice for the final details on eligibility, application fee, examination pattern, syllabus, reservation, document requirements and selection procedure. Any changes or corrections made by the concerned education authorities should also be taken into account before submitting the application.
With applications opening from August 18, eligible teaching aspirants can apply for one of the major government school recruitment drives in Karnataka.
