Karnataka SWRT Teacher Recruitment 2026 Notification Out, Apply Online for 140 Vacancies

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The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has released notifications for the recruitment of Residential School Teachers (Vasati Shala Shikshakru) under the Social Welfare Department. These posts fall under the Scheduled Welfare Residential Teacher (SWRT) category, covering both the general recruitment cell and the Kalyana Karnataka region. Candidates who hold a PUC qualification along with a Diploma or Degree in Elementary Education, and who have cleared the Teacher Eligibility Test, can apply online for these posts. This article gives complete details on vacancies, eligibility, fees, and the application process.

Karnataka SWRT Teacher Recruitment 2026 Out

KEA issued two separate notifications on 20 August 2026 for Residential School Teacher posts. The first notification, numbered ಇಡಿ/ಕೆಇಎ/38/ನೇ.ವಿ./2026, covers 100 vacancies under the general recruitment cell. The second notification, numbered ಇಡಿ/ಕೆಇಎ/39/ನೇ.ವಿ./2026, covers 40 vacancies specifically for the Kalyana Karnataka region. Together, both notifications bring the total number of openings to 140 teaching posts. Online applications for both drives began on 21 August 2026.

Karnataka SWRT Teacher Recruitment 2026: Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
Post Name	Vasati Shala Shikshakru (Residential School Teacher)
Total Vacancies	140 (100 General + 40 Kalyana Karnataka)
Department	Social Welfare Department
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	21 August 2026
Application Last Date	18 September 2026
Fee Payment Last Date	19 September 2026
Pay Scale	Rs. 41300-81800
Official Website	cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
Notice	General Recruitment: Download PDF Kalyana Karnataka: Download PDF

Karnataka SWRT Teacher Vacancy 2026

Karnataka has announced 140 total posts in SWRT available through the general recruitment notification and Kalyana Karnataka category. Category-wise and post-wise details will be released separately by the Social Welfare Department, and candidates should keep checking the official notification for any revisions before the exam date.

Notification	Post	Vacancies
General Recruitment (RPC)	Vasati Shala Shikshakru	100
Kalyana Karnataka (KK)	Vasati Shala Shikshakru	40
Total		140

Karnataka SWRT Teacher Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the educational qualification along with the Teacher Eligibility Test requirement to be considered eligible for this post.

Criteria	Details
Qualification 1	PUC with minimum 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
Qualification 2	PUC with minimum 50% marks + 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education
Qualification 3	PUC with minimum 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)
Relaxed Marks	SC/ST/Category-1(OBC)/PwD candidates need a minimum of 45% in PUC
Additional Requirement	Must have passed TET conducted by the Government of Karnataka or the Government of India
Nationality	Must be an Indian citizen

Karnataka SWRT Teacher Apply Online Link

Candidates can apply online through the direct link provided on the official KEA website. The application link is active from 21 August 2026 and will remain open till 18 September 2026. It is advised to apply well before the last date to avoid last-minute server issues.

How to Apply for Karnataka SWRT Teacher 2026?

Interested and eligible candidates need to follow a simple online registration process to submit their application. Applicants must read the notification carefully before filling out the form, as no changes can be made once the fee is paid.

Visit the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
Click on the link for Vasati Shala Shikshakru Recruitment 2026
Register with basic details and create a login
Fill the online application form with personal, educational, and category details
Upload photograph (50KB-200KB) and signature (50KB-70KB) in JPEG format
Pay the application fee online
Submit the form and download a copy for future reference

Application Fees

The application fee varies by category and must be paid online only. Once paid, the fee is non-refundable, so candidates should check their eligibility carefully before making the payment.

Category	Fee
General and Other Categories (Cat 2A/2B/3A/3B)	Rs. 750
SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-Servicemen/Transgender	Rs. 500
Special Category (PwD)	Rs. 250

Age Limit

The minimum age for applicants is 18 years as of the last date of application submission. As per government order dated 29 January 2026, an additional 5-year age relaxation has been given over and above the existing upper limits, and this relaxation cannot be availed a second time.

Category	Upper Age Limit
General/Unreserved candidates	40 years
Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B	43 years
SC/ST/Category-1	45 years

Karnataka SWRT Teacher Selection Process 2026

Selection will be based on a competitive written examination conducted by KEA, either in online (CBT) or offline OMR mode. The exam consists of two papers, and candidates must also qualify for a Kannada language test unless exempted.

Stage	Details
Paper 1	General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Indian Constitution, Karnataka History and Geography, Panchayat Raj, Rural Development topics – 100 marks, 2 hours
Paper 2	General Kannada, General English, Computer Knowledge – 100 marks, 2 hours
Minimum Qualifying Marks	35% for general candidates
Negative Marking	0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
Kannada Language Test	150 marks, minimum 50 marks required (exempted for candidates who studied Kannada up to SSLC or already cleared the Kannada exam)

Karnataka SWRT Teacher Salary 2026

Selected candidates will be placed on the pay scale applicable to the residential school teacher post, along with allowances as per Karnataka government service rules. Selected teachers will also be entitled to pension benefits under the National Pension Scheme (NPS).