The Karnataka State Education Department has initiated a large-scale teacher recruitment exercise for the year 2026, announcing over 15,000 vacant positions across primary and secondary education levels. The recruitment drives covers three main categories of posts — Primary School Teachers (PST), Government Primary Teachers (GPT), and Assistant Masters (AM) — filling critical vacancies that have remained open in schools throughout the state.
Candidates can submit their applications through the official portal at schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in. The government has opened the application window for all eligible aspirants, encouraging them to apply before the stated deadline. Officials stated that the massive hiring drive is part of the state's ongoing effort to address long-pending teacher shortages in government and aided schools.
The recruitment will cover schools across all districts of Karnataka, with postings distributed based on administrative requirements and student enrollment patterns. Authorities emphasized that qualified candidates from rural and remote areas would be given priority during the allocation process, ensuring that even underserved regions receive adequate teaching staff.
Educational experts welcomed the announcement, noting that filling these positions promptly would significantly improve classroom quality and student outcomes across the state. The teacher vacancy crunch had been a persistent challenge for Karnataka's education system, affecting academic delivery in many government schools.
