In one of the largest teacher recruitment drives in the state's history, the Karnataka Government Planning and Recruitment Department has released the official notification for the Graduate Post Graduate Teacher Selection (GPSTR) 2026 examination, offering approximately 15,000 teaching positions across schools in the state.
The recruitment aims to fill teaching vacancies at the secondary and higher secondary levels in government and government-aided schools throughout Karnataka. Candidates holding relevant graduate and postgraduate qualifications along with approved teacher education credentials will be eligible to apply for the positions.
The selection process is expected to follow the traditional GPSTR format, which includes a written examination followed by document verification. The written test typically assesses subject expertise, general knowledge, and teaching aptitude. The exact pattern and syllabus are yet to be fully detailed in the official notification, but candidates are advised to prepare based on the previous GPSTR exam framework while awaiting official updates.
Eligibility criteria require applicants to hold a bachelor's degree in their chosen subject area from a recognized university, along with a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) or equivalent teaching qualification. For certain posts, a master's degree may be preferred or mandatory depending on the subject and level of teaching. Age relaxations applicable to reserved categories as per Karnataka government rules will also apply.
The application window is currently open online through the official Karnataka recruitment portal. Candidates must register, fill in their details, upload the required documents, and pay the prescribed application fee. Late fee concessions and payment modes will be as per the official notification guidelines.
This massive recruitment drive is seen as a significant opportunity for aspirants who have been waiting for government teaching posts in Karnataka. Education analysts note that filling over 15,000 positions will substantially strengthen the state's teaching workforce and improve student-teacher ratios in many districts.
