About This Job

Karnataka School Education Department (Department of Public Instruction) has invited online applications for 15,000 vacancies under GPSTR Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 (Not specified in notification). Candidates with PUC/12th with Diploma or Bachelor's degree + B.Ed/B.El.Ed; TET required for applicable posts (post-wise) can apply. The pay scale is ₹44,425-99,400 (Karnataka state pay matrix, post-wise) and the application fee is ₹750 (General/OBC); ₹500 (SC/ST/PwD). Interested candidates can apply online before 16 Nov 2026 through the official website.

Karnataka School Education Department (Department of Public Instruction) is recruiting for 15,000 teaching posts — GPSTR/Graduate Primary Teacher, Assistant Master, Primary School Teacher, Physical Education Teacher and Computer Science Teacher — in government schools across Karnataka for the 2026-27 academic session. The online application deadline has been extended to 16 Nov 2026 (Karnataka Gazette No. 1248 dated 26 Oct 2026); application corrections allowed till 18 Nov 2026 and fee payment till 28 Nov 2026. Selection is through a written examination (Paper-1, Paper-2, Paper-3) followed by document verification, with pay scale ₹44,425-99,400.

GPSTR Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility

Salary / Pay Scale

🏆Selection Process — Step by Step

1. Written Exam (Paper 1-3)
2. Document Verification
   Your original certificates (education, caste, domicile, ID proof) are checked against what you claimed in the application. Any mismatch or fake document leads to immediate disqualification.

Each stage is qualifying — you must clear one stage to reach the next. Final merit is prepared as per the rules in the official notification.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official Karnataka School Education Department website schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in and open the GPSTR/Teacher Recruitment notification.
2. Apply online through the GSTR-2026 application portal at sts.karnataka.gov.in/GPSTRNHK.
3. Fill the form, pay the fee and submit on or before 16 Nov 2026.

Important Links

📝Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Exact marks distribution, number of questions, negative marking and detailed syllabus are given in the official notification PDF — download it from Important Links above.

📄Documents Required

• Recent passport-size photograph — as per the size and format specified in the notification
• Scanned signature — clear signature on white paper, scanned as specified
• Educational certificates & mark sheets (PUC/12th with Diploma or Bachelor's degree + B.Ed/B.El.Ed; TET required for applicable posts (post-wise)) — proof of your qualification
• Valid photo ID proof — Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card / Driving Licence
• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) — only if you are claiming age or fee relaxation
• Domicile / residence certificate — if the notification requires it
• Experience certificate — only if the post requires prior experience
• Disability certificate (PwD) — only if applicable

Keep scanned copies ready in the prescribed size and format before starting the online application. Mismatched or missing documents lead to rejection.

❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

🏆How to Check Result

1. Visit the official website: https://schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in/ (link in Important Links above).
2. Look for the Results / Career section on the homepage.
3. Find the result link for GPSTR Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026.
4. Enter your roll number / registration number and date of birth.
5. Download and save the scorecard / merit list PDF for future reference.

Karnataka School Education Department (Department of Public Instruction) publishes results only on its official website. Beware of fake result websites asking for money.