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Applying for one of Karnataka’s 15,000 government teacher posts? Before filling out the online form, candidates need to check more than just their educational qualification. The School Education Department’s newly released FAQ clarifies crucial issues ranging from the September 15 application deadline and TET/CTET requirements to 371J, rural reservation, caste and income certificates, serving teachers and multiple cadres.
Online application process began on August 18, 2026, and candidates have until September 15 to submit their applications.
Key information worth highlighting
1. Application dates
- Applications opened: August 18, 2026
- Last date: September 15, 2026
2. Which posts are covered?
The recruitment covers vacancies including:
- Primary School Teacher – General, Classes 1–5
- Physical Education Teacher Grade-II, Classes 1–8
- Graduate Primary Teacher (GPT), Classes 6–8
- Computer Science Teacher, Classes 1–8
- Secondary School Assistant Teachers in specified subjects
- Physical Education Teacher Grade-I
3. Important document warning
Candidates must upload the prescribed horizontal-reservation certificates. However, the FAQ says caste and income certificate, Non-Creamy Layer certificate and 371J reservation certificate are exceptions to the documents required to be uploaded with the online application, subject to the recruitment notification and later verification requirements.
This point should be worded carefully because the FAQ distinguishes between uploading documents and producing original/valid certificates during later verification.
4. Caste and income certificate
A certificate specifically mentioning “for education/studies” will not be accepted for recruitment. Candidates should have a certificate that does not restrict its purpose to education or one specifically issued for employment. If selected, a valid caste and income certificate is mandatory.
5. 371J candidates
A 371J certificate with an RD number issued by the competent authority is required for claiming 371J reservation. FAQ also clarifies several combinations involving Kalyana Karnataka and Non-KK districts, so candidates should check the relevant district-wise notification before applying.
6. Rural reservation
FAQ provides specific clarification on the application of the Creamy Layer policy to rural reservation. For example, candidates from the general category seeking rural reservation must satisfy the applicable Non-Creamy Layer requirement and possess the prescribed certificate. FAQ also states that the Creamy Layer policy does not apply to SC, ST and Category-I candidates seeking rural reservation.
7. TET/CTET is important
For Primary School Teacher posts (Classes 1–5), TET/CTET Paper-I is mandatory, with the prescribed minimum marks depending on the candidate's category. For Graduate Primary Teacher posts (Classes 6–8), TET/CTET Paper-II is also subject to the prescribed qualification and marks requirements stated in the recruitment rules. FAQ states that TET/CTET is not required for PET Grade-II and Secondary School Assistant posts, according to the respective eligibility provisions.
8. Candidates with qualifications for multiple cadres
A candidate qualified for PST, GPT and Secondary School Assistant cadres can apply for different cadres in different districts. However, FAQ says that only one district can be selected for a particular cadre. This is particularly useful information for candidates who are eligible for more than one post.
9. Serving teachers
AQ clarifies that serving candidates must produce an NOC at the document-verification stage if selected for verification. It also distinguishes between candidates already serving as GPT teachers in the School Education Department and those seeking another cadre.
10. Beware of recruitment fraud
Department has warned candidates against people demanding money by promising government teaching jobs or claiming they can arrange malpractice in the examination. Candidates should report such approaches to department.
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