Karnataka GPTR-2026 State Recruitment – Graduate Primary Teacher
Department: Department of School Education, Government of Karnataka
e-Rajyapatra No.: 700 | Date: 12 August 2026, Bengaluru
Vacancy Details (State-Wise Breakdown)
| S.No | Post | Subject | Vacancies |
|---|
| 1 | GPT | Kannada | 44 |
| 2 | GPT | English | 11 |
| 3 | GPT | Social Studies | 87 |
| 4 | GPT | Mathematics & Science | 18 |
| 5 | GPT | Bio-Science | 13 |
| 6 | CST | Computer | 11 |
| 7 | Various GPT/HST Posts | Miscellaneous | 184 |
| Total | 388 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Indian Citizen
- Education: Graduate in relevant subject + B.Ed. / CTET Level-2 qualification
- Age Limit: Minimum 21 years; Maximum 40 years as on 10.08.2026
- SC/ST candidates: up to 43 years
- OBC candidates: up to 43 years
- PwBD candidates: up to 45 years
Salary / Pay Scale
Pay Matrix: ₹44,425 – ₹1,125 – ₹47,800 → ₹1,250 → ₹52,800 → ₹1,375 → ₹58,300 → ₹1,500 → ₹64,300 → ₹1,650 → ₹74,200 → ₹1,900 → ₹83,700 per month + HRA
Application Fee
- General / EWS: ₹750/-
- SC / ST / OBC / PwBD: ₹500/-
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 12.08.2026
- Application Start Date: 10.08.2026
- Last Date to Apply: 07.09.2026 (23:59 hrs)
- Exam Date: 10.09.2026
How to Apply
- Visit https://schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in
- Click on "Recruitment" → "GPTR-2026"
- Register with valid mobile number and email ID
- Login using User Name and Password
- Fill in personal, educational, and category details
- Upload photo (≤50 KB) and signature (≤20 KB) in JPG/PNG format
- Pay application fee online (Internet Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card)
- Submit application and save/print the confirmation page