Karnataka Teaching PSTR-2026 No. 697 - Primary School Teacher (PST) Kannada Recruitment (1 Post)
Department: Department of School Education, Government of Karnataka
e-Rajyapatra No.: 697 | Date: 12 August 2026, Bengaluru
Reference: A2/SN/Shashwat/SSM/2026-27
Vacancy Details
| S.No | Post | Subject / Class | Vacancies |
|---|
| 1 | Primary School Teacher (PST) | Kannada (Classes 1 to 5) | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Note: This recruitment is made under the special provision of Karnataka (Section 371) with 8% horizontal reservation for North Karnataka region candidates, as per the official e-Rajyapatra notification and roster table.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Indian Citizen
- Age Limit (as on 07.09.2026): Minimum 21 years
- General (Others): Maximum 40 years
- Category II(a) / II(b) / III(a) / III(b): Maximum 43 years
- SC / ST / Category-1 / Persons with Disabilities: Maximum 45 years
- Educational Qualification (PST - Kannada, Classes 1 to 5):
- SSLC / PUC (10+2 or equivalent) passed with the prescribed minimum marks
- Two-year D.Ed / D.El.Ed training from a recognized institute (or candidates duly covered under the Karnataka Government Order) for classes 1 to 5
- KARTET / CTET (Paper-1) pass - minimum 60% marks for General and Category II(a)/II(b)/III(a)/III(b) candidates; 55% for SC/ST/Category-1/PwD candidates
- Working knowledge of Kannada language
Selection Process
- OMR-based written examination (KARTET pattern) to be held on 14.10.2026
- Paper-1: 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
- Paper-2: 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
- Selection based on Derived Percentage (weightage of qualifying examination marks) as per the notification
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for certificate verification; final merit list published on the official website
Salary / Pay Scale
Pay Matrix Level-1: Rs. 41,300 - Rs. 1,000 - Rs. 43,300 - Rs. 1,125 - Rs. 47,800 - Rs. 1,250 - Rs. 52,800 - Rs. 1,375 - Rs. 58,300 - Rs. 1,500 - Rs. 64,300 - Rs. 1,650 - Rs. 74,200 - Rs. 1,900 - Rs. 81,800 per month + allowances
Application Fee
| Category | One Post | Two Posts |
|---|
| General / Others (incl. Cat II(a)/II(b)/III(a)/III(b)) | Rs. 750/- | Rs. 1,125/- |
| SC / ST / Category-1 / PwD / Ex-Servicemen / Kannada-speaking | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 750/- |
Additional posts: Rs. 375/- for the 1st additional post and Rs. 250/- for the 2nd additional post over the fee of the first application.
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 12.08.2026
- Online Application Start: 18.08.2026
- Last Date to Apply: 07.09.2026 (23:59 hrs)
- Fee Verification / Receipt Date: 10.09.2026
- Written Examination: 14.10.2026
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: https://schooleducation.kar.nic.in
- Open "Recruitment" and then "PSTR-2026" online application portal
- Register with a valid mobile number and email ID to obtain User Name and Password
- Login and fill in personal, educational, category and reservation details
- Select the post (PST) and subject preference (Kannada, Classes 1-5)
- Upload recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format
- Pay the application fee online through Internet Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card
- Submit the application and save / print the confirmation page for future reference
Documents Required
- SSLC / PUC marks card and certificate
- D.Ed / D.El.Ed training certificate
- KARTET / CTET (Paper-1) score card
- Caste / Category certificate (SC/ST/Category-1/II(a)/II(b)/III(a)/III(b))
- Kannada language proficiency document
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature
- Domicile / residence proof
Important Instructions
- Candidates applying for more than one post (PST/GPT/HST) must submit separate applications with the applicable fee.
- Reservation will be applied as per Government of Karnataka norms; SC/ST/Category-1 candidates must produce a valid caste validity certificate.
- Applications once submitted cannot be withdrawn or altered; the application fee is non-refundable.
- Keep the fee payment receipt and application printout safe till the end of the recruitment process.
- This recruitment is subject to the Karnataka special provision (Section 371), 2A/2B/3A/3B reservations and horizontal reservation as per rules.
- Candidates are advised to read the official e-Rajyapatra No. 697 dated 12.08.2026 carefully before applying.
Contact
Department of School Education, Government of Karnataka, Bengaluru. | Website: https://schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in
Disclaimer
This information is compiled from the official e-Rajyapatra notification No. 697 dated 12.08.2026. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official notification before applying.