Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has released the recruitment notification for 140 Social Welfare Residential School Teacher (SWRT) vacancies under the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka. Out of these, 100 Posts are under the Residual Post Cadre (RPC) and 40 vacancies are under the Kalyana Karnataka (KK) Quota. Eligible candidates can apply online from 21 August 2026 to 18 September 2026 through the official website.
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 20 August 2026 |
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| Application Start Date | 21 August 2026 |
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| Application Last Date | 18 September 2026 |
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| Fee Payment Last Date | 19 September 2026 |
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| Exam Date | To Be Announced |
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| Result Date | To Be Announced |
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Age Limit
Karnataka SWRT Teacher Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
| Notification | Vacancies |
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| Residual Post Cadre (RPC) | 100 |
| Kalyana Karnataka (KK) Quota | 40 |
| Total | 140 |
Educational Qualification
- PUC with a minimum of 50% marks and a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education; OR
- PUC with a minimum of 50% marks and a four-year Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education; OR
- PUC with a minimum of 50% marks and a two-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
Karnataka Residential School Teacher 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
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| General & Other Categories (Cat-2A/2B/3A/3B) | ₹750 (₹500 application fee + ₹250 processing fee) |
| SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-Servicemen / Third Gender | ₹500 (₹250 application fee + ₹250 processing fee) |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | ₹250 (processing fee only) |
How to Apply for the KEA Social Welfare Residential School Teacher 2026
- Visit the official website - https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
- Search for the Recruitments tab and locate the Karnataka SWRT Teacher Recruitment update.
- Click on the notification link; the online application form will open.
- Fill in the required details such as educational qualification, age, category and other particulars.
- Upload the required documents, including educational certificates, TET certificate, photograph and signature.
- Cross-check all the details and click Continue.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Tick the declaration and click on Submit to finally submit the application.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
