Karnataka Guest Teachers Recruitment 2026-27: Apply For 30,337 Posts

The Department of School Education and Literacy, Karnataka, has officially announced a massive recruitment drive for Karnataka Guest Teachers Recruitment 2026 (ಅತಿಥಿ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರು) for the academic year 2026-27. This temporary recruitment aims to resolve the shortage of teaching staff across government primary schools, ensuring that students’ academic growth continues seamlessly until permanent teachers are appointed.

According to the official circular issued by the Commissioner of the School Education Department, Bengaluru, the government has sanctioned a total of 40,000 guest teacher positions. In the first phase, recruitment is open for 30,337 vacant positions across both Primary School Teacher (PST) and Graduate Primary Teacher (GPT) cadres.in this post you can know the , Eligibility criteria, Vacancy details, important Dates, Applying process and important Documents required.

Karnataka Guest Teachers Recruitment 2026 Overview

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Specification	Details
Department	Department of School Education, Government of Karnataka
Post Name	Guest Teachers (PST & GPT Cadres)
Total Sanctioned Posts	40,000
First Phase Vacancies	30,337 Posts
Job Type	Temporary (Contractual for Academic Year 2026-27)
Monthly Remuneration	₹12,000 per month
Job Location	Across Various Districts of Karnataka
Application Mode	Offline (School Level / Block Level)
Official Website	schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in

Karnataka Government Approves 40,000 Guest Teacher Vacancy

The School Education Department has systematically mapped out the vacant teaching positions to stabilize schools experiencing severe staff shortages:

• Total Existing Cadre Vacancies: 33,708 positions (PST & GPT combined).
• First Phase Allocation: 30,337 slots have been immediately approved for district-wise and taluk-wise distribution.
• Remaining Slots: The remaining sanctioned balance out of the total 40,000 will be deployed in subsequent phases based on critical need assessment.

Districts With Highest Guest Teacher Vacancies in Karnataka 2026

Based Official Notification Data:

1. Raichur – 3,318 Posts
2. Yadgir – 2,203 Posts
3. Belagavi (Chikkodi) – 1,821 Posts
4. Koppal – 1,632 Posts
5. Kalaburagi – 1,525 Posts

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Karnataka Guest Teacher Vacancy 2026: Cadre-Wise Vacancy Details

The positions are distributed across multiple educational divisions. Below is a detailed breakdown of the allocated vacancies across key districts and taluks in Karnataka:

Bangalore Division Guest Teacher Vacancy Details

District Name	Taluk / Block Name	Total Cadre Vacancies	Allotted Guest Teachers
Bengaluru Rural	Devanahalli	122	110
	Doddaballapura	122	110
	Hosakote	269	242
	Nelamangala	121	109
Bengaluru Urban North	North 1, 2, 3, 4	878	790
Bengaluru Urban South	South 1, 2, 3, 4, Anekal	1,710	1,539
Chikkaballapura	Bagepalli, Chintamani, Sidlaghatta, etc.	563	507
Chitradurga	Chitradurga, Challakere, Hiriyur, etc.	578	520
Davanagere	Channagiri, Davanagere, Harihara, etc.	313	282
Kolar	Bangarapet, KGF, Kolar, Malur, etc.	545	491
Ramanagara	Channapatna, Kanakapura, Magadi, etc.	846	761
Shivamogga	Bhadravati, Sagar, Shimoga, Sorab, etc.	680	612
Tumakuru (Madhugiri)	Koratagere, Madhugiri, Pavagada, Sira	623	561
Tumakuru	Gubbi, Kunigal, Tiptur, Tumkur, etc.	536	482

Dharwad Division Guest Teacher Vacancy Details

District Name	Taluk / Block Name	Total Cadre Vacancies	Allotted Guest Teachers
Bagalkot	Badami, Bagalkot, Bilagi, Jamakhandi, etc.	749	674
Belagavi (Chikkodi)	Athani, Chikodi, Gokak, Hukkeri, Raibag, etc.	2,023	1,821
Belagavi	Bailhongal, Belgaum, Khanapur, Ramdurg, etc.	1,499	1,349
Dharwad	Dharwad City/Rural, Hubli, HDMC, etc.	645	581
Gadag	Gadag, Mundaragi, Ron, Shirhatti, etc.	506	455
Haveri	Hanagal, Haveri, Savanur, Shiggoan, etc.	838	754
Uttara Kannada (Sirsi)	Haliyal, Joida, Mundagod, Sirsi, etc.	872	785
Uttara Kannada	Ankola, Bhatkal, Honnavar, Karwar, Kumta	475	428
Vijayapura	Basavan Bagewadi, Indi, Sindagi, etc.	983	885

Kalaburagi Division Guest Teacher Vacancy Details

District Name	Taluk / Block Name	Total Cadre Vacancies	Allotted Guest Teachers
Ballari	Bellary East, Kurugodu, Sandur, Siruguppa	1,472	1,325
Bidar	Aurad, Basavakalyan, Bhalki, Bidar, etc.	650	585
Kalaburagi	Afzalpur, Aland, Chincholi, Jewargi, Sedam	1,694	1,525
Koppal	Gangavathi, Koppal, Kustagi, Yelburga	1,813	1,632
Raichiur	Devadurga, Lingasugur, Manvi, Raichur	3,687	3,318
Vijayanagara	Hadagali, Harapanahalli, Hospet, Kudligi	437	393
Yadagiri	Shahapur, Shorapur, Yadgir	2,448	2,203

Mysore Division Guest Teacher Vacancy Details

District Name	Taluk / Block Name	Total Cadre Vacancies	Allotted Guest Teachers
Chamarajanagara	Chamarajanagar, Kollegal, Gundlupet, etc.	498	448
Chikkamagaluru	Biruru, Chikmagalur, Kadur, Koppa, etc.	339	305
Dakshina Kannada	Bantwal, Mangaluru, Puttur, Sullia, etc.	1,405	1,265
Hassan	Alur, Arasikere, Belur, Channarayapatna, etc.	507	456
Kodagu	Madikeri, Somavarpet, Virajpet	266	239
Mandya	Maddur, Malavally, Nagamangala, etc.	606	545
Mysuru	H.D. Kote, Hunsur, Nanjanagud, Periyapatna	794	715
Udupi	Brahmavara, Byndoor, Karkala, Kundapura	596	536
GRAND TOTAL	All Districts Combined	33,708	30,337

 Karnataka Guest Teacher Salary 2026 Fixed Salary

The state government has finalized a consolidated monthly honorarium for selected candidates. Guest teachers appointed to government primary schools will receive a fixed compensation of ₹12,000 per month. No additional allowances, travel concessions, or medical benefits are applicable under this temporary arrangement.

Guest Teacher Recruitment Selection Process & Allocation Guidelines

The School Education Department has mandated strict operational guidelines for transparency and merit-based deployment:

1. Local Selection Authority: The recruitment process is decentralized. The Headmaster / Headmistress (ಮುಖ್ಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರು) of the respective government primary school holds the direct responsibility of selecting and absorbing eligible candidates.
2. Prioritization of Schools: Priority is heavily skewed towards filling vacancies in:
   1. Rural schools facing acute teacher shortages.
   1. Single-teacher or zero-teacher schools.
   1. Educational institutions with high student-to-teacher ratios.
   1. Specialized Karnataka Public Schools (KPS), Bengaluru Public Schools, Bilingual (English-medium) sections, and Adarsha Vidyalayas.
3. Core Selection Criteria: Selection must be performed transparently on the basis of academic merit alongside specific teaching qualifications. Candidates with previous certified teaching experience will be given preferential weightage.
4. Local Re-allocation Policy: If a permanent teacher joins a specific school through regular recruitment or general transfers, the working guest teacher will be relieved from that post. However, the Block Education Officer (BEO) can locally adjust and transfer that guest teacher to alternative needy schools within the same taluk boundary.

Karnataka Guest Teacher Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking placement must fulfill the primary benchmarks defined by school education norms:

Educational Qualification for PST Posts

Primary School Teachers (PST): Candidates must possess a pass certificate in PUC (Class 12) along with a completed Diploma in Education (D.Ed / D.El.Ed) from a recognized statutory board.

Educational Qualification for GPT Posts

For Graduate Primary Teachers (GPT): Applicants must hold a graduate degree (B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com.) from a recognized university along with a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree.

• Language Proficiency: Candidates must possess a robust commanding knowledge of Kannada (both written and verbal formats). For bilingual or English-medium sections, proficiency in handling core subjects in English is mandatory.

Karnataka Guest Teacher Notification Important Dates

Eligible candidates interested in applying should keep track of these official timelines:

• Official Notification Date: May 27, 2026
• Commencement of Duties / Deployment: June 1, 2026
• Tenure Period: Until the end of the academic year (March 2027) or until permanent teachers are posted, whichever is earlier.

How to Apply for Karnataka Guest Teacher Deployment Process

As the selection process is highly localized, candidates should follow this execution map to submit applications:

1. Identify Local Vacancies: Check with the localized Block Education Officer (BEO) office or directly approach public primary school Headmasters in your zone to verify specific subject vacancies.
2. Document Preparation: Prepare an application dossier containing:
   1. Updated Resume/Bio-data.
   1. SSLC, PUC, and Graduation Marks Cards.
   1. Professional qualification certificates (D.Ed / B.Ed marks sheets).
   1. Relevant teaching experience certificates (if available).
   1. Valid identity proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID).
3. Submit Directly: Submit your physical application along with self-attested photocopies of your academic files directly to the target school Headmaster or the designated taluk nodal collection points.
4. Merit Listing & Verification: Headmasters will evaluate submissions based on academic merit, compile documentation, and submit finalized lists to the respective BEOs for institutional approval.

Schools Given Priority Under Guest Teacher Recruitment

• Single-teacher schools
• Zero-teacher schools
• Rural schools
• KPS Schools
• Bengaluru Public Schools
• Adarsha Vidyalayas

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