This job is part of the Karnataka SWRT Teacher Recruitment 2026 for 140 Residential School Teacher Posts – Apply Online @ cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea examination cycle.
Karnataka SWRT Teacher Recruitment 2026 for 140 Residential School Teacher Posts – Apply Online @ cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
Karnataka SWRT Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Golden Opportunity for 140 Residential School Teacher Posts
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has released the official notification for the Social Welfare Residential School Teacher (SWRT) Recruitment 2026. This is a dream Sarkari Naukri for candidates aspiring to serve as teachers in government residential schools across Karnataka. With 140 vacancies (100 under Residual Post Cadre + 40 under Kalyana Karnataka quota), this is one of the latest government jobs in the education sector. The application process starts on 21st August 2026 and closes on 18th September 2026. Apply online at the official KEA portal: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
Click on the ‘Recruitments’ tab and find the Karnataka SWRT Teacher notification.
Click on the application link; register with basic details if new.
Fill in personal, educational, and category details.
Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, educational certificates, and TET certificate.
Pay the application fee online.
Review all entries and submit the application.
Take a printout for future reference.
Application Fee for Karnataka SWRT Teacher Recruitment 2026
Fee is payable online only. No refund of fee once paid.
Application Fee Structure
Category
Total Fee
General & Other Categories (2A/2B/3A/3B)
₹750 (₹500 application + ₹250 processing)
SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-Servicemen/Third Gender
₹500 (₹250 application + ₹250 processing)
Persons with Disability (PwD)
₹250 (processing fee only)
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
Selection is based on a competitive written examination (CBT or OMR mode). Minimum qualifying marks: 35%. Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
Exam Pattern
Written Exam Structure
Paper
Subjects
Questions
Marks
Duration
Paper 1
General Knowledge (Current Affairs, Indian Constitution, Karnataka History/Geography, Panchayat Raj, etc.)
100
100
2 Hours
Paper 2
General Kannada, General English, Computer Knowledge
100
100
2 Hours
Kannada Language Test: Candidates who have not studied Kannada up to SSLC level must appear for a separate Kannada test (150 marks, min 50 qualifying marks). This test is only qualifying, not counted for merit.
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is a government organization in the state of Karnataka, India. It was established to conduct various entrance exams for admissions into professional courses offered by institutions in the state.
The KEA is responsible for conducting exams such as the Common Entrance Test (CET) for undergraduate courses like engineering, medical and dental, the Postgraduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) for admissions to MBA, MCA, M.E, M.Tech and M.Arch courses, and the Diploma CET for admissions to diploma courses.
Apart from conducting exams, the KEA also facilitates the counseling process for admissions into various courses, and manages the seat allotment process.
The primary objective of the Karnataka Examination Authority is to ensure fair and transparent selection of candidates for admission into professional courses, and to promote merit-based admissions.
