GPSTR Teacher Recruitment 2026 Last Date Extended - 15,000 Vacancies, Apply Online

The School Education Department, Karnataka has officially extended the online application deadline for the GPSTR (Graduate Primary School Teacher) and High School Teacher Recruitment 2026. Candidates aspiring for 15,000 vacant teaching posts can now submit their online applications up to 16th November 2026.

GPSTR Teacher Key Highlights & Important Dates

• Recruiting Body: Department of School Education, Karnataka

• Total Vacancies: 15,000 Posts

• Application Mode: Online

• Official Website: schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in

GPSTR Teacher Post-wise & Regional Vacancy Distribution

The total 15,000 vacancies are divided between the Kalyana Karnataka (KK) and Non-Kalyana Karnataka (Non-KK) regions:

GPSTR Teacher Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

• Graduate Primary Teacher (GPT / GPSTR): Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject with minimum required marks + B.Ed / D.El.Ed + K-TET / CTET qualification.

• Assistant Master (AM): Bachelor's / Master's degree in the specific subject + B.Ed + Teacher Eligibility qualification.

• Primary School Teacher (PST): Senior Secondary (10+2) or Graduation + D.El.Ed / D.Ed + TET pass.

• Computer Science Teacher (CST): B.E/B.Tech (CS/IT), BCA, or B.Sc in Computer Science.

• Physical Education Teacher (PET): Graduation with B.P.Ed / D.P.Ed degree or diploma.

2. Age Limit (As of Notification)

• Minimum Age: 21 Years

• Maximum Age (General): 40 Years

• Age Relaxations:

  • 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B (OBC): +3 Years (Up to 43 years)

  • SC / ST / Category-1: +5 Years (Up to 45 years)

  • PwD / Ex-Servicemen: As per state government rules.

GPSTR Teacher Application Fee

• General & Backward Classes (OBC/2A/2B/3A/3B): ₹750

• SC / ST / Specially Gifted (PwD): ₹500

• Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking, UPI, Credit/Debit Card)

Breakdown of GPSTR Teacher Salary Structure

Allowances & Perks Included

Selected candidates receive the following allowances along with their basic pay upon appointment:

• Dearness Allowance (DA): Standard state government rate revised periodically to match inflation.

• House Rent Allowance (HRA): Varies based on city classification (X, Y, or Z categories like Bengaluru vs district towns).

• Travel Allowance (TA): Fixed monthly allowance for local transport.

• Medical Benefits & Group Insurance: Coverage under Karnataka Government Employee Schemes.

• Pension Scheme: Enrolled under the Defined Contributory Pension Scheme (NPS).

GPSTR Teacher Probation & Salary Growth

1. Probation Period: Newly recruited teachers undergo a mandatory 2-year probation period.

2. Annual Increments: Receive an annual increment (approx. 3%) on basic pay along with DA revisions.

3. Career Advancement: Eligible for internal promotions to High School Teacher (Assistant Master) or Senior Primary Teacher subject to service rules.

GPSTR Teacher Selection Process

The Karnataka Graduate Primary School Teacher Recruitment (GPSTR 2026) selection process consists of a competitive written examination comprising 3 Papers totaling 400 Marks.

1. Exam Pattern Overview

2. Subject-wise Syllabus Breakdown

Paper-I: General Knowledge & Pedagogy (150 Marks)

Paper-I is compulsory for all candidates and evaluates foundational teaching, general awareness, and basic technical skills.

Paper-II: Subject Specific Paper (150 Marks)

Candidates appear for the specific subject post applied for (e.g., Mathematics & Science, Social Studies, Biological Science, or English).

• Section A (50 Marks): Objective MCQs testing core subject fundamentals.

• Section B (100 Marks): Descriptive short-answer and long-answer questions testing in-depth subject mastery and subject-specific teaching methods.

Subject Breakdown:

• Mathematics & Science: Number systems, algebra, geometry, calculus, mechanics, optics, thermodynamics, light, acids/bases, and chemical reactions.

• Social Studies: Ancient/Medieval/Modern Indian History, Karnataka heritage, physical & political geography, political science, Indian economy, and civics.

• Biological Science: Cell biology, human anatomy, plant physiology, genetics, ecology, environment, and bio-molecules.

• English Subject Teacher: History of English literature, poetry analysis, phonetics, advanced grammar, literary terms, and language teaching techniques.

Paper-III: Language Medium Competency (100 Marks)

Paper-III tests descriptive writing competency in the medium of instruction selected by the candidate (Kannada, English, Urdu, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, etc.).

• Format: Purely Descriptive

• Marks: 100 Marks

• Key Components:

  • Essay writing on contemporary social or educational topics

  • Official and formal letter writing

  • Passage comprehension and critical analysis

  • Translation skills (e.g., English to Medium language or vice-versa)

  • Precise writing and vocabulary usage

GPSTR Teacher online Application Process

Go to the official Karnataka School Education Department portal at schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in.

Navigate to the Recruitment / Latest News section and click on GPSTR Karnataka Teacher Recruitment 2026.

Register using your mobile number, email ID, and personal details to generate your User ID and Password.

Enter educational marks, K-TET/CTET details, regional reservation choices (KK/Non-KK), and upload scanned copies of photo, signature, and certificates.

Pay the application fee online, double-check all entered information, submit the form before 16th November 2026, and print out the confirmation page.