Aspiring teachers in Karnataka have promising opportunities ahead, with significant recruitment drives planned for the 2025 academic year. The state government, through various departments like the Department of Public Education and the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), is set to address the demand for qualified educators across primary and high schools. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the latest and upcoming teacher vacancy updates, including details on guest teacher appointments, the Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KARTET) 2025, and anticipated permanent teacher recruitment.
Major Recruitment Drive for Guest Teachers (2025-26)
The Karnataka government has announced a substantial recruitment drive for 51,000 Guest Teachers for the academic year 2025-26. This initiative aims to bridge the immediate gap in teaching staff and ensure smooth educational delivery in government schools.
- Total Vacancies: 51,000 posts.
- Distribution:
- 40,000 positions for Primary School Guest Teachers.
- 11,000 positions for High School Guest Teachers.
- Nature of Appointment: These are temporary positions, expected to last until permanent teachers are recruited or until the end of the academic year.
- Application Process: The Department of Public Education, Karnataka, released the official notification around May-June 2025, with online applications expected. Interested candidates are advised to visit the official website of the Karnataka Public Education Department for application details.
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The previous BJP government had said that it would recruit 10,000 teachers every year. But due to the lack of recruitment of teachers in the year 2023-24, the number of aspirants is increasing.
Shortage of 50,000 teachers, duty of 45,000 guest teachers
There is a shortage of at least 50,000 teachers in primary schools and more than 55,000 teachers, including 5,000 in high schools. Currently, the Education Department has given permission to appoint 35,000 guest teachers in primary schools and 10,000 in high schools, totaling 45,000. Accordingly, the recruitment process is underway as per the current academic year. Direct recruitment of 10,000 teachers will help to some extent.
Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KARTET) 2025
The Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test (KARTET) is a mandatory qualification for individuals aspiring to become teachers in Karnataka government schools. The School Education Department, Government of Karnataka, conducts this crucial examination.
- Notification Release: The official announcement for KARTET 2025 was expected in April 2025.
- Application Process:
- Applications are submitted online via the official website,
schooleducation.kar.nic.in. - The online application process for KARTET 2025 is likely to commence on September 1, 2025, and conclude by September 30, 2025.
- The process generally involves registration, filling in personal details, uploading scanned documents (photograph and signature), and fee payment.
- Applications are submitted online via the official website,
- Exam Dates: The KARTET 2025 exam is provisionally scheduled for November 6, 2025.
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must generally be at least 18 years old.
- For Paper 1 (Classes 1 to 5): Requires a Bachelor’s degree and D.El.Ed. or 10+2 with 45% marks and B.El.Ed.
- For Paper 2 (Classes 6 to 8): Requires a Bachelor’s degree and B.Ed. or B.El.Ed.
- Specific percentage requirements in qualifying exams apply.
- Exam Pattern: KARTET consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs), with no negative marking. Each paper has 150 questions, each carrying 1 mark.
- Result & Validity: Results are typically available online. The KARTET certificate usually has a validity of seven years.
Upcoming Permanent Teacher Recruitment by KPSC
Beyond guest teacher positions, the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) is also anticipated to release notifications for permanent teacher recruitment in 2025. The State Government has expressed intentions to fill a significant number of teacher vacancies, with plans to fill up to 25,000 teacher posts in the current academic year.
- Posts: This recruitment is expected to cover various teaching roles, including Primary Graduate Teachers (PGT) and Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT).
- Selection Process: The selection process for permanent posts generally involves a written examination, followed by interviews and document verification. A merit list is prepared for final appointments.
- Official Notifications: Aspiring candidates should regularly monitor the official KPSC website for detailed notifications regarding vacancies, eligibility, and application procedures.
Other Vacancies by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) 2025
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has also released short notices for recruitment in various departments for 2025, totaling approximately 2609 to 2882 vacancies. While not exclusively for teaching roles, KEA conducts recruitment for a wide range of government positions that might include administrative or support roles within the education sector.
qualifications for the post of Graduate Primary School Teacher?
– Degree with at least 50% marks and 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education. OR
– Degree with at least 50% marks and B.Ed degree. OR
– Special Education degree. OR PUC with at least 50% marks and 4 years Bachelor of Elementary Education degree or 4 years Bachelor of Education.
KPSC Teacher Recruitment Exam Pattern 2025
| Paper | Subjects | Duration | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Knowledge | 1 hr 30 minutes | 100 |
| II | General Kannada | 2 hours | 35 |
| General English | 35 | ||
| Computer Knowledge | 30 | ||
| Total | 3 hours 30 minutes | 200 Marks | |
How to Stay Updated
To ensure you don’t miss out on any opportunities, it is crucial to regularly check the official websites of the concerned authorities:
- Department of Public Education, Karnataka:
schooleducation.kar.nic.in - Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC): KPSC official website
- Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA):
cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea - Karnataka govt jobs 2025 updates