Overview
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the KREIS Teacher Exam Date 2026 for Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) posts under the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society. Paper 1 will be conducted on October 26, 2026, while Paper 2 is scheduled for October 27, 2026. The exam-date notice does not restate the total number of posts; candidates should verify the post-wise vacancy count in the detailed recruitment notification.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) / KREIS |
| Post Name | Teacher Posts under RPC |
| Total Vacancies | Post-wise vacancies are available in the detailed notification |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | Paper 1: October 26, 2026; Paper 2: October 27, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
The authority will communicate the admit card release date and exact shift timings separately through the official portal. Candidates must follow the reporting time, gate-closing time and paper-specific shift printed on their hall ticket. Entry may not be permitted after the gate closes.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should possess at least a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in the relevant subject or discipline.
- A B.Ed., teacher-training qualification or equivalent credential may be required depending on the teacher post.
- Posts at higher teaching levels may require a postgraduate qualification in the relevant subject.
- Applicants must satisfy any Kannada-language, teacher eligibility or subject-combination requirements specified for their post.
- Final eligibility will be determined from the original KREIS recruitment notification and supporting documents produced during verification.
Age Limit
- The exact minimum and maximum age limits are to be checked in the detailed recruitment notification.
- Age will be calculated with reference to the cut-off date prescribed by KEA.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit will apply to eligible reserved categories in accordance with Karnataka government rules.
- Candidates must submit valid certificates to claim age relaxation or reservation benefits.
Fees
- The category-wise application and examination fee has not been specified in the exam-date announcement.
- Applicants should check the original notification or their submitted application for the applicable amount.
- Any fee payment should be made only through the payment facility authorised by KEA.
Selection Process
- Paper 1 Written Examination: Candidates will first appear for Paper 1 on October 26, 2026. The paper pattern, subjects and marks will be governed by the prescribed syllabus.
- Paper 2 Written Examination: Paper 2 will be held on October 27, 2026. Candidates should confirm whether both papers are compulsory for their specific post.
- Document Verification and Final Merit: Qualified candidates will be called for verification of educational, category, age and other eligibility certificates. Final selection will be based on the notified merit criteria and applicable reservation rules.
How to Apply
- Visit the KEA official website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
- Open the recruitment section and select the link for KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026 – RPC Posts.
- Read the detailed notification carefully, including the eligibility conditions, subject requirements, reservation provisions and examination scheme.
- Complete the online registration using an active mobile number and email address. Applicants who have already registered should use their credentials to access the portal.
- Enter personal, academic and category details exactly as recorded in official documents.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format and file size.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable, through the available online payment option.
- Review the form before final submission. Download the completed application and fee receipt for future reference.
- Once released, download the admit card from the candidate login and verify the name, photograph, examination centre, paper, date and shift.
As the examination schedule has already been issued, candidates should note that fresh applications can be submitted only if KEA opens or extends the application portal.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will the KREIS Teacher Exam 2026 be conducted?
Paper 1 will be held on October 26, 2026, and Paper 2 on October 27, 2026.
2. When will the KREIS Teacher admit card be released?
The admit card release date is TBA. It will be made available through the KEA website before the examination.
3. What are the KREIS Teacher exam shift timings?
The exact shift and reporting time will be mentioned in the official schedule or individual admit card. Candidates should rely on the timing printed on their hall ticket.
