KEA Karnataka Principal Recruitment 2026 (247 Posts)
KEA Karnataka Principal Recruitment 2026 offers 247 Principal posts for serving Government PU lecturers with 10 years of service. Applications open 07 Sep 2026 and close 04 Oct 2026.
Important dates
- Last date to apply
- 04 Oct 2026
Full notification details
KEA Karnataka Principal Recruitment 2026 is a closed‑cadre exam for serving Government Pre‑University College lecturers in Karnataka. 247 Principal posts (216 Residual Parent Cadre and 31 Kalyana Karnataka local‑cadre) will be filled through a competitive exam.
Vacancies
Total: 247 Principal posts – 216 RPC and 31 KK.
Eligibility
• Serving Government PU Lecturer with at least 10 years in the Lecturer cadre and completed probation.
• No upper age limit; must hold prescribed qualification and service status on 04 Oct 2026.
Important Dates
• Application opens: 07 Sep 2026
• Application deadline: 04 Oct 2026
• Fee payment deadline: 05 Oct 2026
• Competitive exam: dates to be announced on KEA website
Application Fee
₹1,500 for RPC, ₹1,000 for KK, ₹500 for other categories.
Selection Process
- Three‑paper competitive exam
- Document verification
How to apply
- Log in to the KEA online portal (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea) on 07 Sep 2026.
- Fill the application form, upload required documents, and pay the applicable fee (₹1,500 for RPC, ₹1,000 for KK, ₹500 for other categories).
- Submit the application before 04 Oct 2026; keep the confirmation receipt.
Important notes
Official links
- Official notification PDF: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
- Official website: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
- Apply online: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/