KEA Principal Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 247 Government PU College Principal Posts
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru, has released two recruitment notifications dated 03/09/2026 on behalf of the Department of School Education for 247 Principal posts in Government Pre-University Colleges. 216 posts fall under Residual Parent Cadre (RPC – Advt ED/KEA/28/Recruitment/2026-RPC) and 31 posts under Kalyana-Karnataka Local Cadre (KK – Advt ED/KEA/29/Recruitment/2026-KK). Online applications open from 07/09/2026 to 04/10/2026 (fee payment till 05/10/2026) at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
Official Notification PDF: Download KEA Principal Official Notification PDF (RPC)
Important Dates – KEA Principal 2026 |
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| Notification Date: | 03/09/2026 (ED/KEA/28-RPC & ED/KEA/29-KK) |
| Online Application Begin: | 07/09/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online: | 04/10/2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee: | 05/10/2026 |
| Competitive Exam (Papers 1, 2 & 3): | To be announced on KEA website |
Application Fee |
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| General Merit / Cat 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B: | ₹1,500/- |
| SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-servicemen / Third Gender: | ₹1,000/- |
| Persons with Disabilities: | ₹500/- |
| Payment Mode: | Online only (non-refundable) |
| Pay the examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or as per options available on the official portal. | |
📺 KEA Principal 2026 – Form Filling & Exam Guide
Watch our video guide covering eligibility, important dates, fee, vacancy details, and how to apply online.
Important Links |
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| Apply Online: | Apply Online – cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
| Download Official Notification PDF: | Download KEA Principal Official Notification PDF (RPC) |
| Official Website: | Visit KEA Official Website |
| Watch Updates on YouTube: | Sarkari Job Selection YouTube |
| Join Our Channels for Live Updates: | |
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Cadre-wise Vacancy (Total: 247)
| S. No. | Cadre / Post | Posts | Category Snapshot |
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| 1 | Principal – Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) Local Cadre | 31 | GM-15, SC-A-2, SC-B-2, SC-C-1, ST-1, Cat-1-2, 2A-5, 2B-1, 3A-1, 3B-1 |
| 2 | Principal – Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) | 216 | GM-108, SC-A-12, SC-B-11, SC-C-10, ST-7, Cat-1-9, 2A-32, 2B-9, 3A-8, 3B-10 |
| Grand Total | 247 | ||
Horizontal reservations (women, rural, Ex-SM, Kannada-medium, PwD, transgender) apply as per roster tables in the official PDFs. KK PDF: ED/KEA/29-KK.
Eligibility (summary)
Recruitment fills Principal vacancies from among serving Lecturers in Government Pre-University Colleges who have completed 10 years of service under the School Education Department. Apply only to the cadre (KK or RPC) for which you are eligible. See official notification roster and service conditions for full criteria.
Age Limit
No upper age limit is prescribed for this Principal recruitment (service-based entry from eligible Lecturers).
KEA Principal Karnataka Pay Scale 2024 In-Hand Salary
₹136,467
₹128,341
₹122,136
| Compensation Component | X Cities (Tier 1) | Y Cities (Tier 2) | Z Cities (Tier 3) |
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| Part 1: Monthly Earnings & Allowances (Gross Additions) | |||
| +Basic Pay | ₹90,200 | ₹90,200 | ₹90,200 |
| +Dearness Allowance (DA @ 55%) | ₹49,610 | ₹49,610 | ₹49,610 |
| +House Rent Allowance (HRA) | ₹27,060 (30%) | ₹18,040 (20%) | ₹9,020 (10%) |
| +Transport Allowance (TPT + DA) | ₹5,580 | ₹2,790 | ₹2,790 |
| Total Gross Monthly Salary | ₹172,450 | ₹160,640 | ₹151,620 |
| Part 2: Government Deductions (Monthly Recoveries) | |||
| -NPS Contribution (10% Basic + DA) | ₹13,981 | ₹13,981 | ₹13,981 |
| -CGHS (Medical Benefits) | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| -CGEGIS (Insurance Fund) | ₹60 | ₹60 | ₹60 |
| -Estimated Monthly Income Tax (TDS) | ₹21,492 | ₹17,808 | ₹14,993 |
| Total Monthly Deductions | ₹35,983 | ₹32,299 | ₹29,484 |
| Net In-Hand Salary (Take Home) | ₹136,467 | ₹128,341 | ₹122,136 |
Selection / Exam Pattern
Selection is through a competitive examination with Papers 1, 2 and 3. Exact dates and detailed syllabus will be notified on the KEA website.
How to Apply Online
- Visit https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
- Open the online application for the relevant Principal notification (KK or RPC).
- Register and fill personal, educational and service details carefully.
- Upload photograph, signature and required certificates.
- Pay the fee online (last date for fee: 05/10/2026) and submit before 04/10/2026.
- Print the application and fee receipt for future reference.
KEA Principal 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
KEA Principal 2026 – Important Candidate Instructions (Prevent Rejection!)
Ensure strict compliance with the following directives:
- Cadre: Apply only under KK or RPC as per your eligibility; do not mix cadres.
- Service: Ensure 10 years Lecturer service proof is ready for verification.
- Fee: Pay online only; fee is non-refundable.
- Updates: Watch cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea for exam date and admit card.
