KEA PU College Principal Recruitment 2026 – 247 Posts

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), Bengaluru, on behalf of the Department of School Education (Pre-University), Government of Karnataka, has released the official recruitment notification for PU College Principal Posts Recruitment 2026. The recruitment drive is being conducted for 247 Group-A Principal vacancies in Government Pre-University Colleges across Karnataka.

Out of the total vacancies, 216 posts are reserved under the Residual Parent Cadre (RPC), while 31 posts are available under the Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) Local Cadre. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their applications online through the official KEA portal.

Candidates applying for the KEA PU College Principal Recruitment 2026 must carefully verify the prescribed eligibility conditions before submitting their applications. This recruitment is exclusively for eligible in-service lecturers working in Government Pre-University Colleges. Lecturers who have completed at least 10 years of service in Government PU Colleges and have successfully completed their probation period are eligible to apply.

KEA PU College Principal Recruitment 2026 – Key Details

• Recruiting Authority: Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
• Department: Department of School Education (Pre-University), Government of Karnataka
• Post: Group-A Principal
• Total Vacancies: 247
• Residual Parent Cadre (RPC): 216 Posts
• Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) Local Cadre: 31 Posts
• Eligibility: Eligible in-service Government PU College Lecturers
• Minimum Service: 10 years
• Upper Age Limit: No upper age limit
• Pay Scale: ₹90,200 – ₹1,59,200 per month
• Application Start Date: 7 September 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 4 October 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 5 October 2026
• Application Mode: Online

Application Fee

• General Merit (GM) / OBC (2A, 2B, 3A, 3B): ₹1,500
• SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-Servicemen / Transgender: ₹1,000
• Persons with Disabilities (PwD): ₹500

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of a Competitive Examination, followed by further stages of recruitment. The competitive examination will comprise three papers:

1. Paper 1 – Kannada Language
2. Paper 2 – General Studies
3. Paper 3 – Service Rules & Administration

Candidates shortlisted through the examination will be called for document verification in a 1:2 ratio. A final merit list will subsequently be prepared and published. Selected candidates will also undergo physical fitness verification as prescribed by the department.

Eligible in-service lecturers are advised to read the official KEA recruitment notification carefully and verify all eligibility requirements, cadre details, examination scheme, documents, and other conditions before completing the online application.

•Notification Release Date: 03 September 2026

•Apply Online Start Date: 07 September 2026

•Apply Online Last Date: 04 October 2026 •Last Date for Fee Payment: 05 October 2026

•Competitive Exam Date: To be notified on KEA portal

How to Apply for KEA PU College Principal Posts Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can apply online for the KEA PU College Principal Recruitment 2026 by following the step-by-step application process given below:

1. Visit the Official KEA Website Visit the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) official recruitment portal and open the recruitment section.

2. Open the Principal Recruitment Application Find and click on the online application link for “Recruitment of Principals in Government PU Colleges – 2026.”

3. Select the Appropriate Cadre Choose the cadre under which you are applying:

   • Residual Parent Cadre (RPC)
   • Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) Local Cadre under Article 371-J

4. Complete the Registration Enter the required registration details, including your name, teaching subject, parent college details, mobile number, and active email address.

5. Enter Service Details Provide accurate details related to your teaching service, including your date of joining as a lecturer and probation completion order particulars.

6. Prepare the Service Certificate Download the prescribed Service Certificate (ಸೇವಾಪ್ರಮಾಣಪತ್ರ) format provided with the recruitment notification. Get it duly signed and sealed by your Principal or Head of Office and keep the certificate ready for uploading.

7. Upload the Required Documents Scan and upload clear copies of the required documents in the prescribed JPEG format, including:

   • Recent passport-size photograph (50 KB to 200 KB)
   • Candidate's signature (50 KB to 70 KB)
   • Service Certificate issued by the Head of Office
   • Caste/Category Certificate, wherever applicable
   • Rural, Kannada Medium, or Kalyana-Karnataka 371(J) Certificate, if claiming the respective reservation
   • Valid Government Photo Identity Proof, such as Government Employee ID, Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN Card, or Passport

8. Pay the Application Fee Pay the prescribed application fee online according to your category:

   • GM/OBC: ₹1,500/-
   • SC/ST/Cat-1/Ex-Servicemen: ₹1,000/-
   • PwD: ₹500/-

9. Review the Application Form Carefully verify all the information entered in the application form, including personal details, service information, category details, uploaded documents, and payment details.

10. Submit the Application Submit the completed online application before the last date, 04 October 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline may not be accepted.

11. Download the Application Form After successful submission, download and print the completed application form and payment receipt. Keep them safely for future reference and further stages of the recruitment process.