The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the KREIS Teacher Exam Date 2026 for Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) posts. The exam will be held from 26th to 27th October 2026: Paper 1 (General Knowledge) is on 26th October and Paper 2 (Kannada, English and Computer Knowledge) is on 27th October.
The schedule covers 767 teacher vacancies under the RPC. The timetable for the Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) cadre, which covers the remaining 320 of the 1,087 posts.
Direct Link to Check KREIS Teacher Exam Date 2026
KREIS Teacher Exam Date 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name | KREIS Teacher Examination 2026 |
| Conducting authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Recruiting body | Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS) |
| Notification number | ED/KEA/39/Se.Vi/2026 (R.P.C.) |
| Cadre covered by this exam schedule | Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) |
| Total vacancies (RPC and KK cadres) | 1,087 |
| KREIS Exam Date 2026 | 26th to 27th October 2026 |
| Paper 1 date | 26 October 2026 (Monday) |
| Paper 2 date | 27 October 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Admit card release date | Expected 5 to 7 days before the exam |
| Official website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
Important Dates for KREIS Teacher Exam 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| KREIS exam date announced (RPC) | 9 October 2026 |
| KREIS Paper 1 exam date | 26 October 2026 |
| KREIS Paper 2 exam date | 27 October 2026 |
| KREIS admit card 2026 | 5 to 7 days before the exam |
KREIS Teacher Exam Schedule 2026
The RPC timetable divides the exam into two papers held on separate days. The schedule below lists the sessions shown in the KEA notice. Teacher candidates should look at the rows for Residential School Teachers.
| Date and Day | Posts and Departments | Paper | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 October 2026 (Monday) | Residential School Teachers, Second Division Assistant (SDA), Pharmacy Officer / Nursing Officer (Social Welfare Department, KEA and ESI Medical Services Department) | General Knowledge, Paper 1 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| 26 October 2026 (Monday) | Pharmacy Officer / Nursing Officer (ESI Medical Services Department) | Specific Paper, Paper 2 | 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM |
| 27 October 2026 (Tuesday) | Residential School Teachers, Second Division Assistant (SDA) (Social Welfare Department and KEA) | Kannada, English and Computer Knowledge, Paper 2 | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
KREIS Shift Timings 2026
Paper 1 and Paper 2 for teacher posts are held in separate sessions on separate days. Each paper is two hours long.
| Paper | Date | Shift Timing | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (General Knowledge) | 26 October 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | 2 hours |
| Paper 2 (Kannada, English and Computer Knowledge) | 27 October 2026 | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM | 2 hours |
KREIS Teacher Vacancy 2026: Posts Covered
KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026 has 1,087 posts in total. The current exam schedule is for the RPC, which has 767 vacancies. The remaining 320 vacancies fall under the KK cadre, whose timetable is awaited.
| Cadre | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) | 767 |
| Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) Cadre | 320 |
| Total | 1,087 |
Teacher Posts Under the RPC Exam
- Language Teachers: Kannada, English and Hindi
- Academic Subject Teachers: Mathematics, Science and Social Science
- Computer Teacher: Computer Science
- Physical Education Teacher: Physical Education
- Drawing Teachers: Graduate Drawing Teacher and Diploma Drawing Teacher
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KREIS Exam Pattern: What the Notice Confirms
- The exam has two papers: Paper 1 (General Knowledge) and Paper 2 (Kannada, English and Computer Knowledge).
- Each paper is two hours long.
- There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
KREIS Exam Date 2026 Notice PDF Download
The KEA exam schedule PDF lists paper-wise timings and exam guidelines for candidates under the RPC cadre. You can open it from the link in the Important Links section below or from the official KEA website.
How to Check the KREIS Teacher Exam Date 2026 PDF
- Visit the official website of the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).
- Open the recruitment notification or examination updates section.
- Look for the KREIS Teacher exam date notice.
- Open the RPC recruitment notice and exam schedule.
- Read the paper-wise dates, subjects, timings and instructions.
- Download the PDF and save it for future reference.
KREIS Admit Card 2026 Release Date
The KREIS admit card 2026 is expected to be available 5 to 7 days before the exam on the official KEA website. For Paper 1 on 26 October 2026, that points to roughly 19 to 21 October 2026. The exact release date has not been announced.
Candidates can download the hall ticket using their registered roll number and date of birth. The admit card carries the exam date, shift timing and exam centre details.
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Important Instructions for KREIS Exam Candidates
- Note that Paper 1 and Paper 2 are on different days and at different times.
- Download the schedule PDF and read the guidelines it contains.
- Check the exam date, shift timing and centre address on your admit card as soon as it is released.
- Plan your travel in advance, as the two papers are on consecutive days.
- Keep in mind that each wrong answer carries a 0.25 mark deduction.
- Follow the official KEA website for the KK cadre timetable and any changes to the schedule.
KREIS Teacher Exam Date 2026 - Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| KREIS Exam Date 2026 PDF | RPC exam schedule notice |
| cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea | Official KEA website |
