KEA Principal Recruitment 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru, on behalf of the School Education Department (Pre-University Education), Govt. of Karnataka, has invited applications through a Sarkari Rojgar Results new notification advertisement ED/KEA/29/Recruitment/2026-KK and ED/KEA/28/Recruitment/2026-RPC for 247 Principal (Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) Local Cadre Parent Cadre (RPC)) posts. Degree and Diploma in any stream from a recognized university. The Age must be between 18 and 50 years as per the KEA Principal Vacancy 2026 with applicable relaxations. Selection will be based on an Online (CBT), Shortlist, and Document Verification. Interested candidates can apply online to the Karnataka Examinations Authority by 04/10/2026 at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
KEA Principal Notification Out 2026 Direct Link
All details related to the KEA Vacancy 2026 are given below for the Principal posts. All Information details, including Recruitment, KEA Eligibility, KEA Age Limit, Salary, KEA Important Dates, Application Fees, how to apply, Interview Date, Admit Card, Answer Key, KEA Syllabus 2026, Results, Current and Previous Papers, etc, are given below.
Karnataka Examinations Authority
KEA Principal Vacancy 2026
Qualification Details
Principal
- Degree, Diploma
Home Page Link
Important Dates
- Starting Date: 07 September 2026
- Last Date: 04 October 2026
Salary
- Principal post pays Rs. 90,200/- to Rs. 1,59,200/-
Total Posts
- Principal – Kalyana-Karnataka (KK) Local Cadre: 31 Posts
- Principal – Residual Parent Cadre (RPC): 216 Posts
Total 247 Posts
Application Fees
- General Merit and other categories (2A / 2B / 3A / 3B) candidates’ fees are Rs. 1,500/-
- SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-servicemen / Third Gender candidates’ fees are Rs. 1,000/-
- Persons with Disabilities (Special Category) candidates’ fees are Rs. 500/-
Age Limit
- Age Limit: 18-50 Years.
- Age relaxation is admissible as per the Karnataka Examinations Authority rules.
Exam Syllabus and Exam Pattern
Selection Process
- Online (CBT)
- Shortlist
- Document Verification
How to Apply
- Candidates should go to the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and should read the detailed notification for the KEA Principal vacancy before applying.
- Download the KEA Principal Vacancy online form.
- Fill out the KEA Online Form.
- Send the required documents to KEA, such as a signature, Eligibility Proof, ID Proof, Address Proof, Basic Details, and a photo.
Pay Offline Fees. - Print the Form.
- Location: Karnataka
- Application Mode: Online