247 Principal Posts of PU Colleges: Application Deadline Extended
In a row, the Karnataka Examinations Authority has issued an order extending the application deadline for 247 Principal Posts of Government PU Colleges in Karnataka till October 24.
What? Why? How?
What is the last date to apply for the post of Principal?
The time limit for applying for the posts of Principal of Government Pre-University Colleges has been extended till October 24, 2026.
How many posts are being filled in this recruitment?
A total of 247 posts of Principal are being filled, out of which 216 are from the Residency Primary Cadre (RPC) and 31 are from the Welfare Karnataka Cadre.
What is the pay scale fixed for the candidates applying?
The pay scale fixed for the selected candidates is from ₹90,200 to ₹1,59,200 per month.
How will the recruitment process be done?
The recruitment will be done through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) and the competitive examination will consist of a total of three papers.
What is the last opportunity to pay the application fee?
After the candidates apply online, the last date for payment of fees is October 25, 2026.
Key Figures
247 Total Principal Posts AvailableOctober 24, 2026Application Deadline₹90,200 – ₹1,59,200Salary Range
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Bengaluru: The last date for submitting applications for the recruitment of 247 Principal posts in Government Pre-University Colleges has been extended to October 24. The Karnataka School Education and Literacy Department has issued a revised notification in this regard.
Eligible candidates for the recruitment through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) can apply through the official website of KEA. October 25 is the last day to pay the application fee.
Details of 247 Posts
There are a total of 247 posts, of which 216 are Residual Principal Cadre (RPC) posts, while 31 posts come under the Kalyan Karnataka Local Cadre. Eligible lecturers working in government pre-graduate colleges can apply.
What is the salary?
The salary range for the selected candidates is from ₹90,200 to ₹1,59,200. The notification states that the recruitment will be done through a competitive examination, which will consist of three papers.