Karnataka Guest Lecturer Recruitment 2026–27
The Department of Collegiate Education, Karnataka has announced the
selection schedule for the appointment of Guest Lecturers for the
2026–27 academic year. The recruitment process will cover vacant teaching positions
in Government First Grade Colleges, Government Sanskrit Colleges and Government
Fine Arts Colleges across Karnataka.
Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from
June 21 to June 27, 2026. Selection will be carried out based on
eligibility, merit and online counselling according to the teaching workload
available in government colleges.
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📌 Karnataka Guest Lecturer Recruitment 2026–27: Quick Overview
Department
Department of Collegiate Education, Karnataka
Post Name
Guest Lecturer
Academic Year
2026–27
College Types
Government First Grade, Sanskrit and Fine Arts Colleges
Application Mode
Online
Application Dates
June 21 to June 27, 2026
Selection Method
Merit List and Online Counselling
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🎓 Educational Qualification
Guest Lecturer
Candidates should possess a Master’s Degree in the concerned,
relevant or allied subject from a recognised university with the
minimum percentage of marks prescribed under UGC and Karnataka Government
rules.
UGC-Prescribed Eligibility
In addition to the postgraduate qualification, candidates should have
any one of the following:
✔ Qualified in UGC NET, CSIR NET, KSET, SLET or SET
✔ Awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with the applicable
UGC regulations
Guest Librarian
Candidates should possess a recognised postgraduate qualification in
Library Science, Information Science, Documentation Science
or an equivalent subject, along with the applicable UGC eligibility
qualification.
Guest Physical Education Director
Candidates should possess a recognised postgraduate degree in
Physical Education or a related discipline and satisfy the
eligibility conditions prescribed by the department and UGC.
Important: Educational qualifications, minimum marks,
subject equivalence and relaxation rules may differ according to the post
and candidate category. Applicants must verify their eligibility from the
official 2026–27 notification before submitting the application.
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🎂 Age Limit
Minimum Age
Not specifically mentioned
Maximum Age
Not specifically mentioned
Important: The recruitment schedule does not mention a
separate minimum or maximum age limit for Guest Lecturer posts. Candidates
should check the detailed 2026–27 notification for post-wise eligibility,
age conditions and other applicable government rules before applying.
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✅ Selection Process
1
Online Application
Eligible candidates must submit the online application with their
educational, eligibility and experience details within the prescribed dates.
2
Preparation of Merit List
A provisional merit list will be prepared based on the candidate’s
educational qualifications, UGC eligibility, teaching experience and
other applicable departmental rules.
3
Application Correction
Candidates will be given an opportunity to correct eligible details
in their application after the provisional merit list is published.
4
Workload and Vacancy Publication
The department will publish the subject-wise and college-wise teaching
workload available in government colleges.
5
Online Counselling
Merit-listed candidates will participate in online counselling and
select colleges according to the available subject-wise workload.
6
College Allotment and Document Verification
College allotment will be made according to merit, candidate preference
and workload availability. Selected candidates must report to the allotted
college with their original documents for verification.
Note: There is generally no separate written examination.
Selection is based on merit, eligibility, available teaching workload and
performance in the online counselling process.
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📅 Important Dates
Online Application Start Date
June 21, 2026
Last Date to Apply Online
June 27, 2026
Provisional Merit List
June 28, 2026
Application Correction Dates
June 29–30, 2026
Publication of Teaching Workload
July 1, 2026
Online Counselling Begins
July 7, 2026
Note: Candidates should complete the online application before
the closing date and regularly check the official website for counselling,
college allotment and further schedule updates.
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📥 Important Links
Important: Candidates should apply only through the official
Department of Collegiate Education portal. Check the official page regularly
for the application link, merit list, correction window, workload details,
counselling schedule and college allotment updates.
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