Minister for School Education and Literacy Madhu Bangarappa on Monday announced that the Karnataka government will soon begin the recruitment process for over 18,000 teachers across government and government-aided private schools in the state.
13,000 teachers for government schools
Speaking at a press conference at the district Congress office in Mangaluru, Mr. Bangarappa said that of the total vacancies, 13,000 teachers will be appointed in government schools, while the remaining 5,800 posts will be filled in aided institutions.
The minister said the recruitment drive is part of the state’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the public education system and address the shortage of teachers in rural and urban areas.
Focus on quality education
Mr. Bangarappa emphasised that the government aims to ensure quality education for every child in Karnataka. He said the department was also reviewing measures to improve infrastructure, teacher training, and digital learning tools in schools.
He added that the recruitment process will follow transparent procedures and will be conducted based on merit as per the department’s guidelines.
The announcement comes as the education department continues to work on filling long-pending vacancies that have affected the teacher-student ratio in several schools across the state.