Karnataka approved the recruitment of 30,337 guest teachers in the first phase for lower primary schools.

Scope of Teacher Shortage and Approvals

The state action was taken to fill significant teaching vacancies across Karnataka districts.

The department approved the recruitment of 30,337 guest teachers.

The approval addresses a shortage of 33,708 teachers for the 2026–27 academic year.

The allocation was varied, with specific grants given to various educational divisions and districts.

Allocations varied significantly, with Raichur having the highest shortage reported.

Region/Division	Allocated Teachers	Vacant Posts
Kalyana Karnataka Districts Total	10,507	11,675
Raichur	3,318	3,687
Yadgir	2,203	2,448
Koppal	1,469	1,632
Kalaburagi	1,373	1,525
Ballari	1,325	1,472
Bidar	585	650
Vijayanagara	393	437

Further approvals were granted in specific educational clusters across the state.

The Belagavi/Chikkodi and Karwar/Sirsi divisions received major approvals.

Educational Division Cluster	Allocated Teachers	Vacant Posts
Belagavi and Chikkodi	3,170	3,522
Karwar and Sirsi (Uttara Kannada)	1,641	1,823

The state government specified the timeline and payment structure for these appointments.

Teacher representatives submitted letters highlighting the immense need for staff.