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

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.

A circular issued on May 27 stated appointments are scheduled to begin on June 1.

The monthly honorarium for the guest teachers is fixed at Rs 12,000.

The association president submitted a letter on May 15 seeking alternative arrangements for more than 45,000 vacancies.