Karnataka Government LKG–UKG Teacher Recruitment 2025

Pre-Primary Classes Restarted in 4,056 Government Schools – Recruitment for Teachers & Ayahs

The Government of Karnataka has initiated a major step towards strengthening foundational education across the state. The School Education and Literacy Department has officially authorized the reopening of LKG (Lower Kindergarten) and UKG (Upper Kindergarten) classes in 4,056 government schools. Along with this, the department has also announced the process for appointing teachers and ayahs for these pre-primary sections for the academic year 2025–26.

This move not only improves the quality of education at the grassroots level but also creates employment opportunities for thousands of youth in Karnataka.

Below is the complete, clear, and structured information.

🟦 Schools Selected for LKG–UKG Classes

The government has approved pre-primary classes in the following categories of schools:

This decision is expected to significantly expand early childhood education access across both rural and urban Karnataka.

🟧 How Will the Expenses Be Managed?

Starting and running LKG–UKG classes involves additional expenses including teachers’ salary, ayahs, learning materials, furniture, classroom setup, and child-friendly equipment. The government has clearly explained how the cost will be managed.

✔️ 1. For 2,930 Schools:

Expenses will be covered under the Samagra Shikshana Karnataka (SSK) program.

✔️ 2. For 1,126 Schools in Kalyana Karnataka:

Funding will come from Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB).

Because of this structured funding plan, no school will face financial difficulty in running pre-primary classes.

🟦 Current Operational LKG–UKG Classes

Since 2018–19, around 2,619 pre-primary classes have been functioning in Karnataka government schools.
All these will continue without interruption.

Further, the education department has directed schools to introduce bilingual teaching (Kannada + English) in LKG and UKG for better foundational learning.

🟩 Admission Rules for LKG and UKG

The department has fixed the following age criteria and rules:

✔️ Age Limit:

• LKG: 4–5 years
• UKG: 5–6 years

✔️ Maximum Students per Class:

• Only 40 students per pre-primary class.

✔️ Mandatory Facilities for Each Class:

• Safe, child-friendly classroom
• Seating arrangements suitable for small children
• Toys, learning materials, activity kits
• Drinking water, toilet facilities

✔️ Class Timings:

10:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Public awareness campaigns will also be conducted locally to encourage parents to enroll their children in government schools.

🟥 Teacher and Ayah Recruitment: Key Points

For the academic year 2025–26, Teachers and Ayahs will be hired on a 10-month contract basis.
The recruitment will be conducted by the School Development & Monitoring Committee (SDMC) of each school.

🟪 Teacher Eligibility Requirements (2025)

Candidates applying for LKG–UKG teacher posts must meet the following criteria:

✔️ Educational Qualification:

• Passed Second PUC (12th) with minimum 50% marks, and
• Any one of the following:
  • Diploma in Teachers’ Education
  • Pre-School Teacher Education
  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education
  • B.Ed (Nursery)

✔️ Age Limit:

Maximum 45 years

✔️ Salary:

➡️ ₹12,000 per month (Guest Teacher basis)

🟫 Ayah Eligibility Requirements (2025)

✔️ Educational Qualification:

• SSLC (10th Pass) mandatory

✔️ Skills Required:

• Ability to take care of young children
• Should be hygienic, responsible, and active

✔️ Salary:

➡️ ₹6,250 per month

Appointments will be valid only till March 31 of the academic year.

🟦 How Will Recruitment Take Place?

Recruitment is school-level and merit-based.
The SDMC will follow the below procedure:

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Vacancy notification displayed by the school
2. Applications invited from eligible candidates
3. Preparation of Merit List based on academic marks
4. Document verification and/or Interview
5. Final appointment order issued by SDMC

Note: These are not permanent government jobs; they are contractual positions for one academic year only.

🟧 Who Can Apply?

• Candidates interested in working with children
• Locally residing candidates (preference likely)
• Women candidates are encouraged to apply
• Those having prior early-childhood teaching experience will get advantage

⭐ Why This Initiative Matters

The decision to restart LKG–UKG in government schools is a major education reform with long-term benefits:

✔️ Reduces financial burden on parents

✔️ Increases enrollment in government schools

✔️ Strengthens foundational learning among children

✔️ Generates thousands of job opportunities

✔️ Helps improve education quality in rural areas

Overall, this initiative aims to bring government schools on par with private institutions in terms of early-childhood learning standards.

🟩 When Will Official Application Dates Be Released?

The SDMC and Block Education Office (BEO) will soon release:

• Application forms
• Last date to apply
• Required documents
• Vacancies school-wise

Once the notification is out, I can rewrite it for you or convert it into Kannada/English as needed.

Application Link

 Summary

The Karnataka Government’s 2025 Pre-Primary Expansion Program is a major step towards improving early childhood education.
With LKG–UKG reopening in 4,056 government schools and recruitment for teachers and ayahs, the initiative will benefit both children and job-seeking youth across the state.

This effort strengthens government schools, boosts enrollment, and builds a strong educational foundation for the future generation.