Archive · 31 May 2025
DK Approves Hiring 1,338 Guest Teachers, Recruitment Begins
The government of Dakshina Kannada has approved the hiring of 1,338 guest teachers for local schools.
This includes 1,022 for primary and higher primary schools, and 316 for high schools.
The recruitment process is underway and will be based on merit.
Some teachers who protested last year may not be rehired due to their involvement in the protests.
The government is also working on teacher rationalization and transfers.
Karnataka government approves hiring 1,338 guest teachers in Dakshina Kannada.
1,022 guest teachers for primary and higher primary schools and 316 for high schools are approved.
The district requested 1,162 guest teachers for primary and higher primary schools for the 2025-26 academic year.
Recruitment is based on merit.
Some guest teachers who protested last year may face difficulties in re-hiring.
- Who
- Karnataka government and the school education and literacy department.
- What
- Approved recruitment of 1,338 guest teachers.
- When
- Approval announced for the academic year 2025-26.
- Where
- Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka.
- Why
- To fill teaching positions in primary and high schools.
Guest Teachers Association
Government
Repercussions for Protestors
Guest Teachers Association
Some teachers who led protests last year are allegedly facing repercussions and may not be rehired.
Government
The government has approved the recruitment process.
- Total Teachers Approved
- 1,338
- Primary/Higher Primary Teachers
- 1,022
- High School Teachers
- 316
- Location
- Dakshina Kannada
- Recruitment Basis
- Merit-based
