KEA Principal Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 247 Posts

No upper age limit is prescribed for KEA Principal Recruitment 2026.

Eligibility

• Only serving Lecturers in Government Pre-University Colleges (School Education Department).
• Minimum of 10 years of service in the Lecturer cadre.
• Satisfactory completion of the probation period.
• Not open to fresh candidates or the general public.
• The qualification and service conditions must be fulfilled as on the last date of submission of applications.

Important Dates

• Online application start date: 07-09-2026
• Online application last date: 04-10-2026
• Last date to pay application fee: 05-10-2026
• Competitive examination date (Papers 1, 2 & 3): Not specified - to be announced later on the KEA website

Application Fees

• General Merit and Category 2A/2B/3A/3B: Rs. 1,500
• SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-servicemen/Third Gender: Rs. 1,000
• Persons with Disabilities: Rs. 500
• The fee is payable online and is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Important Instructions

• Applications will be accepted only online; no other submission mode is allowed.
• No changes or corrections are permitted after submission.
• Carry a valid photo ID to the exam center (PAN, Driving Licence, Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, or Government Employee ID).
• Exam center changes are not allowed under any circumstances.
• Incorrect or false information can lead to disqualification.
• KEA helpline for queries: 080-23460460 (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM).