KVAFSU Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU), Bidar, vide Notification No. R/KVAFSU/Rectt/Teaching Posts/2026-27 dated 21 May 2026. Under this latest recruitment drive, KVAFSU has invited online applications for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor posts under Kalyana Karnataka Cadre (371-J) and Residual Parent Cadre. Eligible candidates can apply online from <strong>22 May 2026 to 20 June 2026</strong> through the official KVAFSU website. This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking Karnataka university teaching jobs in Veterinary, Dairy, and Fisheries Sciences.
KVAFSU Teaching Recruitment 2026 Overview – Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor Vacancies
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU) |
| Notification No. | R/KVAFSU/Rectt/Teaching Posts/2026-27, Dated: 21.05.2026 |
| Posts Advertised | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor |
| Cadre Types | Kalyana Karnataka Cadre (371-J) and Residual Parent Cadre |
| Pay Scale (Professor) | Rs. 1,44,200 – 2,18,200 |
| Pay Scale (Associate Professor) | Rs. 1,31,400 – 2,17,100 |
| Pay Scale (Assistant Professor) | Rs. 57,700 – 1,82,400 |
| Application Mode | Online (kvafsu.edu.in) |
| Application Start Date | 22 May 2026 – 10:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 June 2026 – 5:00 PM |
| University Location | Nandinagar, PB No. 6, Bidar – 585401, Karnataka |
| Official Website | kvafsu.edu.in |
KVAFSU Teaching Recruitment 2026 is a prestigious opportunity for candidates in the veterinary, dairy, and fisheries science domain to join one of Karnataka’s leading agricultural universities. Vacancies are spread across a wide range of subjects from Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology to Dairy Engineering, Aquaculture, and Fisheries. Both Kalyana Karnataka (Local Cadre 371-J) and Residual Parent Cadre positions are available.
KVAFSU Recruitment 2026 – Professor Posts Vacancy Details (Kalyana Karnataka Cadre – 14 Posts)
Under KVAFSU Teaching Recruitment 2026, a total of 14 Professor posts are available under the Kalyana Karnataka Cadre (371-J). The pay scale for Professor posts is Rs. 1,44,200 – 2,18,200. These posts are reserved exclusively for candidates belonging to the Kalyana Karnataka region. The category-wise roster for all 14 posts is: GM(G)-2, GM(W)-2, GM(R)-2, GM(PH-VH)-1, SC(G)-1, SC(W)-1, ST(G)-1, CAT-1(G)-1, 2A(G)-1, 2A(W)-1, 2B(G)-1.
| Sl. No. | Subject / Discipline | No. of Posts |
| 1 | Veterinary Anatomy | 1 |
| 2 | Veterinary Physiology / Veterinary Biochemistry | 1 |
| 3 | Livestock Product Technology | 1 |
| 4 | Veterinary Microbiology | 1 |
| 5 | Veterinary Pathology | 1 |
| 6 | Animal Genetics and Breeding | 1 |
| 7 | Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education | 1 |
| 8 | Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology | 1 |
| 9 | Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics | 1 |
| 10 | Veterinary Parasitology | 1 |
| 11 | Veterinary Surgery and Radiology | 1 |
| 12 | Dairy Technology | 1 |
| 13 | Dairy Engineering | 1 |
| 14 | Aquaculture | 1 |
| Total – Professor (Kalyana Karnataka Cadre) | 14 | |
KVAFSU Professor Recruitment 2026 – Residual Parent Cadre Vacancy Details (6 Posts)
A total of 6 Professor posts are available under the Residual Parent Cadre with the same pay scale of Rs. 1,44,200 – 2,18,200. The category roster for 6 posts is: GM(G)-1, GM(W)-1, GM(PH-VH)-1, ST(G)-1, CAT-1(G)-1, 2A(G)-1.
| Sl. No. | Subject / Discipline | No. of Posts |
| 1 | Veterinary Anatomy | 1 |
| 2 | Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry (VPY-1 / VBC-1) | 2 |
| 3 | Livestock Production Management | 1 |
| 4 | Livestock Farm Complex (LPM-1) | 1 |
| 5 | Veterinary Clinical Complex (VMD / VSR / VGO) | 1 |
| Total – Professor (Residual Parent Cadre) | 6 | |
KVAFSU Associate Professor Recruitment 2026 – Kalyana Karnataka Cadre Vacancy Details (18 Posts)
A total of 18 Associate Professor posts are available under the Kalyana Karnataka Cadre with a pay scale of Rs. 1,31,400 – 2,17,100. The category-wise roster for 18 posts is: GM(G)-2, GM(W)-3, GM(R)-3, GM(PH-VH)-1, SC(G)-1, SC(W)-1, ST(G)-1, CAT-I(G)-1, 2A(G)-1, 2A(W)-1, 2B(G)-1, 3A(G)-1, 3B(G)-1.
| Sl. No. | Subject / Discipline | No. of Posts |
| 1 | Veterinary Anatomy | 1 |
| 2 | Veterinary Physiology / Veterinary Biochemistry | 1 |
| 3 | Veterinary Pathology | 1 |
| 4 | Animal Genetics and Breeding | 1 |
| 5 | Animal Nutrition | 1 |
| 6 | Livestock Production Management | 2 |
| 7 | Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics | 2 |
| 8 | Veterinary Medicine | 2 |
| 9 | Veterinary Surgery and Radiology | 2 |
| 10 | Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education | 1 |
| 11 | Dairy Technology | 1 |
| 12 | Dairy Engineering | 1 |
| 13 | Dairy Chemistry | 1 |
| 14 | Fish Processing Technology | 1 |
| Total – Associate Professor (Kalyana Karnataka Cadre) | 18 | |
KVAFSU Associate Professor 2026 – Residual Parent Cadre Vacancy Details (4 Posts)
A total of 4 Associate Professor posts are available under the Residual Parent Cadre in the same pay scale of Rs. 1,31,400 – 2,17,100. The category roster for 4 posts is: GM(PH-VH)-1, CAT-1(G)-1, ST(G)-1, 2A(G)-1.
| Sl. No. | Subject / Discipline | No. of Posts |
| 1 | Veterinary Anatomy | 1 |
| 2 | Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry (VPY / VBC) | 1 |
| 3 | Livestock Production & Management | 1 |
| 4 | Veterinary Clinical Complex (VMD / VSR / VGO) | 1 |
| Total – Associate Professor (Residual Parent Cadre) | 4 | |
KVAFSU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – Kalyana Karnataka Cadre Vacancy Details (25 Posts)
A total of 25 Assistant Professor posts are available under the Kalyana Karnataka Cadre with a pay scale of Rs. 57,700 – 1,82,400. The category-wise roster for 25 posts is: GM(G)-2, GM(W)-5, GM(R)-4, GM(PH-VH)-1, GM(EXSER)-1, SC-A(G)-1, SC-B(G)-1, SC-C*(G)-1, SC(B)W-1, CAT-1(G)-1, 2A(G)-1, 2A(W)-1, 2A(R)-1, 2A(PH-VH)-1, 2B(G)-1, 3A(G)-1, 3B(G)-1.
| Sl. No. | Subject / Discipline | No. of Posts |
| 1 | Veterinary Anatomy | 2 |
| 2 | Livestock Production Management | 1 |
| 3 | Veterinary Microbiology | 1 |
| 4 | Veterinary Pathology | 1 |
| 5 | Animal Genetics and Breeding | 1 |
| 6 | Animal Nutrition | 1 |
| 7 | Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology | 1 |
| 8 | Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology | 2 |
| 9 | Veterinary Parasitology | 1 |
| 10 | Livestock Product Technology | 1 |
| 11 | Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education | 2 |
| 12 | Veterinary Surgery and Radiology | 1 |
| 13 | Veterinary Medicine | 1 |
| 14 | Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics | 2 |
| 15 | Fish Processing Technology | 1 |
| 16 | Dairy Technology | 2 |
| 17 | Dairy Engineering | 2 |
| 18 | Dairy Economics & Business Management | 1 |
| 19 | Dairy Chemistry | 1 |
| Total – Assistant Professor (Kalyana Karnataka Cadre) | 25 | |
KVAFSU Assistant Professor 2026 – Residual Parent Cadre Vacancy Details (29 Posts)
A total of 29 Assistant Professor posts are available under the Residual Parent Cadre with pay scale Rs. 57,700 – 1,82,400. The category roster includes: GM(G)-2, GM(R)-3, GM(W)-3, GM(K)-1, GM(EXSM)-1, GM(T)-1, GM(PH-VH)-1, GM(PH-HH)-1, SC(R)-1, SC(W)-1, SC(PH-VH)-1, ST(R)-1, CAT-I(W)-1, 2A(G)-1, 2A(W)-2, 2A(R)-2, 2A(PH-VH)-1, 2B(G)-1, 2B(W)-1, 3A(G)-1, 3A(W)-1, 3B(W)-1.
| Sl. No. | Subject / Discipline | No. of Posts |
| 1 | Veterinary Anatomy | 4 |
| 2 | Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry (VPY-1, VBC-1) | 2 |
| 3 | Livestock Production Management (LPM-3, Poultry Science-1) | 4 |
| 4 | Veterinary Microbiology | 1 |
| 5 | Veterinary Pathology | 2 |
| 6 | Animal Genetics and Breeding | 1 |
| 7 | Animal Nutrition | 1 |
| 8 | Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology | 1 |
| 9 | Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology | 1 |
| 10 | Veterinary Parasitology | 1 |
| 11 | Livestock Product Technology | 2 |
| 12 | Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education | 1 |
| 13 | Veterinary Surgery and Radiology | 1 |
| 14 | Veterinary Medicine | 1 |
| 15 | Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics | 1 |
| 16 | Livestock Farm Complex (AGB-1, LPM-1, VGO-1) | 3 |
| 17 | Veterinary Clinical Complex (VMD-1, VSR-1) | 2 |
| Total – Assistant Professor (Residual Parent Cadre) | 29 | |
Legend: G – General, W – Women, R – Rural, K – Kannada Medium, PH(VH) – Physically Disabled (Visually Handicapped), PH(HH) – Physically Disabled (Hearing Impaired), EXSM / EXSER – Ex-Serviceman, T – Transgender.
KVAFSU Recruitment 2026 – Total Vacancy Summary Across All Posts and Cadres
| Post Name | Cadre | Pay Scale | Total Vacancies |
| Professor | Kalyana Karnataka Cadre | Rs. 1,44,200 – 2,18,200 | 14 |
| Professor | Residual Parent Cadre | Rs. 1,44,200 – 2,18,200 | 6 |
| Associate Professor | Kalyana Karnataka Cadre | Rs. 1,31,400 – 2,17,100 | 18 |
| Associate Professor | Residual Parent Cadre | Rs. 1,31,400 – 2,17,100 | 4 |
| Assistant Professor | Kalyana Karnataka Cadre | Rs. 57,700 – 1,82,400 | 25 |
| Assistant Professor | Residual Parent Cadre | Rs. 57,700 – 1,82,400 | 29 |
| Grand Total | 96 | ||
KVAFSU Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria and Educational Qualification Required
For Professor Posts (Pay Scale Rs. 1,44,200 – 2,18,200):
- A Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science / Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry / Dairy Science / Fisheries Science in the concerned discipline from SAU / SVU / Deemed University or any other recognized university.
- A Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) or an equivalent grade in a point-scale in the concerned/allied subject from SAU / SVU / Deemed University or any other recognized university.
- An eminent scholar holding a Ph.D degree in the concerned/Allied Subject as notified by the university, with published work of high quality, actively engaged in research with a minimum of 10 research publications in NAAS rated / UGC listed journals.
- A minimum of 10 years of Teaching / Research / Extension experience in a University/College as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor, out of which two years of service in the cadre of Associate Professor (pay band Rs. 1,31,400 – 2,17,100) shall be mandatory.
- Knowledge of Kannada is mandatory. Candidates who did not study Kannada as first/second/third language at SSLC level must qualify a Kannada language test (maximum 150 marks, minimum 50% to qualify) before being eligible for interview.
- A minimum score as stipulated in the prescribed KVAFSU Score Card.
For Associate Professor Posts (Pay Scale Rs. 1,31,400 – 2,17,100):
- A Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science / Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry / Dairy Science / Fisheries Science from SAU / SVU / Deemed University or any other recognized university.
- A Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) or an equivalent grade in a point-scale in the concerned/allied subject from SAU / SVU / Deemed University or any other recognized university.
- A good academic record with a Ph.D degree in the concerned/Allied Subject as notified by the university.
- A minimum of eight years of Teaching / Research / Extension experience in a University, College, or Accredited Research Institution equivalent to Assistant Professor cadre (pay band Rs. 57,700 – 1,82,400) with a minimum of seven publications in NAAS rated / UGC listed journals.
- Knowledge of Kannada is mandatory. Candidates who did not study Kannada at SSLC level must qualify a Kannada language test (150 marks, minimum 50% to qualify) before being called for interview.
- A minimum score as stipulated in the prescribed KVAFSU Score Card.
For Assistant Professor Posts (Pay Scale Rs. 57,700 – 1,82,400):
- A Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science / Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry / Dairy Science / Fisheries Science from SAU / SVU / Deemed University or any other recognized university.
- A Master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) or an equivalent grade in a point-scale in a concerned/Allied subject as notified by the university from SAU / SVU / Deemed University or any other recognized university or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
- The candidate must have cleared NET in the concerned subject conducted by UGC / ICAR / CSIR, or a similar test accredited by UGC like SLET/SET, or must be a Ph.D degree holder as per UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016. Candidates registered for Ph.D prior to 11 July 2009 may be exempted from NET/SLET/SET subject to fulfilment of specified conditions as certified by the Registrar or Dean.
- NET is exempted for Master’s degree programmes where NET is not conducted by ICAR/UGC/CSIR/SLET/SET in the concerned/allied subjects as notified by the university.
- NET is also exempted for candidates who obtained Ph.D from a foreign university ranked among the top 500 in the world university rankings, subject to fulfillment of conditions as per Government Order No. AHF113 VET 2018/Bangalore dated 16.3.2019.
- Knowledge of Kannada is mandatory. Candidates who did not study Kannada at SSLC level must qualify a Kannada language test before being eligible for interview. Candidates who have already passed Kannada Departmental Examination must compulsorily attach a signed copy of certificate by KPSC authority.
- A minimum score as stipulated in the KVAFSU Score Card.
KVAFSU Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit for Assistant Professor Posts
Age limit is applicable only for Assistant Professor posts as on the last date of submission of application (20 June 2026). No age limit is specified for Professor and Associate Professor posts in this notification.
| Category | Maximum Age Limit |
| General Merit (GM) | 40 Years |
| 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B Categories | 43 Years |
| SC, ST, and Cat-I Categories | 45 Years |
Age relaxation for in-service candidates and other categories shall be considered based on the relevant orders of Government of Karnataka in vogue. As per Government Order No. ಸಿಆಸುಇ 262 ಸೇನೇನಿ 2025 dated 29.01.2026.
KVAFSU Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee Details
| Category | Application Fee |
| GM / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B Categories | Rs. 1,000/- |
| SC / ST / Cat-I Categories | Rs. 500/- |
The application fee is to be paid online at the time of application submission through the KVAFSU recruitment portal. After successful payment, candidates can download the receipt of the submitted application, which must be printed and submitted to KVAFSU during physical verification of documents. A separate application along with separate registration fee must be submitted for each post applied.
KVAFSU Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates at a Glance
| Notification Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 22 May 2026 – 10:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20 June 2026 – 5:00 PM |
| Eligibility Determination Date | 20 June 2026 (Last date of application) |
| For Any Corrigendum / Updates | Available at kvafsu.edu.in only |
KVAFSU Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Kalyana Karnataka Cadre and Residual Cadre Rules
The Kalyana Karnataka Cadre posts (marked 371-J) are reserved exclusively for candidates belonging to the Kalyana Karnataka region. Candidates from the Kalyana-Karnataka region are eligible to apply for positions in both the Local Cadre (Kalyana Karnataka Cadre) and the Residual Parent Cadre.
However, if a local candidate from the Kalyana-Karnataka region is appointed to a Residual Cadre post, such candidate will not be eligible to claim reservation benefits under Article 371(J) during their entire period of service as per prevailing rules. Candidates must choose their cadre preference carefully at the time of application, as preferences once filled cannot be modified later.
How to Apply Online for KVAFSU Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Step by Step Guide
- Visit the official KVAFSU website at kvafsu.edu.in and go to the Recruitment Portal.
- Register yourself on the Recruitment Portal using your active email ID and mobile number.
- After registration, log in and fill up the prescribed online application form for the post you wish to apply for.
- Before filling the form, keep the following ready in JPEG/JPG/PDF format (max 500 KB each): scanned photograph, signature, caste/tribe/community certificate (if applicable), educational qualification documents, experience certificates, and research publications details.
- Fill in all mandatory fields carefully — including details of all research publications and other academic/research contributions.
- Candidates of Veterinary Science must upload a valid registration certificate of Karnataka Veterinary Council / Veterinary Council of India (both sides if expiry date is on the back).
- Submit the online application form and pay the prescribed fee — Rs. 1,000 for GM/2A/2B/3A/3B categories and Rs. 500 for SC/ST/Cat-I categories.
- After successful payment, download and take a printout of the application receipt. This printout must be submitted during physical verification of documents.
- Note: Separate applications must be submitted for each post applied. Once submitted, no changes can be made to the application form.
- For any technical doubts, send an email to: regkvafsu@gmail.com
Important: Only the information submitted online, including uploaded documents and research publication details entered in the application form, will be considered for determining eligibility and shortlisting. No additional claims or documents will be entertained during document verification. Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
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KVAFSU Recruitment 2026 – Documents Required for Physical Verification
- Printout of the submitted Online Application Form (3 hard copies)
- Self-attested copies of all mark sheets from Matriculation (10th Standard) onwards
- Reprints of all research publications
- Certificates in support of research score claimed for the applied post
- Valid registration certificate of Karnataka Veterinary Council / Veterinary Council of India (for Veterinary Science candidates)
- Caste/Tribe/Community Certificate in prescribed Government of Karnataka format (for SC/ST/Cat-I/2A/2B/3A/3B candidates)
- Certificate as per proforma prescribed under Order No. DPAR 43 HKC 2013 dated 29.01.2014 (for 371-J category candidates, issued by Assistant Commissioner only)
- Rural quota certificate (Form-1 & 2) issued by competent authority in prescribed format (for rural quota claimants)
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate from competent authority (for rural quota under GM and 2A/2B/3A/3B categories)
- Medical Certificate from District Medical Board or appropriate authority (for Physically Challenged persons)
- In-service certificate from controlling officer/competent authority (for in-service candidates claiming age relaxation)
KVAFSU Teaching Recruitment 2026 Important Links – Apply Online and Official Notification
| Action | Link |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Download |
| KVAFSU Official Website | kvafsu.edu.in |
FAQs – KVAFSU Teaching Recruitment 2026
KVAFSU Teaching Recruitment 2026 is an official notification released by the Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU), Bidar, on 21 May 2026. The notification invites online applications for teaching positions — Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor — in both Kalyana Karnataka Cadre (371-J) and Residual Parent Cadre. The total vacancies are 14 Professor posts (Kalyana Karnataka Cadre) + 6 Professor posts (Residual Cadre) + 18 Associate Professor posts (Kalyana Karnataka Cadre) + 4 Associate Professor posts (Residual Cadre) + 25 Assistant Professor posts (Kalyana Karnataka Cadre) + 29 Assistant Professor posts (Residual Cadre), making it approximately 96 teaching posts in total across subjects like Veterinary Anatomy, Dairy Technology, Fish Processing Technology, Animal Genetics, and more.
The last date for online submission of applications for KVAFSU Teaching Recruitment 2026 is 20 June 2026 at 5:00 PM. The application window opened on 22 May 2026 at 10:00 AM. All candidates must ensure their application is fully submitted and fee payment is completed before the deadline. No late or incomplete applications will be entertained. The eligibility of a candidate will be determined as per the last date of submission of application, i.e., 20 June 2026. Candidates are advised to submit well before the closing date to avoid any last-minute technical issues on the portal.
The pay scales for KVAFSU Teaching Recruitment 2026 as per the 2016 ICAR/UGC Pay Scale are as follows. Professor posts carry a pay scale of Rs. 1,44,200 – 2,18,200 per month. Associate Professor posts carry a pay scale of Rs. 1,31,400 – 2,17,100 per month. Assistant Professor posts carry a pay scale of Rs. 57,700 – 1,82,400 per month. In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates will also receive applicable allowances as per the University and Government of Karnataka rules, making these positions financially very rewarding for candidates in the veterinary and allied sciences field.
For the Professor post under KVAFSU Teaching Recruitment 2026, the candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science / Dairy Science / Fisheries Science from a recognized SAU/SVU/Deemed University. They must also hold a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) in the concerned/allied subject. Additionally, the candidate must have a Ph.D degree in the concerned subject with a minimum of 10 research publications in NAAS rated / UGC listed journals, and at least 10 years of teaching/research/extension experience in a university/college as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, including a mandatory 2 years of experience specifically in the Associate Professor cadre (pay band Rs. 1,31,400 – 2,17,100). Knowledge of Kannada is also mandatory.
For the Assistant Professor post under KVAFSU Recruitment 2026, the candidate must have cleared NET in the concerned subject conducted by UGC / ICAR / CSIR, or a similar test like SLET/SET. However, NET is exempted for candidates who hold a Ph.D degree awarded in accordance with UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016. NET is also exempted for Master’s degree programmes where NET is not conducted by ICAR/UGC/CSIR in the concerned/allied subjects as notified by the university. Additionally, candidates who obtained Ph.D from a foreign university ranked in the top 500 in world university rankings are also NET exempt, subject to specific Government of Karnataka conditions. Candidates registered for Ph.D prior to 11 July 2009 may be exempted from NET subject to fulfilment of certain conditions certified by the Registrar or Dean of the university.
The application fee for KVAFSU Teaching Recruitment 2026 is Rs. 1,000/- for candidates belonging to GM / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B categories, and Rs. 500/- for candidates belonging to SC / ST / Cat-I categories. The fee is to be paid online through the KVAFSU recruitment portal after successfully submitting the application form. After payment, candidates can download the application receipt, which must be printed and submitted during the physical verification of documents. A separate application fee must be paid for each post applied. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee will be rejected outright.
Yes, candidates from outside the Kalyana Karnataka region can apply for KVAFSU Teaching Recruitment 2026, but only for posts under the Residual Parent Cadre. The Kalyana Karnataka Cadre posts (marked 371-J) are reserved exclusively for candidates belonging to the Kalyana Karnataka region. Local candidates of the Kalyana-Karnataka region are eligible to apply for both the Local Cadre and the Residual Parent Cadre. However, it is important to note that if a Kalyana-Karnataka region candidate opts for and is appointed to a Residual Cadre post, they will not be eligible to claim reservation benefits under Article 371(J) during their entire period of service, as per prevailing Government rules.
Yes, knowledge of Kannada is mandatory for all teaching posts — Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor — under KVAFSU Recruitment 2026. Candidates who have studied Kannada as a first, second, or third language at the SSLC level (or its equivalent) satisfy this requirement directly. Candidates who have not studied Kannada at SSLC level must qualify a separate Kannada Language Test before being eligible for interview. This test comprises one paper with a maximum of 150 marks, and a candidate must score a minimum of 50% marks to qualify. The standard of the paper is equivalent to first language Kannada at SSLC level. Candidates who have already passed the Kannada Departmental Examination must compulsorily attach a signed copy of the certificate issued by KPSC authority.