The Karnataka School Education Department conducts the GPSTR (Graduate Primary School Teacher Recruitment) exam to fill teacher vacancies across government schools in the state. Here is the complete GPSTR Syllabus 2026 and exam pattern.
GPSTR Exam Pattern 2026 – Overview
| Paper | Type | Questions/Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | MCQ | 150 marks | 2.5 hours |
| Paper II | MCQ + Descriptive | 50 + 100 marks | 3 hours |
| Paper III | Descriptive | 100 marks | 2 hours |
Paper I – Subject-wise Marks Distribution (150 Marks)
- Kannada Language – 25 marks
- English – 25 marks
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs – 25 marks
- Educational Psychology & Teaching Method – 50 marks
- Basic & Aerobic Education – 15 marks
- Computer Literacy – 10 marks
Paper II – Subject Specialisation (150 Marks)
Candidates choose one optional subject from English, Mathematics & Science, Biological Science, or Social Studies. This paper has 50 marks of multiple-choice questions and 100 marks of descriptive answers based on the chosen subject.
Paper III – Language Competency (100 Marks)
This paper tests language usage, comprehension, vocabulary and writing skills in the candidate’s chosen medium of instruction – Kannada, Urdu, Tamil, Telugu or Marathi.
Key Topics to Prepare
- Kannada & English: Grammar, comprehension, vocabulary
- General Knowledge: Current affairs, Karnataka history and geography, government schemes
- Educational Psychology: Child development, learning theories, teaching methods, classroom management
- Computer Literacy: Basic computer operations and digital literacy
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