The Karnataka School Education Department released the GPSTR 2026 notification on August 12, opening doors for Graduate Primary School Teachers, Assistant Masters, PETs, and even Computer Science Teachers. 8,500 of those 15,000 vacancies? Reserved for GPSTRs; the backbone of primary education in the state. Here’s the catch: No exam date yet. Selection may be merit-based; meaning your degree, TET score, and experience could be your ticket in. The online application window opens August 18 and closes September 7. Pay? Starts at ₹44,425/month, plus allowances. Biggest surprise? The regional split; over 5,000 GPSTR spots are in Non-Kalyana Karnataka, while Kalyana Karnataka gets 3,228. And yes, SC/ST candidates get 5-year age relaxation (up to 45) and pay only ₹500 as application fee. If you’re sitting on this, you’re losing time. The portal goes live in 2 days. Don’t wait for the last minute; this might be your best shot at a stable government career this year.