🎓 Karnataka Guest Faculty Vacancy 2026 (Round 3)
📢 Provisional Vacancy List Released for Guest Lecturer Counselling
Dept: Department of Collegiate Education (DCE) | 📍 Across Karnataka Govt. Colleges
The Department of Collegiate Education (DCE), Government of Karnataka, has released the Provisional Vacancy List for Guest Faculty Counselling, Round-03. This list details the subject-wise and college-wise vacancies available in various Government First Grade Colleges across the state.
Candidates who are part of the Guest Faculty recruitment pool are advised to review this list to prepare for the upcoming counseling session. Vacancies are available in numerous subjects including Commerce, History, Economics, Kannada, Chemistry, Botany, and more. The list specifies the number of Full Time, Partial Workload, and Waiting List vacancies for each college. 👇 Check the summary of vacancies and the link to the complete list below.
🚀 Overview of Vacancies
| 🏢 Department | Department of Collegiate Education (DCE), Karnataka |
| 💼 Post Name | Guest Faculty / Guest Lecturer |
| 🔔 Notice Type | Provisional Vacancy List for Round-03 Counselling |
| 📍 Location | Various Government First Grade Colleges in Karnataka |
📊 Subject-Wise Vacancy Summary (Approximate)
| Subject / Course Name | Total Vacancies (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Commerce | 250+ |
| Chemistry | 100+ |
| History | 80+ |
| Kannada | 70+ |
| Economics | 60+ |
| Political Science | 50+ |
| Botany | 40+ |
| Zoology | 30+ |
| Mathematics | 30+ |
| Physics | 25+ |
| Sociology | 20+ |
| English | 20+ |
| … and many more subjects | … |
Note: The numbers above are approximate. For the exact, college-wise vacancy details, candidates MUST refer to the official PDF.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (As per UGC/DCE Norms)
While the notification is a vacancy list, the general eligibility criteria for Guest Faculty in Karnataka are as follows:
- Educational Qualification: A Master’s Degree in the concerned subject with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
- Additional Qualification: Must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC/CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET (KSET).
- Candidates who have been awarded a Ph.D. Degree in accordance with UGC Regulations may be exempted from NET/SLET/SET.
🏆 Selection Process: Counselling
The selection is not through a direct application but via a centralized counseling process.
- Candidates who have already registered on the DCE Guest Faculty portal are eligible to participate.
- The DCE will announce the schedule for Round-03 Counselling on its official website.
- Candidates need to attend the counseling as per their merit/rank and choose their preferred college from this vacancy list.
- Allotment will be based on merit, reservation roster, and availability of seats.
🔗 IMPORTANT LINKS & DOWNLOADS
| 📄 Download Vacancy List PDF | 📥 Download PDF |
| 🌐 Official DCE Website | Visit Site |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Can I apply for these posts now?
This is not a fresh application notification. This is a vacancy list for candidates who have already registered on the DCE Guest Faculty portal to participate in Round 3 of counseling.
Q2. When is the counseling date for Round 3?
The counseling schedule has not been announced in this document. Eligible candidates must regularly check the official DCE Karnataka website for the counseling dates.
Q3. What is the meaning of “Partial WL GF Required”?
This likely refers to “Partial Workload Guest Faculty Required,” indicating a need for a part-time lecturer who will not have a full teaching load at that specific college.
Q4. What is the basic qualification for a Guest Faculty post in Karnataka?
The basic qualification is a Master’s Degree with 55% marks plus NET/SLET/SET or a Ph.D. degree as per UGC norms.
Q5. Where can I find the complete list of college-wise vacancies?
The complete, 26-page list of vacancies for every college and subject is available in the official PDF. You can download it from the link provided in the “Important Links” table above.
Vinit Rajput is the Founder of GovtRank.com. He is an education news analyst from Khatauli, Muzaffarnagar with 5+ years of experience in tracking government job notifications. He specializes in verifying official circulars and simplifying them for students.
