The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), both autonomous organizations under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, have initiated a massive recruitment drive. This recruitment covers various teaching and non-teaching posts including Assistant Commissioners, Principals, PGTs, TGTs, and PRTs. According to recent updates, the official dates for the first phase of the written examination have been finalized. The selection process is rigorous, involving a Tier-1 screening test followed by a subject-specific Tier-2 exam and interviews or skill tests.
Important Dates
The application window for this recruitment drive is currently open. Candidates must note that the Tier-1 examination dates have been officially announced.
| Event | Date / Details |
| Registration Opens | 14th November 2025 (10.00 AM) |
| Registration Closes | 04th December 2025 (11.50 PM) |
| Fee Deposit Opens | 14th November 2025 (10.00 AM) |
| Fee Deposit Closes | 04th December 2025 (11.50 PM) |
| Tier-1 Written Exam Date | 10th and 11th January 2026 |
| Admit Card Availability | 02 days before the examination |
| City Intimation Slip | 15 days before the examination |
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Vacancy Details
| Organization | Post Name | Total Vacancies |
| KVS | Assistant Commissioner | 08 |
| KVS | Principal | 134 |
| KVS | Vice-Principal | 58 |
| KVS | Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) | 1465 |
| KVS | Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) | 2794 |
| KVS | Librarian | 147 |
| KVS | Primary Teacher (PRT) | 2684 |
| KVS | PRT (Music) | 187 |
| KVS | Junior Secretariat Assistant | 714 |
| KVS | Senior Secretariat Assistant | 280 |
| NVS | Assistant Commissioner (Academics) | 09 |
| NVS | Principal | 93 |
| NVS | Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) | 1513 |
| NVS | Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) | 2978 |
| NVS | TGT (3rd Language) | 443 |
| NVS | Junior Secretariat Assistant (JNV Cadre) | 552 |
| NVS | Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 165 |
KVS Eligibility : Educational Qualification & Age Limit
| Post Name | Maximum Age Limit | Essential Educational Qualification |
| Principal | Min 35 – Max 50 Years | Master’s Degree (50%) + B.Ed + Relevant Experience |
| Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) | 40 Years | Master’s Degree (50%) + B.Ed |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) | 35 Years | Bachelor’s Degree (50%) + B.Ed + CTET Paper-II qualified |
| Primary Teacher (PRT) | 30 Years | Senior Secondary (50%) + Diploma in Education (D.Ed/B.El.Ed) + CTET Paper-I qualified |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | 27 Years | Class XII pass + Typing speed (35 w.p.m English or 30 w.p.m Hindi) |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (NVS) | 30 Years | Class X from a recognized board |
NVS Eligibility : Education Qualification
The candidates interested in NVS recruitment 2025 for Teaching posts must refer to the required eligibility criteria as mentioned below. Only the candidates holding the required education qualification & age limit can apply for NVS Recruitment 2025.
| Post | Educational Qualification |
| Assistant Commissioner | i) Master’s Degree from a recognized university with at least 50% marks ii) B.Ed. from NCTE Recognized Institute/University iii) Working as Principal in the Pay Level 12 (Rs.78800 to Rs.209200) for at least 03 years in Central/State/Autonomous Organizations of Central Govt./State Govt. |
| Principle | i) Master’s Degree with at least 50% marks from recognized institution/University. ii) Bachelor degree in Education (B.Ed.) with at least 50% marks from NCTE recognized Institution/University. OR Three year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. from NCTE recognized institution/University with at least 50% marks OR Four years Integrated Degree with at least 50% marks including B.Ed. component from NCTE recognized Institution/University (50% marks) iii) Working as Principal in Pay Level-12 (Rs.78800-209200) in the Pay Matrix in Central/State Govt./Autonomous organizations of Central/State Govt. |
KVS- Age Limit:
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Principal | 35- 50 years |
| Vice Principal | 35- 45 years |
| PGT (All Subjects) | Max 40 years |
| TGT (All Subjects) | Max 35 years |
| PRT (All Subjects) | Max 30 years |
| Librarian | Max 35 years |
| Assistant Section Officer | Max 35 years |
| Finance Officer | Max 35 years |
| Assistant Commissioner | Max 50 years |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Max 35 years |
| Stenographer Grade-II | Max 27 years |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant | Max 30 years |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | Max 27 years |
NVS- Age Limit:
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Assistant Commissioner | Max 45 years |
| Principal | 35- 50 years |
| PGT | Max 40 years |
| TGT | Max 35 years |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | Max 27 years |
| Lab Attendant | Max 30 years |
Application Fee:
| Post Name | Exam Fee | Processing Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Commissioner | ₹2300 | ₹500 |
| Principal | ₹2300 | ₹500 |
| Vice Principal | ₹2300 | ₹500 |
| PGT | ₹1500 | ₹500 |
| Assistant Engineer | ₹1500 | ₹500 |
| Finance Officer | ₹1500 | ₹500 |
| Administrative Officer | ₹1500 | ₹500 |
| TGT | ₹1500 | ₹500 |
| Librarian | ₹1500 | ₹500 |
| PRT | ₹1500 | ₹500 |
| Assistant Section Officer | ₹1500 | ₹500 |
| Junior Translator | ₹1500 | ₹500 |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant | ₹1200 | ₹500 |
| Stenographer Grade- II | ₹1200 | ₹500 |
| Stenographer Grade- I | ₹1200 | ₹500 |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | ₹1200 | ₹500 |
| Lab Attendant | ₹1200 | ₹500 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | ₹1200 | ₹500 |
Reservation
| Category | Reservation Details |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | Available for candidates with family gross annual income below Rs. 8 Lakh, provided they do not own excluded assets (e.g., 5 acres land, flat over 1000 sq ft). |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | Candidates must belong to castes listed in the Central List for OBCs. Creamy layer candidates are treated as General. |
| SC / ST | Reservation available upon production of valid caste certificate in the prescribed format. |
| PwBD | Horizontal reservation is provided for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities based on functional requirements of the post. |
Salary
Selected candidates will be paid according to the Pay Matrix Levels.
| Post Name | Pay Level | Pay Scale (in Rs.) |
| Assistant Commissioner | Level-12 | 78,800 – 2,09,200 |
| Principal | Level-12 | 78,800 – 2,09,200 |
| Vice-Principal | Level-10 | 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
| Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) | Level-8 | 47,600 – 1,51,100 |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) | Level-7 | 44,900 – 1,42,400 |
| Primary Teacher (PRT) | Level-6 | 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | Level-2 | 19,900 – 63,200 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | Level-1 | 18,000 – 56,900 |
Selection Process
The selection process varies slightly depending on the post but generally follows this structure:
- Tier-1: Preliminary (Qualifying) Examination (OMR/Objective Mode). Shortlisting for Tier-2 is done in the ratio of 1:10.
- Tier-2: Subject Knowledge Examination (Bilingual).
- Interview / Skill Test: Candidates shortlisted from Tier-2 appear for an Interview (Ratio 1:3) or Skill Test (Ratio 1:5).
- Final Merit: Based on Tier-2 marks (85% weightage) and Interview marks (15% weightage). For non-interview posts, merit is based on Tier-2 only.
Exam Pattern
The examination will be conducted in two parts (Tiers).
Tier-1 (Preliminary Qualifying Exam)
This is an OMR-based test for all posts except MTS.
- Time: 2 Hours
| Part | Component of the test | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
| Part-I | General Reasoning | 20 | 60 |
| Part-II | Numeric Ability (Maths) | 20 | 60 |
| Part-III | Basic Computer Literacy | 20 | 60 |
| Part-IV | General Knowledge | 20 | 60 |
| Part-V | Language Test (English) | 10 | 30 |
| Part-VI | Language Test (One Indian Language) | 10 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 300 |
For Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) – Tier 1
- Time: 2 Hours
| Part | Component of the test | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
| Part-I | General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 60 |
| Part-II | Basic Computer Knowledge | 40 | 120 |
| Part-III | Language Test (English) | 20 | 60 |
| Part-IV | Language Test (One Indian Language) | 20 | 60 |
| Total | 100 | 300 |
Tier-2 (Main Subject Exam)
Candidates who qualify Tier-1 will take this exam.
- Time: 2.5 Hours (2 hours 30 minutes)
| Test Type | Component | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
| Objective (OMR) | Post’s main subject | 60 | 60 |
| Descriptive (Writing) | Post’s main subject | 10 | 40 |
| Total | 70 | 100 |
Note on Marking Scheme:
- Each question carries 3 marks.
- There is negative marking: 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Admit Card
The Admit Card process is strictly online.
- Exam City Display: Information regarding the allotted examination city will be displayed on the official websites 15 days before the exam.
- Admit Card Download: The full admit card with the center details will be available for download 02 days before the examination.
- Mode: Admit cards are available in the candidate’s application login only. No hard copies will be sent by post.
