📚 KVS NVS Teaching & Non-Teaching Recruitment 2025 (Extended)
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a joint concise notification (Advt. No. 01/2025) for the direct recruitment of Teaching and Non-Teaching posts in the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS). This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates seeking a government job in the country’s prestigious Kendriya and Navodaya Vidyalayas.
The Registration Schedule for the KVS & NVS Recruitment Drive 2025 has been extended up to 11/12/2025.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Date of Short Notification Issue | November 13, 2025 |
| Start Date of Online Application | November 14, 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Application | December 11, 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | December 11, 2025 |
| Date of Detailed Notification Issue | November 14, 2025 |
| Exam Date | To be notified soon |
💰 KVS NVS Recruitment 2025: Application Fee
The application fee is divided mainly into three (3) post-categories and two (2) reserved categories.
| Post Name | Unreserved/OBC/EWS (Gen/OBC/EWS) | SC/ST/PH/ESM (SC/ST/PH/ESM) |
| Assistant Commissioner, Principal, Vice Principal | ₹2800/- | ₹500/- |
| PGT, TGT, PRT, AE, Finance Officer, AO, Librarian, ASO, Junior Translator | ₹2000/- | ₹500/- |
| SSA, Stenographer, JSA, Lab Attendant, MTS | ₹1700/- | ₹500/- |
💼 Vacancy Details
This recruitment drive is expected to fill over 10,000+ vacant posts across both KVS and NVS. There are approximately 9,156 vacancies in KVS and about 3,643 in NVS.
Key Posts in KVS (Tentative)
| Post Name | Approx. Vacancies |
| PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) | 1,934 |
| TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) | 3,619 |
| PRT (Primary Teacher) | 1,891 |
| PRT Music | 75 |
| JSA (Junior Secretariat Assistant) | 649 |
| SSA (Senior Secretariat Assistant) | 501 |
| Head Master | 322 |
| Total (KVS) | 9,156 |
Note: Candidates must check the detailed official notification for NVS vacancies and the detailed post-wise breakup.
🎓 Eligibility and Age Limit
The educational qualification and age limit vary for different posts.
1. Educational Qualification
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PGT (Post Graduate Teacher): Master’s degree in the concerned subject and B.Ed (or equivalent).
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TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher): Bachelor’s degree (Graduation) in the concerned subject and B.Ed, along with mandatory CTET Paper-2 pass.
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PRT (Primary Teacher): 12th pass with a minimum of 50% marks and D.El.Ed/B.El.Ed/2-year Diploma in Special Education, along with mandatory CTET Paper-1 pass.
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Non-Teaching Posts: Qualifications for various posts (like JSA, SSA) may be 12th pass, Graduate, or Post-Graduate.
2. Age Limit
The cut-off date for age calculation is set as December 04, 2025.
| Post | Maximum Age Limit |
| PRT | 30 Years |
| TGT | 35 Years |
| PGT | 40 Years |
Age relaxation will be provided to candidates from reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PH) as per government rules.
📝 Selection Process
The recruitment process generally includes the following stages:
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Written Examination (Computer Based Test – CBT mode).
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Skill Test (May be required for some posts like JSA/SSA).
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Interview (For Teaching and some Non-Teaching posts).
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Document Verification.
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Medical Examination.
🧑💻 How to Apply?
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Visit any of the official websites mentioned above.
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Find the KVS/NVS Recruitment 2025 link in the Recruitment section.
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Register using your valid email ID and mobile number.
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After registration, log in and fill in all personal, academic, and professional details correctly in the online application form.
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Upload scanned copies of the required documents (photo, signature, academic certificates, etc.).
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Pay the prescribed application fee online based on your category.
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Submit the form and take a printout of the Confirmation Page for future reference.
SOME IMPORTANT LINKS
Registration Schedule for KVS & NVS Recruitment Drive 2025 has been extended upto 11/12/2025.
| Corrigendum I Regarding the Recruitment Notification No. 01/2025. | 21-11-2025 | Click Here |
Apply Online Link |
Click Here |
Check Short Notice |
Click Here |
Check Official Notification |
Click Here |
KVS/NVS Official Website |
KVS/NVS |
👩🏫 Eligibility Criteria for PGT, TGT, and PRT Posts
This information is tentative and will only be considered final after the detailed official notification is released.
1. PRT (Primary Teacher)
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Educational Qualification:
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12th (Senior Secondary) pass with a minimum of 50% marks.
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AND 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) by any name, OR
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12th pass with a minimum of 50% marks and 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed), OR
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12th pass with a minimum of 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Special Education, OR
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Graduation and B.Ed. (However, a 6-month bridge course is necessary).
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Professional Qualification: Passing CTET Paper-I is mandatory.
2. TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher)
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Educational Qualification:
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Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) in the concerned subject with a minimum of 50% marks. (The subject must have been studied in all three years of graduation).
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AND B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) or equivalent degree.
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Professional Qualification: Passing CTET Paper-II is mandatory.
3. PGT (Post Graduate Teacher)
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Educational Qualification:
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Post Graduation (Master’s Degree) in the concerned subject with a minimum of 50% marks.
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AND B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) or equivalent degree.
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(For some PGT posts, such as Computer Science, B.Tech/M.Tech or MCA qualification is valid, and B.Ed is not mandatory.)
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Professional Qualification: CTET is not mandatory for PGT posts.
📝 Exam Pattern for PGT, TGT, and PRT
The selection process primarily involves a Computer Based Test (CBT) written examination and an Interview.
| Post | Written Examination (CBT) | Professional Competency (Interview/Demo) | Total Marks |
| PRT | 180 Marks (180 Questions) | 60 Marks | 240 Marks |
| TGT | 180 Marks (180 Questions) | 60 Marks | 240 Marks |
| PGT | 180 Marks (180 Questions) | 60 Marks | 240 Marks |
Final Weightage for Selection: The ratio of marks from the Written Examination and Professional Competency (Interview and Teaching Demonstration) is 70:30.
General Written Exam Pattern for PRT, TGT, and PGT (180 Marks)
The written exam is divided into two parts:
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
| I | General English and General Hindi | 10 + 10 = 20 | 20 |
| II | General Awareness & Current Affairs, Reasoning Ability, Computer Literacy | 20 | 20 |
| III | Perspectives on Education and Leadership | 60 | 60 |
| IV | Subject Concerned | 80 | 80 |
| Grand Total | 180 | 180 |
Key Points:
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Duration: The exam duration will be 3 hours (180 minutes).
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Question Type: All questions will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).
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Negative Marking: There is no negative marking in KVS/NVS exams.
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Interview: Candidates who qualify the written exam will be called for a Teaching Demonstration and Interview.
Teaching Demonstration & Interview
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Professional Competency Test: This is for 60 marks, including Demo Teaching (30 marks) and Interview (30 marks).
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Candidates must prepare a subject matter and teach it for 5-10 minutes in front of the board.
Would you like to know the official websites where you can find the detailed notification and apply, or are you interested in the detailed syllabus for a specific post (e.g., PGT Computer Science)?