Complete Guide to KVS & NVS Recruitment 2025: Everything You Need to Know

Published on November 14, 2025 by @mritxperts

The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) have released a massive recruitment notification for various teaching and non-teaching positions. This comprehensive guide breaks down everything you need to know to apply successfully.

Overview

Conducting Body: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on behalf of KVS and NVS

Official Websites:

https://www.cbse.gov.in/
https://kvsangathan.nic.in/
https://navodaya.gov.in/

Total Approximate Vacancies: Over 15,000 posts across both organizations

Application Period:

Opening Date: November 14, 2025 (10:00 AM)
Closing Date: December 4, 2025 (11:50 PM)

Important: The cutoff date for all eligibility criteria (age, qualifications, experience) is December 4, 2025.

About KVS and NVS

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS)

1,288 schools across India (including 3 abroad)
Co-educational schools up to Class 12
Focus on holistic student development
25 Regional Offices nationwide

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)

653 schools across India (except Tamil Nadu)
Fully residential, co-educational schools
Located mainly in rural areas
Teachers required to stay on campus
Rent-free accommodation provided
10% special allowance for residential duties

Post Categories and Vacancies

Group-A Posts

1. Assistant Commissioner

KVS: 8 posts (Level-12, ₹78,800-2,09,200)
NVS (Academics): 9 posts (Level-12)
Age Limit: Max 50 years (KVS), Max 45 years (NVS)

2. Principal

KVS: 134 posts
NVS: 93 posts
Pay Scale: Level-12 (₹78,800-2,09,200)
Age Limit: 35-50 years

3. Vice-Principal (KVS only)

Vacancies: 58 posts
Pay Scale: Level-10 (₹56,100-1,77,500)
Age Limit: 35-45 years

Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs)

Pay Scale: Level-8 (₹47,600-1,51,100)
Age Limit: Maximum 40 years

Total Vacancies:

KVS: 1,465 posts
NVS: 1,513 posts (+ 18 Modern Indian Language posts)

Subjects Available:

Hindi, English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology
History, Geography, Economics, Commerce, Computer Science
Bio-Technology (KVS only)
Physical Education (NVS only)
Modern Indian Languages (NVS only): Assamese, Bangla, Garo, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Manipuri

Essential Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in concerned subject with 50% marks
B.Ed. with 50% marks (or 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.)
Proficiency to teach in Hindi and English medium

Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs)

Pay Scale: Level-7 (₹44,900-1,42,400)
Age Limit: Maximum 35 years

Total Vacancies:

KVS: 2,794 posts
NVS: 2,978 posts (+ 443 3rd Language posts)

Subjects:

Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Computer Science, Music, Art Education, Physical Education
Work Experience (KVS only), Library
Special Educator

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks in concerned subject
B.Ed. with 50% marks
CTET (Paper-II) qualified (mandatory for most posts)
Competency to teach in English and Hindi

Note: For posts other than Music, Art, Work Experience, Librarian, and Physical Education, valid CTET certificate is mandatory.

Primary Teachers (PRTs) – KVS Only

Pay Scale: Level-6 (₹35,400-1,12,400)
Age Limit: Maximum 30 years

Total Vacancies: 3,365 posts (including Special Educator and PRT-Music)

Essential Qualifications:

Senior Secondary (12th) with 50% marks
2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
CTET (Paper-I) qualified
Proficiency in Hindi and English

Librarian / TGT (Library)

Pay Scale:

KVS (Librarian): Level-7 (₹44,900-1,42,400)
NVS (TGT Library): Level-7

Vacancies:

KVS: 147 posts
NVS: 134 posts (included in TGT count)

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science with 50% marks
Knowledge of computer applications
Working knowledge of Hindi and English

Non-Teaching Posts

Administrative Posts (KVS)

Administrative Officer – 12 posts (Level-10)
Finance Officer – 5 posts (Level-7)
Assistant Engineer – 2 posts (Level-7)
Assistant Section Officer – 74 posts (Level-6)
Junior Translator – 8 posts (Level-6)

Secretarial Posts

Senior Secretariat Assistant – 280 posts (KVS) (Level-4)
Junior Secretariat Assistant – 714 (KVS) + 598 (NVS) posts (Level-2)
Stenographer Grade-I – 3 posts (KVS) (Level-6)
Stenographer Grade-II – 57 posts (KVS) (Level-4)

Support Staff

Lab Attendant (NVS) – 165 posts (Level-1, ₹18,000-56,900)
Multi-Tasking Staff (NVS) – 24 posts (Level-1)

Reservation Policy

Vacancies are reserved as per Government of India norms:

SC (Scheduled Caste)
ST (Scheduled Tribe)
OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes – Non Creamy Layer)
EWS (Economically Weaker Section)
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) – 4% horizontal reservation
Ex-Servicemen – For specific posts in KVS

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST	5 years
OBC (NCL)	3 years
Women (PGT, TGT, Librarian, PRT only)	10 years
PwBD (General)	10 years
PwBD (OBC)	13 years
PwBD (SC/ST)	15 years
KVS/NVS Employees	5 years (additional benefits for SC/ST/OBC)
Ex-Servicemen	3-10 years (varies by post and category)

Note: Only the highest applicable relaxation will be granted (not cumulative).

Selection Process

Two-Tier Examination System

Tier-1: Preliminary (Qualifying) Examination

Mode: OMR (Objective)
Duration: 2 hours
Total Questions: 100
Total Marks: 300
Negative Marking: 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer

Test Components:

Part	Component	Questions	Marks
I	General Reasoning	20	60
II	Numeric Ability	20	60
III	Basic Computer Literacy	20	60
IV	General Knowledge	20	60
V	Language Competency (English)	10	30
VI	Language Competency (Indian Language)	10	30

Language Options for Part VI: Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu

Expected Knowledge Level:

Assistant Commissioner, Principal, Vice-Principal, PGT: Post-Graduation level
TGT, Administrative posts: Graduation level
PRT, JSA, Lab Attendant: Senior Secondary level
Multi-Tasking Staff: Secondary level

Shortlisting: Top candidates in 1:10 ratio (relative to vacancies) will be called for Tier-2

Tier-2: Subject Knowledge Examination

Mode: Combined (OMR + Descriptive)
Duration: 2½ hours
Medium: Bilingual (Hindi & English) – except language subjects

Composition:

Type	Questions	Marks	Negative Marking
Objective (MCQ)	60	60	0.25 marks per wrong answer
Descriptive	10	40	No
Total	70	100	–

Interview / Skill Test

Posts with Interview (100 marks):

Assistant Commissioner, Principal, Vice-Principal
PGT, TGT, PRT
Administrative Officer, Finance Officer, Assistant Engineer, Junior Translator

Final Merit = 85% (Tier-2) + 15% (Interview)

Posts with Skill Test:

Stenographer Grade-I & II
Junior Secretariat Assistant (both KVS & NVS)

Merit based on: Tier-2 marks (after qualifying skill test)

Posts with Neither Interview nor Skill Test:

Assistant Section Officer (KVS)
Senior Secretariat Assistant (KVS)
Lab Attendant (NVS)
Multi-Tasking Staff (NVS)

Merit based on: Tier-2 marks only

Application Fee Structure

Post Category	Examination Fee	Processing Fee
Assistant Commissioner, Principal, Vice-Principal	₹2,300	₹500
PGT, TGT, Librarian, PRT, AE, FO, AO, ASO, JT	₹1,500	₹500
SSA, Steno I & II, JSA, Lab Attendant, MTS	₹1,200	₹500

Fee Exemptions:

SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: No examination fee (only ₹500 processing fee)
Similar posts in KVS & NVS: Pay fee for single post only

Payment Mode: Online only (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking)

Note: Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances.

How to Apply: Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Prepare Required Documents

Before starting, ensure you have:

Recent passport-size photograph (JPG/JPEG format)
Scanned signature (JPG/JPEG format)
Valid email ID and mobile number
Educational certificates
Caste/category certificates (if applicable)
CTET certificate (for applicable posts)

Step 2: Registration

Visit official websites: cbse.gov.in, kvsangathan.nic.in, or navodaya.gov.in
Click on recruitment notification link
Register with basic details
Create Login ID and Password (note these down!)

Step 3: Fill Application Form

Login with credentials
Fill all details carefully:
- Personal information
- Educational qualifications
- Work experience (if any)
- Category/reservation details
- Post preferences (select from dropdown)
- Language choice for Part-VI of Tier-1

Important:

Apply for only ONE post within PGTs
Apply for only ONE post within TGTs
You can apply for different post categories (e.g., PGT + TGT + PRT)
No modifications allowed after submission

Step 4: Upload Documents

Photograph specifications: Recent, passport-size, JPG/JPEG
Signature specifications: Clear, JPG/JPEG format

Step 5: Fee Payment

Choose payment method
Complete transaction
Verify payment status shows “OK”
If payment fails, amount will be refunded within a week

Step 6: Submit and Save

Review all details carefully
Submit application
Download and save Confirmation Page
Take multiple printouts for future reference

Do NOT send hard copy to CBSE/KVS/NVS

Important Certificate Requirements

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Certificate

Must be issued between January 1, 2025 to Last Date of Application
Use PROFORMA-I (available on websites)
Valid for Central Government jobs only

EWS Certificate

Eligibility Criteria:

Family gross annual income below ₹8 lakh
Family should NOT own:
- 5 acres or more agricultural land
- Residential flat of 1000 sq.ft. or more
- Residential plot of 100 sq.yards or more (in notified municipalities)
- Residential plot of 200 sq.yards or more (in other areas)
Certificate valid for year 2025
Use PROFORMA-III

SC/ST Certificate

Use PROFORMA-II
Must be from competent authority

PwBD Certificate

Minimum 40% disability required for reservation
Use PROFORMA V-A/V-B/V-C
UDID card preferable
Must match functional requirements of the post

Ex-Servicemen Certificate

Use PROFORMA-IV/IV-A
Must show eligible service period

CTET Requirement: Critical Information

Mandatory for:

All PRT posts
All TGT posts EXCEPT:
- Music
- Art/Art Education
- Work Experience
- Librarian
- Physical Education/Physical & Health Education

Requirements:

Valid CTET certificate issued on or before December 4, 2025
CTET Paper-II for TGTs
CTET Paper-I for PRTs
5% relaxation in qualifying marks for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD candidates

If you don’t have CTET: You cannot apply for these posts. Start preparing for CTET immediately!

Special Provisions for PwBD Candidates

Facilities Provided:

Scribe/Reader Facility:
- Available for candidates with writing limitations
- Qualification of scribe must be one step below candidate’s minimum qualification
- Can bring own scribe or use center-provided scribe
- Use PROFORMA V-F for own scribe
Compensatory Time:
- 40 minutes extra for 2-hour examination
- 50 minutes extra for 2.5-hour examination
- 60 minutes extra for 3-hour examination
- No extra time during skill test
Question Paper in Large Font:
- Available for visually impaired candidates
- Regular paper also available as choice

Important:

Bring disability certificate to examination center
Must produce certificate to Chief Medical Officer from Government health institution
Functional requirements must match post requirements

Examination Centers

For Assistant Commissioner, Principal, Vice-Principal:

Tier-1 and Tier-2: Delhi/NCR only

For Other Posts:

Centers allotted based on number of applicants
Random allocation – cannot be changed
City information: 15 days before exam
Admit card: 2 days before exam

Note: CBSE reserves right to allot any center in India due to administrative reasons.

Document Verification Requirements

Candidates shortlisted for interview/final selection must bring:

Original Documents + Self-attested Copies:

Class 10th certificate (Age proof)
Class 12th mark sheet
Graduation degree and mark sheets
Post-graduation degree and mark sheets (if applicable)
B.Ed./D.Ed. certificate and mark sheets
CTET certificate (if applicable)
Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
Non-Creamy Layer certificate (OBC candidates)
EWS certificate (if applicable)
PwBD certificate (if applicable)
Experience certificates (if required for post)
Character certificate
Printed application form
Admit cards (all stages)
Photo ID proof

Important Instructions and Warnings

Unfair Means – Strictly Prohibited:

Using mobile phones or electronic devices
Copying or allowing others to copy
Impersonation
Bringing prohibited items to exam hall
Communication with anyone during exam
Carrying written material or notes

Punishment:

Immediate disqualification
2-year ban from future KVS/NVS exams
Criminal prosecution possible

Items NOT Allowed in Exam Center:

Mobile phones, smartwatches
Calculators, slide rules
Any electronic device
Books, notes, paper
Any written material
Eatables, water bottles (except medical reasons)

Items to Bring:

Admit card (mandatory)
Valid Photo ID proof
Black/blue ballpoint pen
PwBD certificate (if applicable)
Simple wristwatch (analog)

Post-Exam Process

Answer Key Publication:

Scanned OMR sheets displayed on websites
Provisional answer keys released
Challenge window opens (2-3 days)
Challenge fee: ₹1,000 per question (non-refundable if challenge rejected)
Subject experts review challenges
Final answer keys prepared
Results declared

Important: No grievance accepted after result declaration.

Result Declaration:

Merit lists prepared separately for each post
Category-wise cutoffs applied
No waiting list maintained

Preference Filling:

Candidates in merit list must fill preference (KVS/NVS)
Online portal will open for limited period
Failure to fill preference = No allotment
No changes allowed once submitted

After Selection

Probation Period:

2 years for all posts
Can be extended by Competent Authority
Services can be terminated during probation without reason

Posting:

Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India
No request for change of station/region entertained
For NVS TGT (Regional Language): Initially posted outside linguistic state

For NVS Teachers:

Mandatory campus residence
Additional responsibilities:
- House Mastership
- Remedial studies supervision
- Co-curricular activities organization
- Student escort duties
- Student welfare activities
10% special allowance (except Assistant Commissioner Academics)

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Applying for multiple subjects within PGT or TGT
- ✅ Apply for only ONE subject in each category
❌ Not checking CTET requirement
- ✅ Verify if your post requires CTET certificate
❌ Submitting application on last day
- ✅ Apply well in advance to avoid technical issues
❌ Wrong category selection
- ✅ Double-check your category/caste certificate validity
❌ Using expired/wrong format certificates
- ✅ Ensure OBC certificate is dated 2025, use correct proformas
❌ Not noting down Login credentials
- ✅ Save Login ID and Password securely
❌ Ignoring email/SMS notifications
- ✅ Keep email ID and mobile number active and check regularly
❌ Not taking printout of confirmation page
- ✅ Take multiple printouts and save digital copy
❌ Incomplete document preparation
- ✅ Arrange all certificates in advance
❌ Not reading detailed notification
- ✅ Read complete PDF available on official websites

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Can I apply for multiple posts? A: Yes, but within PGTs or TGTs, apply for only ONE subject. You can apply for different categories (e.g., PGT + TGT + Administrative post).

Q2: Is CTET mandatory for all teaching posts? A: No. CTET is mandatory for PRTs and most TGTs. NOT required for PGTs, TGT (Music/Art/PE/Librarian/Work Experience).

Q3: Can I appear without CTET if I’ve applied? A: No. Valid CTET certificate is essential at document verification stage for applicable posts.

Q4: What if my OBC certificate is from 2024? A: Not acceptable. OBC (NCL) certificate must be issued between January 1, 2025 and December 4, 2025.

Q5: Can I change my exam center? A: No. Center allotment is final and cannot be changed under any circumstances.

Q6: Is there negative marking? A: Yes. Tier-1: -1 mark per wrong answer. Tier-2 (objective part): -0.25 marks per wrong answer.

Q7: Can I use a calculator in the exam? A: No. Calculators and all electronic devices are strictly prohibited.

Q8: When will admit card be available? A: 2 days before examination. Download from your application login on CBSE/KVS/NVS websites.

Q9: Will I get separate admit cards for KVS and NVS? A: No. One admit card will be issued for same posts in both organizations.

Q10: What if I forget my Login ID/Password? A: Use password recovery option on the website with registered email/mobile number.

Useful Tips for Success

For Tier-1 Preparation:

Focus on speed and accuracy – Time management is crucial
Practice mock tests in OMR format
Strengthen General Knowledge – cover current affairs, Indian history, geography, polity
Brush up basic mathematics – arithmetic, algebra, geometry
Improve reasoning skills – puzzles, logical sequences, coding-decoding
Learn basic computer concepts – hardware, software, MS Office, Internet

For Tier-2 Preparation:

Thoroughly study subject/post-specific topics
Practice descriptive writing – clear, structured answers
Review CBSE textbooks for subject matter
Work on presentation skills for descriptive answers
Time allocation: 90 minutes objective + 60 minutes descriptive

For Interview:

Update knowledge about KVS/NVS vision and mission
Prepare on NEP 2020, CBSE curriculum changes
Be ready to discuss teaching methodologies
Practice mock interviews
Dress formally and reach venue early

Contact Information

For Queries:

Official Websites (for latest updates only):

CBSE: https://www.cbse.gov.in/
KVS: https://kvsangathan.nic.in/
NVS: https://navodaya.gov.in/

For Product-related Queries:

Visit: https://support.claude.com

Important: CBSE/KVS/NVS will NOT respond to individual emails. All information will be on websites only.

Final Checklist

Before applying, ensure you have:

[ ] Verified eligibility for chosen post(s)
[ ] CTET certificate (if required)
[ ] Valid category certificates (with correct dates and format)
[ ] Scanned photograph and signature
[ ] Active email ID and mobile number
[ ] Debit/Credit card or Net Banking for fee payment
[ ] Read complete detailed notification PDF
[ ] Noted down important dates
[ ] Understood exam pattern and syllabus
[ ] Prepared strategy for Tier-1 and Tier-2

Conclusion

This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity to join two prestigious educational organizations serving the nation. The competition will be tough given the number of applicants expected, but thorough preparation and careful application can help you succeed.

Key Takeaways:

Apply early – Don’t wait for the last date
Read instructions carefully – Many applications are rejected due to errors
Prepare systematically – Start with Tier-1 basics, then move to subject-specific Tier-2
Stay updated – Visit official websites regularly
Keep documents ready – You’ll need them at multiple stages

Remember: This blog is a guide based on the official notification. For any legal or official purpose, always refer to the detailed notification PDF available on CBSE, KVS, and NVS websites.

Best of luck with your application and preparation! 🎓📚

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Disclaimer: This analysis is based on the official recruitment notification dated November 2025. Information is subject to change. Candidates must verify all details from official sources before applying.