Overview for KVS NVS Recruitment
The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) have released a major recruitment notification for 2025. If you’ve been waiting to build a career in central government schools, this is one of the biggest opportunities in recent years. Thousands of teaching and non-teaching vacancies have opened across India, covering PGT, TGT, PRT, administrative roles, and support staff in both KVS and NVS.
This article breaks everything down simply and clearly—so you know exactly what the posts are, how many vacancies exist, what qualifications you need, how the exams work, and how to apply
Important Dates
- Application Start Date – 14.11.2025
- Last date for receipt of applications: – 04.12.2025
- Tentative date of joining : To be Announced later
Vacancy for KVS NVS Recruitment 2025
| Post | KVS | NVS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGTs | 1465 | 1513 | 2978 |
| TGTs | 2794 | 2978 | 5772 |
| PRTs (Including Music & Special Educators) | 3365 | — | 3365 |
| Post | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Commissioner | 17 |
| Principal | 227 |
| Vice Principal | 58 |
| Administrative Officer | 12 |
| Finance Officer | 5 |
| Assistant Engineer | 2 |
| Post | KVS | NVS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer | 74 | — | 74 |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant | 280 | — | 280 |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | 714 | 598 | 1312 |
| Stenographer Grade I & II | 60 | — | 60 |
| Lab Attendant | — | 165 | 165 |
| MTS | — | 24 | 24 |
Educational Qualification
This recruitment cycle includes a wide range of teaching and non-teaching roles, each with its own specific eligibility requirements. To make this easier to follow, here’s a clear post-wise breakdown of the educational qualifications needed for every post mentioned in the notification.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Assistant Commissioner (KVS) | Master’s Degree with 50%, B.Ed with 50% OR Integrated B.Ed–M.Ed with 50%, 3 years’ experience as Principal in Level-12, Computer knowledge, English & Hindi proficiency |
| Assistant Commissioner (Academics) NVS | Master’s Degree with 50%, B.Ed, 3 years’ service as Principal (Level-12), Working knowledge of English/Hindi, Experience in residential school preferred |
| Principal (KVS & NVS) | Master’s Degree 50%, B.Ed 50% OR Integrated B.Ed-M.Ed OR 4-year Integrated Degree, Required administrative/teaching experience as per norms, Computer knowledge, English & Hindi proficiency |
| Vice Principal (KVS) | Master’s Degree 50%, B.Ed 50%, Experience as PGT/VP (as per rules), Computer knowledge, English & Hindi proficiency |
| PGT English | Master’s in English with 50% + B.Ed / Integrated B.Ed-M.Ed |
| PGT Hindi | Master’s in Hindi with 50% + B.Ed / Integrated B.Ed-M.Ed |
| PGT Maths | Master’s in Mathematics with 50% + B.Ed |
| PGT Physics | Master’s in Physics or related specialization + B.Ed |
| PGT Chemistry | Master’s in Chemistry or related specialization + B.Ed |
| PGT Biology | Master’s in Life Science/Biological Science + B.Ed |
| PGT History | Master’s in History + B.Ed |
| PGT Geography | Master’s in Geography + B.Ed |
| PGT Economics | Master’s in Economics + B.Ed |
| PGT Commerce (KVS) | M.Com (50%) – Applied/Business Economics not allowed + B.Ed |
| PGT Commerce (NVS) | M.Com + Graduation in Commerce + B.Ed |
| PGT Computer Science | M.Sc (CS/IT) OR MCA OR M.Tech/ME (CS/IT) + B.Ed |
| PGT Biotechnology (KVS) | Master’s in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Science/Genetics + B.Ed |
| PGT (Modern Indian Languages) NVS | Master’s in Concerned Language + B.Ed / Integrated B.Ed-M.Ed |
| PGT Physical Education (NVS) | M.P.Ed with 50%, sports achievement preferred |
| TGT Hindi | Graduation with Hindi (main subject) + B.Ed 50% + CTET Paper II |
| TGT English | Graduation with English (main subject) + B.Ed + CTET Paper II |
| TGT Sanskrit | Graduation with Sanskrit + B.Ed + CTET |
| TGT Regional Languages (3rd Language) NVS | Graduation in regional language + B.Ed + CTET |
| TGT Mathematics | Graduation with Maths + Physics + one of Chemistry/Electronics/CS/Statistics + B.Ed + CTET |
| TGT Science | B.Sc with Biology + Chemistry + Botany/Zoology combination + B.Ed + CTET |
| TGT Social Studies | Graduation with two subjects: History, Geography, Economics, Political Science (one must be History/Geography) + B.Ed + CTET |
| TGT Computer Science | BCA OR B.Sc CS/IT OR BE/B.Tech CS/IT + B.Ed + CTET |
| TGT Music | Bachelor’s in Music (main subject throughout degree) + B.Ed |
| TGT Art (KVS/NVS) | Bachelor’s in Fine Arts/Drawing/Painting/Sculpture + B.Ed |
| TGT Physical Education (KVS) | B.P.Ed OR Graduation + B.P.Ed |
| TGT Physical Education (NVS) | Integrated B.P.Ed OR Graduation + PE + sports achievements |
| TGT Work Experience | BE/B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/ECE + B.Ed + Computer knowledge |
| TGT Special Educator | Graduation 50% + B.Ed Special Education OR B.Ed + Special Education Diploma/PGPD/PGPC + CTET + RCI Registration |
| PRT (Primary Teacher) | 12th with 50% + D.El.Ed OR 12th with 50% + B.El.Ed OR D.Ed Special Education + CTET Paper I + English & Hindi teaching ability |
| PRT Music | 12th + Bachelor’s Degree in Music (main subject all years) + English/Hindi proficiency |
| Special Educator – PRT | 12th with 50% + D.Ed Special Education OR relevant Special Education Diploma/PG Diploma + CTET Paper I + RCI Registration |
| Librarian (KVS) | Bachelor’s in Library Science OR Library & Information Science + Computer knowledge |
| TGT Library (NVS) | Bachelor’s in Library Science OR Library & Information Science + Computer knowledge |
| Administrative Officer | Graduation + 3 years as Section Officer (Level 7) + Computer knowledge |
| Finance Officer | B.Com/M.Com/MBA Finance OR CA Inter/ICWA Inter + 4 years’ experience in Audit/Accounts + Computer knowledge |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil/Electrical) | BE/B.Tech in Civil or Electrical Engineering + 2 years’ experience |
| Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | Graduation + 3 years as UDC (Level 4) + Computer knowledge |
| Junior Translator | Master’s in Hindi/English + Diploma in Translation OR 2 years translation experience |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) | Graduation + 3 years as JSA/LDC (Level 2) + Typing & Computer knowledge |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) – KVS | Class 12 + Typing speed 35 wpm English / 30 wpm Hindi |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) – NVS | Class 12 + Typing speed 30 wpm English / 25 wpm Hindi OR 12th with Secretarial Practices |
| Stenographer Grade I | Graduation + 100 wpm shorthand + 45 wpm typing + 5 years as Steno Gr-II |
| Stenographer Grade II | Graduation + 80 wpm shorthand + transcription (50 min English / 65 min Hindi) |
| Lab Attendant | Class 10 + Lab Technician Certificate OR 12th with Science |
| Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) | Class 10 from recognized board |
Age Limit
The candidates age limit is different for different post as on 27.08.2025.
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Assistant Commissioner (KVS) | Not exceeding 50 years |
| Assistant Commissioner (Academics) NVS | Not exceeding 45 years |
| Principal (KVS & NVS) | 35 to 50 years |
| Vice Principal (KVS) | 35 to 45 years |
| PGT – All Subjects (KVS & NVS) | Not exceeding 40 years |
| PGT (Computer Science, MIL, Physical Education) | Not exceeding 40 years |
| TGT – All Subjects (KVS & NVS) | Not exceeding 35 years |
| TGT (Computer Science, Music, Art, PE, Work Experience) | Not exceeding 35 years |
| TGT Special Educator | Not exceeding 35 years |
| PRT (Primary Teacher) | Not exceeding 30 years |
| PRT Music | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Special Educator – PRT | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Librarian (KVS) | Not exceeding 35 years |
| TGT (Library) NVS | Not exceeding 35 years |
| Administrative Officer | Not exceeding 45 years |
| Finance Officer | Not exceeding 35 years |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil/Electrical) | Not exceeding 35 years |
| Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | Not exceeding 35 years |
| Junior Translator | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) – KVS | Not exceeding 27 years |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) – NVS | Not exceeding 27 years |
| Stenographer Grade I | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Stenographer Grade II | Not exceeding 27 years |
| Lab Attendant | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) | Not exceeding 30 years |
Age relaxation as per govt guidelines
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Women (Applying for PGT, TGT, Librarian & PRT)** | 10 years |
| PwBD – General | 10 years |
| PwBD – OBC | 13 years |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 15 years |
| Central Govt Employees | 5 years (General), 8 years (OBC), 10 years (SC/ST) |
| KVS/NVS Employees | Additional 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (Group A Posts) | General: 5 years, OBC: 8 years, SC/ST: 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (Group B & C Posts)** | After deducting military service from actual age |
Salary Details
| Post Name | Pay Level | Salary (Approx Monthly) |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Commissioner (KVS) | Level 12 | ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200 |
| Assistant Commissioner (Academics) NVS | Level 12 | ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200 |
| Principal (KVS & NVS) | Level 12 | ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200 |
| Vice Principal (KVS) | Level 10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| PGT (All Subjects) | Level 8 | ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 |
| PGT Computer Science / MIL / Physical Education | Level 8 | ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 |
| TGT (All Subjects) | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| TGT Computer Science / Music / Art / PE / WE | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| TGT Special Educator | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| PRT (Primary Teacher) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| PRT Music | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Special Educator – PRT | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Librarian (KVS) | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| TGT Library (NVS) | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Administrative Officer | Level 10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Finance Officer | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Assistant Engineer | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Junior Translator | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) | Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) – KVS | Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) – NVS | Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| Stenographer Grade I | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Stenographer Grade II | Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Lab Attendant | Level 1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
| Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) | Level 1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
Application Fees
| Post Name | Examination Fee | Processing Fee | Total Fee Payable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Commissioner | ₹2300 | ₹500 | ₹2800 |
| Principal | ₹2300 | ₹500 | ₹2800 |
| Vice Principal | ₹2300 | ₹500 | ₹2800 |
| PGT (All Subjects) | ₹1500 | ₹500 | ₹2000 |
| Assistant Engineer | ₹1500 | ₹500 | ₹2000 |
| Finance Officer | ₹1500 | ₹500 | ₹2000 |
| Administrative Officer | ₹1500 | ₹500 | ₹2000 |
| TGT (All Subjects) | ₹1500 | ₹500 | ₹2000 |
| Librarian | ₹1500 | ₹500 | ₹2000 |
| PRT | ₹1500 | ₹500 | ₹2000 |
| Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | ₹1500 | ₹500 | ₹2000 |
| Junior Translator | ₹1500 | ₹500 | ₹2000 |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) | ₹1200 | ₹500 | ₹1700 |
| Stenographer Grade-II | ₹1200 | ₹500 | ₹1700 |
| Stenographer Grade-I | ₹1200 | ₹500 | ₹1700 |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | ₹1200 | ₹500 | ₹1700 |
| Lab Attendant | ₹1200 | ₹500 | ₹1700 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | ₹1200 | ₹500 | ₹1700 |
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen → No Examination Fee, but Processing Fee ₹500 still applies
Selection Process
The recruitment process includes:
The recruitment follows a multi-stage process:
- Online Written Test
- Skill Test (if applicable – Steno, JSA, etc.)
- Interview / Demo Class (for teaching posts)
- Document Verification
The detailed syllabus, exam date, and venue will be published on the official website:
How to Apply
Here’s a clean and simple guide:
- Visit https://cbse.gov.in
- Open the “Recruitment 01/2025” link
- Register using your mobile number and email
- Fill in personal and qualification details
- Upload required documents
- Pay fees online
- Submit
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS)
Headquarters, 18, Institutional Area,
Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg,
New Delhi – 110016
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)
B-15, Institutional Area, Sector-62,
Noida, Uttar Pradesh – 201309
Essential Documents
ou should keep scanned copies ready:
- Passport-size photo
- Signature
- Class 10 & 12 certificates
- Graduation / Post Graduation certificates
- B.Ed / D.El.Ed certificates
- CTET certificate (if applicable)
- Caste certificate (if required)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Experience certificates (for some posts)
- Identity proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID)
IMPORTANT LINKS
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Application Form For Teaching and Non-Teaching Posts | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Login / Registration |
FAQ
Can I apply for both KVS and NVS posts?
Yes, you can apply for multiple posts if you meet eligibility conditions. Applications must be submitted separately.
Is CTET mandatory?
Yes. CTET Paper I is required for PRT. CTET Paper II is required for TGT. It is not required for PGT
. Do NVS teachers get residential quarters?
Yes, rent-free accommodation is provided as per availability.