KVS & NVS Recruitment 2025 Notification: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a notification for the recruitment of various teaching and non-teaching posts in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS). This recruitment comes under the ministry of education in the government of India. It also offers stable and respectable career opportunities in prestigious institutions. So this is an excellent opportunity for qualified candidates who are waiting for a government teaching jobs across India. There are a total of 14967 vacancies in this KVS & NVS Recruitment 2025. Eligible and interested candidates can apply for this recruitment from 14th November and it will continue till 4th December 2025.
Today in this article we will explore all the details of KVS & NVS recruitment such as post wise vacancy details and eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern etc. However candidates are also advised to read the official notification for more detailed information and better understanding.
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KVS & NVS Teacher and Non-Teaching Recruitment 2025
Overview
| Organization / Recruitment Board | KVS & NVS through CBSE |
| Post Name | Various Teaching & Non-Teaching Posts |
| Number of Vacancies | 14967 |
| Job Location | All India |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 14.11.2025 to 04.12.2025 |
| Salary | As per 7th Pay Commission (Level 1 to Level 12) |
| Official Website | https://www.cbse.gov.in/ |
Important Dates for KVS & NVS Recruitment
All the important dates of KVS & NVS teaching and non-teaching recruitment are mentioned below. Like application starting and ending dates, last date of paying application fee etc. However admit card releasing date and exam date are not mentioned in the official notification. Therefore candidates are advised to check the official website regularly for further updates.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 14.11.2025 |
| Application Start Date | 14.11.2025 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 04.12.2025 (11:50 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 04.12.2025 (11:50 PM) |
| Exam Date | To be notified later |
KVS & NVS Vacancy Details
Post wise and institution wise vacancy details are given below. For category wise vacancy details candidates are advised to read the official notification properly.
| Post Name | KVS Vacancies | NVS Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Commissioner | 08 | 09 | 17 |
| Principal | 134 | 93 | 227 |
| Vice-Principal (KVS only) | 58 | - | 58 |
| Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) | 1465 | 1513 | 2978 |
| PGT (Modern Indian Language) – NVS only | - | 18 | 18 |
| Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) | 2794 | 2978 | 5772 |
| TGT (3rd Language) – NVS only | - | 443 | 443 |
| Librarian (KVS) / TGT (Library) – NVS | 147 | 134 | 281 |
| Primary Teachers (PRTs) | 3365 | - | 3365 |
| Special Educator (TGT) | 493 | 495 | 988 |
| Special Educator (PRT) | 494 | - | 494 |
| Non-Teaching Posts | 1155 | 787 | 1942 |
| Total | 10,109 | 4,858 | 14,967 |
Eligibility Criteria
Post wise educational qualifications and age limits are given below. Therefore candidates should read them properly before applying for these posts. For more detailed information candidates should read the official notification.
Educational Qualifications
Post-wise Essential Qualifications:
- Assistant Commissioner: Master's Degree with 50% marks + B.Ed. + 3 years as Principal in Level-12
- Principal: Master's Degree with 50% marks + B.Ed. + Experience as Principal/Vice-Principal/PGT
- Vice-Principal: Master's Degree with 50% marks + B.Ed. + Experience as Vice-Principal/PGT
- PGTs: Master's Degree in concerned subject with 50% marks + B.Ed.
- TGTs: Bachelor's Degree with 50% marks in concerned subject + B.Ed. + CTET qualified
- PRTs: 12th with 50% marks + 2-year D.El.Ed./4-year B.El.Ed. + CTET qualified
- Non-Teaching Posts: Varies from Class 10 to Graduate with relevant experience
Age Limit (as on 04.12.2025)
| Post | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Assistant Commissioner (KVS) | 50 years |
| Assistant Commissioner (NVS) | 45 years |
| Principal | 35-50 years |
| Vice-Principal | 35-45 years |
| PGTs | 40 years |
| TGTs | 35 years |
| PRTs | 30 years |
| Non-Teaching Posts | 27-45 years (varies by post) |
Age Relaxation
- Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe — 5 years
- Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) — 3 years
- Women (for PGTs, TGTs, Librarian, PRTs) — 10 years
- PwBD (General) — 10 years
- PwBD (OBC) — 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST) — 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen — As per rules
- Regular KVS/NVS Employees — 5 years
Application Fee
Eligible and interested candidates need to pay an application fee like examination fee and processing fee for this recruitment. However SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from paying examination fee but they have to pay processing fee. Candidates have to pay this application fee through online mode only. Any other mode of payment like money order, demand draft etc will be rejected as it is mentioned in the official notification. For more details read the official notification.
| Post Category | Examination Fee | Processing Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Commissioner, Principal, Vice-Principal | ₹2300 | ₹500 |
| PGT, TGT, PRT, Administrative Officer, Finance Officer, Assistant Engineer | ₹1500 | ₹500 |
| Assistant Section Officer, Junior Translator | ₹1500 | ₹500 |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant, Stenographer, JSA, Lab Attendant, MTS | ₹1200 | ₹500 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen | Exempted | ₹500 |
Selection Process
Eligible and interested candidates have to go through three stages of the selection process which we described below for this KVS and NVS recruitment. Each candidate has to clear all stages to get this job.
- Tier-I: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type - OMR Based)
- Tier-II: Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive)
- Interview/Skill Test: For specific posts only
Exam Pattern
Tier-I Exam Pattern (For all posts except MTS)
| Part | Component | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-I | General Reasoning | 20 | 60 |
| Part-II | Numeric Ability | 20 | 60 |
| Part-III | Basic Computer Literacy | 20 | 60 |
| Part-IV | General Knowledge | 20 | 60 |
| Part-V | Language Competency Test (English) | 10 | 30 |
| Part-VI | Language Competency Test (Modern Indian Language) | 10 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 300 |
Note: Each question carries 3 marks. There is negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer.
Tier-II Exam Pattern
| Component | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Objective Questions | 60 | 60 |
| Descriptive Questions | 10 | 40 |
| Total | 70 | 100 |
Note: Negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in objective questions.
Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Commissioner, Principal | Level-12 | ₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200 |
| Vice-Principal, Administrative Officer | Level-10 | ₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500 |
| PGTs, Finance Officer, Assistant Engineer | Level-8 | ₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100 |
| TGTs, Special Educator (TGT) | Level-7 | ₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400 |
| PRTs, Special Educator (PRT), PRT (Music) | Level-6 | ₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400 |
| Assistant Section Officer, Junior Translator, Stenographer Gr-I | Level-6 | ₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400 |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant, Stenographer Gr-II | Level-4 | ₹25,500 - ₹81,100 |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | Level-2 | ₹19,900 - ₹63,200 |
| Lab Attendant, Multi-Tasking Staff | Level-1 | ₹18,000 - ₹56,900 |
Important Documents Checklist
A list of documents are mentioned below. Candidates are advised to read all the documents before applying for this post.
- Recent passport-size photograph (scanned)
- Signature (scanned)
- Class 10th certificate/mark sheet (for age proof)
- Educational qualification certificates (Graduation, Post-Graduation, B.Ed., etc.)
- CTET certificate (for teaching posts)
- Caste certificate (if applicable) in prescribed format
- EWS certificate (if applicable) in prescribed format
- PwBD certificate (if applicable) in prescribed format
- Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable)
- Experience certificate(s)
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Driving License, etc.)
How to Apply for KVS & NVS Recruitment
- Visit the official websites: https://www.cbse.gov.in/, https://kvsangathan.nic.in/, or https://navodaya.gov.in/
- Click on the recruitment notification link for KVS/NVS Recruitment 2025
- Register yourself by providing basic details to generate login credentials
- Log in using your credentials and fill the online application form carefully
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required documents
- Select the post(s) you wish to apply for
- Pay the application fee online through debit card/credit card/net banking
- Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference
Important Links
- KVS & NVS Recruitment 2025 Official Notification
- Apply Online for KVS & NVS Recruitment
- Official Website (CBSE)
- KVS Official Website
- NVS Official Website
Source & Verification
This notification is officially published by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on behalf of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti. All details on this page, including vacancies, dates, and eligibility, have been sourced directly from the official advertisement to ensure accuracy.
Official Reference: The information is based on the Recruitment Notification 01/2025, dated 14.11.2025.
Additional Details
- Candidates can apply for multiple posts but must pay separate fees for each post
- For teaching posts, CTET qualification is mandatory (except for specific subjects)
- Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India
- All selected candidates will be on probation for 2 years
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending examination/interview
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification
- All disputes will be subject to jurisdiction of courts in Delhi only
FAQs – KVS & NVS Recruitment 2025 Notification
What is the last date to apply for KVS NVS Recruitment 2025?
The last date to apply online is 04.12.2025 (11:50 PM).
How many vacancies are available in this recruitment?
There are approximately 16,500+ vacancies for various teaching and non-teaching posts in KVS and NVS.
Is CTET mandatory for teaching posts?
Yes, CTET is mandatory for PRT, TGT (except Music, Art, Work Experience, Librarian, Physical Education) posts.
Can I apply for both KVS and NVS posts?
Yes, you can apply for similar posts in both KVS and NVS, but you need to pay the fee only once for the same post.
What is the selection process?
The selection process involves Tier-I (Preliminary Exam), Tier-II (Main Exam), and Interview/Skill Test for specific posts.
