KVS and NVS Recruitment 2025: Massive opportunity for educators. The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) have jointly announced 14,967 vacancies through the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
This historic recruitment drive offers permanent government teaching and non-teaching positions across India. Online applications are now open from November 14 to December 4, 2025 on cbse.gov.in, kvsangathan.nic.in, and navodaya.gov.in.
KVS and NVS Recruitment 2025: Overview
The dual recruitment aims to fill vacancies in central government schools including Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas nationwide.
| Recruitment Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Organizations | KVS & NVS (Ministry of Education) |
| KVS Vacancies | 9,126 Posts (Teaching: 7,963, Non-Teaching: 1,163) |
| NVS Vacancies | 5,841 Posts (Teaching & Non-Teaching) |
| Total Posts | 14,967 |
| Application Window | 14th Nov – 4th Dec 2025 |
| Official Websites | cbse.gov.in, kvsangathan.nic.in, navodaya.gov.in |
Important Dates: Mark Your Calendar
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 13th November 2025 |
| Online Registration Starts | 14th November 2025 |
| Application Deadline | 4th December 2025 |
| Fee Deposit Closes | 4th December 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | To be notified |
| Exam Dates | To be notified |
KVS and NVS Post-Wise Vacancies
KVS Teaching Posts (7,963 vacancies)
| Post | Details |
|---|---|
| PGT | Post Graduate Teachers (various subjects) |
| TGT | Trained Graduate Teachers (Language, Science, Social Studies, Maths) |
| PRT | Primary Teachers (Classes I-V) |
| Special Educators | For students with special needs |
KVS Non-Teaching Posts (1,163 vacancies)
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Jr. Secretariat Assistant | 714 |
| Sr. Secretariat Assistant | 280 |
| Stenographer Grade II | 57 |
| Assistant Section Officer | 74 |
| Finance Officer | 5 |
| Others | (Admin Officer, Engineer, etc.) |
NVS Teaching & Non-Teaching (5,841 vacancies)
Similar posts including Principal, PGT, TGT, Assistant Commissioner, and support staff.
Eligibility Criteria: Key Requirements
Education Qualification
| Post | Required Qualification | Marks/Grade Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Commissioner (KVS) | Master’s Degree + B.Ed./3-year Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed./4-year Integrated Degree | Minimum 50% marks |
| Assistant Commissioner Academics (NVS) | Master’s Degree + B.Ed. from NCTE Recognized Institute/University + 3 years working as Principal in Pay Level 12 | Minimum 50% marks |
| Principal (KVS & NVS) | Master’s Degree + B.Ed./3-year Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed./4-year Integrated Degree including B.Ed. component + 3 years as Principal (or 3 years as Vice-Principal for KVS, or combined 9 years service for NVS) | Minimum 50% marks |
| Vice-Principal (KVS) | Master’s Degree + B.Ed./3-year Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed./4-year Integrated Degree + 6 years as PGT/Lecturer or working as Vice-Principal | Minimum 50% marks |
| PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) | Master’s Degree in concerned subject (50% marks) + B.Ed./3-year Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed./4-year Integrated Degree +CTET Paper-II Qualified | Minimum 50% marks in Master’s + 50% in B.Ed. |
| PGT Computer Science | M.Sc. Computer Science/IT/MCA/M.E./M.Tech. (50% marks) + B.Ed./3-year Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed./4-year Integrated Degree | Minimum 50% marks |
| PGT Physical Education | M.P.Ed. (Master in Physical Education) from NCTE recognized institute (50% marks) | Minimum 50% marks |
| PGT Modern Indian Language (NVS) | 4-year Integrated Post Graduate course + B.Ed. component OR Master’s Degree in concerned language (50% marks) + B.Ed./3-year Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. | Minimum 50% marks |
| TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) | Bachelor’s Degree (50% marks) in concerned subject + B.Ed./3-year Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed./4-year Integrated Degree including B.Ed. component (50% marks) +CTET Paper-II Qualified | Minimum 50% marks in both |
| TGT Hindi/English/Sanskrit/3rd Language | Bachelor’s Honors Degree (50%) in concerned subject + B.Ed. (50%) OR 4-year Integrated Degree +CTET Paper-II Qualified | Minimum 50% marks in graduation & B.Ed. |
| TGT Maths/Science/Social Studies | Bachelor’s Degree (50%) with subject combination as per norms + B.Ed. (50%) OR 4-year Integrated Degree +CTET Paper-II Qualified | Minimum 50% marks |
| TGT Computer Science | Bachelor’s in BCA/Computer Science/IT/B.E./B.Tech. (50%) + B.Ed. (50%) OR 4-year Integrated Degree +CTET Paper-II Qualified | Minimum 50% marks |
| TGT Music | Bachelor’s Degree in Music/Performing Arts as main subject (50% marks) + B.Ed. (50%) | Minimum 50% marks |
| TGT Art/Art Education | Bachelor’s in Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Fine Arts as main subject (50%) + B.Ed. (50%) | Minimum 50% marks |
| TGT Physical Education (NVS) | 4-year Integrated B.P.Ed. Course (50%) OR Bachelor’s in Physical Education/Physical Science + B.P.Ed. (50% each) | Minimum 50% marks |
| TGT Library/Librarian (KVS) | Bachelor’s in Library Science/Library & Information Science (50%) + Computer Knowledge | Minimum 50% marks |
| Special Educator (TGT) | Graduation Degree (50% marks) + B.Ed. Special Education (50%) OR B.Ed. General (50%) + 1-2 year Diploma in Special Education OR equivalent RCI-approved qualification +CTET Paper-II Qualified+RCI Registration | Minimum 50% marks + Relaxation up to 5% for SC/ST/OBC |
| PRT (Primary Teacher) | 12th Pass (50% marks) + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) OR 12th Pass (50%) + 4-year B.El.Ed. OR 12th Pass (50%) + 2-year Diploma in Special Education (RCI) +CTET Paper-I Qualified | Minimum 50% marks |
| PRT Music | 12th Pass (50% marks) + Bachelor’s Degree in Music/Performing Arts as main subject +CTET Paper-I Qualified | Minimum 50% marks |
| Special Educator (PRT) | 12th Pass (50% marks) + 2-year D.Ed. Special Education OR equivalent RCI-approved qualification +CTET Paper-I Qualified+RCI Registration with valid CRR | Minimum 50% marks + Relaxation up to 5% for SC/ST/OBC |
| Administrative Officer | Graduate Degree + 3 years regular service as Section Officer in Pay Level 7 | Any percentage acceptable |
| Finance Officer | Bachelor’s in Commerce (50%) + 4 years post-qualification Audit/Accounts experience OR Master’s in Commerce (50%) + 4 years experience OR Bachelor’s with CA Inter/ICWA Inter/MBA Finance + 4 years experience | Minimum 50% marks with experience |
| Assistant Engineer | Graduate in Civil/Electrical Engineering + 2 years design & engineering experience | Any percentage acceptable |
| Assistant Section Officer | Bachelor’s Degree + 3 years as UDC/SSA in Level 4 | Any percentage acceptable |
| Junior Translator | Master’s Degree in Hindi (with English as compulsory/elective) OR Master’s in English (with Hindi compulsory/elective) OR Master’s with Hindi medium AND English compulsory/elective + Diploma/Certificate in Translation OR 2 years translation experience | Any percentage acceptable |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant | Bachelor’s Degree + 3 years as JSA/LDC in Level 2 + Computer Knowledge | Any percentage acceptable |
| Stenographer Grade-I | Graduate Degree + 100 wpm Shorthand (English/Hindi) + 45 wpm Typing + 5 years as Steno Gr-II | Any percentage acceptable |
| Stenographer Grade-II | Graduate Degree + Skill Test: 80 wpm Dictation (10 minutes), Transcription in 50 min (English) or 65 min (Hindi) | Any percentage acceptable |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (KVS) | 12th Pass OR equivalent from recognized board + 35 wpm English OR 30 wpm Hindi typing speed on computer | Any percentage acceptable |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (NVS) | 12th Pass from recognized board (30 wpm English OR 25 wpm Hindi) OR 2-year Senior Secondary (Secretarial Practices & Office Management) | Any percentage acceptable |
| Lab Attendant (NVS) | 12th Pass or equivalent | Any percentage acceptable |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (NVS) | 10th Pass or equivalent (secondary level) | Any percentage acceptable |
Mandatory: CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) qualification is essential.
Age Limit: Post-Wise Details
| Post | Age Limit (as on 4th Dec 2025) |
|---|---|
| Principal | 35-50 years |
| Vice Principal | 35-45 years |
| PGT | Maximum 40 years |
| TGT | Maximum 35 years |
| PRT | Maximum 30 years |
Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC.
Selection Process: Two Stages
- Tier 1 Examination – Written objective test on common platform
- Tier 2 Examination – Subject-specific or interview/skill test
- Merit Calculation: 85% (Tier 2) + 15% (Interview)
How to Apply for KVS and NVS 2025
Follow these 8 steps:
- Visit cbse.gov.in or kvsangathan.nic.in or navodaya.gov.in
- Click “Apply Online” for KVS/NVS Recruitment 2025
- Register with valid email and mobile number
- Complete online application form with all details
- Upload scanned photo, signature, and certificates
- Choose preferred posts and schools
- Pay application fee (₹600 for General, ₹100 for SC/ST/PwBD)
- Submit and print confirmation receipt
Application Fees
| S. No. | Post | Examination Fee | Processing Fee |
| 1 | Assistant Commissioner | Rs.2300/- | Rs.500/- |
| 2 | Principal | Rs.2300/- | Rs.500/- |
| 3 | Vice Principal | Rs.2300/- | Rs.500/- |
| 4 | PGT | Rs.1500/- | Rs.500/- |
| 5 | Assistant Engineer | Rs.1500/- | Rs.500/- |
| 6 | Finance Officer | Rs.1500/- | Rs.500/- |
| 7 | Administrative Officer | Rs.1500/- | Rs.500/- |
| 8 | TGT | Rs.1500/- | Rs.500/- |
| 9 | Librarian | Rs.1500/- | Rs.500/- |
| 10 | PRT | Rs.1500/- | Rs.500/- |
| 11 | Assistant Section Officer | Rs.1500/- | Rs.500/- |
| 12 | Junior Translator | Rs.1500/- | Rs.500/- |
| 13 | Senior Secretariat Assistant | Rs.1200/- | Rs.500/- |
| 14 | Stenographer Grade-II | Rs.1200/- | Rs.500/- |
| 15 | Stenographer Grade-I | Rs.1200/- | Rs.500/- |
| 16 | Junior Secretariat Assistant | Rs.1200/- | Rs.500/- |
| 17 | Lab Attendant | Rs.1200/- | Rs.500/- |
| 18 | Multi-Tasking Staff | Rs.1200/- | Rs.500/- |
Salary Structure: Competitive Pay
Teaching officers get Level 6-12 salary with allowances:
- PRT/TGT: ₹35,400-₹63,200/month
- PGT: ₹47,600-₹1,51,100/month
- Principal: ₹78,800-₹2,09,200/month
| Apply Online | Apply Now |
| Official Notification | Download here |
| Official Website | cbse.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q 1: Is CTET mandatory for KVS and NVS teaching posts?
A: Yes, candidates must have qualified CTET (Paper I for PRT, Paper II for TGT/PGT) at the time of application.
Q 2: Can I apply for both KVS and NVS simultaneously?
A: Yes, candidates can apply for both organizations through the same registration portal on cbse.gov.in by submitting separate applications.
Q 3: What is the salary for PGT posts in KVS/NVS?
A: PGT officers get ₹47,600-₹1,51,100/month (Level 8) with DA, HRA, and other allowances as per government norms.
Apply now for KVS and NVS Recruitment 2025 before December 4, 2025! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join India’s premier central government school systems. Register on cbse.gov.in with your CTET certificate and secure your teaching career today!
Disclaimer: All information is based on official CBSE, KVS, and NVS notifications. Verify complete details on official websites before applying.