The KVS and NVS Recruitment 2025 for 14,967 teaching and non-teaching posts offers a significant career opportunity in central government schools. The application window is open until today, December 11, 2025, at 11:59 PM (or 11:50 PM as per some sources).
Here is a complete overview of the recruitment drive.
Recruitment Overview
- Organizations: Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) & Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)
- Conducting Body: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Total Vacancies: 14,967 posts
- Application Mode: Online only
- Application Start Date: November 14, 2025
- Application End Date: December 11, 2025
- Examination Dates: January 10 & 11, 2026
Post-Wise Vacancy Details
The total vacancies are distributed between KVS and NVS as follows:
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) – 9,126 Vacancies
- Principal: 134
- Vice Principal: 58
- Assistant Commissioner: 8
- Post Graduate Teacher (PGT): 1,465
- Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT): 2,794
- Primary Teacher (PRT): 3,365
- Librarian: 147
- Non-Teaching Posts: 1,155
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) – 5,841 Vacancies
- Principal: 93
- Assistant Commissioner: 9
- Post Graduate Teacher (PGT): 1,513
- PGT (Modern Indian Language): 18
- Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT): 2,978
- TGT (3rd Language): 443
- Non-Teaching Posts: 787
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet specific age and educational qualifications.
Age Limit (as of December 4, 2025)
Age limits vary by post. The following are the maximum age limits for key teaching positions:
- PRT (Primary Teacher): 30 years
- TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher): 35 years
- PGT (Post Graduate Teacher): 40 years
- Principal: 50 years
Age relaxation is provided as per government norms for candidates belonging to SC/ST, OBC, PwD categories, women, and others.
Key Educational Qualifications
- PRT: Senior Secondary (12th) with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). CTET qualification is also required.
- TGT: A Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks in the concerned subject, along with a B.Ed. degree. Qualification in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET Paper II) is mandatory.
- PGT: A Master’s degree with at least 50% marks in the relevant subject and a B.Ed. degree.
- Principal: A Master’s degree with 50% marks and a B.Ed. degree, along with several years of relevant teaching/administrative experience.
Application Fee
All candidates must pay a processing fee of ₹500. An additional examination fee varies by post. Candidates from SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories are exempt from the examination fee but must pay the processing fee.
Post Categories and Fees
- Assistant Commissioner, Principal, Vice-Principal
- Examination Fee: ₹2,300
- Total (General/OBC/EWS): ₹2,800
- PGT, TGT, PRT, Librarian, Finance Officer, etc.
- Examination Fee: ₹1,500
- Total (General/OBC/EWS): ₹2,000
- Senior/Junior Secretariat Assistant, Stenographer, MTS, etc.
- Examination Fee: ₹1,200
- Total (General/OBC/EWS): ₹1,700
📄 How to Apply
Candidates can apply only through the official websites:
- CBSE: www.cbse.gov.in
- KVS: kvsangathan.nic.in
- NVS: navodaya.gov.in
Steps to Apply:
- Register: Visit any of the three official websites and complete the one-time registration to receive a login ID and password.
- Fill Application: Log in, select the desired post(s), and carefully fill in all personal, educational, and professional details.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and necessary certificates (like caste, EWS, or disability certificates if applicable) in the prescribed JPG/JPEG format.
- Pay Fee: Pay the application fee online using net banking, credit card, or debit card.
- Submit & Print: Review the form, submit it, and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.
Document Specifications
- Photograph: Size between 10 KB to 200 KB.
- Signature: Size between 10 KB to 50 KB.
🔍 Selection Process
The selection process is multi-stage and will include the following steps:
- Written Examination
- Skill/Proficiency Test (for specific posts)
- Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
I hope this detailed information is helpful. Since the application deadline is today, it is crucial to complete the process well before the portal closes to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
To proceed with your application, which specific post (e.g., PGT, TGT, PRT, or a non-teaching role) are you interested in? Knowing this can help me provide more targeted information, such as the detailed subject-wise educational qualifications or specific selection criteria for that post.