KVS & NVS Recruitment 2025: The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) have announced a massive recruitment drive under Notification No. 01/2025. Thousands of vacancies are open for Teaching and Non-Teaching posts across India. This is a golden opportunity for aspiring teachers and administrative staff to join two of the most prestigious school networks under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
KVS & NVS Recruitment 2025 : Overview Recruiting Bodies Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) & Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) Notification No. 01/2025 Posts Teaching & Non-Teaching Total Vacancies 14,311 Vacancies (Teaching & Non-Teaching ) Teaching Posts Assistant Commissioner, Principal, Vice-Principal, PGTs (Hindi, English, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology, History, Geography, Economics, Commerce, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Physical Education, Modern Indian Languages), TGTs (Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Social Studies, Maths, Science, Computer Science, Music, Art, Physical Education, Work Experience, Special Educator), PRTs (General, Music, Special Educator) Non-Teaching Posts Librarian, Administrative Officer, Finance Officer, Assistant Engineer, Section Officer, Junior Translator, Secretariat Assistants (Senior & Junior), Stenographers (Grade I & II), Lab Attendant, Multi-Tasking Staff Education Qualification As per Posts Application Mode Online Only Last Date to Apply 11th December 2025 [ Last Date Extended ]Age Limit Varies by post Age Relaxations Available as per Govt Rules
Important Dates – KVS & NVS Recruitment 2025 Event Date Notification Release 13 November 2025 Start of Online Application 14 November 2025 Last Date to Apply Online 11 December 2025 Cut-off Date for Eligibility 11 December 2025 Admit Card Availability December 2025 Examination Date 10th and 11th January 2026
Vacancy Details – KVS & NVS Recruitment 2025 The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) have announced a massive recruitment drive with 14,311 tentative vacancies across Teaching and Non-Teaching posts. These vacancies include both actual and anticipated positions due to retirement and promotions.
Teaching Posts Post KVS Vacancies NVS Vacancies Total Assistant Commissioner 8 9 17 Principal 134 93 227 Vice-Principal 58 – 58 PGTs (Post Graduate Teachers) 1,465 1,513 2,978 PGTs (Modern Indian Languages) – 18 18 TGTs (Trained Graduate Teachers) 2,794 2,978 5,772 TGTs (3rd Language – NVS) – 443 443 PRTs (Primary Teachers) 3,365 – 3,365 Librarian / TGT Library 147 134 281
Non-Teaching Posts Post KVS Vacancies NVS Vacancies Total Administrative Officer 12 – 12 Finance Officer 5 – 5 Assistant Engineer 2 – 2 Section Officer 74 – 74 Translators 8 – 8 Secretariat Assistants (Sr. & Jr.) 994 598 1,592 Stenographers (Grade I & II) 60 – 60 Lab Attendant – 165 165 Multi-Tasking Staff – 24 24
Grand Total Vacancies: 14,311 (Tentative) Key Notes Vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease. Both Teaching and Non-Teaching posts are included. Candidates can be posted anywhere in India after selection Educational Qualifications as per posts for KVS & NVS Recruitment 2025 Assistant Commissioner (KVS & NVS) Education : Master’s Degree with at least 50% marks.Professional : B.Ed. (or Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.) with 50% marks.Experience : Minimum 3 years as Principal in Level-12 pay scale.Skills : Knowledge of computer applications; working knowledge of Hindi & English.Principal Education : Master’s Degree with 50% marks.Professional : B.Ed. (or Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.) with 50% marks.Experience :KVS: 3 years as Vice-Principal in Level-10 OR 12 years as PGT/Lecturer. NVS: 9 years combined service as PGT + Vice-Principal (minimum 3 years as VP). Skills : Computer applications, Hindi & English proficiency.Vice-Principal (KVS) Education : Master’s Degree with 50% marks.Professional : B.Ed. (or Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.) with 50% marks.Experience : 6 years as PGT/Lecturer OR currently working as Vice-Principal in Level-10.Skills : Computer applications, Hindi & English proficiency.Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) Education : Master’s Degree in relevant subject with 50% marks.Professional : B.Ed. (or Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.) with 50% marks.Subjects : Hindi, English, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology, History, Geography, Economics, Commerce, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Physical Education, Modern Indian Languages.Skills : Ability to teach in Hindi & English medium.Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) Education : Graduation in relevant subject with 50% marks.Professional : B.Ed. (or Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.) with 50% marks.CTET : Qualified in CTET (Paper-II).Subjects : Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Social Studies, Maths, Science, Computer Science, Music, Art, Physical Education, Work Experience, Special Educator.Skills : Competence to teach in Hindi & English medium.Primary Teachers (PRTs) Education : Senior Secondary (10+2) with 50% marks.Professional : 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education OR 4-year B.El.Ed. OR Diploma in Special Education.CTET : Qualified in CTET (Paper-I).Skills : Ability to teach in Hindi & English medium.Special Educators (PRT & TGT) Education : Graduation with 50% marks.Professional : B.Ed. (Special Education) OR B.Ed. (General) with Diploma in Special Education.Registration : Must be registered with Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) .CTET : Mandatory for TGT/PRT Special Educators.Librarian / TGT (Library) Education : Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science OR Library & Information Science with 50% marks.Skills : Computer applications, Hindi & English proficiency.Non-Teaching Posts Administrative Officer : Graduate + 3 years as Section Officer in Level-7.Finance Officer : B.Com/M.Com/MBA (Finance) + 4 years’ experience in Audit/Accounts.Assistant Engineer : Graduate in Civil/Electrical Engineering + 2 years’ experience.Section Officer : Graduate + 3 years as UDC/SSA in Level-4.Junior Translator : Master’s in Hindi/English + Diploma/Experience in translation.Secretariat Assistants (Sr./Jr.) : Graduate/XII pass + Typing speed (30–35 w.p.m.).Stenographers : Graduate + Shorthand speed (80–100 w.p.m.).Lab Attendant : 10th pass with Lab Diploma OR 12th with Science.Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) : Class X passAge Limit – NVS & KVS Recruitment 2025 Teaching Posts Post Age Limit Assistant Commissioner (KVS) Not exceeding 50 years Assistant Commissioner (NVS – Academics) Not exceeding 45 years Principal 35–50 years Vice-Principal (KVS) 35–45 years Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) Not exceeding 40 years Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) Not exceeding 35 years Primary Teachers (PRTs) Not exceeding 30 years Special Educators (PRT & TGT) Not exceeding 35 years Librarian / TGT (Library) Not exceeding 35 years PGT (Physical Education – NVS) Not exceeding 40 years PGT (Modern Indian Languages – NVS) Not exceeding 40 years
Non-Teaching Posts Post Age Limit Administrative Officer Not exceeding 45 years Finance Officer Not exceeding 35 years Assistant Engineer Not exceeding 35 years Assistant Section Officer Not exceeding 35 years Junior Translator Not exceeding 30 years Senior Secretariat Assistant Not exceeding 30 years Junior Secretariat Assistant 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 Government of India rules) SC/ST : 5 yearsOBC (Non-Creamy Layer) : 3 yearsPwBD : 10–15 years (depending on category)Women (Teaching Posts) : 10 yearsEx-Servicemen : 3–10 years (depending on post & category)Regular Employees of KVS/NVS : 5–10 yearsPay Scale – KVS & NVS Recruitment 2025 Teaching Posts Post Pay Level Salary Range (₹) Assistant Commissioner (KVS & NVS) Level-12 ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200 Principal Level-12 ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200 Vice-Principal (KVS) Level-10 ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) Level-8 ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) Level-7 ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 Primary Teachers (PRTs) Level-6 ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 Special Educators (PRT & TGT) Level-7 / Level-6 ₹35,400 – ₹1,42,400 (depending on post) Librarian / TGT (Library) Level-7 ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 PGT (Physical Education – NVS) Level-8 ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 PGT (Modern Indian Languages – NVS) Level-8 ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100
Non-Teaching Posts Post Pay Level Salary Range (₹) 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 Level-6 ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 Junior Translator Level-6 ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 Senior Secretariat Assistant Level-4 ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 Junior Secretariat Assistant 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
Key Notes Pay scales are based on the 7th CPC Pay Matrix . In addition to basic pay, employees are entitled to DA, HRA, TA, and other allowances as per Government of India rules. NVS teachers also receive an additional 10% special allowance for performing residential duties (except Assistant Commissioner – Academics) Post-Wise Selection Process for KVS & NVS Recruitment 2025 Assistant Commissioner / Assistant Commissioner (Academics) Stage Details Tier-1 Qualifying Tier-2 Subject/Professional Test Interview Yes (100 Marks) Final Merit 85% Tier-2 + 15% Interview
Principal Stage Details Tier-1 Qualifying Tier-2 Main Examination Interview Yes Final Merit 85% Tier-2 + 15% Interview
Vice-Principal Stage Details Tier-1 Qualifying Tier-2 Main Examination Interview Yes Final Merit 85% Tier-2 + 15% Interview
Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) Stage Details Tier-1 Qualifying Tier-2 Subject Knowledge Test Interview Yes Final Merit 85% Tier-2 + 15% Interview
Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) & Librarian Stage Details Tier-1 Qualifying Tier-2 Subject/Professional Test Interview Yes Final Merit 85% Tier-2 + 15% Interview
Primary Teacher (PRT) Stage Details Tier-1 Qualifying Tier-2 Main/Subject Test Interview Yes Final Merit 85% Tier-2 + 15% Interview
Administrative Officer Stage Details Tier-1 Qualifying Tier-2 Main Exam Interview Yes Final Merit 85% Tier-2 + 15% Interview
Finance Officer Stage Details Tier-1 Qualifying Tier-2 Main Exam Interview Yes Final Merit 85% Tier-2 + 15% Interview
Assistant Engineer Stage Details Tier-1 Qualifying Tier-2 Technical Test Interview Yes Final Merit 85% Tier-2 + 15% Interview
Junior Translator Stage Details Tier-1 Qualifying Tier-2 Translation Test Interview Yes Final Merit 85% Tier-2 + 15% Interview
Stenographer Grade-I & Grade-II Stage Details Tier-1 Qualifying Tier-2 Main Exam Skill Test Shorthand, Typing, CPT (Qualifying) Final Merit Tier-2 Only
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) Stage Details Tier-1 Qualifying Tier-2 Main Exam Skill Test Typing Test + CPT (Qualifying) Final Merit Tier-2 Only
Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Stage Details Tier-1 Qualifying Tier-2 Main Exam Interview No Skill Test No Final Merit Tier-2 Only
Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) Stage Details Tier-1 Qualifying Tier-2 Main Exam Final Merit Tier-2 Only
Lab Attendant (NVS) Stage Details Tier-1 Qualifying Tier-2 Main Exam Final Merit Tier-2 Only
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS – NVS) Stage Details Tier-1 Special MTS Pattern Tier-2 Main Exam Final Merit Tier-2 Only
KVS & NVS Recruitment 2025 – Exam Pattern (Tier-1 & Tier-2) Tier-1 Exam Pattern (Common for Most Posts) Part Subject 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 English Language 10 30 Part-VI Modern Indian Language 10 30 Total — 100 Questions 300 Marks
Tier-1 Key Points Duration: 2 HoursType: Objective (MCQ)Purpose: Qualifying for all postsNo sectional timing Applicable to all posts except :MTS (NVS) – Special pattern given below Tier-1 Exam Pattern for MTS (NVS) Part Subject No. of Questions Marks Part-I General Awareness & Current Affairs 20 60 Part-II Basic Knowledge of Computer Operation 40 120 Part-III Language Competency Test (English) 20 60 Part-IV Language Competency Test (One other Modern Indian Languages*) 20 60 Total — 100 Questions 300 Marks
Tier-2 Exam Pattern Component Type No. of Questions Marks Objective Part MCQ 60 60 Descriptive Part 10 Questions — 40 Total — 70 Questions 100 Marks
Skill Test Details Stenographer Grade‑I & Grade‑II Test Type: Skill Test in StenographyMedium: Candidates can opt for Hindi or EnglishDictation: Grade‑I: 10 minutes at 100 words per minute (w.p.m.) Grade‑II: 10 minutes at 80 w.p.m. Transcription Time: English: 50 minutes (on computer)Hindi: 65 minutes (on computer)Nature of Test: Qualifying in nature. Marks obtained will not be added to the final merit list but failing will disqualify the candidate.Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) Test Type: Typing Test on ComputerMedium: Candidates can choose Hindi or EnglishTyping Speed Requirement: English: 35 w.p.m.Hindi: 30 w.p.m.Duration: 10 minutesNature of Test: Qualifying in nature. Candidates must meet the required speed and accuracy.Important Notes The skill test is mandatory for all shortlisted candidates. Candidates with benchmark disabilities who are certified as unable to type by the competent authority are exempted from the typing test (for JSA). No request for change of medium (Hindi/English) will be entertained after submission of application. The test will be conducted only on computers provided by the examination authority ; candidates cannot use their personal laptops or devices Application Fee for NVS & KVS Recruitment 2025 Post 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 / PRT (Music) / PRT Special Educator ₹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