KVS NVS Recruitment 2025
Hey friends! This is AP, Big news today for the first time ever, Kendriya Vidyalaya (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya (NVS) have come together for a combined teacher recruitment exam. Let’s break down everything vacancies, eligibility, age, syllabus, pattern, and important dates.
Overview – The Biggest Central Teacher Recruitment 2025
For the first time, both KVS and NVS will conduct one common exam for teaching and non-teaching posts.
- Total Vacancies: Around 14,900 (nearly 15,000)
- Teaching Posts: Approx 13,000
- Non-Teaching Posts: Around 1,900–2,000
So yes, this is one of the biggest teacher recruitments of the year!
Eligibility Criteria for KVS NVS Vacancies
For PRT (Primary Teacher)
- 12th Pass
- D.El.Ed / JBT / BTC / BSTC or equivalent
- CTET Paper 1 qualified
- Age: 18–30 years (up to 40 years for females)
For TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher)
- Graduation in the relevant subject (50% marks)
- B.Ed (Special Education B.Ed also accepted with bridge course)
- CTET Paper 2 qualified before 4 December 2025
- Age: 18–35 years (up to 45 years for females)
For PGT (Post Graduate Teacher)
- Post Graduation in the relevant subject (50% marks)
- B.Ed mandatory
- CTET not required
- Age: 18–40 years (up to 50 years for females)
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Women (all categories – for teaching posts only) | 10 years |
| PwBD | As per Govt. rules |
All certificates must be valid and issued before 4 December 2025.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 14 November 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 4 December 2025
- Fee Payment Last Date: 4 December 2025
- Expected Exam Date: Within 3 months (likely by February 2026)
So yes only around 20 days to fill the form! Don’t delay.
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Post-wise Vacancy Distribution
| Post | Approx. Vacancies | Level |
|---|---|---|
| TGT (Class 6–10) | 6000 | Graduate Level |
| PGT (Class 11–12) | 3000 | Postgraduate Level |
| PRT (Class 1–5) | 2700–3300 | Senior Secondary Level |
Note: NVS doesn’t have PRT (Primary Teacher) posts. Special Education and Music vacancies are also included this time.
Application Fee for KVS NVS Recruitment 2025
And here’s what’s shocking everyone
- ₹1500 exam fee + ₹500 processing charge = ₹2000 total fee. Even Assistant Commissioner and Principal posts have higher fees. This new “processing fee” trend started recently.
- SC/ST and PwBD candidates: No Fee
- Everyone else: Full ₹2000
Selection Process 3-Tier Exam System
This year’s process is completely revamped more like UPSC-style than a typical teaching exam.
Tier 1 – Screening Test (Qualifying)
- Mode: Offline (OMR based)
- Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 300 (3 marks each question)
- Negative Marking: 1/3 per wrong answer
- Duration: 2 hours
- Purpose: Just qualifying – marks not added in merit.
Subjects in Tier 1:
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 20 | 60 |
| Maths | 20 | 60 |
| Computer Literacy | 20 | 60 |
| General Knowledge (Current Affairs, Polity, Science, History etc.) | 20 | 60 |
| English Language | 10 | 30 |
| Hindi / Any Other Indian Language | 10 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 300 |
The exam is bilingual (Hindi & English). MTS posts have a slightly different pattern, but others follow this same format. From here, only 10x the number of vacancies move to Tier 2.
Tier 2 – Main Exam (Subject Paper)
If you clear Tier 1, you’ll appear for Tier 2, which is a 100-mark paper (Objective + Descriptive).
| Section | Type | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Objective (MCQ) | 60 | 60 |
| Part B | Descriptive | 10 (4 marks each) | 40 |
| Total | 100 Marks |
Difficulty Level:
- PRT – Up to 12th (Senior Secondary) level
- TGT – Up to Graduation level
- PGT – Up to Post-Graduation level
Descriptive part tests concept clarity & writing ability no negative marking here.
Tier 3 – Interview
Every teaching post (PRT, TGT, PGT) includes an Interview (100 marks). Earlier, 30 marks were for demo teaching and 70 for personal interaction. Now there’s no fixed breakup, just 100 marks total.
Final Merit List
Merit will be based on:
- Tier 2 (Mains): 85% weightage
- Interview: 15% weightage
- Tier 1: Qualifying only
After results, candidates will choose their preference whether they want to join KVS or NVS. Your posting will depend on your marks and preferences.
Where to Apply
Apply through:
Only one form is needed if you’re applying for the same post in both KVS & NVS (e.g., TGT Science).
But if you’re applying for multiple posts (PRT + TGT + PGT), fill separate forms.
Important Points
- CTET Appearing Candidates NOT Eligible, You must have qualified CTET (Paper 1 or 2) before 4 December 2025.
- Exam Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
- Language: Bilingual (Hindi & English)
- Posting: Anywhere in India (KVS/NVS schools)
- Probation: 2 years (for both KVS & NVS)
Final Thoughts
This combined KVS NVS exam is the most competitive teacher recruitment ever UPSC-style tiers, high-level questions, and strict eligibility. But remember, everyone faces the same pattern so your smart preparation can easily set you apart.
Study smart, follow NCERT, revise previous papers, and stay focused! Let’s make 2026 your selection year!