KVS NVS Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 14967 Teaching & Non-Teaching Posts

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a massive recruitment notification (01/2025) for various Teaching and Non-Teaching posts in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS). This combined recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 14,967 tentative vacancies (9,126 in KVS and 5,841 in NVS) through a Direct Recruitment process. This is a golden opportunity for aspirants seeking a stable and rewarding career in Central Government residential and non-residential schools.

Candidates are advised to thoroughly read the official notification before proceeding to apply online for this major recruitment.

🎯 Key Highlights: KVS NVS Recruitment 2025

🗓️ Important Dates

The application window for the KVS NVS Recruitment 2025 is open for a limited period. Mark these dates:

💼 Vacancy Details (Post-wise & Category-wise)

The total number of 14,967 vacancies is split across various Teaching and Non-Teaching posts in KVS and NVS. Below are some of the key post-wise total vacancies:

KVS Vacancy Breakup

NVS Vacancy Breakup

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📜 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill all eligibility requirements as of the closing date of the online application, i.e., 4th December 2025.

👶 Age Limit (Maximum)

The upper age limit varies significantly by post:

• PGT, Junior Translator: 40 years
• TGT, Librarian, Special Educator (TGT): 35 years
• PRT (Music), Lab Attendant, MTS: 30 years
• Junior Secretariat Assistant, Senior Secretariat Assistant, Stenographer Gr-II: 27 years
• Principal: 50 years
• Assistant Commissioner (KVS): 50 years
• Age Relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (NCL) (3 years), Women (10 years for specific teaching/library posts), PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories.

🎓 Educational Qualification (Essentials)

The qualification is post-specific. Here are examples for the main posts:

• PGT (General Subjects): Integrated Post Graduate Course/Master’s Degree in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate AND B.Ed. Degree (or equivalent integrated course) with at least 50% marks.
• TGT (General Subjects):Four years integrated degree course with 50% marks OR Bachelor’s Degree in concerned subject/combination of subjects with at least 50% marks AND B.Ed. Degree (or equivalent integrated course) with at least 50% marks.
  • Mandatory: CTET Paper-II qualified.
• PRT:Senior Secondary (10+2) with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (or B. El. Ed. / D. Ed. (Special Education)).
  • Mandatory: CTET Paper-I qualified.
• Junior Secretariat Assistant (KVS): Class XII pass or equivalent with a typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on a computer.
• Lab Attendant: 10th Class pass with a certificate/Diploma in Laboratory Technique OR 12th Class with Science stream.

🔑 Other Essential Requirements

• CTET Certificate: Essential for PRT (Paper-I) and TGT (Paper-II) posts (except TGT Music, Art/Art Education, Work Experience, Librarian, Physical Education/P&HE).
• Proficiency to Teach: Must have competency/proficiency to teach in Hindi and English medium (for most teaching posts).
• Experience: Mandatory experience is required for Group-A posts like Assistant Commissioner and Principal.

💰 Application Fee

The application process is unified, but fees must be paid separately for each post applied for.

Note: GST, as applicable, will be charged extra by the bank. Fee once paid is non-refundable.

💸 Salary / Pay Scale

The posts offer lucrative salaries as per the 7th Pay Commission.

NVS selected candidates will receive admissible allowances plus a 10% special allowance for performing residential duties (not for Assistant Commissioner Academics).

📝 Selection Process

The KVS NVS Recruitment 2025 employs a two-tier examination structure, which may include an Interview or a Skill Test based on the post.

Stage 1: Tier-1 (Preliminary/Qualifying) Examination

• Mode: OMR (Objective) Based.
• Duration: 2 hours.
• Marks: 300 (100 questions x 3 marks each).
• Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark (i.e., 1 mark) will be deducted for each wrong answer.
• Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted for Tier-2 in the ratio of 1:10 of the notified vacancies.

Stage 2: Tier-2 (Subject Knowledge) Examination

• Mode: Subject Knowledge Examination (Combination of Pen-Paper and OMR Based).
• Duration: $2\frac{1}{2}$ hours.
• Marks: 100 (60 Objective + 40 Descriptive).
• Negative Marking (Objective Part): 1/4th mark (i.e., 0.25 marks) will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Stage 3: Interview / Skill Test (Where Applicable)

Shortlisting for Interview is in the ratio of 1:3, and for the Skill Test, it is 1:5 of the notified vacancies.

💻 How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step Guide)

Follow these steps to successfully submit your KVS NVS Vacancy 2025 Apply Online form:

1. Visit Official Websites: Go to the official websites of CBSE (https://www.cbse.gov.in/), KVS (https://kvsangathan.nic.in/), or NVS (https://navodaya.gov.in/).
2. Registration: Click on the recruitment link and register to create your Login-ID and password. Keep these credentials safe.
3. Fill Application Form: Log in and carefully fill in all personal and educational particulars. Ensure your name, date of birth, and parents’ names match your Class X certificate.
4. Select Posts: In the drop-down, select all posts you wish to apply for. Note: You can apply for multiple posts (e.g., PGT Hindi and TGT Hindi) but only one subject/post within PGTs and one subject/post within TGTs.
5. Upload Documents: Scan and upload your recent photograph and signature in JPG/JPEG format as per instructions.
6. Pay Fee: Proceed to the online payment gateway to pay the requisite Examination Fee and the mandatory Processing Fee for each post applied for.
7. Final Submission: After successful payment, submit the application. No modifications are allowed after final submission.
8. Print Confirmation Page: Download and take a printout of the Confirmation Page for your records. This is essential for future reference. Do not send the hard copy to CBSE/KVS/NVS.

🔗 Direct Apply & Notification Links

The application link is active from November 14, 2025.

📝 Summary and Next Steps

The KVS NVS Recruitment 2025 is a golden chance with nearly 15,000 vacancies. Ensure you complete your application by the deadline of 4th December 2025. Your immediate next steps should be:

1. Syllabus Review: Download the detailed Tier-2 syllabus from the official KVS/NVS website for your specific post and subject.
2. Tier-1 Preparation: Start preparing for the mandatory Tier-1 exam, focusing on General Reasoning, Numeric Ability, Basic Computer Literacy, General Knowledge, and Language Competency.
3. Admit Card: Keep checking the official websites for the Admit Card release, which will be available in your application login 2 days before the exam.

We wish you the best of luck for the examination!

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)