KVS Exam Guide 2026
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📊 KVS Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Recruiting Body | CBSE (on behalf of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan) |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) |
| Notification Number | 01/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 9126 (Teaching – 7963, Non-Teaching – 1163) 9921 (Teaching- 8714, Non-Teaching-1207) |
| Post Types | Teaching: PGT, TGT, PRT Non-Teaching: ASO, JSA, SSA, etc. LDCE/ LDE |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | 14th November 2025 to 11th December 2025 |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Selection Process | Tier 1 Tier 2 Interview |
| Age Limit | Varies by post (from 27 to 50 years) |
| Job Location | Across India (All 6 Zones) |
| Official Websites | cbse.gov.in kvsangathan.nic.in |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Event
- Important Dates
- KVS Exam Date
- 10th and 11th January 2026
- KVS Result 2025
- 28th February 2026
- Admit Card Release
- December 2025 (Expected)
- Last Date to Apply
- 11th December 2025
- Notification Release
- 13th November 2025
- Provisional Answer Key
- 31st January 2026
- Online Application Starts
- 14th November 2025
- Revised Vacancy Notification
- 10th December 2025
📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
| Post Name | Revised Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Principal | 161 |
| Vice Principal | 69 |
| Assistant Commissioner | 13 |
| Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) | 1,606 |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) | 3,069 |
| Librarian | 166 |
| Primary Teacher (PRT) (incl. Music & Special Educator) | 3,630 |
| Non‑Teaching Posts | 1,207 |
| Total Posts | 9,921 |
📊 Application Fee
- Librarian
- 166
- Principal
- 161
- Vice Principal
- 69
- Teaching Category
- Total Vacancies
- Primary Teacher (PRT)
- 3630
- Assistant Commissioner
- 13
- Total Teaching Vacancies
- 8714
- Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)
- 1606
- Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT)
- 3069
📊 Application Fee & Payment Details
| CATEGORY | POST | APPLICATION FEE |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | Assistant Commissioner, Principal, Vice Principal | INR 1500/- |
| Finance Officer, AE (Civil), Librarian, PGT, TGT, PRT, ASO, Hindi Translator | INR 1500/- | |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant, Junior Secretariat Assistant, Stenographer Grade II | INR 1000/- | |
| SC/ ST/ PH/ Ex-Serviceman | All Posts | Not Applicable (exempted) |
📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| PGT – Hindi, English, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology, History, Geography, Economics, and Commerce | Two Years’ Integrated Post Graduate M.Sc. Course of Regional College of Education of NCERT in the concerned subject. OR Master’s Degree from a recognized university with at least 50% marks in aggregate in the relevant subject. B.Ed or equivalent degree from a recognized University. Proficiency in teaching in Hindi and English Media. |
| PGT Computer Science | At least 50% marks in aggregate in any of the following: B.E or B.Tech (Computer Science/IT) from a recognized University or equivalent Degree or Diploma from an institution/ university recognized by the Govt. of India. BE or B.Tech (any stream) and Post Graduate Diploma in Computers from a recognized University. MSc. (Computer Science)/ MCA or Equivalent from a recognized University B.Sc. (Computer Science) / BCA or Equivalent and Post Graduate degree in the subject from a recognized University. Post Graduate Diploma in Computer and Post Graduate degree in any subject from a recognized University. ‘B’ Level from DOEACC and Post Graduate degree in any subject ‘C’ Level from ‘DOEACC’ Ministry of Information and Communication Technology and Graduation. Proficiency in teaching Hindi and English Medium |
| PGT - Biotechnology | At least 50% marks in aggregate in Master's degree in Biotechnology/ Genetics/ Microbiology/ Life science/ Bio science/ Bio chemistry. Proficiency in teaching Hindi & English. |
| TGT– English, Hindi, Social Studies, Science, Sanskrit, and Maths | Four years integrated degree course of Regional College of Education of NCERT in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate. OR Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks in the concerned subject/combination of subject and in aggregate. B.Ed or equivalent degree from a recognized University. Pass in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Paper-II, conducted by CBSE in accordance with the Guidelines framed by the NCTE for the purpose. Proficiency in teaching in Hindi and English medium |
| TGT (Physical and Health Education) | Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education or equivalent. |
| TGT (Art Education) | Five years’ recognized Diploma in Drawing and Painting/ Sculpture! Graphic Art OR Working knowledge of Hindi & English. |
| TGT (Work Experience) | Electrical Gadgets and Electronics: Three years Diploma after Higher Secondary in Electrical. Electronics Engineering from an institution recognized by the State Govt./ Govt. of India. (The minimum qualification for admission to the Diploma Course should be at least Higher Secondary). OR Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering from a recognized University. OR Graduate in Electrical or Electronics Engineering from a recognized University. Working Knowledge of Hindi and English. |
| PRT (All Subjects except Music) | Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known) OR Senior Secondary(or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.EI.Ed.) OR Senior Secondary(or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Education(Special Education) OR Graduation with at least 50% marks and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Qualified in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (Paper-I) conducted by the Govt. of India. Proficiency to teach through Hindi & English media |
| PRT (Music) | Senior Secondary School Certificate with 50% marks or Intermediate with 50% marks or its equivalent and Bachelor Degree in Music or equivalent from a recognized University. Competence to teach through English\Hindi medium. |
| Assistant Commissioner, Principal | A. Academic (For Both) i) Master's Degree from a recognized university with at least 45% marks. ii) B.Ed or equivalent degree B. Experience (For Assistant Commissioner) Persons holding the post of Principal with at least 03 years' experience. Experience (For Principal) (i) Person holding posts of Principal in Central/State Govt./ Autonomous organizations of Central/ State Govt. OR (ii) Vice-Principal/Assistant Education Officers in Central/State Govt./ Autonomous organizations of Central/State Govt. with combined services of 05 years as PGT and 02 years as Vice-Principal. OR (iii) Person holding post of PGTs or Lecturer in Central/State Govt./ Autonomous organizations of Central/State Govt. with at least 8 years' regular service in the aforesaid grade. OR (iv) 15 years combined regular services as TGT and PGT out of which 03 years as PGT. |
| Vice Principal | A. Academic i) Master's Degree from a recognized university with at least 50% marks. ii) B.Ed or equivalent degree B. Experience 02 years' experience of working on the post of Vice-Principal in Central/State Govt./Autonomous organization of Central/ State Govt. OR 06 years' experience of working on the post of PGT or Lecturer in Central/State Govt./ Autonomous organization of Central/State Govt.; OR 10 years' combined experience of working as PGT or Lecturer and TGT in the Central/State Govt./Autonomous organizations of Central/ State Govt. of which at least 3 years should be of working on the post of PGT or Lecturer. |
| Librarian | Bachelor degree in Library Science OR Graduate with one year diploma in Library Science from a recognized institution. Working knowledge of Hindi and English |
| Finance Officer | B.Com with 50% marks in the aggregate and at least 4 years post qualification experience in the Audit and Accounts works. OR Finance Officer M.Com with 50% marks and at least 3 years post qualification experience in the Audit and Accounts works. OR CA (Inter) or ICWA (Inter) or MBA (Finance) or PGDM (Finance) (2 years full time or 3 years part time) with 2 years post qualification experience in the Audit and Accounts works. Knowledge of Computer Applications |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Graduation in Civil Engineering from a recognized University. 2 years' experience in design and engineering in the concerned branch. OR 3 years Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institute and 5 years' experience in concerned branch |
| Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | Graduate with 3 years' experience as UDC in Central/ State Govt./ Autonomous Bodies/ Public Sector Undertakings |
| Hindi Translator | Master's degree of a recognized University in Hindi with English/ English with Hindi/ any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi medium and English/ in any subject other than Hindi or English, with English medium and Hindi/ in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level OR Recognized Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English & vice-versa or two years' experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in Central or State Government office, including Government of India Undertaking |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant | Graduation Three years' experience as LDC in Central Govt./ Govt./Autonomous Bodies/Public Sector Undertakings |
| Stenographer Grade II | 12th pass or equivalent from a recognized Board or University. Skill test Norms Dictation : 10 mts @ 80 w.p.m Transcription: 50 mts (Eng) 65 mts (Hindi) (On computer) |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | Class XII pass or equivalent qualification from recognized board or university. A typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on computer. Working knowledge of Hindi. Knowledge of Computer Applications |
📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| PGT (All Subjects) | Upper Age Limit: 40 Years |
| TGT (All Subjects) | Upper Age Limit: 35 Years |
| PRT (All Subjects including Music) | Upper Age Limit: 30 Years |
| Assistant Commissioner | Upper Age Limit: 50 Years |
| Principal | Minimum Age Limit: 35 Years Maximum Age Limit: 50 Years |
| Vice Principal | Minimum Age Limit: 35 Years Maximum Age Limit: 45 Years |
| Librarian | Upper Age Limit: 35 Years |
| Finance Officer | Upper Age Limit: 35 Years |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Upper Age Limit: 35 Years |
| Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | Upper Age Limit: 35 Years |
| Hindi Translator | Upper Age Limit: 35 Years |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant | Upper Age Limit: 30 Years |
| Stenographer Grade II | Upper Age Limit: 27 Years |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | Upper Age Limit: 27 Years |
📊 KVS Recruitment 2026 Post Wise Selection Process
| Post Name | Selection Process |
|---|---|
| KVS PGT (All Subjects) | Tier 1, Tier 2, Interview |
| KVS TGT | Tier 1, Tier 2, Interview |
| KVS PRT (All Subjects except Music) | Tier 1, Tier 2, Interview |
| KVS PRT (Music) | Tier 1, Tier 2, Interview |
| KVS Assistant Commissioner | Tier 1, Tier 2, Interview |
| KVS Principal | Tier 1, Tier 2, Interview |
| KVS Vice Principal | Tier 1, Tier 2, Interview |
| KVS TGT (Work Experience, Physical Health Education, Art Education), Librarian | Tier 1, Tier 2, Interview |
| KVS Finance Officer | Tier 1, Tier 2, Interview |
| KVS Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | Tier 1, Tier 2 |
| KVS Senior Secretariat Assistant | Tier 1, Tier 2 |
| KVS Stenographer Grade II | Tier 1, Tier 2, Skill Test |
| KVS Junior Secretariat Assistant | Tier 1, Tier 2, Skill Test |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Section | Topic Covered | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Reasoning | 20 | 60 | 120 Minutes |
| II | Numerical Ability | 20 | 60 | |
| III | Basic Computer Knowledge | 20 | 60 | |
| IV | General Awareness | 20 | 60 | |
| V | English Language | 10 | 30 | |
| VI | One Modern Indian Language* | 10 | 30 | |
| Total | — | 100 | 300 | 120 Minutes |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective | 60 | 60 | 2 Hours and 30 minutes |
| Descriptive | 10 | 40 | |
| Total | 70 | 100 |
📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
| Post Name | Pay Level & Salary |
|---|---|
| PGT (All Subjects) | Level 8 (Rs47,600 – Rs1,51,100-) |
| TGT (All Subjects) | Level 7 (Rs. 44900-142400/-) |
| PRT (All Subjects including Music) | Level 6 (Rs. 35400-112400/-) |
| Assistant Commissioner | Level 12 (Rs.78800-209200) |
| Principal | Level 12 (Rs78,800 – Rs2,09,200) |
| Vice Principal | Level 10 (Rs56,100 – Rs1,77,500) |
| Librarian | Level 7 (Rs. 44900-142400/-) |
| Finance Officer | Level 7 (Rs. 44900-142400/-) |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Level 6 (Rs. 35400-112400/-) |
| Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | Level 7 (Rs. 44900-142400/-) |
| Hindi Translator | Level 6 (Rs. 35400-112400/-) |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant | Level 4 (Rs.25500-81100/-) |
| Stenographer Grade II | Level 4 (Rs.25500-81100/-) |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | Level 2 (Rs.19900-63200/-) |
📊 Exam Information 12
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TGT English | 58.05 | 52.15 | 48.13 | 46.25 |
| TGT Maths | 61.73 | 57.87 | 55.27 | 50.50 |
| TGT Science | 60.87 | 52.17 | 52.27 | 48.07 |
| PRT | 68.60 | 63.47 | 61.83 | 54.33 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the weightage of the KVS Recruitment Examination 2026 ?
The weightage of the KVS Recruitment Examination depends on the post you are applying for.
Q2.Where can we apply for the KVS Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can apply for the KVS Recruitment through the direct link given in the article above. They can also apply through the official website.
Q3.What is the KVS Recruitment selection process?
Applicants will go through a 2-tier selection process that includes a written exam and a class demo/interview/skill test, put together.
Q4.What is the syllabus for KVS Recruitment 2026 ?
The syllabus for KVS Recruitment 2026 is vast. Also, for different posts, syllabus is different.
Q5.Where to download the KVS Recruitment Result 2026?
To download the KVS Recruitment Result , candidates need to go to the official website. Also, you can bookmark this article to get all the latest updates.
Q6.What is the minimum age limit to apply for the principal posts in KVS Recruitment?
The minimum age limit to apply for the Principal post in the KVS Recruitment is 35 years and maximum age is 50 years.
Q7.What is the examination pattern of the other posts for KVS Recruitment?
The examination pattern for all posts differs.
Q8.How much do I have to pay as the KVS Recruitment Apply Online fee?
The application fee is Rs. 1500/- for Finance Officer, AE (Civil), PGT, TGT, PRT, Librarian, ASO and Hindi Translator, it is Rs 1200 for SSA, JSA & Stenographer and Rs 2300 for Assistant Commissioner, Principal & Vice Principal.
Q9.When did the KVS Recruitment 2026 notification release?
The notification for KVS Recruitment was released on 13th November 2025 by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
Q10.What are the application dates for KVS 2025-26?
The online application process started on 14th November 2025 and the last date to apply is 4th December 2025. No applications will be accepted after the deadline.
Q11.When will the KVS 2026 exam be conducted?
The KVS written exam was held on 10th and 11th January 2026.
Q12.What is the revised total number of vacancies in KVS Recruitment 2026 ?
As per the latest Corrigendum dated 10th December, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has revised and increased the total number of vacancies to 9,921. These include posts for Principals, Vice Principals, PGTs, TGTs, PRTs, Librarians, and various non-teaching roles.
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