KVS PGT Exam Guide 2026
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📊 Exam Information 1
| Exam Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Organization | Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan |
| Official Website | KVS |
| Posts | Post Graduate Teacher |
| Revised No. of Vacancies | 1465 1606 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 14th November 2025 |
| Application End Date | 11th December 2025 [Extended] |
| Exam Dates | 10th & 11th January 2026 (Tier-1) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | As required |
| Selection Process | Written Test Professional Competency Test |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | Total | LD | VI | HI | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi | 57 | 13 | 35 | 19 | 9 | 133 | 1 | 3* | 4* | 3* |
| English | 78 | 18 | 50 | 28 | 14 | 188 | 2 | 2 | 3* | 5* |
| Physics | 100 | 23 | 64 | 35 | 17 | 239 | 6* | 7* | 5* | 8* |
| Chemistry | 93 | 22 | 61 | 34 | 17 | 227 | 6* | 7* | 4* | 7* |
| Mathematics | 42 | 9 | 26 | 14 | 7 | 98 | 1 | 4* | 3* | 3* |
| Biology | 62 | 14 | 39 | 21 | 10 | 146 | 4* | 4* | 4* | 4* |
| History | 34 | 7 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 77 | 1 | 1 | 2* | 2* |
| Geography | 33 | 7 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 76 | 1 | 1 | 2* | 1 |
| Economics | 59 | 13 | 37 | 20 | 10 | 139 | 1 | 2 | 3* | 4* |
| Commerce | 43 | 10 | 27 | 15 | 7 | 102 | 1 | 4* | 2* | 2* |
| Computer Science | 74 | 17 | 47 | 26 | 13 | 177 | 5* | 6* | 3* | 6* |
| Bio‑Technology | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total PGTs | 678 | 153 | 427 | 234 | 114 | 1,606 | 29 | 42 | 35 | 45 |
📊 Exam Information 3
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Written Exam | 10th & 11th January 2026 |
| Professional Competency Test | 29th March 2026 |
📊 Application Fee
- Category
- Fee
- Gen & Others
- INR 2000/-
- SC/ST/ PH/ ESM
- INR 500/-
📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| Serial number | Social class | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC/ST | 5 years |
| 2 | Other Backward Classes | 3 years |
| 3 | Women (all categories) only for teaching posts, except for the post of Principal and Vice Principal. | 10 years |
| 4 | KVS employees | No age limit |
| 5 | Candidates with 3 years continuous service in the Central Government, provided the posts are in the same or related cadre. | 5 years for general 10 years for SC 8 years for OBC |
| 6 | persons of ordinary residence in the state of Jammu and Kashmir During 01-01-1980 to 31-12-1989 | 5 years |
| 7 | Persons with Disabilities (including women) | (i) SC/ST – 15 years (ii) OBC – 13 years (iii) General – 10 years |
| 8 | Ex-Servicemen (Unreserved/General) (Only for Group-B posts) | The actual age as on the closing date after deduction of 03 years of military service. |
| 9 | Ex-Servicemen (OBC) only for Group-B posts) | 06 years (03 years + 03 years) after deduction of the period of military service from the actual age as on the closing date of receipt of applications |
| 10 | Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) only for Group-B posts) | 08 years (03 years + 05 years) after deduction of the period of military service from the actual age as on the closing date of receipt of applications |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Serial number | Post (topic) | Subjects at the postgraduate level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PGT (English) | English |
| 2 | PGT (Hindi) | Hindi as a subject with Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects at the graduation level |
| 3 | PGT (Physics) | Physics/Electronics/Applied Physics/Nuclear Physics |
| 4 | PGT (Chemistry) | Chemistry/Biochemistry |
| 5 | PGT (Economics) | Economics/ Applied Economics/ Business Economics |
| 6 | PGT (Commerce) | Master's degree in Commerce. However, holders of Master's degree in Commerce in Applied/Business Economics will not be eligible. |
| 7 | PGT (Mathematics) | Mathematics/Applied Mathematics |
| 8 | PGT (Biology) | Botany/Zoology/Life Sciences/Biology/Genetics/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Plant Physiology, provided they have studied Botany and Zoology at the graduation level. |
| 9 | PGT (History) | History |
| 10 | PGT (Geography) | Geography |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Part |
|---|---|
| KVS PGT Part I Syllabus 2026 | |
| General English | Reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar and usage |
| General Hindi | Vocabulary, Reading Skills, Grammar and Application |
| KVS PGT Part II Syllabus 2026 | |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | Awards, Books and their Authors, Sports, Everyday Science, Scientific Research, History- Ancient, Medieval and Modern, Geography, Current Affairs, Politics, Economics, Indian Art and Culture, etc. |
| reasoning ability | Logical Reasoning, Verbal and Non-Verbal Types, Puzzles and Seating Arrangement, Analogies, Similarities, Directions, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Mirror Image, Order and Ranking, and more. |
| computer literacy | Basic computer terminology and shortcuts, abbreviations, Internet, general concept of social networking, history and evaluation of computers, web technology, operating systems, computer memory or storage devices, computer software and hardware, generations and types of computers, etc. |
| KVS PGT Part III Syllabus 2026 | |
| Perspectives on Education and Leadership | (A) Understanding the learner Concepts of growth, maturation and development, development tasks and challenges, development theories and debates Areas of development: physical, cognitive, socio-emotional, moral etc., deviations in development and its implications Understanding adolescence: Needs, challenges, and implications for designing institutional support. Ensuring continuity of home schooling, the role of primary and secondary socialization agencies. (B) Understanding teaching-learning Theoretical perspectives on learning – behaviourism, constructivism and cognitivism, with reference to their implications i. Role of the teacher and the learner ii. Nature of teacher-student relationship iii. Classroom environment iv. Selection of teaching methods, etc. Understanding of discipline, power, etc. Factors affecting learning and their implications for designing classroom instruction, planning student activities, and creating learning spaces in school Planning and organization of teaching-learning - i. Concept of curriculum, competency based education, direct and indirect curriculum, principles of curriculum organisation, experiential learning, etc. ii. Experiential learning, competency-based learning, etc. iii. Instructional plans – unit plan, lesson plan, year plan iv. Teaching materials and resources Information and Communication Technology (LCT) for Teaching-Learning vi. Evaluation: Objectives, types and limitations, Continuous and comprehensive evaluation, Characteristics of a good tool. vii. Assessment for learning, for learning, and as learning: meaning, purpose, and considerations in planning each. Enhancing teaching-learning processes: Reflection and dialogue as tools of constructivist pedagogy, classroom observation and feedback, etc. (C) Creating a conducive learning environment Concepts of disability, diversity and inclusion, implications of disability as a social construct, types of disability-their identification and interventions Provision of guidance and counselling. Concept of school mental health, addressing the curative, preventive and promotive dimensions of mental health for all students and staff etc. Developing the school and community as a learning resource (D) School organization and leadership Leader as a reflective practitioner, team builder, initiator, trainer and mentor. Vision building, goal setting and school development planning Perspectives on School Leadership – Instructional, Distributed, and Transformational Using school processes and forums to strengthen teaching-learning, timetabling, parent-teacher forum, using achievement data to improve teaching-learning, school assembly, school self-assessment and improvement, teacher development forum, etc. Building partnerships with the community, industry, and other neighboring schools and higher education institutions—creating learning communities (E) Perspectives in Education NEP-2020 - Equitable and Inclusive Education: Education for All; Curriculum and Pedagogy in Schools; Holistic and Integrated Education; Competency Based Education and Training, A historical study of national education policies with special reference to school education Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, Guidelines for Child Rights, Protection and Provision of Children's Right to Safe and Secure School Environment School Curriculum Theories: Perspectives, Learning and Knowledge, School Stages, Teaching and Assessment, Curriculum Areas |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject Name | |
|---|---|
| Accounts | |
| Physics | |
| Chemistry | |
| Biology | |
| Computer Science | |
| Commerce | |
| Economics | |
| Geography | |
| History | |
| English | |
| Hindi | |
| Zoology |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Reasoning | 20 | 60 | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Numeric Ability | 20 | 60 | |
| Basic Computer Literacy | 20 | 60 | |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 20 | 60 | |
| Language Competency Test (English) | 10 | 30 | |
| Language Competency Test (Modern Indian Language*) | 10 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 300 | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Section | Question Type | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject Knowledge | Objective | 60 | 60 | 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) |
| Subject Knowledge | Descriptive | 10 | 40 | |
| Total | 70 | 100 | 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) |
📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
| Post Name | General | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | OH | VH | HH | EWS | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 141 | 131 | 116 | 104 | 109 | - | - | 131 | - |
| History | 127 | 120 | 115 | 114 | 117 | 115 | - | 121 | - |
| Geography | 138 | 127 | 120 | 119 | 108 | 108 | - | 125 | - |
| Economics | 134 | 125 | 120 | 112 | 110 | 99 | - | 126 | - |
| Hindi | 143 | 137 | 132 | 130 | 131 | 124 | - | 136 | - |
| Physics | 120 | 111 | 99 | 87 | - | - | - | 109 | - |
| Chemistry | 134 | 125 | 112 | 98 | - | - | - | 126 | - |
| Biology | 128 | 119 | 112 | 105 | - | - | - | 117 | - |
| Biotech | 112 | 113 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Commerce | 145 | 138 | 130 | 116 | 124 | - | - | 140 | - |
| Computer Science | 149 | 139 | 132 | 121 | - | - | - | 136 | - |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the total number of vacancies for KVS PGT Recruitment 2025?
A total of 11485 vacancies will be announced for the KVS postgraduate teacher posts.
Q2.What is the selection process for KVS Postgraduate Teacher Recruitment?
The selection process is a written test and a professional competency test.
Q3.What is the KVS PGT age limit?
A candidate must not be more than 40 years of age.
Q4.What is the educational qualification required for the KVS Postgraduate Teacher posts?
Candidates with a master's degree and B.Ed. or equivalent qualification can apply for this post.
Q5.What is the exam date for the KVS PGT 2025–26 Tier-1 Exam?
As per the official public notice released by CBSE, the KVS PGT Tier-1 Exam was conducted on 1th January 2026.
Q6.What is the revised number of PGT vacancies in KVS Recruitment 2025?
As per the Corrigendum issued on 10th December 2025, the total number of PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) vacancies has been revised from 1,465 to 1,606. These vacancies span multiple subjects including Science, Commerce, Humanities, and Computer Science.
Q7.What is the KVS PGT Exam Date for Tier 2?
The KVS PGT Tier 2 Exam will be held on 29th March 2026.
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