KVS Exam Guide 2026
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📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
- Exam Date
- 10th and 11th january 2026
- Exam Mode
- Online – Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Exam Name
- KVS Recruitment Exam 2026
- Parameter
- Details
- Exam Level
- National-Level Examination
- Exam Stages
- Tier 1 (Objective Test) + Tier 2 (Objective + Descriptive)
- Posts Covered
- PRT, TGT, PGT, Librarian, Principal, Vice Principal, Non-Teaching Posts
- Exam Frequency
- As per KVS recruitment cycle (occasionally yearly/bi-yearly)
- Who Can Apply?
- Eligible candidates depending on post-specific qualification
- Conducting Body
- Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS)
- Tier 1 Duration
- 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
- Tier 1 Sections
- Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Computer Literacy, GK, English, MIL
- Tier 2 Duration
- 2.5 Hours (150 Minutes)
- Tier 2 Sections
- Subject-Specific Test (Objective) + Descriptive Writing
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate to High (Post-wise varies)
- Language of Exam
- Bilingual (English & Hindi), except language sections
- Negative Marking
- Yes – 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer in Tier 1
- Type of Questions
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) + Descriptive Questions (Tier 2)
- Overall Exam Duration
- 4.5 Hours
- Total Marks (Combined)
- 400 Marks (300 in Tier 1 + 100 in Tier 2)
- Total Questions (Combined)
- 170 Questions (100 in Tier 1 + 70 in Tier 2)
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | General Reasoning | 20 | 60 | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Part II | Numerical Ability | 20 | 60 | |
| Part III | Basic Computer Literacy | 20 | 60 | |
| Part IV | General Knowledge | 20 | 60 | |
| Part V | Language Competency Test – English | 10 | 30 | |
| Part VI | Language Competency Test – One Modern Indian Language | 10 | 30 | |
| Total | — | 100 | 300 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Parts | Subjects | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | General Reasoning | 20 | 60 | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Part II | Numerical Ability | 20 | 60 | |
| Part III | Basic Computer Literacy | 20 | 60 | |
| Part IV | General Knowledge | 20 | 60 | |
| Part V | Language Competency Test (English) | 10 | 30 | |
| Part VI | Language Competency Test (One Other Modern Indian Language) | 10 | 30 | |
| Total | — | 100 | 300 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Reasoning | 20 | 60 | 2 Hours |
| II | Numerical Ability | 20 | 60 | |
| III | Basic Computer Literacy | 20 | 60 | |
| IV | General Knowledge | 20 | 60 | |
| V | Language Competency Test – English | 10 | 30 | |
| VI | Language Competency Test – One Modern Indian Language | 10 | 30 | |
| Total | — | 100 | 300 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Test | Subjects | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part - I | Proficiency in Languages | 120 minutes | ||
| General English | 30 | 60 | ||
| General Hindi | 30 | |||
| Part - II | General Awareness, Reasoning & Proficiency of Computer | |||
| General knowledge & Current Affairs | 20 | 240 | ||
| Reasoning Ability | 10 | |||
| Computer Literacy | 10 | |||
| Total | 100 | 300 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Test | Subjects | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | ||||
| Part - I | Proficiency in Languages | |||
| General English | 15 | 60 | 150 minutes | |
| General Hindi | 15 | |||
| Part II | Perspectives on Education and Leadership | |||
| Understanding the learner | 15 | 120 | ||
| Understanding Teaching Learning | 30 | |||
| Creating Conducive Learning Environment | 15 | |||
| School Organization & Leadership | 30 | |||
| Perspectives in Education | 30 | |||
| Total | 150 | 150 | 150 | |
| Paper 2 | ||||
| Part - I | General awareness, Reasoning & Proficiency in Computers | |||
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 50 | 150 minutes | |
| Reasoning Ability | 20 | |||
| Computer Literacy | 10 | |||
| Part II | Management, Supervision & Leadership | 30 | 30 | |
| Part III | Administration & Finance | 70 | 70 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 150 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Test | Subjects | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | ||||
| Part - I | Proficiency in Languages | |||
| General English | 15 | 30 | 150 minutes | |
| General Hindi | 15 | |||
| Part II | Perspectives on Education and Leadership | |||
| Understanding the learner | 15 | 120 | ||
| Understanding Teaching Learning | 30 | |||
| Creating Conducive Learning Environment | 15 | |||
| School Organization & Leadership | 30 | |||
| Perspectives in Education | 30 | |||
| Total | 150 | 150 | 150 | |
| Paper 2 | ||||
| Part - I | General awareness, Reasoning & Proficiency in Computers | |||
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 50 | 150 minutes | |
| Reasoning Ability | 20 | |||
| Computer Literacy | 10 | |||
| Part II | Administration & Finance | 100 | 100 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 150 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Test | Subjects | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | ||||
| Part - I | Proficiency in Languages | |||
| General English | 15 | 30 | 150 minutes | |
| General Hindi | 15 | |||
| Part II | Perspectives on Education and Leadership | |||
| Understanding the learner | 15 | 120 | ||
| Understanding Teaching Learning | 30 | |||
| Creating Conducive Learning Environment | 15 | |||
| School Organization & Leadership | 30 | |||
| Perspectives in Education | 30 | |||
| Total | 150 | 150 | 150 | |
| Paper 2 | ||||
| Part - I | General awareness, Reasoning & Proficiency in Computers | |||
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 70 | 150 minutes | |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | |||
| Computer Literacy | 20 | |||
| Part II | Administration & Finance | 80 | 80 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 150 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Test | Subjects | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part - I | Proficiency of Languages | |||
| General English | 10 | 20 | 150 minutes | |
| General Hindi | 10 | |||
| Part - II | General awareness & Computer Literacy | |||
| General Knowledge | 10 | 40 | ||
| Reasoning Ability | 20 | |||
| Computer Literacy | 10 | |||
| Part III | Financial Administration | 90 | 90 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 150 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Test | Subjects | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part - I | Proficiency of Languages | |||
| General English | 15 | 30 | 150 minutes | |
| General Hindi | 15 | |||
| Part - II | General awareness & Computer Literacy | |||
| General Knowledge | 10 | 30 | ||
| Reasoning Ability | 10 | |||
| Computer Literacy | 10 | |||
| Part III | Administration, Establishment & Finance | 90 | 90 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 150 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Test | Subjects | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part - I | Proficiency of Languages | |||
| General English | 40 | 80 | 180 minutes | |
| General Hindi | 40 | |||
| Part - II | General awareness & Computer Literacy | |||
| General Knowledge | 10 | 40 | ||
| Reasoning Ability | 10 | |||
| Computer Literacy | 10 | |||
| Quantitative Aptitude | 10 | |||
| Part III | Translation Skills | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 180 | 180 | 180 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Test | Subjects | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part - I | Proficiency of Languages | |||
| General English | 25 | 50 | 120 minutes | |
| General Hindi | 25 | |||
| Part - II | General awareness & Computer Literacy | |||
| General Knowledge | 15 | 70 | ||
| Reasoning Ability | 20 | |||
| Computer Literacy | 15 | |||
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | |||
| Total | 120 | 120 | 120 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Test | Subjects | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part - I | Proficiency of Languages | |||
| General English | 20 | 40 | 120 minutes | |
| General Hindi | 20 | |||
| Part - II | General awareness & Computer Literacy | |||
| General Knowledge | 20 | 80 | ||
| Reasoning Ability | 20 | |||
| Computer Literacy | 20 | |||
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | |||
| Total | 120 | 120 | 120 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the latest KVS Exam Pattern for PGT posts?
As per the latest exam pattern, the PGT Exam consists of 100 objective-type questions carrying a total of 100 marks
Q2.Is there any KVS Negative Marking in the written examination?
Candidates are advised to check the official notification carefully regarding KVS Negative Marking, as the marking scheme may vary depending on the post & recruitment cycle
Q3.What is the total duration of the KVS PRT Exam 2026?
According to the KVS Exam Pattern, candidates appearing for the PRT Exam will get 180 minutes to complete the paper.
Q4.What is the KVS Tier 2 Exam Pattern for teaching posts?
The KVS Tier 2 Exam Pattern has subject-specific & teaching aptitude questions made to evaluate the professional knowledge and teaching skills of the candidates
Q5.What is the KVS Tier 2 Marks Distribution for different sections?
The KVS Tier 2 Marks Distribution varies by post, with marks allocated across reasoning, pedagogy, language proficiency & subject-related topics
Q6.How many questions are asked in the KVS TGT Exam 2026?
As per the updated KVS Exam Pattern, the exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions
Q7.How many questions are included in the KVS Junior Secretariat Assistant Exam 2026?
The KVS Junior Secretariat Assistant Exam 2026 consists of a total of 120 questions based on the KVS Exam Pattern
Q8.Is there any KVS Tier 2 Negative Marking in the exam?
Candidates should review the official notification to understand the KVS Tier 2 Negative Marking policy, as deductions for wrong answers may apply depending on the post & exam stage.
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