Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti Exam Guide 2026
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 Post Name & Classification Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Authority | CBSE (on behalf of Ministry of Education) |
| Organization Name | Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) |
| Total Vacancies | 5,841 (Confirmed) |
| Posts | Teaching & Non-Teaching |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | 14th November 2025 to 11th December 2025 |
| Last date to Pay Application Fees | 11th December 2025 |
| Selection Process | Tier 1 Tier 2 Interview |
| Job Location | All Over India |
| Official Websites | cbse.gov.in , navodaya.gov.in |
📊 Application Fee & Payment Details
- Event
- Date
- NVS CBT Exam Date
- 10 and 11 January 2026
- Admit Card Release
- 8th January 2026
- Result Declaration
- To be announced
- Last Date to Pay Fees
- 11th December 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online
- 11th December 2025
- Notification Release Date
- 13th November 2025
- Online Application Start Date
- 14th November 2025
- Last date for Application Correction
- 15th December 2025
📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Principal | 93 |
| Assistant Commissioner | 09 |
| Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) | 1513 |
| Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) – Modern Indian Language | 18 |
| Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) | 2978 |
| Trained Graduate Teachers (3rd Language) | 443 |
| Non-Teaching Posts | 787 |
| Total | 5841 |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- PGTs
- ₹1,500 + ₹500
- Post Name
- Application Fee
- Principal
- ₹2,300+ ₹500
- Lab Attendant
- ₹1,200 + ₹500
- Vice Principal
- ₹2,300+ ₹500
- Junior Translator
- ₹1,500 + ₹500
- Stenographer Grade 1
- ₹1,200 + ₹500
- Stenographer Grade 2
- ₹1,200 + ₹500
- Assistant Section Officer
- ₹1,500 + ₹500
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)
- ₹1,200 + ₹500
- Junior Secretariat Assistant
- ₹1,200 + ₹500
- Senior Secretariat Assistant
- ₹1,200 + ₹500
- TGTs & Miscellaneous Teachers
- ₹1,500 + ₹500
📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
| Post Name | Selection Process |
|---|---|
| PGTs | Tier 1+ Tier 2+ Interview |
| TGTs | |
| Miscellaneous Teachers | |
| Principal |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Post Name | Essential Qualifications |
|---|---|
| Principal | Master’s Degree from a recognized university with at least 50% marks + B.Ed. or equivalent + 7 years teaching experience (minimum 3 years as Vice-Principal). |
| PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) | Master’s Degree or Two-Year Integrated PG Degree in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks + B.Ed. or equivalent professional degree. |
| TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) | Bachelor’s Degree in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks + B.Ed. + CTET qualified (preferred). |
| TGT (3rd Language Teachers) | Graduate with regional language as a subject during all 3 years of graduation + B.Ed. and proficiency in the regional language. |
| Librarian | University Degree in Library Science OR Graduate with 1-year Diploma in Library Science + working knowledge of Hindi and English. |
| Computer Teacher (PGT-CS) | B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT) OR M.Sc./MCA/M.Tech in Computer Science/IT with at least 50% marks + B.Ed. or equivalent qualification. |
| Assistant Commissioner | Master’s Degree + B.Ed. + At least 3 years experience as Principal in Level-12 pay OR equivalent experience + working knowledge of Hindi & English. |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | 12th pass + Minimum typing speed of 30 wpm in English or 25 wpm in Hindi + basic computer skills. |
| Lab Attendant | 10th pass with Science stream OR Certificate/Diploma in Laboratory Techniques from a recognized institution. |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | Matriculation or equivalent pass from a recognized board. |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Section | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Reasoning | 20 | 60 | |
| Numeric Ability | 20 | 60 | |
| Basic Computer Literacy | 20 | 60 | |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 20 | 60 | 2 Hours (120 minutes) |
| Language Competency Test (English) | 10 | 30 | |
| Language Competency Test (One other Modern Indian Language*) | 10 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 300 | 2 Hours (120 minutes) |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Section | Type | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject Knowledge | Objective | 60 | 60 | |
| Subject Knowledge | Descriptive | 10 | 40 | 2.5 Hours (150 minutes) |
| Total | - | 70 | 100 | 2.5 Hours (150 minutes) |
📊 Salary & Pay Scale Details
- PGTs
- (Rs.47,600-1,511,00)
- Post Name
- Salary
- Principal
- (Rs.78,800-2,092,00)
- TGTs and Miscellaneous Teachers
- (Rs.44,900-1,424,00)
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Section | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| General English & Hindi | Grammar, Synonyms, Antonyms, Comprehension, Sentence Correction |
| Reasoning & Numerical Aptitude | Series, Coding-Decoding, Puzzles, Arithmetic Operations, Number System |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs (National & International), Indian Polity, History, Static GK |
| Subject Knowledge | Based on graduation/post-graduation syllabus in the relevant subject |
| ICT & Teaching Aptitude | Basics of Computers, Pedagogy, Child-Centered Learning, Teaching Methods |
📊 Salary & Pay Scale Details
| Post Name | Pay Level | Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Commissioner (Academics) | Level 12 | ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200 |
| Principal | Level 12 | ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200 |
| Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) | Level 8 | ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| TGT (3rd Language) | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Librarian | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Physical Education Teacher (PET) | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Music Teacher | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Art Teacher | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Computer Teacher (PGT-CS) | Level 8 | ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 |
| Special Educator | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) | Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| Stenographer | Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Lab Attendant | Level 1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | Level 1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
📊 Exam Information 12
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGT (English) | 121 | — | 112 | 106 |
| TGT (Mathematics) | 109 | 102 | 91 | 71 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.How can I apply for Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti Recruitment 2025?
You can apply online for NVS exam using the link given in this article.
Q2.What is the selection process of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti?
The selection process involves two stages i.e. CBT and Interview except for the post of librarian. For the post of librarian, only CBT will be conducted.
Q3.How can I check the result of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti?
You can check the result of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti on the official website of NVS once it is out.
Q4.What is the educational qualification required to apply for a PGT post?
The qualification for a PGT Post is a two-year integrated post-graduate course.
Q5.What is NVS exam date?
The NVS Tier 2 exam was held between 27th March and 31st March 2026.
Q6.What is the last date to make corrections in the NVS Recruitment 2025 application form?
The application correction window for NVS Recruitment 2025 is open and candidates can make changes to their submitted forms till 15th December 2025.
Q7.Is the NVS City Intimation Slip 2026 released?
The NVS City Intimation Slip 2026 has been released by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti on its official website, allowing candidates to check their exam city details in advance before the release of the admit card.
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