KVS Limited Departmental and Competitive Departmental Exams
Complete preparation guide for Limited Departmental Examination & Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for Teaching & Non-Teaching Posts
Qualifying-cum-Seniority Basis
For Teaching & Non-Teaching Posts: Principal, Vice-Principal, PGTs, TGTs, Head Master, ASO, SSA, JSA
On Merit-cum-Qualifying Basis
For Non-Teaching Posts: Finance Officer, Section Officer
Examination Pattern - Tier I
Combination of Pen-Paper and OMR Based Examination
| Component | Type | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Objective (OMR Based) | 60 | 60 | 2½ Hours |
| Part B | Descriptive (Pen-Paper) | 10 | 40 | |
| Total | 70 | 100 | 150 min | |
Interview / Personal Interaction Test
Applicable for select posts only
| Post | Interview Marks | Selection Basis | Interview Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal & Vice-Principal | 100 Marks | Seniority cum Qualifying Written Exam | 1:3 |
| Finance Officer & Section Officer | 100 Marks | Marks in Written Exam (Tier-I) | 1:3 |
| No Interview: PGT, TGT, Head Master, ASO, SSA, JSA | |||
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Category-wise qualifying criteria
| Category | Qualifying Marks (Tier-I) | For Interview Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 40% | 40% |
| SC/ST/PwBD | 35% | 35% |
Important Note
- No Negative Marking - There will be no negative marking in the examination
- Cut-off Date for eligibility: 01.01.2026
Eligibility Criteria (Key Posts)
Feeder cadre and service requirements
| Post | Feeder Cadre | Service Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | Vice-Principal | 03 years regular service in grade |
| Vice-Principal | PGT | 05 years regular service + Master's & B.Ed. with 50% |
| Head Master | Primary Teacher | 05 years regular service + CTET Paper-I |
| Section Officer | ASO/Steno Grade-I/Hindi Translator | 04 years regular service |
| Asst. Section Officer | Senior Secretariat Assistant | 05 years regular service in grade |
Currently Covering These Categories
Principal, Vice-Principal, Head Master, Section Officer, and Assistant Section Officer. More categories will be added soon!
Currently Covering These Categories
Principal, Vice-Principal, Head Master, Section Officer, and Assistant Section Officer. More categories will be added soon!
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