KVS & NVS Direct Recruitment 2025-26
Complete preparation guide for Teaching & Non-Teaching posts recruitment through CBSE for Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
Tier-I Examination Pattern (Preliminary)
Qualifying Examination - OMR (Objective) Mode - 2 Hours Duration
| Part | Component | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-I | General Reasoning | 20 | 60 |
| Part-II | Numeric 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 (Modern Indian Language) | 10 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 300 | |
Important Information - Tier I
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd marks (1 mark) will be deducted for each wrong answer
- Shortlisting Ratio: Candidates shortlisted for Tier-2 in ratio of 1:10 relative to vacancies
- Expected Knowledge Level: Post Graduation level for AC, Principal, VP, PGT | Graduation level for TGT, AO, FO, AE, ASO, SSA | Senior Secondary for PRT, JSA
- Medium: Part I-IV bilingual (English + one Modern Indian Language), Part V English only, Part VI chosen language only
- Modern Indian Languages: Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu
Tier-II Examination Pattern (Subject Knowledge)
Combination of Pen-Paper and OMR Based - 2.5 Hours Duration
| Component | Type | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Objective (OMR Based) | 60 | 60 |
| Part B | Descriptive (Pen-Paper) | 10 | 40 |
| Total | 70 | 100 | |
Important Information - Tier II
- Negative Marking: 1/4th marks (0.25) will be deducted for each wrong answer in objective section
- Medium: Bilingual (Hindi & English)
- Shortlisting for Interview: Candidates shortlisted in ratio of 1:3 relative to vacancies
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) without separate time limit for each part
Interview / Personal Interaction
Applicable for select posts - Merit list: 85% Tier-II + 15% Interview
| Post | Interview | Interview Marks | Interview Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Commissioner | Yes | 100 Marks | 1:3 |
| Principal | Yes | 100 Marks | 1:3 |
| Vice-Principal (KVS) | Yes | 100 Marks | 1:3 |
| Administrative Officer | Yes | 100 Marks | 1:3 |
| Assistant Section Officer | No Interview | Merit based on Tier-II only | |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant | No Interview | Merit based on Tier-II only | |
Age Relaxation
Category-wise relaxation in upper age limit
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Regular NVS Employees (for posts in NVS) | 5 years |
| Regular KVS Employees - General | 5 years |
| Regular KVS Employees - OBC | 8 years |
| Regular KVS Employees - SC/ST | 10 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities - General | 10 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities - OBC | 13 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities - SC/ST | 15 years |
Currently Covering These Posts
Assistant Commissioner, Principal, Vice-Principal, Administrative Officer, Senior Secretariat Assistant, and Assistant Section Officer. More categories will be added soon!
Tier-II Detailed Syllabus
Complete syllabus for Subject Knowledge Examination (Tier-II) for selected posts. Select a post category to view detailed syllabus.
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