Recruitment overview

The combined KVS NVS Notification 2025 has been issued under Advertisement No. 01/2025 by CBSE on behalf of KVS and NVS to fill a total of 14,967 teaching and non-teaching vacancies in central government schools across India. Candidates can apply online through the central application link hosted by CBSE, with separate vacancy distribution for KVS (9,126 posts) and NVS (5,841 posts).​

Key points:

• Total vacancies: 14,967 (KVS 9,126 + NVS 5,841)​

• Application mode: Online only​

• Official websites: cbse.gov.in, kvsangathan.nic.in, navodaya.gov.in​

Vacancy details

The notification covers a broad mix of academic and administrative roles, with detailed post-wise vacancies published in the official PDF.​

KVS (approximate distribution):​

• Assistant Commissioner: 8 posts

• Principal: 134 posts

• Vice Principal: 58 posts

• Post Graduate Teacher (PGT): 1,465 posts

• Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT): 2,794 posts

• Librarian: 147 posts

• Primary Teacher (PRT): 3,365 posts

• Non-teaching staff: 1,155 posts

NVS (approximate distribution):​

• Assistant Commissioner: 9 posts

• Principal: 93 posts

• PGT: 1,513 posts (+ 18 Modern Indian Language)​

• TGT: 2,978 posts (including 443 for 3rd language)​

• Non-teaching staff: 787 posts

Eligibility and age limit

Eligibility varies by post, but is broadly aligned with standard KVS/NVS norms for teaching and non-teaching posts.​

• PRT: Senior Secondary (10+2) with at least 50% marks and D.El.Ed/B.El.Ed or Graduation with B.Ed, plus CTET Paper I qualification where required.​

• TGT: Graduation in relevant subject with B.Ed and CTET Paper II qualification (for KVS teaching posts) along with specified subject combinations.​

• PGT: Postgraduate degree in relevant subject with B.Ed or equivalent professional qualification.​

• Principals / Assistant Commissioners / Vice Principals: Master’s degree with B.Ed and prescribed years of teaching/administrative experience.​

• Non-teaching posts (Librarian, ASO, Finance Officer, Steno, JSA, Lab Attendant, etc.): Specific degree/diploma and experience requirements listed in the notification.​

Typical age limits (post-wise):​

• PRT / TGT / PGT: usually 18–35/40 years depending on role.

• Principal / Vice Principal / Assistant Commissioner: upper age higher than teachers.

• Age relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC, PwD, Ex-servicemen and other categories as per Government of India rules.​

Important dates and application process

As per the combined notice and media updates, the online application schedule is:​

• Application start date: 14 November 2025​

• Last date to apply online: 4 December 2025​

• Last date for fee payment: same as the application closing date, as per the online form instructions.​

Steps to apply:​

1. Visit the CBSE recruitment portal or the official KVS/NVS websites and open the KVS NVS Teaching & Non-Teaching online application link.​

2. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number to generate login credentials.​

3. Fill in personal, educational, experience and post preference details accurately.​

4. Upload photograph, signature and required certificates in the prescribed format.​

5. Pay the application fee online as per your post and category, then submit and print the application form for records.​

Application fee and selection process

Application fee slabs differ by post group and category, and detailed fee tables are given in the official notice and supporting job portals.​

• Higher fee for Group A posts such as Assistant Commissioner and Principal for General/OBC/EWS.​

• Lower fee for teaching and ministerial posts, with concessions for SC/ST/PwD categories as per government norms.​

Selection process broadly includes:​

• Computer-based test (CBT) for most teaching and non-teaching posts.

• Interview / Demo lesson for selected academic posts (e.g., PGT/TGT/PRT, Principal).

• Skill tests for certain non-teaching roles like Stenographer, JSA, Lab Attendant.

• Document verification and medical fitness before final appointment.