What is this Recruitment — Overview
Recruiting Institutions: KVS & NVS (under the aegis of Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE)
Number of Vacancies: 14,967 posts (both Teaching + Non-Teaching).
Posts Covered: Across wide range — from top-level to entry-level including Principals, Vice-Principals, PGTs, TGTs, Primary Teachers (PRTs), Librarians, and various non-teaching/support posts.
Notification / Advertisement: Notification No. 01/2025.
Application Mode: Online via official portals (CBSE / KVS / NVS).
Application Period: Started 14 November 2025 — initial last date 04 December 2025; this has been extended to 11 December 2025.
Post-wise / Role-wise Vacancy Breakdown (Major Posts)
School System Post No. of Vacancies
KVS Assistant Commissioner 8
KVS Principal 134
KVS Vice-Principal 58
KVS Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) 1,465
KVS Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) 2,794
KVS Librarian 147
KVS Primary Teachers (PRTs) 3,365
KVS Non-Teaching Posts (clerical / support / staff) 1,155
NVS Assistant Commissioner 9
NVS Principal 93
NVS Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) 1,513
NVS PGT (Modern Indian Language) 18
NVS Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) 2,978
NVS TGT (3rd Language) 443
NVS Non-Teaching Posts 787 (various admin / support)
Total across both KVS + NVS = 14,967
Eligibility Criteria & Key Qualification Requirements
Eligibility depends on the post. Below are some general/typical requirements (specifics vary by post — check official notification for details).
Teaching Posts (e.g. PGT, TGT, PRT): Requires Graduation / Post-Graduation in relevant subject + B.Ed / CTET eligibility / subject-specific requirements.
Primary Teachers (PRT): Senior Secondary (12th) with at least 50% marks + relevant Diploma / D.Ed / B.Ed / CTET Paper-I as per post requirement.
Librarian: Bachelor’s degree + Diploma / Degree in Library Science / or B.Lib + working knowledge of computer (depending on requirement).
Non-Teaching / Administrative / Support Posts: Varied — could need 10th/12th or Graduation depending on post; details are in notification.
Age Limits: Varies by post — depending on category (like Principal, teachers, non-teaching). Broadly, post-wise maximum age may go up to ~50 years (for senior posts) as per rules.
Note: For all posts, applicants must ensure eligibility as per “post-wise detailed qualification + age + other conditions” laid out in the notification.
Application Process & Important Dates
Application Mode: Online — via official websites: cbse.gov.in, kvsangathan.nic.in, navodaya.gov.in
Application Period: Started 14 Nov 2025. Initial deadline 04 Dec 2025; extended to 11 Dec 2025 (11:50 PM).
Selection Process: Written Examination (CBT / OMR-based) + Skill/Test (if applicable) + Interview / Document Verification / Medical Exam (depending on post).
Exam Schedule (Tentative): As per recent reports — Tier-1 exam likely to be around 10–11 January 2026 for many teaching posts.
Why This Recruitment is a Major Opportunity
Large number of vacancies — 14,967 — highest among recent school-recruitment drives, giving a wide scope for applicants across many post-levels.
Variety of posts — from high-level (Principal / Assistant Commissioner) to entry-level (PRT / non-teaching) — meaning wide eligibility across educational backgrounds.
Posts under central-government-affiliated institutions (KVS/NVS) — ensures stable employment, national-level postings, standard pay & allowances.
Transparent online application + CBT-based selection — merit-based and nationwide opportunity.
What to Check Carefully Before Applying
Make sure your qualification (graduation, subject, B.Ed / CTET / Diploma etc.) matches exactly the post requirement. Generic degrees alone may not suffice.
Post-wise age limit and reservation rules must be verified — eligibility cutoffs vary by post.
Application deadline — ensure you complete the form and fee payment on or before 11 Dec 2025 to avoid rejection.
For teacher posts — ensure necessary teaching-eligibility (B.Ed / D.Ed / CTET) — incomplete eligibility may lead to disqualification.
Keep all required documents (qualification certificates, ID, category certificate, etc.) ready before filling the form.