The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a short notification for the recruitment of Teaching and Non-Teaching staff for Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) for the year 2025. A significant number of vacancies, totaling 15,762 posts, have been announced across various positions.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 14 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 11 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 11 December 2025 |
| Tier I Exam Date | 10-11 January 2026 |
| Tier I Exam City Display | 26 December 2025 |
| Tier I Admit Card Availability | 08 January 2026 |
| Tier I Answer Key Release | 31 January 2026 |
| Tier I Result Declaration | 28 February 2026 |
| Tier II Exam Date | 27-31 March 2026 |
| Tier II Exam City Display | 10 March 2026 |
| Tier II Admit Card Availability | 23 March 2026 |
| Tier II Answer Key Release | 13 May 2026 |
The application process is set to commence on November 14, 2025, and eligible candidates will have until December 11, 2025, to submit their online applications.
Vacancy Details
The total number of vacancies announced is 15,762. These vacancies are distributed between KVS and NVS:
- Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS): 9,921 posts
- Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS): 5,841 posts
Detailed post-wise vacancy information and eligibility criteria can be found in the official notification.
Application Fee
| Post Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Assistant Commissioner / Principal / Vice Principal | General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 2800/- |
| PGT / TGT / PRT & Other Teaching Posts | General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 2000/- SC / ST / PH (Divyang): Rs. 500/- |
| Sr / Jr Secretariat Assistant / Stenographer / JSA / Lab Attendant / MTS | General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 1700/- SC / ST / PH (Divyang): Rs. 500/- |
Payment of the application fee can be made through e-challan, debit card, credit card, or net banking.
Age Limit Criteria
The minimum age requirement for all posts is 18 years. The maximum age limit varies depending on the post:
- Primary Teacher: Maximum 30 Years
- TGT Teacher: Maximum 35 Years
- PGT Teacher: Maximum 40 Years
- Vice Principal: 35-45 Years
- Principal: 35-50 Years
- Assistant Commissioner: Maximum 50 Years
- Non-Teaching Posts: Age limit is post-specific.
Age relaxation will be applicable as per the prevailing KVS/NVS recruitment rules for eligible candidates.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in these positions must ensure they read the full notification before applying. The application window is from November 14, 2025, to December 11, 2025. Ensure all documents, including eligibility proof, ID proof, and address details, are collected and ready. Scanned copies of photographs and signatures will be required. Before final submission, carefully review the application form. Only after paying the requisite application fee will the form be considered complete. It is advisable to take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.