KVS & NVS Recruitment 2025 Out! 14,967 Teaching & Non-Teaching Vacancies — Salary Up to ₹2.09 Lakh, Apply Online Now

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) — through CBSE — have released Recruitment Notification 01/2025 to fill 14,967 teaching and non-teaching posts. The online application window opens 14-Nov-2025 and closes 04-Dec-2025. This combined recruitment covers senior posts (Assistant Commissioner, Principal), academic posts (PGT/TGT/PRT), librarians and several non-teaching roles — a rare large scale unified hiring for both KVS and NVS in 2025.

(Assumptions / Notes: where the notification does not explicitly state a date used as cut-off (for age / qualification) I have assumed the notification release date (13-11-2025) or the “Start Date for Apply Online” as the pertinent cut-off — see “Assumptions” called out in Eligibility section below.) S3WaaS+1


Overview Section

Organization Name

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) & Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) — Recruitment via CBSE on behalf of both organizations. S3WaaS+1

One-sentence “what’s new” or context

Notification 01/2025 invites direct recruitment for 14,967 posts across KVS and NVS (KVS: 9,126; NVS: 5,841), including special allowances for residential duties in NVS and an 85:15 weightage for Tier-2:Interview where specified. S3WaaS


Important Dates

All dates below are taken from the official notification / recruitment announcement.

  • Notification Release Date: 13-11-2025. S3WaaS

  • Application Start Date: 14-11-2025 (online link expected live at 10:00 AM). KVSangathan

  • Last Date to Apply (Online): 04-12-2025.

  • Last Date for Fee Payment:To be notified in the portal/notification (not explicitly listed in short notice — usually same as last date to apply). S3WaaS

  • Exam Dates:To be notified (official notification describes two-tier structure for certain posts but exact exam dates will be published later). S3WaaS

  • Admit Card Release:To be notified (CBSE/KVS/NVS will publish). S3WaaS

  • Result / Interview Dates:To be notified (interview stage dates will be intimated as per schedule). S3WaaS


Application Fees & Payment Mode

Fee structure (as per notification):

  • Assistant Commissioner / Principal / Vice Principal:

    • General / OBC (NCL) / EWS: ₹2,800

    • SC / ST / PH / ESM: ₹500

  • PGT / TGT / PRT / AE / Finance Officer / AO / Librarian / ASO / Jr. Translator:

    • General / OBC (NCL) / EWS: ₹2,000

    • SC / ST / PH / ESM: ₹500

  • SSA / Stenographer / JSA / Lab Attendant / Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS):

    • General / OBC (NCL) / EWS: ₹1,700

    • SC / ST / PH / ESM: ₹500

Payment mode: Online payment through the application portal (credit/debit card / net banking / UPI or prescribed modes on the portal). Candidates must pay separate fees for each post when applying to multiple posts (if portal allows). S3WaaS


Eligibility Section

Age Limit (state cut-off date)

  • Minimum Age: 18 years.

  • Maximum Age: 50 years.

  • Cut-off (assumption): Where PDF does not explicitly state otherwise, age cut-off for eligibility is assumed as on 13-11-2025 (notification date). If the notification specifies a different cut-off, that will supersede this assumption. S3WaaS

Total Posts

  • Overall: 14,967 (KVS 9,126 + NVS 5,841). S3WaaS

Qualification (summary — read official notification for subject-wise/ post-wise exact phrasing):

  • Assistant Commissioner: Master’s degree + B.Ed with at least 50% marks (or equivalent integrated B.Ed-M.Ed with 50%).

  • Principal / Vice Principal: Master’s degree with 50% + B.Ed (or integrated B.Ed-M.Ed) with 50%.

  • PGT: Master’s or integrated postgraduate course in concerned subject with 50% including B.Ed component; B.Ed degree with 50%.

  • TGT: Graduate with relevant subject and B.Ed / D.El.Ed as prescribed (post-wise variations exist).

  • Primary Teacher (PRT): Senior Secondary (Class XII) with 50% + relevant diploma/degree in education; or specified Bachelor degrees (Music etc.) where applicable.

  • Librarian: Prescribed library qualification (B.Lib or MLISc) as per notification.

  • Non-Teaching: Qualifications vary by post (M.Com / B.Com / B.E. / B.Tech / graduation / 12th etc.) — see official notification for exact wordings and post-wise requirements.

Status: Active (Online application window open 14-11-2025 to 04-12-2025). S3WaaS+1

(IMPORTANT: Every post has specific and slightly different educational/experience requirements — candidates MUST read the official notification PDF pages for precise eligibility, subject lists, and equivalence clauses.) S3WaaS


Vacancy Details

The vacancy tables below are constructed directly from the Official Notification (PDF) — Recruitment Notification 01/2025. These are the subject-wise / post-wise counts as published (tentative and may change). I reproduce the principal consolidated tables (KVS and NVS) from the PDF.

KVS — Vacancy highlights (excerpt)

Post / Subject Vacancies (Total)
Assistant Commissioner 8
Principal 134
Vice Principal 58
PGTs (all subjects) 1,465
TGTs (all subjects) 2,794
Librarian 147
Primary Teachers (PRTs) 3,365
Non-Teaching Posts (various) 1,155
KVS Total 9,126

(Detailed subject-wise breakdown for PGTs/TGTs are in the official PDF — examples: KVS PGT Hindi 124; English 164; Physics 213; etc. Full subject tables are reproduced in the notification pages 2–10.) S3WaaS

NVS — Vacancy highlights (excerpt)

Post / Subject Vacancies (Total)
Principal 93
Assistant Commissioner 9
PGTs (all subjects) 1,513
PGT (Modern Indian Languages) 18
TGTs (all subjects) 2,978
TGT (3rd language) 443
Non-Teaching Posts (various) 787
NVS Total 5,841

(Detailed subject-wise breakdown for NVS PGTs/TGTs given in the notification pages 4–12.) S3WaaS

Note: The official PDF contains full category-wise (UR/EWS/OBC/SC/ST plus PwD subcategories) subject tables; reproduce directly from PDF if you need per-category counts for reservation purposes.


Post Name & Eligibility Table

A compact table (post — qualification — vacancies) — summarized for common posts. For exact subject-wise qualifications (e.g., PGT in Physics vs. PGT in English) consult the notification.

Post Name Minimum Qualification (short) Vacancies (KVS + NVS combined)
Assistant Commissioner Master’s + B.Ed (50%) 17 (KVS 8 + NVS 9)
Principal Master’s + B.Ed / integrated B.Ed-M.Ed (50%) 227 (KVS 134 + NVS 93)
Vice Principal Master’s + B.Ed (50%) 58 (KVS)
PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) Master’s / integrated PG + B.Ed (50%) 2,978 (KVS 1,465 + NVS 1,513)
PGT (Modern Indian Language) PG in language + B.Ed 18 (NVS)
TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) Graduate + B.Ed / equivalent 5,772 (KVS 2,794 + NVS 2,978)
TGT (3rd language) Graduate + B.Ed / required language 443 (NVS)
Librarian B.Lib / LIS qualifications 281 (KVS 147 + NVS 134)
Primary Teacher (PRT) Class XII + Diploma / Certificate in teaching or relevant Bachelor where applicable 3,365 (KVS)
Non-Teaching (various) Varies — Commerce graduates, engineers, 12th pass, etc. 1,942 (KVS 1,155 + NVS 787)
Total 14,967

(Use official notification page for exact phrasing per post and subject.) S3WaaS


How to Check, Download & Apply

Step-by-step (user-optimised)

  1. Read the Official Notification PDF (mandatory). Download: Official Notification PDF (see Important Links below). Save filename: KVS_NVS_Notification_01-2025.pdf.

    • Suggested local copy name: KVS_NVS_Notfn_01-2025_13Nov2025.pdf (PDF). S3WaaS

  2. Prepare documents (scanned — see checklist below). Use exact filenames on upload as recommended (example: PassportPhoto_YourName.jpg, Signature_YourName.jpg, CasteCert_YourName.pdf).

  3. Create personal email & mobile active (portal will send OTP and communications). S3WaaS

  4. Register/Login on the official portal: KVS Recruitment / Apply Online link will be live on KVS site (kvsangathan.nic.in) or specified CBSE application link (portal link was made live on 14-11-2025). Exact text on portal: “Link for applying to various teaching and non-teaching posts through Direct Recruitment – Notification No. 1/2025 (Will be live on 14.11.2025 at 10.00 A.M.)”. KVSangathan

  5. Fill application form: choose the posts from the drop-down (if applying to multiple posts pay fee separately). Upload photograph and signature in specified format & size — follow portal instructions exactly. No changes allowed after submission. S3WaaS

  6. Pay fees online and note payment reference. Download final application form/print acknowledgement. Keep both digital and print copies.

Screenshot instructions (for guides & blog use):

  • Capture step where you select post(s) — label: apply_step_select_post.png.

  • Capture payment success page (include reference number) — label: apply_payment_ref.png.

  • Capture final acknowledgement page — label: apply_acknowledgement.png.

  • When submitting screenshots in guidance posts, blur personal details and OTPs for privacy.

Exact link text + URL for the application page (as shown on source):


Mode of Selection

The notification specifies different selection schemes for posts:

  • Two-Tier Examination + Interview (for specified posts): There will be Tier-1 and Tier-2 examinations followed by Interview. Merit list where interview applies will be prepared with 85% weightage to Tier-2 marks and 15% to Interview (Interview = 100 marks). S3WaaS

  • Components of Test (example from notification):

    • Part I — General Awareness & Current Affairs: 20 ques — 60 marks

    • Part II — Basic Computer Operation: 40 ques — 120 marks

    • Part III — Language Competency Test (English): 20 ques — 60 marks

    • Part IV — Language Competency Test (another Modern Indian Language): 20 ques — 60 marks

    • Total: 100 questions — 300 marks (structure shown in the PDF for certain posts). S3WaaS

  • Medical Certificate: Candidates shortlisted for final selection/interview/document verification must produce a medical certificate proving functional fitness (as per the post requirements). Failure to produce it may render them ineligible. S3WaaS

  • Document Verification: Final stage includes DV and verification of original certificates.

Q: Who is eligible to apply?

A: Indian nationals meeting the post-wise educational & age criteria in Notification 01/2025. Read the PDF for exact subject and experience clauses.

Q: Can I apply for more than one post?

A: Yes — but you must submit separate applications and pay fees for each post; within PGT/TGT apply only to one subject post as specified.

Q: What is the exam pattern?

A: Varies by post. For two-tier posts, components include General Awareness, Computer, Language competency; full syllabus in the notification.

Q: Is there a special allowance for NVS posts?

A: Yes — selected candidates in NVS are entitled to admissible allowances plus 10% special allowance for residential duties (except Assistant Commissioner (Academics)).

Q: Where will candidates be posted?

A: Candidates may be posted anywhere in India; initial posting may be outside native linguistic state (esp. NVS TGT Regional Language posts).

Conclusion + Disclaimer (H2)

Conclusion: This is a major combined recruitment — 14,967 posts across KVS and NVS — offering opportunities from senior academic leadership to classroom teachers and essential non-teaching staff. Candidates should prepare documents, read the official notification carefully, and submit applications between 14-Nov-2025 and 04-Dec-2025.

Disclaimer: The Official Notification (Notification No. 01/2025) is the authoritative document. This article summarises key facts to help applicants — always verify eligibility, age cut-offs, post-wise qualifications and corrigenda in the official PDF before applying. Official PDF (primary): https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/.../2025111348.pdf.

One-page downloadable checklist (plain text) — “What to prepare before applying”

Filename suggestion: KVS_NVS_Application_Checklist_2025.txt

Checklist content (plain text):

KVS & NVS Recruitment 2025 — WHAT TO PREPARE BEFORE APPLYING
Notification: 01/2025
Save file as: KVS_NVS_Notification_01-2025.pdf

1) Personal details
   - Scanned passport photo (file name: PassportPhoto_YourName.jpg) — JPG/JPEG, as per portal size.
   - Scanned signature (file name: Signature_YourName.jpg) — JPG/JPEG, as per portal size.
   - ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport) (file name: ID_YourName.pdf) — PDF.

2) Educational certificates (scanned, PDFs)
   - Class X certificate (DOB proof) — file name: ClassX_YourName.pdf
   - Class XII certificate — file name: ClassXII_YourName.pdf
   - Graduation certificate/marksheet — file name: Grad_YourName.pdf
   - Postgraduate certificate/mark sheet (if applicable) — file name: PG_YourName.pdf
   - B.Ed/teacher training certificate — file name: BEd_YourName.pdf
   - B.Lib / MLISc (for Librarian) — file name: BLib_YourName.pdf
   - Professional degrees (B.E/B.Tech/M.Com/etc.) — file name: Degree_YourName.pdf

3) Category / Reservation documents (if applicable)
   - SC/ST/OBC(NCL) certificate — file name: Caste_YourName.pdf
   - EWS certificate — file name: EWS_YourName.pdf
   - PwD certificate — file name: PwD_YourName.pdf
   - Ex-Serviceman (ESM) certificate — file name: ESM_YourName.pdf

4) Experience certificates (if required)
   - Employer appointment/experience letters — file name: Exp_YourName_Org.pdf

5) Other documents
   - No Objection Certificate (if employed) — file name: NOC_YourName.pdf
   - Domicile/Residence certificate (if asked) — file name: Domicile_YourName.pdf
   - Any equivalence certificates (if degrees from foreign boards) — file name: Equivalence_YourName.pdf
   - Medical certificate (if shortlisted; as per notification) — file name: Medical_YourName.pdf

6) Bank & Payment
   - Debit/Credit card / Netbanking / UPI ready for fee payment
   - Keep a printed copy of payment reference and acknowledgement.

7) Application final checks
   - Ensure name exactly matches Class X certificate.
   - Verify DOB & father/mother name as per Class X.
   - Check category details and reservation documents.
   - One application per post only; within PGT/TGT apply for ONE subject only.
   - Save final PDF of submitted form: file name Application_Ref_<RefNo>_YourName.pdf

8) Filenames & formats summary:
   - Use the exact filenames above. Formats: PDF for certificates, JPG/JPEG for photo & signature.
KVS & NVS Recruitment 2025 Out! 14,967 Teaching & Non-Teaching Vacancies — Salary Up to ₹2.09 Lakh, Apply Online Now