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Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangthan (KVS) is one of the largest organizations of central government school in the whole of India.Before applying for the position of Principal, Deputy Principal, Librarian, TGT, PRT & PGT in KVS recruitment process, you are required to go through the important KVS process for eligible age and qualifications. Many candidates have doubts regarding KVS eligibility criteria. The big question is “Can we apply for KVS Exam without clearing CTET Exam“. Its Ans is BIG NO!!. In this article, we have discussed the eligibility criteria for the teaching posts of Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) and Primary Teachers (Music) in KVS School.
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KVS Exam Overview 2022
| Organisation | KVS |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Kendriya Vidhalya Sangthan |
| Oragnised by | Central Government under the Ministry of Human Resource Development. |
| Teaching Posts | PRT, TGT , PGT |
| Examination Pattern | Offline |
| Selection Process | Written Exam + Interview |
| Age Limit | PRT – 30 Yrs, TGT -35 yrs, PGT-40 yrs |
KVS Eligibility Criteria 2022
Candidates will have to go through the eligibility criteria to apply for the KVS recruitment 2022. A few factors are considered by KVS when hiring a candidate. Applicants must have all the relevant documents as required by the online application process. Failure to submit the document may result in the removal of the selected person. Go through the few terms below in detail.
Age Limit for KVS Eligibility Criteria 2022
You need to evaluate the KVS age criteria correctly so that you can apply for the recruitment process, it consists of age limit and age relaxation category-wise.
The age limit for different posts is different from PGT 40 years for TGT a 35 year and for PRT post is 30 years. Go through the table for easy reference.
| Posts | Age Limit |
| Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) | 40 years |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) | 35 years |
| Primary Teacher (PRT) | 30 Years |
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes | 3 years |
| Women (All Category) for teaching posts only except for the post of Principal & Vice Principal | 10 years |
| KVS Employees | No age bar |
| Candidates with 3 years continuous service in Central Govt. provided the posts are in same or allied cadres | 5 years for General
10 years for SC 8 years for OBC |
| Persons ordinarily domiciled
in State of Jammu & Kashmir during 01-01-1980 to 31-12-1989 |
5 years |
| Persons with disabilities (including women) | (i) SC/ST – 15 years
(ii) OBC – 13 years (iii) General – 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (Unreserved/ General)(For Group-B posts only) | 03-years Service after-deduction-
of the Military rendered from the actual age as on the closing The date for receipt of applications |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC) For Group-B posts only) | 06 years (03 years + 03 years) after deduction of the Military Service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date for receipt of applications |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) For Group-B posts only) | 08 years (03 years + 05 years) after
deduction of the Military Service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date for receipt of applications |
KVS Education Qualification
To get selected for KVS Recruitment one must carry certain educational Qualifications. Education plays an vital role to match the criteria. The educational requirements for each post are different so check the information provided below.
Education Qualification for PGT (Post Graduate Teacher)
- Two Years Integrated Post Graduate M.Sc. Course from Regional College of Education of NCERT in the concerned subject
- From a recognized university a master’s degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate in the following subjects
- B.Ed or any equivalent degree from a recognized University
- In Hindi and English Medium Proficiency in teaching
| S.No. | Posts (Subjects) | Subject (s) at Post Graduate Level |
| 1 | PGT (English) | English |
| 2 | PGT (Hindi) | Hindi or Sanskrit with Hindi as one of the subjects at graduation level |
| 3 | PGT (Physics) | Physics/ Electronics/Applied Physics/Nuclear Physics |
| 4 | PGT (Chemistry) | Chemistry/Biochemistry |
| 5 | PGT (Economics) | Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics |
| 6 | PGT (Commerce) | Master’s Degree in commerce. However, holder of Degree of M.Com in applied/ Business Economics shall not be eligible |
| 7 | PGT (Maths) | Mathematics/Applied Mathematics |
| 8 | PGT (Biology) | Botany/Zoology/Life Science/ Bio Sciences/ Genetics/Micro Biology/ Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Plant Physiology provided they have studied Botany and Zoology at graduation. |
| 9 | PGT (History) | History |
| 10 | PGT (Geography) | Geography |
| 11 | PGT (Computer Science) | At least 50% marks in aggregate in any of the following: B.E or B.Tech (Computer Science/IT) from a recognized University or equivalent Degree or Diploma from an institution/university recognized by the Govt. of India. OR B.E or B.Tech (Any stream) and Post Graduate Diploma in Computer from the recognized university OR M.Sc (CS) or MCA or equivalent from a recognized university OR B.Sc (CS)/BCA or Equivalent and Post Graduate Degree in subjects from a recognized university OR ‘B’ Level from DOEACC and Post Graduate degree in any subjects OR ‘C’ Level from DOEACC Ministry of Information and Communication Technology & Graduation. |
Education Qualification for TGT: English, Hindi, Social Studies, Science, Sanskrit, and Maths
- B.Ed or any equivalent degree from a recognized University.
- Pass in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Paper-II, conducted by CBSE in accordance with the Guidelines framed by the NCTE.
- In Hindi and English Medium Proficiency in teaching
| Post (Subject) | Subject(s) |
| TGT (English) | English as a subject in all the three years |
| TGT (Hindi) | Hindi as a subject in all the three years |
| TGT(Social Studies) | Any two of the following:
History, Geography, Economics and Political Science of which one must be either History or Geography |
| TGT (Science) | Botany, Zoology, and Chemistry |
| TGT (Sanskrit) | Sanskrit as a subject in all the three years |
| TGT (Maths) | Bachelor Degree in Maths with any two of the
following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Computer Science, Statistics |
Educational Qualification for TGT: Physical & Health Education, Art Education, and Work Experience:
The applicant should have the professional qualification of B.Ed as of the last date of submission of the application. Go through the table for detailed information:
| Post (Subject) | Qualification(s) & Experience |
| TGT (Physical and Health Education) | Essential:
Bachelor Degree in Physical Education or equivalent |
| TGT (Art Education) | Essential:
1. Five years’ recognized Diploma in Drawing and Painting/ Sculpture! Graphic Art or Equivalent recognized Degree 2. Working knowledge of Hindi & English. Desirable: Working knowledge of Computer Applications. |
| TGT (Work Experience) | Essential:
Electrical Gadgets and Electronics: i) Three years Diploma after Higher Secondary in Electrical. Electronics Engineering from an institution recognized by the State Govt./ Govt. of India. (The minimum qualification for admission to the Diploma Course should be at least Higher Secondary). OR Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering from a recognized University. OR Graduate in Electrical or Electronics Engineering from a recognized University. ii) Working knowledge of Hindi and English. Desirable: i) One-year of practical experience in a recognized workshop institution/factory. ii) Knowledge of Computer Applications. |
Educational Qualification for PRT (Primary Teacher)
The education qualification is given detailed in the table below and please go through it for an easy-to-understand the education qualification
| Post | Essential Qualification(s) |
| Primary Teacher | Essential:
1. Senior Secondary (or it is equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known) OR Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B. El. Ed.) OR Senior Secondary (or it is equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) OR Graduation with at least 50% marks and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) * who has acquired the qualification of Bachelor of Education from any NCTE recognized institution shall be considered for appointment as a teacher in class I-V provided the person so appointed as a teacher shall mandatorily undergo a six month Bridge Course in Elementary Education recognized by the NCTE within two years of such appointment as Primary Teacher 2. Qualified in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 3. Proficiency to teach through Hindi and English Media. Desirable: Knowledge of Computer Applications. |
| Primary Teacher (Music) | Essential:
i) Senior Secondary School Certificate with 50% marks or Intermediate with 50% marks or its equivalent and Bachelor Degree in Music or equivalent from a recognized University. ii) Competence to teach through English Hindi medium. Desirable: Knowledge of Computer Applications. Note: For the post of Primary Teacher (Music), the candidates who have obtained a Diploma in Music are not eligible to apply. |
Can B.Ed appearing apply for KVS?
Yes, B. Ed and CTET both are mandatory for the KVS TGT Post.
(a) 4 integrated degree course of Regional College of Education of NCERT in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
(b) Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks in the concerned subject/combination of subject and in aggregate.
The KVS PGT TGT and PRT Recruitment test is widely regarded as the most complex and the most demanding. More than 2 lakh people apply for test, hiring a few hundred or thousands following many KVS procedures. Compared to other teacher recruitment tests, the selection rate is much lower. Students from all over India would like to be selected for these exams because of the dignified working conditions and decent salaries.
In conclusion, working at KVS is highly regarded, and it comes with a number of benefits. It also includes all the benefits that come with working for the federal government.
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