KVS NVS Eligibility Criteria 2026: Post-Wise Qualification, Age Limit & Rules

Get complete KVS NVS Eligibility Criteria for Recruitment 2026, including age limits, educational qualifications, experience requirements, and post-wise eligibility as per the official CBSE notification. This detailed KVS NVS eligibility guide helps candidates verify their qualifications before applying and ensures full compliance with the latest recruitment rules. Check detailed eligibility for PRT, TGT, PGT, Principal, Vice-Principal, Non-Teaching posts!

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KVS & NVS Recruitment 2026 – Key Highlights 

KVS NVS Notification 2026 PDF Download – Eligibility & Vacancy Details

Download the official KVS NVS Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF to check the complete eligibility criteria, vacancy details, selection process, exam pattern, and important dates exactly as released by CBSE. Check post-wise eligibility guidelines for PRT, TGT, PGT, Principal, Non-Teaching posts, and apply.

Access the full KVS NVS Notification PDF below and verify all requirements before filling the online form.

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KVS & NVS Eligibility 2026 — Post-Wise 

Post-wise eligibility for KVS & NVS Recruitment 2026: An authoritative guide for PGT, TGT, PRT, Principal, Vice-Principal, Assistant Commissioner and non-teaching posts. Includes age limits, essential qualifications (NCTE/CTET/RCI where applicable), experience and PwBD rules.

Assistant Commissioner (Academics) — NVS Eligibility

• Upper age limit: Not exceeding 45 years
• Essential qualifications:

  • Master’s degree (> 50%)

  • B.Ed. from NCTE recognized institute

  • Worked as Principal in Level-12 for > 3 years in Central/State/Autonomous organizations

• Desirable: Working knowledge of English & Hindi/Regional language; residential school experience; research in education
• Note: Applicants must meet functional & documentary proof requirements at verification.

Assistant Commissioner — KVS Eligibility

• Upper age limit: Not exceeding 50 years
• Essential qualifications:

  • Master’s degree (> 50%)

  • B.Ed. (NCTE) with > 50% OR integrated B.Ed-M.Ed (3-year) with > 50%

  • Worked as Principal Level-12 for > 3 years

  • Knowledge of computer applications; working knowledge of Hindi & English

• Desirable: Administrative & residential experience

Principal — KVS / NVS Eligibility

• Age range: 35–50 years
• Essential qualifications (one of):

  • Master’s (> 50%) + B.Ed. (> 50%); OR

  • Integrated B.Ed-M.Ed (3-year) or 4-yr integrated degree with B.Ed component (> 50%)

• Service experience options (one of):

  • Working as Principal in Level-12; OR

  • For KVS: Vice-Principal (Level-10) for 3 years; OR

  • For NVS: Vice-Principal / Asst. Education Officer (Level-10) with combined PGT+Vice-Principal service (9 years, min 3 years as VP); OR

  • 12 years regular service as PGT/Lecturer in Level-8

• Other: Computer literacy; proficiency in Hindi & English
• Desirable (NVS): House-master/residential school experience

4. Vice-Principal — KVS Eligibility

• Age limit: 35–45 years
• Essential qualifications:

  • Master’s degree (> 50%) + B.Ed. (or integrated B.Ed-M.Ed / 4-yr integrated)

  • Working as Vice-Principal (Level-10) OR PGT/Lecturer (Level-8) for > 6 years

  • Computer literacy; Hindi & English proficiency

• Desirable: Residential school experience

Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) — All Subjects Eligibility

• Upper age limit: < 40 years
• Essential qualifications (any one path):

  • Integrated PG course with B.Ed. component (> 50%) in the subject; OR

  • Master’s degree in the subject (> 50%) AND B.Ed. (> 50%); OR

  • Integrated B.Ed-M.Ed (3-year) or 4-yr integrated degree including B.Ed (> 50%)

• Language/Teaching: Proficiency to teach in Hindi & English
• Subject mapping: PGT subject must match Master’s subject (see official notification for exact subject-to-post mapping).
• Desirable: Experience as TGT/PGT and residential school experience; computer skills

PGT — Computer Science / Physical Education / Modern Indian Languages Eligibility

• PGT (Computer Science):

  • M.Sc. (CS/IT) / MCA / M.E./M.Tech (CS/IT) with > 50%

  • B.Ed. (> 50%) or integrated B.Ed-M.Ed / 4-yr integrated

• PGT (Physical Education):

  • M.P.Ed. (> 50%)

  • Desirable: State/National representation; residential teaching experience

• PGT (Modern Indian Language):

  • Integrated PG with B.Ed component or Master’s in language (> 50%) + B.Ed. (> 50%)

  • Desirable: Regional teaching experience, residential school experience

Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) — Hindi/English/Sanskrit/3rd Language Eligibility

• Upper age limit: < 35 years
• Essential qualifications (any one):

  • 4-yr integrated degree with B.Ed. component (> 50%) in concerned subject; OR

  • Bachelor’s/Honours (> 50%) in concerned subject + B.Ed. (> 50%); OR

  • Integrated B.Ed-M.Ed (3-yr)

• Additional: CTET Paper-II qualified (where specified)
• Desirable: Computer knowledge; residential school experience for NVS

TGT — Maths, Science, Social Studies (Eligibility)

• Upper age limit: < 35 years
• Essential qualifications: Subject-specific four-year integrated degree with B.Ed component (> 50%) OR Bachelor’s + B.Ed. (> 50%).
• Notes for TGT (Maths):

  • Must have studied Mathematics as main/elective for > 3 years; required subsidiary subjects include Physics and one of Chemistry/Electronics/CS/Statistics.

  • B.Sc (Hons) in Physics/Chemistry may be ineligible for TGT (Maths) — check notification.

• TGT (Science): Honours/Main in Biology/Life Science/Botany/Zoology with required subsidiary subject combos.

TGT — Computer Science, Music, Art, Physical Education, Work Experience (Eligibility)

• TGT (Computer Science):

  • BCA OR B.Sc. (CS/IT) OR BE/B.Tech (CS/IT) (> 50%)

  • CTET Paper-II; B.Ed. (> 50%) or integrated B.Ed-M.Ed/4-yr integrated

• TGT (Music / Art / PE / Work Experience): Subject-specific degree (main subject during degree) + B.Ed. (> 50%) or equivalent integrated qualification
• Desirable: Residential school experience; computer literacy

Special Educator (TGT & PRT) — Eligibility

• TGT Special Educator (< 35 yrs):

  • Graduation (> 50%) + B.Ed. (Special Education) OR B.Ed. + Diploma/PG Diploma in Special Education (RCI recognized)

  • RCI registration (valid CRR) and CTET where applicable

• PRT Special Educator (< 30 yrs):

  • XII (> 50%) + D.Ed. (Special Education) / Diploma options recognized by RCI

  • RCI registration mandatory

• Training obligations – NCTE-recognized 6-month programme for some Special Ed. qualifications after appointment.

Primary Teacher (PRT) & PRT–Music (Eligibility)

• Upper age limit: < 30 years
• PRT (General):

  • 10+2 (> 50%) + 2-yr Diploma in Elementary Education OR 4-yr B.El.Ed.

  • Qualified in CTET Paper-I

  • Proficiency to teach in Hindi & English

• PRT (Music):

  • 10+2 (> 50%) + Bachelor’s in Music (music main in all years)

  • CTET as applicable

• Desirable: Computer knowledge

Librarian / TGT (Library) — Eligibility

• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Library Science / Library & Information Science (> 50%), computer skills, Hindi & English proficiency.
• Desirable: Residential school experience (NVS)

Administrative Officer / Finance Officer / Assistant Engineer / Assistant Section Officer — Eligibility

• Administrative Officer (< 45 yrs):

  • Graduate + 3 years regular service as Section Officer in Level-7; computer skills.

• Finance Officer (< 35 yrs):

  • B.Com (≥ 50%) + 4 yrs audit/accounts experience OR M.Com (≥50%) + 4 yrs OR CA-Inter/ICWA-Inter/MBA(Finance) + 4 yrs.

  • Computer literacy; Hindi & English.

• Assistant Engineer (< 35 yrs):

  • Graduate in Civil/Electrical Engineering + 2 years design/engineering experience.

• Assistant Section Officer (< 35 yrs):

  • Bachelor’s + 3 years regular service as UDC/SSA (Level-4); computer skills; Hindi & English.

Junior Translator / Senior Secretariat Assistant / Stenographer / JSA — Eligibility

• Junior Translator (< 30 yrs):

  • Master’s in Hindi OR English OR any subject with specified medium/compulsory language combinations.

  • Recognized diploma/certificate in translation OR 2 years translation experience in Govt. office.

• Senior Secretariat Assistant (< 30 yrs):

  • Bachelor’s + 3 years service as JSA/LDC (Level-2); computer skills; Hindi & English.

• Stenographer Grade-I (< 30 yrs):

  • Graduate; shorthand 100 wpm; typing 45 wpm; 5 years as Steno Gr II (regular).

• Stenographer Grade-II (< 27 yrs):

  • Graduate; skill test: dictation 10 min @80 wpm, transcription 50/65 min; computer literacy.

• Junior Secretariat Assistant (< 27 yrs):

  • Class XII pass; typing speed: KVS: 35 wpm English / 30 wpm Hindi; NVS: 30 wpm English / 25 wpm Hindi.

  • Vocational/secretarial qualifications or computer diploma desirable.

  • Note: Typing exemption for PwBD if certified unable to type.

Lab Attendant / Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) — Eligibility

• Lab Attendant (< 30 yrs):
  10th pass + certificate/diploma in Laboratory Technique OR 12th (Science).
• Multi-Tasking Staff (HQ/RO) (< 30 yrs):
  Class 10th pass from recognized board.

KVS & NVS 2026 Age Relaxation

• SC / ST: + 5 years
• OBC-NCL: + 3 years
• Women (for PGTs, TGTs, Librarian, PRTs): + 10 years
• Regular NVS employees (for NVS posts): + 5 years
• Regular KVS employees (for KVS posts): + 5 yrs (General); 8 yrs (OBC); 10 yrs (SC/ST)
• Central Govt employees with 3 years continuous service: + 5/8/10 years (General/OBC/SC-ST)
• PwBD: Additional relaxation — 10 to 15 years depending on category (see notification)
• Ex-servicemen: Allowed age concessions as per rules (varies by post & category)
• Note: Concessions are concurrent — only the highest applicable concession is granted.

Mandatory Tests / Registrations / Certifications

• CTET: Required/desired for many TGT/PRT posts (Paper-I / Paper-II) — keyword: CTET eligibility
• RCI registration (CRR): Mandatory for many Special Educator posts — keyword: RCI registration
• NCTE compliance: B.Ed / integrated B.Ed-M.Ed / B.El.Ed qualifications must be NCTE-recognized
• Document verification: All qualifications, age, category, experience must be supported by original certificates at verification stage

PwBD & Functional Requirement 

• Candidates with benchmark disabilities must ensure they meet functional requirements for the post (see table in official notification).
• Scribe/compensatory time provisions available as per RPwD Act; PwBD must produce certificate in prescribed proforma.

General Eligibility Notes

• Only Indian nationals may apply.
• Single application: Submit only one online application; multiple applications for same post may lead to cancellation.
• Post-specific rule: Within PGTs and within TGTs apply to only one subject/post even if qualified for multiple.
• Medium choice for language tests is final and cannot be changed.
• Final eligibility will be verified before appointment — issuance of admit card does not guarantee eligibility.

KVS NVS Selection Process 2026

The KVS NVS Selection Process 2026 includes Tier-1, Tier-2, Interviews, and Skill Tests, depending on the post.

• Tier-1 is qualifying only, OMR-based, with 100 questions, 300 marks, and –1 negative marking.
• Tier-2 is the main scoring stage with Objective + Descriptive (70 questions, 100 marks) and –0.25 negative marking.
• Posts like PGT, TGT, PRT, Principal, Assistant Commissioner use Tier-2 + Interview (85% + 15%).
• Posts like JSA and Stenographer include a Skill Test, but final merit is based only on Tier-2 marks.
• For ASO, SSA, Lab Attendant, MTS, selection is Tier-2 only, with no interview and no skill test.
• Shortlisting follows 1:10 for Tier-2, 1:3 for Interviews, and 1:5 for Skill Tests.

KVS NVS Vacancy 2026

The KVS NVS Vacancy 2026 has released a massive total of over 5841 vacancies for teaching and non-teaching posts across India. Posts include PGT, TGT, PRT, Principal, Vice Principal, Assistant Commissioner, JSA, Stenographer, ASO, SSA, Lab Attendant, MTS, Librarian and more.

Both KVS and NVS have released post-wise and category-wise vacancies including UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST and PwBD (LD, VI, HI, Others) reservations. Major vacancies include:

• Principal & Vice Principal: Large openings in both KVS and NVS
• PGT & TGT: Highest subject-wise vacancies across Hindi, English, Science, Maths, Social Studies, MIL, Computer Science
• PRT & Special Educator:
• Non-Teaching Posts: ASO, SSA, JSA, Steno, Lab Attendant, MTS across KVS and NVS

How to Apply Online for KVS NVS Recruitment 2026 – Step-by-Step

• Apply only on cbse.gov.in, kvsangathan.nic.in, navodaya.gov.in.
• Register on the portal and create your Login ID & Password.
• Fill the form carefully — name, DOB, parents’ details must match Class 10 certificate.
• Select the post(s) you want — only one subject allowed in PGT and TGT.
• Upload photo & signature in JPG/JPEG format.
• Pay the application fee via Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking.
• Review all details — no correction allowed after submission.
• Submit online and download the Confirmation Page.
• No need to send printouts by post; carry them later for document verification.
• Apply early — late/incomplete applications are automatically rejected.

KVS NVS Application Fee 2026

• Assistant Commissioner / Principal / Vice Principal: ₹2300 + ₹500
• PGT / TGT / PRT / Librarian / AE / AO / FO / ASO / Translator: ₹1500 + ₹500
• SSA / JSA / Steno / Lab Attendant / MTS: ₹1200 + ₹500
• SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: Exam fee exempt (₹500 processing fee applicable).

Check the KVS NVS Eligibility Criteria 2026 carefully before applying to avoid rejection. Meeting the age, education, and post-wise requirements is essential for successful registration and selection. Review all rules and apply. Good luck!