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November 18, 2025

KVS & NVS Syllabus 2026 PDF & Exam Pattern – Tier-1, Tier-2, PGT, TGT & PRT

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) published the KVS and NVS Recruitment 2026 Notification on 13 November 2025. This notification includes a large number of vacancies for various teaching and non-teaching positions across Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan & Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti. This KVS &NVS Recruitment is an excellent opportunity for those seeking central government school jobs in India.

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What is KVS & NVS?

KVS (Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan) and NVS (Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti) are central government school systems in India responsible for recruiting teachers and staff through national level exams. KVS runs Kendriya Vidyalayas across the country, while NVS manages Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas. Both offer stable careers through KVS & NVS recruitment exams for PGT, TGT and PRT posts.

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KVS & NVS Recruitment 2026 Details

Name of Recruitment

KVS & NVS Recruitment 2026 Notification

Recruiting Body

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan(KVS) & Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti(NVS)

Exam Conducting Authority 

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

State Wide or Nation Wide

Nationwide

Job Type

Central Government Job

KVS Recruitment 2026 Official Website

https://kvsangathan.nic.in/

NVS Recruitment 2026 Official Website

https://navodaya.gov.in/

 

KVS NVS Exam Pattern 2026 

The KVS and NVS exams include two stages: Tier 1 and Tier 2, followed by an interview for specific jobs. Tier 1 is the first screening test and Tier 2 evaluates the candidate's subject knowledge & teaching ability. The complete KVS and NVS exam pattern for PGT, TGT and PRT jobs is detailed below to help candidates in their preparation.

KVS & NVS Tier-1 Exam Pattern 2026

The KVS & NVS exam is conducted in OMR mode with objective questions and a 2-hour duration. It includes 100 questions for 300 marks, using a +3 for correct and –1 for wrong marking scheme. Sections aren’t time-bound and the exam is available in English and one Modern Indian Language.

Subject

Number of Questions

Total Marks

Part 1 - General Reasoning

20

60

Part 2 - Numeric Ability

20

60

Part 3 -  Basic Computer Literacy 

20

60

Part 4 -  General Knowledge

20

60

Part 5 - English Language

10

30

Part 6 -  Modern Indian Language

10

30

Total 

100

300

KVS & NVS Tier-2 Exam Pattern 2026

The KVS & NVS Tier-2 Subject Knowledge Test is held in pen-and-paper OMR mode and lasts for 2.5 hours. It has 70 questions for 100 marks, with +1 for correct answers and –0.25 for wrong answers. The exam is in Hindi and English, except for PGT MIL and TGT 3rd Language posts, which use their own language. 

Question Type

Number of Questions

Total Marks

Objective

60

60

Descriptive

10

40

Total

70

100

 

KVS NVS Recruitment 2026 Syllabus

The KVS & NVS Syllabus 2026 gives a clear outline for candidates preparing for PGT, TGT and PRT posts. It covers Tier-1 and Tier-2, helping candidates score higher and qualify for the interview or skill test.

KVS & NVS Tier-1 Syllabus 2026

Subjects

Topics

General Reasoning

  • Logical thinking
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Verbal and nonverbal reasoning.

Numeric Ability

  • Arithmetics
  • Ratio
  • Percentage
  • Profit & Loss
  • Time & work
  • Basic calculations

Basic Computer Literacy

  • Basic hardware/software knowledge
  • MS Office
  • Internet usage
  • Digital Terminology

General Knowledge

  • Current affairs
  • Indian history
  • Politics
  • Geography
  • Economics 
  • Educational News

English Language

  • Grammar 
  • Comprehension
  • Vocabulary
  • Finding errors.

Modern Indian Languages

  • Malayalam
  • Hindi
  • Assamese
  • Bengali
  • Gujarati
  • Kannada 
  • Marathi
  • Odia
  • Punjabi
  • Tamil
  • Telugu
  • Urdu

KVS & NVS Tier-2 Syllabus 2026

Sl.No

Subjects

1

Subject Knowledge (specific to the post)

2

Pedagogy (For teaching positions)

3

Curriculum understanding

4

Educational concepts & methodologies

5

Application-based subject questions

6

Descriptive writing (short/long answers) 

Refer the following link to know more about KVS & NVS recruitment 2026 notification

 

How to Apply for KVS NVS Recruitment 2026 

To apply for KVS NVS Recruitment 2026, candidates must complete the KVS NVS Apply Online 2026 process through the official websites of CBSE, KVS and NVS.

Step 1: Visit the official websites – cbse.gov.inkvsangathan.nic.in and navodaya.gov.in.

Step 2: Apply only through these links. Only Indian citizens can apply and each candidate must submit only one KVS NVS 2026 application form.

Step 3: Select the post you want from the drop-down list in the KVS NVS Notification 2026.

Step 4: Register on the portal, create your login ID and password, and keep them safe.

Step 5: Fill the KVS NVS 2026 application form, upload your photo and signature correctly and submit it. You cannot edit the form after submission.

Step 6: Pay the KVS NVS 2026 application fee online. The fee is not refundable.

Step 7: After completing the form, take a printout of the confirmation page. You will need it during document verification along with all required certificates.

 

KVS NVS 2026: Smart Preparation Guide for PGT, TGT & PRT

The KVS & NVS Teaching Exams for PGT, TGT and PRT are highly competitive and smart preparation is essential for the KVS NVS exam2026. The CC Learning App, the best preparation app for all competitive exams, offers complete coaching with study plans, syllabus-based classes, quizzes, mock tests, KVS NVS PYQ discussions, pedagogy training, revisions and dedicated mentorship.

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