A massive recruitment drive has been announced by two of India’s premier educational institutions, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS). Under the Recruitment Notification 01/2025, a combined total of over 14,000 vacancies for various teaching posts like PGT, TGT, PRT, and several non-teaching positions are open for direct recruitment. This is a golden opportunity for aspirants seeking a stable and rewarding career in the government education sector. Read on for a detailed breakdown of vacancies, eligibility, salary, and the application process. Description
Apply now for the KVS & NVS Recruitment 01/2025! Over 14,000 vacancies are available for PGT, TGT, PRT, and various non-teaching roles. This is a direct recruitment drive for permanent positions across India. Don’t miss this opportunity to join prestigious government educational institutions. The application deadline is December 4, 2025.
📋 Important Information
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Bodies | Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) & Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) |
| Notification No. | 01/2025 |
| Post Names | PGT, TGT, PRT, Principal, Vice-Principal, Librarian, Non-Teaching Staff, etc. |
| Total Vacancies | 14,967 (Tentative) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 14th November 2025 |
| Application Last Date | 04th December 2025 |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Official Websites | kvsangathan.nic.in, navodaya.gov.in, cbse.gov.in |
🏢 About the Institutions
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. With its headquarters in New Delhi, KVS manages a vast network of 1288 Kendriya Vidyalayas across India and three abroad. These schools are co-educational and cater to students up to Class 12, focusing on the holistic development of students.
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) is another autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education. It runs 653 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs), which are fully residential, co-educational schools primarily located in rural areas. JNVs provide free education to talented children from Class 6 to 12. Teachers in NVS are required to reside on campus and play an active role in the students’ overall welfare and co-curricular activities.
💼 Type of Recruitment
This recruitment is for Permanent positions on a direct recruitment basis. Selected candidates will initially be on a probation period of two years.
🎓 Faculty & Non-Teaching Positions
The recruitment is being conducted for a wide range of posts, including:
- Assistant Commissioner
- Principal
- Vice-Principal
- Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs)
- Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs)
- Primary Teachers (PRTs)
- Special Educator (TGT & PRT)
- Librarian
- Various Non-Teaching Staff (Administrative, Finance, Technical, and Secretarial roles)
💰 Pay Level & Salary Details
The salary structure for various posts is as follows:
| Post Name | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
| Assistant Commissioner / Principal | Level-12 | Rs. 78800 – 209200 |
| Vice Principal | Level-10 | Rs. 56100 – 177500 |
| Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) | Level-8 | Rs. 47600 – 151100 |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) | Level-7 | Rs. 44900 – 142400 |
| Primary Teacher (PRT) | Level-6 | Rs. 35400 – 112400 |
| Librarian | Level-7 | Rs. 44900 – 142400 |
| Administrative Officer | Level-10 | Rs. 56100 – 177500 |
| Finance Officer / Asst. Engineer | Level-7 | Rs. 44900 – 142400 |
| Assistant Section Officer | Level-6 | Rs. 35400 – 112400 |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant | Level-4 | Rs. 25500 – 81100 |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | Level-2 | Rs. 19900 – 63200 |
| Lab Attendant / MTS | Level-1 | Rs. 18000 – 56900 |
📊 Subject-wise Vacancy Details
Here is a summarized breakdown of vacancies. For a detailed category-wise list, please refer to the official notification.
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) Vacancies:
| Post Type | Total Vacancies |
| PGT (Various Subjects) | 1465 |
| TGT (Various Subjects) | 2794 |
| PRT & PRT (Music) | 3365 |
| Principal & Vice-Principal | 192 |
| Librarian | 147 |
| Other Non-Teaching Posts | 1163 |
| Total KVS Vacancies | 9126 |
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) Vacancies:
| Post Type | Total Vacancies |
| PGT (Various Subjects) | 1531 |
| TGT (Various Subjects) | 3421 |
| Principal | 93 |
| Assistant Commissioner | 9 |
| Other Non-Teaching Posts | 787 |
| Total NVS Vacancies | 5841 |
📜 Qualification Details
- Principal: Master’s Degree (50%), B.Ed., and relevant experience as Principal/Vice-Principal/PGT. (Age: 35-50 years).
- PGT (Post Graduate Teacher): Master’s Degree in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks and B.Ed. (Age Limit: Not exceeding 40 years).
- TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher): Bachelor’s Degree in the concerned subjects with at least 50% marks, B.Ed., and qualified in CTET Paper-II. (Age Limit: Not exceeding 35 years).
- PRT (Primary Teacher): Senior Secondary (10+2) with 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education OR B.El.Ed. Must be qualified in CTET Paper-I. (Age Limit: Not exceeding 30 years).
- Librarian: Bachelor’s degree in Library Science OR Graduation with a one-year diploma in Library Science. (Age Limit: Not exceeding 35 years).
- Junior Secretariat Assistant: Class XII pass with a typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on a computer. (Age Limit: Not exceeding 27 years).
(Note: The above qualifications are brief. Candidates must check the detailed educational qualifications, subject combinations, and experience required for each post in the official notification.)
📍 Job Location
Selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India. Requests for a change of station/region will not be entertained after the initial posting.
📝 Application Procedure
- Online Application: Candidates must apply online through the official websites of CBSE, KVS, or NVS. No other mode of application will be accepted.
- Single Application: A candidate should submit only one application form for as many posts as they wish to apply for, paying the requisite fee for each post separately.
- Registration: Register on the portal to create a Login ID and password.
- Fill the Form: Carefully fill in all personal and educational details. The name, date of birth, and parents’ names must match the Class X certificate.
- Upload Documents: Scan and upload a recent photograph and signature in the specified format.
- Fee Payment: Pay the examination and processing fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
Application Fee:
| Post | Examination Fee | Processing Fee |
| Asst. Commissioner/Principal/VP | Rs. 2300/- | Rs. 500/- |
| PGT/TGT/Librarian/PRT | Rs. 1500/- | Rs. 500/- |
| Other Posts | Rs. 1200/- | Rs. 500/- |
Note: SC/ST/PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from the examination fee but must pay the Rs. 500/- processing fee.
🗓️ Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Registration Opens | 14th November 2025 (10:00 AM) |
| Registration Closes | 04th December 2025 (11:50 PM) |
| Fee Deposit Opens | 14th November 2025 (10:00 AM) |
| Fee Deposit Closes | 04th December 2025 (11:50 PM) |
| Cut-off Date for Eligibility | 04th December 2025 |
🌐 Official Links
| Link Type | URL |
| KVS Official Website | https://kvsangathan.nic.in/ |
| NVS Official Website | https://navodaya.gov.in/ |
| CBSE Official Website | https://www.cbse.gov.in/ |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Here |
