In a major development for aspiring educators across India, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced the KVS & NVS Recruitment 2025 drive. A total of 14,967 teaching and non-teaching posts have been released under Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS).
The recruitment aims to strengthen the workforce of central government schools, ensuring improved learning outcomes and modernized administration. With thousands of positions in TGT, PGT, PRT, Principal, Vice Principal, Librarian, LDC, UDC, Stenographer, Lab Attendant, and more—this is one of the largest school education recruitments of 2025.
The online application process has begun, and eligible candidates can apply through the official CBSE recruitment portal. The announcement has generated significant buzz among job seekers due to its large vacancy count, transparent selection system, and attractive government pay scales.
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruitment Body | CBSE for KVS & NVS |
| Total Vacancies | 14,967 Posts |
| Post Type | Teaching & Non-Teaching |
| Application Start Date | 14 November 2025 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | cbse.gov.in / kvsangathan.nic.in / navodaya.gov.in |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, Skill Test (as applicable), Document Verification, Medical |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Post Category | Vacancies |
| Primary Teacher (PRT) | 4,300+ |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) | 3,100+ |
| Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) | 2,000+ |
| Principal & Vice Principal | 680+ |
| Librarian | 560+ |
| Section Officer / Finance Officer | 430+ |
| Non-Teaching Staff (LDC, UDC, Steno, Lab Attendant, etc.) | 3,800+ |
| Total | 14967 |
| Post | Educational Qualification | Other Requirements |
| PRT | 12th + D.El.Ed / B.Ed + CTET Paper 1 | Basic computer knowledge |
| TGT | Graduation + B.Ed + CTET Paper 2 | Proficiency in teaching Hindi & English |
| PGT | Post-Graduation + B.Ed | Subject-specific expertise |
| Principal/Vice Principal | PG + B.Ed + 5–10 years teaching experience | Administrative experience preferred |
| Librarian | Bachelor’s in Library Science | Knowledge of library automation |
| Clerk/Steno/UDC/LDC | 12th/Graduation depending on post |
Typing/Steno skills where required |
| Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
| PRT | 18 | 30 Years |
| TGT | 18 | 35 Years |
| PGT | 18 | 40 Years |
| Principal | 18 | 50 Years |
| Vice Principal | 18 | 45 Years |
| Clerk / Steno / Non-Teaching | 18 |
32 Years |
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC | ₹1500 (Teaching Posts) / ₹1200 (Non-Teaching) |
| SC/ST/PwD | Exempted |
| Female Candidates | Exempted |
The selection process includes:
The CBSE has clearly outlined the online application guidelines for candidates applying to the KVS & NVS Teaching and Non-Teaching Recruitment 2025. Applicants must strictly follow the instructions to ensure their forms are accepted without errors or rejection. Here’s the official step-by-step application procedure:
Candidates must submit their applications exclusively through the official portals:
Applications submitted on any other website or through offline modes will be rejected.
Only Indian citizens are permitted to apply for any post under this recruitment drive.
| Section | Marks | Type |
| General Awareness | 20 | Objective |
| Reasoning Ability | 20 | Objective |
| Language Proficiency | 20 | Objective |
| Teaching Aptitude | 20 | Objective |
| Subject Knowledge | 100 | Objective |
| Total | 180–200 Marks | - |
The KVS & NVS Teaching and Non-Teaching Recruitment 2025 is a major opportunity for candidates aspiring to build a career in central government schools. With nearly 15,000 vacancies, attractive pay scales, and nationwide postings, the recruitment drive is expected to receive a large number of applications.
Interested candidates are advised to apply early, review eligibility carefully, and start preparing as per the exam pattern.
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