Each candidate who is preparing for the KVS Exam must check the complete KVS Syllabus 2025 to score good marks in the TGT, PGT, and PRT exams. You cannot proceed further in any examination without knowing the updated Exam Pattern and Syllabus of the exam. From this year onwards, there shall be two tier exam followed by Skill Test /Interview (as per post). Tier 1 Exam (Objective) will be common for all posts, and Tier 2 (Objective + Descriptive) depends on the subject chosen. 

KVS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the KVS Recruitment 2025 exam to fill 9126 posts in teaching and non-teaching categories. The selection of the candidates will be based on two-tier examination followed by an Interview/Skill Test. Have a look at other details mentioned below about the KVS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025 for PRT, TGT, PGT Librarian, and other posts.

KVS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025- Highlights
Organisaton NameKendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS)
Recruiting BodyCentral Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) 
Vacancies9126 (Teaching- 7963 & Non-Teaching- 1163)
Post NameTeaching & Non-Teaching Posts
KVS Exam Date 202510th & 11th January 2026
Exam LevelNational Level Exam
Mode of ExamOffline (OMR Based)
DurationTier 1- 2 hours 
Tier 2- 2.5 hours
Negative Tier 1- 1 mark (⅓rd) 
Tier 2- 0.25 marks (¼th)
Selection ProcessTier 1 + Tier 2 + Skill Test/Interview (as required for post)
Official Websitewww.cbse.gov.in, www.kvsangathan.nic.in, and www.navodaya.gov.in

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KVS Selection Process 2025 [NEW]

The KVS Recruitment 2025 for various teaching and non-teaching posts will be completed in two/three stages. The detailed selection process of KVS recruitment for all the posts is mentioned below. The syllabus is mentioned separately for all the posts. 

PostsSelection ProcessFinal Merit List
PrincipalTier 1
Tier 2
Interview
Tier 2- 85%
Interview- 15%
Vice PrincipalTier 1
Tier 2
Interview
Tier 2- 85%
Interview- 15%
PGTTier 1
Tier 2
Interview
Tier 2- 85%
Interview- 15%
TGTTier 1
Tier 2
Interview
Tier 2- 85%
Interview- 15%
PRTTier 1
Tier 2
Interview
Tier 2- 85%
Interview- 15%
LibrarianTier 1
Tier 2
Interview
Tier 2- 85%
Interview- 15%
Assistant Section officerTier 1 
Tier 2
Marks Obtained in Tier 2
Finance OfficerTier 1
Tier 2
Interview
Tier 2- 85%
Interview- 15%
Assistant CommissionerTier 1
Tier 2
Interview
Tier 2- 85%
Interview- 15%
Assistant Engineer (Civil)Tier 1
Tier 2
Interview
Tier 2- 85%
Interview- 15%
Stenographer Grade IITier 1
Tier 2
Skill Test
Marks Obtained in Tier 2 
subject to qualifying skill test
Senior Secretariat AssistantTier 1 
Tier 2
Marks Obtained in Tier 2
Junior Secretariat AssistantTier 1
Tier 2
Skill Test
Marks Obtained in Tier 2 
subject to qualifying skill test

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KVS Exam Pattern 2025 (Revised)

Candidates preparing for can check their exam pattern according to the posts they have opted for. However, the exam pattern of  KVS Trained Graduate Teacher and the primary teacher exam are the same. Tier 1 Exam will be common for all posts, and tier 2 depends on the subject chosen. Check revised exam pattern for KVS Exam from below section. 

KVS Exam Pattern 2025 (Tier 1)

KVS Tier 1 Exam is divided into 6 parts for which the complete KVS Exam Pattern is discussed here. Aspirants are advised to prepare well for their concerned subject because this section holds the maximum marks.

  1. There will be 100 Questions asked in the holds as a complete KVS Tier 1 exam.
  2. Each question comprises 3 marks, and there is a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer.
  3. The duration to complete KVS PGT Exam is 2 hours (120 minutes).
  4. The exam will be a pen-paper mode (offline OMR based).
KVS Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2025
PartsSubjectsNo. of QuestionsTotal MarksDuration
Part IGeneral Reasoning20602 Hours
(120 minutes)
Part IINumeric Ability2060
Part IIIBasic Computer Literacy2060
Part IVGeneral Knowledge2060
Part VLanguage Competency Test (English)1030
Part VILanguage Competency Test (One other Modern Indian Languages*)1030
Total100300

KVS Exam Pattern 2025 (Tier 2)

  • Tier-2 for all the posts will be Subject Knowledge Examination (a combination of Pen-Paper and OMR-based)
  • In objective-type questions in Tier-2, each question carries 1 mark and there will also be negative marking for wrong answers; 1/4th marks (i.e. 0.25 marks) will be deducted for each wrong answer.
KVS Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2025
TypeNumber of QuestionsMarksDuration
Objective60602.5 hours
Descriptive1040
Total70100

KVS Skill Test 2025

PostsTestDetails
Junior Secretariat AssistantTyping Test - only on computer Net typing speed English-35 w.p.m. or Hindi-30w.p.mQualify the typing test
Computer Proficiency Test (Bilingual–English/Hindi) MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Power Point and internet.100 marks (Candidates will have to obtain minimum 40% marks in CPT)
Stenographer Grade-I and Stenographer Grade-II

Shorthand Test: Dictation 10 minutes @ 80 w.p.m. Transcription : 50 minutes English/ 65 minutes Hindi on computer

Typing Test - only on computer Net typing speed English-40 w.p.m. or Hindi-35w.p.m

Qualify the shorthand Typing Test - only on computer and typing test
Computer Proficiency Test (Bilingual–English/Hindi) MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Power Point and internet.100 marks(Candidates will have to obtain minimum 40% marks in CPT)

KVS Syllabus 2025

Stage I of KVS recruitment will be an offline written examination. The Written examination will be conducted for 150 questions. Each question carries one mark. There is no sectional cut-off. Check the common subjects for all the posts given below.

  1. Reasoning Ability
  2. English Language
  3. General Awareness
  4. Computer Literacy
  5. General Knowledge
  6. General Hindi

KVS PRT Teacher Syllabus 2025

KVS has released the detailed syllabus for Primary teachers for both Paper-1 & 2 and the candidates can go through the complete KVS Primary Teacher Syllabus 2025 by clicking the below link. 

KVS PRT Teacher Syllabus 2025
KVS PRT Paper 1 Syllabus
SubjectsTopics
English
  1. Articles
  2. Narrations
  3. Prepositions
  4. Punctuations
  5. Comprehension
  6. Fill in the Blanks
  7. Adverb
  8. Error Correction
  9. Sentence Rearrangement
  10. Unseen Passages
  11. Vocabulary
  12. Antonyms
  13. Synonyms
  14. Idioms
  15. Verb
  16. Tenses
  17. Adjective
  18. Modal
  19. Voice
  20. Subject-Verb Agreement
Hindi
  1. भाषा
  2. संज्ञा
  3. सर्वनाम
  4. विशेषण
  5. क्रिया
  6. अव्यय
  7. वचन
  8. लिंग
  9. उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय
  10. वाक्य निर्माण
  11. पर्यायवाची
  12. विपरीपार्थक
  13. अनेकार्थक
  14. समानार्थी शब्द
  15. विराम चिन्हों की पहचान एवं उपयोग
  16. मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ
  17. अलंकार
  18. सन्धि
  19. तत्सम
  20. तद्भव
  21. देशज एवं विदेशी शब्द
  22. समास
KVS PGT Paper 2 Syllabus 2025
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
  1. Important Days
  2. Indian History
  3. Important Books and Authors
  4. Important Terms in General Polity
  5. All important Indian National Movement
  6. Important Awards and Honors
  7. International & National Organization
  8. Science – Inventions & Discoveries
  9. Budget and Five Year Plans
  10. Current Affairs – National & International
  11. Indian Economy, Capitals of India
  12. Sport and important events in sports
  13. Abbreviations,
  14. Countries & Capitals
  15. Science & Technology
  16. Sports and Important events
Reasoning Ability
  1. Arithmetic Number Series
  2. Spatial Orientation
  3. Relationship concepts
  4. Arithmetical Reasoning
  5. Non-verbal series
  6. Observation
  7. Figures Classification
  8. Analogies, Discrimination
  9. Letter and Symbol Series
  10. Visual Memory
  11. Similarities and Differences
  12. Spatial Visualization
  13. Verbal Classification
  14. Coding and Decoding etc.
  15. Number Series
  16. Essential Part
  17. Verbal Reasoning, Logical Problems
  18. Statement and Conclusion
  19. Statement and Argument
  20. Letter and Symbol Series
  21. Analogies
  22. Theme Detection,
  23. Cause and Effect
  24. Logical Deduction,
  25. Artificial Language
Computer Literacy
  1. Important Terms & Computer Basics
  2. Paint Brush Use
  3. About Desktop and Computer Peripherals
  4. Word Processor and important terms related to it
  5. Formatting Word Document,
  6. Internet
  7. Computer History
  8. Word Processor
  9. Exploring Windows
  10. PPT or Powerpoint Presentation, etc.
  11. Computer History
KVS PGT Paper 3 Syllabus 2025
Understanding the Learner
  1. Concept of growth, maturation and development, principles and debates of development, development tasks and challenges
  2. Domains of Development: Physical, Cognitive, Socio-emotional, Moral etc., deviations in development and its implications.
  3. Understanding Adolescence: Needs, challenges and implications for designing institutional support.
  4. Role of Primary and Secondary Socialization agencies. Ensuring Home school continuity.
Understanding Teaching Learning
  1. Theoretical perspectives on Learning -Behaviorism, Cognitivism and Constructivism with
    special reference to their implications for:
  2. The role of teacher
  3. The role of learner
  4. Nature of teacher-student relationship
  5. Choice of teaching methods
  6. Classroom environment
  7. Understanding of discipline, power etc.
  8. Factors affecting learning and their implications for:
  9. Designing classroom instructions,
  10. Planning student activities and,
  11. Creating learning spaces in school.
  12. Planning and Organization of Teaching-Learning
  13. Concept of Syllabus and Curriculum, Overt and Hidden Curriculum
  14. Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, Early Childhood Care and Education
  15. Competency-based Education, Experiential learning, etc.
  16. Instructional Plans: -Year Plan, Unit Plan, Lesson Plan
  17. Instructional material and resources
  18. Information and Communication Technology(ICT) for teaching-learning
  19. Assessment of learning, for learning and as learning: Meaning, purpose and considerations in planning each.
  20. Enhancing Teaching Learning processes: Classroom Observation and Feedback, Reflections and Dialogues as a means of constructivist teaching
Creating Conducive Learning Environment
  1. The concepts of Diversity, disability and Inclusion, implications of disability as social construct, types of disabilities-their identification and interventions
  2. Concept of School Mental Health, addressing the curative, preventive and promotive dimensions of mental health for all students and staff. Provisioning for guidance and counselling. Developing School and community as a learning resource.
Perspectives in Education
  1. Role of school in achieving aims of education.
  2. NEP-2020: Early Childhood Care and Education: The Foundation of Learning ; Foundational Literacy and Numeracy; Curriculum and Pedagogy in Schools: Holistic & Integrated Learning; Equitable and Inclusive Education: Learning for All; Competency based learning and Education.
  3. Guiding Principles for Child Rights, Protecting and provisioning for rights of children to safe and secure school environment, Right of Children to free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, Historically studying the National Policies in education with special reference to school education;
  4. School Curriculum Principles: Perspective, Learning and Knowledge, Curricular Areas, School Stages — Pedagogy & Assessment.

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KVS PGT Syllabus 2025- Subject Wise

A detailed subject-wise syllabus is mentioned for all the Posts of KVS recruitment. Candidates are advised to go through the entire syllabus thoroughly. We have mentioned the syllabus separately for easy access for candidates. Candidates are advised to prepare according to a syllabus to get good marks in the respective examination.

KVS PGT Part-I Syllabus
General English
  1. Verb and its types
  2. Tenses and their forms
  3. Voice (Active Voice and Passive Voice)
  4. Subject-Verb Agreement
  5. Unseen Passages
  6. Vocabulary
  7. Antonyms
  8. Synonyms, Grammar
  9. Idioms & Phrases, etc.
  10. Articles
  11. Comprehension
  12. Fill in the Blanks. Adverb, Error Correction
  13. Sentence Rearrangement
General Hindi
  1. Antonyms
  2. Translation of Sentences
  3. Fill in the Blanks
  4. Plural Forms etc.
  5. Vocabulary
  6. Grammar
  7. Synonyms,
  8. Comprehension
  9. Error Detection
  10. Phrases or Muhavare,

Candidates can have a look at the Part-I and Part-II Syllabus by clicking the below link-

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KVS TGT Syllabus 2025- Subject Wise

The detailed KVS TGT Syllabus is mentioned below in the table. The highest scoring part of the syllabus is the candidate’s concerned subject. The Concerned Subject comprises of Physical & Health Education and Art Education and Work Experience. The candidate should have a good command of these topics.

KVS TGT Part-I Syllabus
General English
  1. Verb,
  2. Active Voice and Passive voice
  3. Subject-Verb Agreement
  4. Articles
  5. Comprehension
  6. Adverb
  7. Error Correction
  8. Sentence Rearrangement
  9. Fill in the Blanks.
  10. Unseen Passages
  11. Tenses and their types
  12. Vocabulary
  13. Antonyms
  14. Synonyms
  15. Grammar
  16. Idioms & Phrases, etc.
General Hindi
  1. Antonyms
  2. Vocabulary
  3. Fill in the Blanks
  4. Error Detection
  5. Translation of Sentences
  6. Comprehension
  7. Phrases/Muhavare
  8. Error Detection
  9. Grammar
  10. Plural Forms etc
  11. Synonyms

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KVS TGT Art Education Syllabus 2025

In Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan Syllabus for Art Education includes the topics from History of Indian Art, Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu Art, Temples Sculpture, Bronzes, and Indo-Islamic Architecture. 

ChaptersTopics
History of Indian Art
  • Introduction
  • Sculptures and Terracottas
  • Decoration on earthenwares
  • Seals
Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu Art
  • General Introduction to Art, during Mauryan, Shunga, Kushana & Gupta Period
  • Sculptures
  • Introduction to Ajanta
Temples Sculpture, Bronzes, and Indo-Islamic Architecture
  • Artistic aspects of Indian Temples
  • Study of following south Indian Bronzes
  • Circa 10th Century A.D

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KVS TGT Work Experience Syllabus 2025

The KVS TGT Work Experience Syllabus 2025 consists the topics from Circuit Fundamentals, Resistive Circuits, and A.C. Fundamentals. Check details topics from here. 

ChaptersTopics
Circuit Fundamentals
  • Zero Reference Level
  • Chassis Ground
  • Ohm’s Law
  • Formula Variations of Ohm’s Law
  • Graphical Representation of Ohm’s Law
Resistive Circuits
  • Series Circuit
  • Characteristics of a Series Circuit
  • The Case of Zero IR Drop
  • The polarity of IR Drops
  • Total Power
  • Series Aiding and Series Opposing Voltages
A.C. Fundamentals
  • Introduction
  • Types of Alternating Waveforms
  • The Basic AC Generator
  • Some Definitions
  • Characteristics of a Sine Wave
  • Audio and Radio Frequencies
  • Different Values of Sinusoidal Voltage and Current

KVS TGT Syllabus 2025 for Work Experience PDF

KVS TGT Physical & Health Education Syllabus 2025

ChaptersTopics
Physical Education Theory
  • Concept of Physical Education
  • Physiological Aspects of Physical Education
  • Psychological Aspects of Physical Education
  • Physical Fitness and Wellness
Health Education
  • Concept and objectives of Health Education
  • Importance of Health Education
  • Principles of Health Education
Contemporary Health Problems
  • Abuse of alcohol tobacco and drugs and the effect of abuse on the individual family and community
  • Effect of alcohol tobacco and drugs on sportspersons

KVS TGT Syllabus for Physical & Health Education PDF

KVS Librarian Syllabus 2025

KVS Librarian Syallubs includes the topics from Library as a Social Institution, Normative Principles of Lib. & Inf. Science, Laws relating to Libraries & Information.

ChaptersTopics
Library as a Social Institution
  • Social & Historical foundations of Library.
  • Different types of libraries- Academic, Public, Special (their distinguishing features and functions.)
  • Role of U.G.C. for the development of academic libraries.
  • Role in Library of formal and informal education.
  • Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Normative Principles of Lib. & Inf. Science
  • Five Laws of Library Science.
  • Implications of five laws in Lib. & Inf. Science
  • Development of Libraries with special reference to India, Baroda Public Library system
Laws relating to Libraries & Information
  • Library legislation need and essential features.
  • Library legislation in India.
  • Maharashtra Public Library Act.
  • Press and registration act & Delivery of Books act (Public Library)

Check Detailed KVS Librarian Syllabus 2025

KVS PRT Music Teacher Syllabus 2025

The KVS PRT Music Teacher Syllabus 2025 includes the topics of General English, General Hindi, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Reasoning Ability, and Computer Literacy. 

KVS PRT Part-I Syllabus
General English
  • Verb
  • Tenses
  • Voice
  • Subject-Verb Agreement
  • Articles
  • Comprehension
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Adverb
  • Error Correction
  • Sentence Rearrangement
  • Unseen Passages
  • Vocabulary
  • Antonyms
  • Synonyms
  • Grammar
  • Idioms & Phrases, etc.
General Hindi
  • Antonyms
  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar
  • Synonyms
  • Translation of Sentences
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Error Detection
  • Comprehension
  • Phrases/Muhavare
  • Plural Forms, etc.
KVS PRT Part-II Syllabus
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
  • Important Days
  • Indian History
  • Books and Authors
  • Indian National Movement
  • Awards and Honors
  • Budget and Five Year Plans
  • General Polity
  • Current Affairs – National & International
  • Indian Economy
  • Capitals of India
  • International & National Organizations
  • Science – Inventions & Discoveries
  • Science & Technology
  • Sports, Abbreviations
  • Countries & Capitals
Reasoning Ability
  • Arithmetic Number Series
  • Spatial Orientation
  • Observation
  • Figures Classification
  • Relationship concepts
  • Arithmetical Reasoning
  • Non-verbal series
  • Analogies
  • Discrimination
  • Visual Memory
  • Similarities and Differences
  • Spatial Visualization\
  • Coding, and Decoding, etc.
  • Number Series
  • Letter and Symbol Series
  • Verbal Classification
  • Essential Part
  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Logical Problems
  • Analogies
  • Theme Detection
  • Cause and Effect
  • Artificial Language
  • Matching Definitions
  • Making Judgments
  • Statement and Conclusion
  • Logical Deduction
  • Statement and Argument.
Computer Literacy
  • Computer Basics Using Paint Brush, More in Paint
  • About Desktop and Computer Peripherals
  • Word Processor
  • Formatting Word Document
  • Internet, Computer History
  • Exploring Windows
  • Powerpoint Presentation, etc.
Concerned SubjectMusicology

KVS PRT Music Syllabus 2025 PDF

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KVS Syllabus 2025: FAQs

Yes, the revised exam pattern has been released along with official notification.

The candidate needs to complete the KVS PGT Exam paper in 3 hours.

The KVS syllabus includes six parts. The complete KVS Syllabus is discussed in the article.

The selection process has been now revised and now there will be Tier 1, Tier 2 and Skill Test/Interview round.

The time duration of the KVS Tier 1 Exam 2 Hours (120 minutes).

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