The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is going to conduct the NVS Exam on behalf of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS). The detailed NVS Notification 2025 has been released on 13th November 2025, announcing a total of 5841 Vacancies for various teaching and non-teaching posts. The online application for NVS Recruitment 2025 for various teaching posts like Principal, PGT, TGT & Group B Miscellaneous Teachers has now extended till 11th December 2025. The link is available on the official websites of www.cbse.gov.in and www.navodaya.gov.in. Candidates can refer to the article below for details regarding the recruitment drive.
NVS Notification 2025 PDF Out
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the detailed NVS Notification 2025 at www.cbse.gov.in and www.navodaya.gov.in. Candidates can check the detailed information regarding the educational qualifications for all subjects, age limits, the process to register for recruitment, and more details from the notification PDF. Candidates can use th direct link provided below to download the notification PDF.
NVS Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF- Click to Download
NVS Recruitment 2025- Overview
It is the best opportunity for candidates who are seeking teaching jobs under the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti. We have summarised the NVS Recruitment 2025 details in the table below:
| NVS Recruitment 2025 | |
| Exam Conducting Body Name | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Organization Name | Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) |
| Posts | Teaching & Non Teaching posts |
| Advt No. | 01/2025 |
| Vacancies | 5841 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Registration Dates | 14th November to 11th December 2025 |
| Selection | Tier 1 Tier 2 Skill Test/Interview (based on post) |
| Job Location | Various States |
| Official Website | www.cbse.`gov.in and www.navodaya.gov.in |
Note: The Ministry of Education has assigned the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to conduct the Common Recruitment Exam for KVS and NVS for various Teaching and Non-Teaching Posts.
KVS Recruitment 2025 Notification Out for 9126 Vacancies- Click to Check
NVS Recruitment 2025- Important Dates
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti has released the NVS Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF along with the complete registration schedule. The last date to apply online is extended till 11th December 2025. Here we have updated the important dates in the table below once released by CBSE.
| Events | Dates |
| NVS Recruitment 2025 Notification | 13th November 2025 |
| Starting Date for Application submission | 14th November 2025 |
| Last Date for Application submission | 11th December 2025 |
| Last Date to Pay the Application Fee | 11th December 2025 |
| NVS Admit Card 2025 | January 2026 |
| NVS Exam Date 2025 | 10th & 11th January 2026 |

KVS NVS Exam Centre List 2025 - Click to Check
NVS Vacancy 2025
This year, 5841 vacancies for various teaching and non-teaching posts are to be recruited for Principal, Assistant Commissioner, PGT, TGT, and non teaching posts. Check the post-wise and category-wise NVS Vacancy 2025 from below.
NVS Assistant Commissioner Vacancy 2025
| Categories | Vacancies |
| UR | 06 |
| EWS | 01 |
| OBC | 02 |
| Total | 09 |
NVS Principal Vacancy 2025
| Categories | Vacancies |
| UR | 49 |
| OBC | 25 |
| SC | 13 |
| ST | 06 |
| Total | 93 |
NVS PGT Vacancy 2025
| Subject | Total | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST |
| Hindi | 127 | 53 | 12 | 34 | 19 | 09 |
| English | 146 | 62 | 14 | 39 | 21 | 10 |
| Physics | 186 | 78 | 18 | 50 | 27 | 13 |
| Chemistry | 121 | 50 | 12 | 32 | 18 | 09 |
| Mathematics | 167 | 69 | 16 | 45 | 25 | 12 |
| Biology | 161 | 66 | 16 | 43 | 24 | 12 |
| History | 110 | 46 | 11 | 29 | 16 | 08 |
| Geography | 106 | 46 | 10 | 28 | 15 | 07 |
| Economics | 148 | 62 | 14 | 39 | 22 | 11 |
| Commerce | 43 | 19 | 04 | 11 | 06 | 03 |
| Computer Science | 135 | 56 | 13 | 36 | 20 | 10 |
| Physical Education (Male/Female) | 63 | 27 | 06 | 17 | 09 | 04 |
| Total | 1513 | 634 | 146 | 403 | 222 | 108 |
NVS PGT Vacancy 2025 (Modern Indian Language)
| Subject | Total | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
| Assamese | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Garo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tamil | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Telugu | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Urdu | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bangla | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Manipuri | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
NVS TGT Vacancy 2025
| Subject | Total | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
| Hindi | 251 | 104 | 25 | 67 | 37 | 18 |
| English | 281 | 115 | 28 | 75 | 42 | 21 |
| Social Studies | 157 | 66 | 15 | 42 | 23 | 11 |
| Mathematics | 279 | 116 | 27 | 75 | 41 | 20 |
| Science | 208 | 86 | 20 | 56 | 31 | 15 |
| Physical Education (Male) | 124 | 52 | 12 | 33 | 18 | 9 |
| Physical Education (Female) | 128 | 54 | 12 | 34 | 19 | 9 |
| TGT (Art) | 144 | 61 | 14 | 38 | 21 | 10 |
| Computer Science | 653 | 267 | 65 | 176 | 97 | 48 |
| TGT (Music) | 124 | 52 | 12 | 33 | 18 | 9 |
| Library | 134 | 55 | 13 | 36 | 20 | 10 |
| Special Educator | 495 | 202 | 49 | 133 | 74 | 37 |
| Total | 2978 | 1230 | 292 | 798 | 441 | 217 |
NVS TGT Vacancy 2025 (3rd Language)
| Subject | Total | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
| Assamese | 66 | 30 | 6 | 17 | 9 | 4 |
| Bodo | 10 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Garo | 8 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Gujrati | 52 | 23 | 5 | 14 | 7 | 3 |
| Kannada | 49 | 22 | 4 | 13 | 7 | 3 |
| Khasi | 11 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Malayalam | 27 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Marathi | 30 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Mizo | 10 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Nepali | 8 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Odiya | 37 | 18 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Punjabi | 18 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Tamil | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Telugu | 57 | 25 | 5 | 15 | 8 | 4 |
| Urdu | 10 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Bangla | 43 | 19 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 3 |
| Manipuri | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 443 | 213 | 37 | 111 | 58 | 24 |
NVS Non-Teaching Vacancy 2025
| Posts | Total | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
| Jr. Secretariat Assistant (HQ/RO Cadre) | 46 | 24 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Jr. Secretariat Assistant (JNV Cadre) | 552 | 225 | 55 | 149 | 82 | 41 |
| Lab Attendant | 165 | 78 | 16 | 33 | 28 | 10 |
| Multi Tasking Staff (HQ/RO Cadre) | 24 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
NVS Recruitment 2025 Apply Online
NVS Recruitment 2025 Apply Online is ongoing on the official websites www.cbse.gov.in and www.navodaya.gov.in. The candidates can submit their application forms for various teaching posts on the official website of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) before 11th December 2025. Thousands of candidates who are waiting for the NVS Teacher Vacancy 2025 can apply online for the vacancies by clicking the link below.
NVS Apply Online Form 2025 (Link Active) - Click to Apply
NVS Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
The candidates have to pay the required application fee while submitting their online application form. The application fees are to be paid through the online mode only, check the category-wise NVS Application Fee 2025 from the table below.
| Post | Examination Fee | Processing Fee |
| Assistant Commissioner | Rs. 2300/- | Rs.500/- |
| Principal | ||
| PGT | Rs. 1500/- | |
| TGT | ||
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | Rs.1200/- | |
| Lab Attendant | ||
| Multi-Tasking Staff |
Steps to Apply for NVS Recruitment 2025
NVS Recruitment 2025 Apply Online will be done through three steps- Registration, Filling up the Application form & Documents Upload, and fee payment. The candidates who wish to apply for NVS Recruitment 2025 must follow the steps mentioned below-
Step1- Registration Process
- Visit the official website of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) at www.cbse.gov.in, www.kvsangathan.nic.in, and www.navodaya.gov.in.
- Under the ‘Recruitment' tab, click the “Fill out an Online Application link”.
- Click on the appropriate link under ‘Recruitment Drive-2025' once more.
- A new window with instructions for submitting online applications will open.
- Read and accept all of the instructions before moving on to the declaration.
- Click on the ‘Start’ button.
- A new page with a registration form will appear on the screen.
- Choose the profile you would like to apply for.
- Enter your first and last name, as well as your phone number and email address.
- Click the Submit button.
- A user ID and password will be emailed to the candidates.
Step 2- Filling up the Application form & Documents Upload
- Log in using the user ID and password.
- Select the ‘Go to Application' tab.
- Fill up your personal details
- Enter the details of your educational qualification
- Enter the eligibility details.
- Upload a soft copy of your most recent photograph, signature, and left thumb impression. The soft copies should be in JPG / JPEG format.
- Read the declaration and accept it.
Step 3- Payment of Application Fees
- After 24 hours, log in again and select the ‘Make Online Payment' link.
- Using any of the offered alternatives, pay the examination fee.
- Print the e-receipt for future use.
- One can also submit the fees using e-Challan. One can check the application status after at least 2 days of deposition of money.
NVS Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
The candidates interested in NVS recruitment 2025 for Teaching posts must refer to the required eligibility criteria as mentioned below. Only the candidates holding the required education qualification & age limit can apply for NVS Recruitment 2025.
| Post | Educational Qualification |
| Assistant Commissioner | i) Master’s Degree from a recognized university with at least 50% marks ii) B.Ed. from NCTE Recognized Institute/University iii) Working as Principal in the Pay Level 12 (Rs.78800 to Rs.209200) for at least 03 years in Central/State/Autonomous Organizations of Central Govt./State Govt. |
| Principle | i) Master’s Degree with at least 50% marks from recognized institution/University. ii) Bachelor degree in Education (B.Ed.) with at least 50% marks from NCTE recognized Institution/University. OR Three year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. from NCTE recognized institution/University with at least 50% marks OR Four years Integrated Degree with at least 50% marks including B.Ed. component from NCTE recognized Institution/University (50% marks) iii) Working as Principal in Pay Level-12 (Rs.78800-209200) in the Pay Matrix in Central/State Govt./Autonomous organizations of Central/State Govt. |
NVS PGT Posts
| S.No. | POSTS | Master’s Degree |
| (i) | PGT(Hindi) | Hindi |
| (ii) | PGT(Physics) | Physics/Applied Physics/Electronics Physics/ Nuclear Physics |
| (iii) | PGT(Chemistry) | Chemistry/Bio-Chemistry |
| (iv) | PGT(Mathematics) | Mathematics/Applied Mathematics |
| (v) | PGT(Economics) | Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics |
| (vi) | PGT(History) | History |
| (vii) | PGT(Geography) | Geography |
| (viii) | PGT(Commerce) | Commerce with Accounting/Cost Accounting/ Financial Accounting as a major subject of study. Holders of Degree of M.Com. in Applied/Business Economics shall not be eligible. |
| (ix) | PGT (English) | English |
| (x) | PGT (Biology) | Botany / Zoology / Life Sciences / Bio Sciences / Genetics / Micro Biology / Bio Technology / Molecular Biology / Plant Physiology provided that the applicant had studied Botany and Zoology at the Graduation level. |
| (xi) | PGT (Computer Science) | Computer science/ Information Technology |
| (xi) | PGT (Modern Indian Language) | Modern Indian Language Concerned |
| (xii) | PGT (Physical Education) | Physical Education |
NVS TGT Posts
| S.No. | Posts | Subject’s |
| (i) | TGT(English) | English as an Elective Subject at Degree Level |
| (ii) | TGT(Maths) | Maths, Physics and Chemistry |
| (iii) | TGT(Science) | Botany, Zoology and Chemistry |
| (iv) | TGT (Hindi) | Hindi as an Elective Subject at Degree level |
| (v) | TGT (Social Studies) | History with Geography / Economics / Political Science OR Geography with History / Economics / Political Science |
| (vi) | TGT (Computer Science) | B.tech or BCA Computer Science/IT |
NVS Miscellaneous Posts
| Essential Qualification | Desirable Qualification |
Music Five years of study in a Music institution as Graduate/Post Graduate Degree.
Degree/Diploma awarded by Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh:
|
|
Art Five years Recognized Diploma in any discipline of Fine Arts as Drawing/Painting/Sculpture/Graphic Arts/Crafts after passing Secondary Examination (Class X or equivalent) OR Post Graduate Degree in Drawing and Painting, Fine Arts from a recognized University/Institution. |
|
Physical Education (Male/Female) Bachelor's degree in Physical Education from a recognised institution. OR D.P.Ed. from a recognised university/Institution provided that the admission qualification for the diploma is at least a university's degree. |
|
Librarian Bachelor's Degree in Library Science from a recognized institution with at least 50% marks |
|
Junior Secretariat Assistant Class XII pass from recognized board or university & possessing minimum typing speed of 30 w.p.m. in English or 25 w.p.m. in Hindi on computer |
|
Lab Attendant 10th Class pass with a certificate / Diploma in Laboratory Technique | -- |
Multi-Tasking Staff Class X from a recognized board | -- |
NVS Age Limit 2025 (As on 4/12/2025)
| Post Name | Age Limit |
| Assistant Commissioner | Max 45 Yrs |
| Principal | 35 to 50 Yrs |
| PGT | Max 40 Yrs |
| TGT | Max 35 Yrs |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | Max 27 Yrs |
| Lab Attendant | Max 30 Yrs |
| Multi-Tasking Staff |
Age Relaxation
| Category of Persons | Extent of Age Relaxation/Concession |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Women (All Category) only if applying for PGTs, TGTs posts, Librarian and PRTs | 10 years |
| Regular NVS Employees for posts in NVS | 5 years |
| Regular KVS Employees for posts in KVS | 05 years for General08 years for OBC10 years for SC/ST |
| Candidates with 3 years continuous service in Central Govt. provided the posts are in same or allied cadres (An applicant claiming age relaxation under this para should produce a certificate from his/her employer to the effect that he/she is a Government Servant as on the date of Advertisement) as per GOI rules. | 05 years for General08 years for OBC10 years for SC/ST |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities(i) SC/ST(ii) OBC (NCL)(iii) GeneralAdditional 5 years age relaxation to KVS employees.For woman with disability, clause (c) is not applicable. | 15 years13 years10 years |
| For the post of Multi-Tasking Staff (HQ/RO Cadre) in NVS – for employees of NVS including those who are working on contract basis/daily wage basis in NVS | 05 years |
NVS Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The Selection Process for Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti Recruitment 2025 includes the following selection stages for all the posts as mentioned in the notification:
For Assistant Commissioner (Academics), Principal, PGT, TGT- Two-tier examination followed by an Interview.
For Junior Secretariat Assistant (HQ/RO) / (JNV)- Two-tier examination followed by Skill Test.
For Lab Attendant & Multi-Tasking Staff- Two-tier examination
NVS Previous Year Question Paper PDFs- Click to Download
NVS Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for each post has been discussed below as released by NVS through its recruitment notification. Check the NVS Exam Pattern for the post you are interested in and start your preparation ahead.
NVS Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2025 [All posts except for Multi-Tasking Staff]
- Paper 1 or Tier 1 exam is common for all posts except for Multi-Tasking Staff.
- NVS Tier 1 Paper is divided into 6 parts.
- There will be 100 questions for 300 marks in total.
- The duration of the test will be 120 minutes (2 hours).
- There will be negative marking for wrong answers in Tier-1; 1/3rd marks (i.e.1 marks) will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- The exam will be conducted in offline mode (pen-paper).
| Parts | Subjects | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| Part I | General Reasoning | 20 | 60 | 2 Hours (120 minutes) |
| Part II | Numeric Ability | 20 | 60 | |
| Part III | Basic Computer Literacy | 20 | 60 | |
| Part IV | General Knowledge | 20 | 60 | |
| Part V | Language Competency Test (English) | 10 | 30 | |
| Part VI | Language Competency Test (One other Modern Indian Languages*) | 10 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 300 | ||
NVS Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2025 [Multi-Tasking Staff]
There will be negative marking for wrong answers in Tier-1; 1/3rd marks (i.e.1 marks) will be deducted for each wrong answer.
| Parts | Subjects | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| Part I | General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 60 | 2 Hours (120 minutes) |
| Part II | Basic Knowledge of Computer Operation | 40 | 120 | |
| Part III | Language Competency Test (English) | 20 | 60 | |
| Part IV | Language Competency Test (One other Modern Indian Languages) | 20 | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | 300 | ||
NVS Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2025
| Type | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Objective | 60 | 60 | 2.5 hours |
| Descriptive | 10 | 40 | |
| Total | 70 | 100 |
- Negative marking- ¼th mark
- combination of Pen-Paper and OMR-based
NVS Skill Test 2025
| Post | Test | Details |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | Typing Test - only on computer Net typing speed English-30 w.p.m. or Hindi-25w.p.m. | Qualify the typing test |
NVS PGT Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025- Click Here
NVS TGT Exam Pattern 2025- Click for Details
NVS Recruitment 2025 Syllabus
To excel NVS written Exam, the candidates must prepare as per the syllabus proposed by the Samiti. The syllabus for common topics for all posts has been tabulated below. For the subject-wise NVS Syllabus refer to the links provided below.
| NVS Syllabus 2025 | |||
| English | Reasoning | General Awareness | Numerical Ability |
|
|
|
|
NVS PGT Syllabus 2025- Click Here
NVS TGT Syllabus 2025- Click Here
NVS Lab Attendant Syllabus 2025- Click Here
NVS Recruitment 2025 Salary
The teachers appointed through NVS Teacher Recruitment 2025 are paid handsomely by the Government. Allowances, admissible under the rules are enforced from time to time apart from the basic salary paid to teachers and other staff.
As per the 7th pay commission, the salary structure of the multiple posts is mentioned below:
| Posts | Level | Pay Scale |
| Assistant Commissioner | Level -12 | Rs.78800-209200 |
| Principal | ||
| TGT and TGT (Miscellaneous) | Level-7 | Rs.44900-142400 |
| PGT | Level-8 | Rs.47600-151100 |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | Level-2 | Rs.19900-63200 |
| Lab Attendant | Level-1 | Rs.18000-56900 |
| Multi Tasking Staff |
NVS Teacher Salary 2025- Click to Check
NVS Recruitment 2025 Admit Card
The Admit Card for NVS 2025 Exam will be assigned to every candidate who applies for NVS 2025 Exam. An e-hall ticket will be generated for each applicant. Candidates are required to download their admit cards from the official website as admit cards won’t be sent via post. The admit card for the written exam will be released for candidates who apply for NVS Recruitment 2025.
NVS Recruitment 2025 Result
The results for NVS 2025 Exam will be released after the completion of each stage of the examination. The result for the written exam will be declared first. Candidates selected through a written exam will be called for the next stage of the selection process. The result with the names of the shortlisted candidates will be uploaded on the official website.
NVS Recruitment 2025 Cut Off
The cut-off will be generated after the results have been declared. Candidates can tally their score with the cut-off marks and can get a fair idea of their selection chances in NVS Exam.
Let’s have a look at the previous years’ cut-off for PGT post:
| Post/ Subjectw | UR | OBC | SC | ST | PH |
| TGT Art Teacher | 118 | 112 | - | 96 | 103 |
| TGT Music Teacher | 111 | 101 | 102 | 83 | 105 |
| TGT PET (Female) | 103 | 97 | - | - | 83 |
| TGT PET (Male) | 90 | 84 | 83 | 75 | 70 |
| Name of the Posts | UR | OBC | SC | ST | PH |
| PGT(Biology) | 116 | 110 | 103 | 98 | 96 |
| PGT(Chemistry) | 116 | 112 | 98 | 86 | 92 |
| PGT(Commerce) | 126 | 114 | 107 | 91 | 105 |
| PGT(Economics) | 122 | 112 | 100 | 97 | 104 |
| PGT(Maths) | 109 | 102 | 91 | 71 | 93 |
| PGT(Physics) | 100 | 95 | 89 | 64 | 86 |
| PGT(History) | 129 | 125 | 120 | 119 | 118 |
| PGT(IT) | 129 | 0 | 120 | 102 | 113 |
| PGT(English) | 121 | 0 | 112 | 106 | 108 |
| PGT(Hindi) | 130 | 0 | 121 | 118 | 122 |
| PGT(Geography) | 129 | 126 | 117 | 121 | 116 |
