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 NameCentral Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) 
Organization NameNavodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)
PostsTeaching & Non Teaching posts
Advt No.01/2025
Vacancies5841 
Application ModeOnline
CategoryGovt Jobs
Registration Dates14th November to 11th December 2025
SelectionTier 1
Tier 2
Skill Test/Interview (based on post)
Job LocationVarious States
Official Websitewww.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. 

EventsDates
NVS Recruitment 2025 Notification 13th November 2025
Starting Date for Application submission14th November 2025
Last Date for Application submission11th December 2025
Last Date to Pay the Application Fee11th December 2025
NVS Admit Card 2025January 2026
NVS Exam Date 202510th & 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

CategoriesVacancies
UR06
EWS01
OBC02
Total09

NVS Principal Vacancy 2025

CategoriesVacancies
UR49
OBC25
SC13
ST06
Total93

NVS PGT Vacancy 2025

SubjectTotalUREWSOBC 
(NCL)
SCST
Hindi1275312341909
English1466214392110
Physics1867818502713
Chemistry1215012321809
Mathematics1676916452512
Biology1616616432412
History1104611291608
Geography1064610281507
Economics1486214392211
Commerce431904110603
Computer Science1355613362010
Physical Education (Male/Female)632706170904
Total1513634146403222108

NVS PGT Vacancy 2025 (Modern Indian Language)

SubjectTotalUREWSOBCSCST
Assamese 650100
Garo110000
Tamil110000
Telugu110000
Urdu110000
Bangla540100
Manipuri330000
Total18160200

NVS TGT Vacancy 2025

SubjectTotalUREWSOBCSCST
Hindi25110425673718
English28111528754221
Social Studies1576615422311
Mathematics27911627754120
Science2088620563115
Physical Education (Male)124521233189
Physical Education (Female)128541234199
TGT (Art)1446114382110
Computer Science653267651769748
TGT (Music) 124521233189
Library1345513362010
Special Educator 495202491337437
Total29781230292798441217

NVS TGT Vacancy 2025 (3rd Language)

SubjectTotalUREWSOBCSCST
Assamese663061794
Bodo1061210
Garo850210
Gujrati522351473
Kannada492241373
Khasi1171210
Malayalam27122742
Marathi30133842
Mizo1061210
Nepali850210
Odiya37183952
Punjabi18101421
Tamil540100
Telugu572551584
Urdu1061210
Bangla431941163
Manipuri220000
Total443213371115824

NVS Non-Teaching Vacancy 2025

PostsTotalUREWSOBCSCST
Jr. Secretariat Assistant (HQ/RO Cadre) 46244972
Jr. Secretariat Assistant (JNV Cadre)552225551498241
Lab Attendant 1657816332810
Multi Tasking Staff (HQ/RO Cadre) 24113541

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.

PostExamination FeeProcessing Fee
Assistant CommissionerRs. 2300/-Rs.500/-
Principal
PGTRs. 1500/-
TGT
Junior Secretariat AssistantRs.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

  1. 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.
  2. Under the ‘Recruitment' tab, click the “Fill out an Online Application link”.
  3. Click on the appropriate link under ‘Recruitment Drive-2025' once more.
  4. A new window with instructions for submitting online applications will open.
  5. Read and accept all of the instructions before moving on to the declaration.
  6. Click on the ‘Start’ button.
  7. A new page with a registration form will appear on the screen.
  8. Choose the profile you would like to apply for.
  9. Enter your first and last name, as well as your phone number and email address.
  10. Click the Submit button.
  11. A user ID and password will be emailed to the candidates.

Step 2- Filling up the Application form & Documents Upload

  1. Log in using the user ID and password.
  2. Select the ‘Go to Application' tab.
  3. Fill up your personal details
  4. Enter the details of your educational qualification
  5. Enter the eligibility details.
  6. Upload a soft copy of your most recent photograph, signature, and left thumb impression. The soft copies should be in JPG / JPEG format.
  7. Read the declaration and accept it.

Step 3- Payment of Application Fees

  1. After 24 hours, log in again and select the ‘Make Online Payment' link.
  2. Using any of the offered alternatives, pay the examination fee.
  3. Print the e-receipt for future use.
  4. 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. 

PostEducational Qualification
Assistant Commissioneri) 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.  
Principlei) 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.POSTSMaster’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.PostsSubject’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 QualificationDesirable Qualification

Music

Five years of study in a Music institution as Graduate/Post Graduate Degree.
A Bachelor's Degree with Music from a recognized university and B.Ed.
Higher Secondary/Senior Secondary with any one of the following:
 

  • Sangeet-Visharad examination of Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Bombay.
  • Sangeet-Visharad examination of Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyalay Peeth, Lucknow.
  • Sangeet-Visharad examination of Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwa Vidyalaya, Khairagarh (MP).
  • Sangeet-Prabhakar examination of the Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad.
     

Degree/Diploma awarded by Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh:
 

  • Sangeet-Bhaskar with Graduation in any discipline.
  • Sangeet-Nritya Bhushan with Graduation in any discipline.
  • Sangeet-Bhushan or Sangeet-Nritya Visharad with Senior Secondary/Intermediate/Part I examination of a 3-year Degree Course.
  • Working knowledge of English and Hindi or other Regional Language.
  • Experience of working in a residential school.

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.
OR
Four Years Diploma in Fine Arts/Crafts from VishwaBharti Shanti Niketan OR
B.Ed. Degree/Diploma in Fine Arts from Regional College of Education. (Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) after class XII will be considered as equivalent to Five Years Diploma in Fine Arts after Class X).

  • B.Ed. or equivalent teaching degree from recognized University.
  • Working knowledge of English and Hindi or other Regional Language.
  • Experience of Working in a residential School.

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.

  • Working knowledge of English and Hindi or other Regional Language.
  • Experience of working in a residential school

Librarian

Bachelor's Degree in Library Science from a recognized institution with at least 50% marks 
OR 
Bachelor Degree in Library & Information Science from recognized institution with at least 50% marks
 Knowledge of Computer Applications. 
 Working knowledge of Hindi and English 

  • Experience of Working in a residential school
  • Knowledge of computer operations.

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
OR
Passed + 2 Level of Senior Secondary from CBSE/ State Board with Secretarial Practices and Office management as Vocational subject.  

  • Knowledge of computer operation and data entry acquired either as a subject at +2 level or through 06 months' diploma in computers from a recognized institution or through computer literacy certificate at school level.
  • Experience in accounts / administrative matters in Govt./ Semi Govt./Autonomous organization.

Lab Attendant

10th Class pass with a certificate / Diploma in Laboratory Technique
OR
12th Class with Science stream from a recognized Board / University 

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Multi-Tasking Staff

Class X from a recognized board 

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NVS Age Limit 2025 (As on 4/12/2025)

Post NameAge Limit
Assistant CommissionerMax 45 Yrs
Principal35 to 50 Yrs
PGTMax 40 Yrs
TGTMax 35 Yrs
Junior Secretariat AssistantMax 27 Yrs
Lab AttendantMax 30 Yrs
Multi-Tasking Staff

Age Relaxation

Category of PersonsExtent of Age Relaxation/Concession
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe5 years
Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer)3 years
Women (All Category) only if applying for PGTs, TGTs posts, Librarian and PRTs10 years
Regular NVS Employees for posts in NVS5 years
Regular KVS Employees for posts in KVS05 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 NVS05 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]

  1. Paper 1 or Tier 1 exam is common for all posts except for Multi-Tasking Staff.
  2. NVS Tier 1 Paper is divided into 6 parts.
  3. There will be 100 questions for 300 marks in total.
  4. The duration of the test will be 120  minutes (2 hours).
  5. 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.
  6. The exam will be conducted in offline mode (pen-paper).
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

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.

PartsSubjectsNo. of QuestionsTotal MarksDuration
Part IGeneral Awareness & Current Affairs20602 Hours
(120 minutes)
Part IIBasic Knowledge of Computer Operation40120
Part IIILanguage Competency Test (English)2060
Part IVLanguage Competency Test (One other Modern Indian Languages)2060
Total100300

NVS Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2025

TypeNumber of QuestionsMarksDuration
Objective60602.5 hours
Descriptive1040
Total70100
  • Negative marking- ¼th mark
  • combination of Pen-Paper and OMR-based

NVS Skill Test 2025

PostTestDetails
Junior Secretariat AssistantTyping 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
EnglishReasoningGeneral AwarenessNumerical Ability
  1. Verb
  2. Comprehension
  3. Unseen Passages
  4. Tenses
  5. Fill in the Blanks
  6. Vocabulary
  7. Voice
  8. Adverb
  9. Antonyms/Synonyms
  10. Subject-Verb Agreement
  11. Error Correction
  12. English Grammar
  13. Articles
  14. Sentence Rearrangement
  15. Idioms & Phrases
  1. Arithmetic Number Series/Letter and Symbol Series
  2. Spatial Orientation
  3. Observation
  4. Figures/Verbal Classification
  5. Relationship concepts
  6. Arithmetical Reasoning
  7. Non-verbal series
  8. Analogies
  9. Discrimination
  10. Visual Memory
  11. Similarities and Differences
  12. Spatial Visualization
  13. Coding and Decoding
  14. Statement and Conclusion
  15. Logical Deduction
  16. Statement and Argument
  17. Cause and Effect
  18. Making Judgments
  1. Important Days & Dates
  2. Indian History
  3. Books and Authors
  4. Indian National Movement
  5. Awards and Honors
  6. Budget and Five Year Plans
  7. General Polity
  8. Current Affairs – National & International
  9. Indian Economy
  10. States & Capitals of India
  11. International & National Organizations
  12. Science – Inventions & Discoveries
  13. Science & Technology
  14. Sports
  15. Abbreviations
  16. Countries & Capitals
  1. Number System
  2. Simplification
  3. Time and Work
  4. Decimal & Fractions
  5. Average
  6. Data Interpretation
  7. Profit and Loss
  8. Simple & Compound Interest
  9. HCF & LCM
  10. Problems on Ages
  11. Mixtures & Allegations
  12. Time and Distance
  13. Percentages
  14. Ratio and Proportions

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: 

PostsLevelPay Scale
Assistant CommissionerLevel -12 Rs.78800-209200
Principal
TGT and TGT (Miscellaneous)Level-7Rs.44900-142400
PGTLevel-8Rs.47600-151100
Junior Secretariat AssistantLevel-2 Rs.19900-63200
Lab AttendantLevel-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/ SubjectwUROBCSCSTPH
TGT Art Teacher118112-96103
TGT Music Teacher11110110283105
TGT PET (Female)10397--83
TGT PET (Male)9084837570
Name of the PostsUROBCSCSTPH
PGT(Biology)1161101039896
PGT(Chemistry)116112988692
PGT(Commerce)12611410791105
PGT(Economics)12211210097104
PGT(Maths)109102917193
PGT(Physics)10095896486
PGT(History)129125120119118
PGT(IT)1290120102113
PGT(English)1210112106108
PGT(Hindi)1300121118122
PGT(Geography)129126117121116
NVS Recruitment 2025: FAQs

Ans. The detailed NVS Notification 2025 has been released on 13th November 2025.

Ans. 5841 vacancies for various posts has been announced through NVS Recruitment 2025.

Ans. The selection process for NVS Teacher recruitment includes tier 1, tier 2, & interview (except for librarian post).

Ans. The per month salary of NVS TGT Teacher is Rs. 44,900/-

Ans. There are 9 teaching posts in NVS recruitment 2025 which are Principal, PGT, TGT, TGT (Third Language), Music Teacher, Art Teacher, PET Male, PET Female and Librarian.

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