KVS Recruitment 2026
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan runs the Kendriya Vidyalayas, a network of central government schools set up mainly for the children of transferable central government employees. KVS recruits teachers and non-teaching staff for schools across India and abroad.
Open Recruitment from KVS
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KVS Recruitment: Posts, Selection and How to Apply
At a Glance
- Full name
- Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
- Short name
- KVS
- Level
- Central government
- Type
- Education and teaching
- Official website
- kvs.gov.in
About KVS
Besides regular recruitment, individual Kendriya Vidyalayas often hire contractual teachers and staff for a session through walk-in interviews announced on the school's own website.
What KVS Recruits For
- Primary Teachers (PRT), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) and Post Graduate Teachers (PGT)
- Principals, vice principals and librarians
- Non-teaching posts such as assistant section officer, junior secretariat assistant and stenographer
- Contractual teachers through walk-in interviews at individual schools
Main KVS Exams and Their Stages
| Exam | Leads to | Stages |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher recruitment (PRT, TGT, PGT) | Teachers in Kendriya Vidyalayas | Computer-based written test, then an interview or teaching demonstration where the notice requires it |
| Principal and Vice Principal | School heads | Written test and interview |
| Non-teaching posts | Assistant section officer, junior secretariat assistant, stenographer and others | Written test and skill test where needed |
When KVS Announces Recruitment
Large KVS recruitments are irregular and come once in several years. The most recent round was run jointly for KVS and NVS through one notice.
What KVS Applicants Often Miss
- PRT applicants need CTET Paper I and TGT applicants need CTET Paper II, in addition to the degree and B.Ed or D.El.Ed.
- KVS teachers are transferable across India and abroad, including to hard stations in border and hill areas.
- PGT posts are subject-wise, and the postgraduate subject must match the post exactly.
Preparing for KVS Recruitment
Teaching recruitment combines subject knowledge with child development and pedagogy. Revise your subject at the level you will teach and above, and practise pedagogy questions that apply ideas to classroom situations. Keep your eligibility test certificate ready.
Eligibility for KVS Jobs
Each KVS notification sets the qualification and age limits for its posts. Central government recruitment explains the standard age relaxations and the mistakes that get applications rejected.
Pay and Benefits at KVS
Teachers in central schools are paid on the central pay matrix: Level 6 for PRT, Level 7 for TGT and Level 8 for PGT. College and university teachers follow UGC pay rules. State schools follow state scales.
How to Apply for KVS Jobs
- Find the recruitment on this page and open its official notification, which KVS publishes on kvs.gov.in.
- Read the eligibility, vacancy break-up by category, fee and last date carefully before you start the form.
- Register on the KVS application portal, or log in if you already have an account, and fill in the form.
- Upload your photograph, signature and documents in the sizes asked, pay the fee where charged, and submit before the deadline.
- Save the confirmation page and payment receipt. Admit cards, results and later notices are published on the official website and listed here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CTET compulsory for KVS jobs?
Yes, for PRT and TGT. PGT posts do not need CTET, though a B.Ed is required.
Can I choose my Kendriya Vidyalaya after selection?
No. Postings are made by KVS on its own transfer and posting rules, and you may be sent to any KV in India.
What is the age limit for KVS jobs?
It differs by post. Each KVS notification states the minimum and maximum age, the date on which age is counted and the relaxations for reserved categories.
Can final-year students apply for KVS recruitment?
Only where the notification allows it. Some recruitments accept candidates who will complete their qualification by a stated date; others need the qualification on the closing date.
Is there an application fee for KVS jobs?
Most recruitments charge a fee, with exemptions or reductions commonly given to women, SC, ST, persons with disabilities and ex-servicemen. The fee and exemptions are listed in each notice.
Where are KVS recruitment notices published?
KVS publishes its notices on its official website, kvs.gov.in. Recruitment we have checked is listed on this page with links to the official notice.
Is this the official KVS website?
No. ItsSarkariNaukri.com is an independent website and is not connected with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan. We list its recruitment after checking the official notification, and always link to the official source for applying.
How can I know when KVS announces new jobs?
New recruitment from KVS appears on this page once it has been checked. There is no open recruitment right now. Checking the official website regularly is the surest way not to miss a notice.
Official website of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan:
- Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS)kvs.gov.in (official website, opens in a new tab)