TeachingKendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS)

KVS Recruitment 2025 — Kendriya Vidyalaya Teachers

KVS directly recruits PGTs (Post Graduate Teachers), TGTs (Trained Graduate Teachers), PRT (Primary Teachers), and Principal/Vice-Principal for its 1,200+ Kendriya Vidyalayas across India and abroad. CTET qualification is mandatory for TGT and PRT posts.

~6,000–13,000 (varies by cycle)Age: PGT: Up to 40 years | TGT: Up to 35 years | PRT: Up to 30 yearsPGT: Post-graduation in the…
Opening Details & Application

KVS Vacancy, Eligibility, and Apply Link

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Vacancies
~6,000–13,000 (varies by cycle)
Education
PGT: Post-graduation in the relevant subject + B.Ed. TGT: Graduation + B.Ed + CTET Paper II. PRT: 12th + D.El.Ed/B.Ed + CTET Paper I.
Age Limit
PGT: Up to 40 years | TGT: Up to 35 years | PRT: Up to 30 years (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-servicemen)
Apply on Official Portal

Opening Timeline

Notification Expected2025 (check KVS website)
Apply OnlineAs per notification
Written ExamAs per schedule
Interview (PGT/Vice Principal)Post written exam

Eligibility Criteria

Educational QualificationPGT: Post-graduation in the relevant subject + B.Ed. TGT: Graduation + B.Ed + CTET Paper II. PRT: 12th + D.El.Ed/B.Ed + CTET Paper I.
Age LimitPGT: Up to 40 years | TGT: Up to 35 years | PRT: Up to 30 years (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-servicemen)
NationalityIndian citizen

Exam Pattern

PRT Written Test150 marks | General English (10Q) + Hindi (10Q) + GK & Current Affairs (10Q) + Reasoning & Numerical Ability (20Q) + Teaching Methodology & CDP (50Q) + Curriculum/Subject-related (50Q)
TGT Written Test180 marks | Language (20Q) + GK (10Q) + Reasoning (10Q) + Pedagogy (40Q) + Subject Proficiency (100Q)
PGT Written Test180 marks | Language (10Q) + GK (10Q) + Reasoning (10Q) + Pedagogy (20Q) + Subject Knowledge (130Q)
InterviewFor TGT and PGT posts — 60 marks

Syllabus

Subject Proficiency (TGT/PGT)

  • Depth content of the respective teaching subject at graduate/post-graduate level
  • Curriculum as per CBSE board
  • Topics as per KVS syllabus for the applied subject

Teaching Methodology & CDP

  • Child Development & Pedagogy
  • Principles of Learning
  • Curriculum Design
  • Inclusive Education
  • Assessment & Evaluation
  • Teaching-Learning Methods

Frequently Asked Questions — KVS

What is the KVS TGT salary?+

KVS TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) pay scale is Level 7 with a starting basic pay of Rs. 44,900 per month. With DA and allowances, the gross CTC is approximately Rs. 6–7 lakhs per annum. Job comes with stability, Dearness Allowance revisions, and a defined-benefit pension.

Is CTET mandatory for KVS recruitment?+

Yes. CTET qualification is mandatory for TGT (Paper II) and PRT (Paper I) posts. PGT posts do not require CTET but require a post-graduate degree and B.Ed.