CBSE Announces KVS and NVS Tier I Exam Date 2026: Check Full Details
KVS and NVS Tier I Exam Date 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced the Tier I examination dates for the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) recruitment 2025 cycle. The exams will be conducted on 10 and 11 January 2026 for thousands of teaching and non-teaching posts across the country. The announcement comes under Recruitment Notification 01/2025, which opened applications for nearly 15,000 vacancies. Candidates can check all exam-related information, including the admit card and centre details, through their login on the official websites of CBSE, KVS, and NVS.
Tier I Exam Dates for KVS and NVS Recruitment 2025
CBSE has scheduled the Tier I examination for both organisations on January 10–11, 2026. The detailed schedule and shift timings will be available soon on the official portals. Aspirants are advised to regularly visit the websites for updates regarding exam city allotment, centre address, and admit card release. Only notifications issued by CBSE, KVS, or NVS should be considered reliable.
Total Vacancies for KVS and NVS 2025
The recruitment drive covers 14,967 vacancies across a wide range of teaching and non-teaching posts. The distribution is as follows:
|
Post |
KVS |
NVS |
Total |
|
Assistant Commissioner |
8 |
9 |
17 |
|
Principal |
134 |
93 |
227 |
|
Vice Principal |
58 |
– |
58 |
|
Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) |
1,465 |
1,513 |
2,978 |
|
PGTs (Modern Indian Language) |
– |
18 |
18 |
|
Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) |
2,794 |
2,978 |
5,772 |
|
TGT (Third Language) |
– |
443 |
443 |
|
Librarian |
147 |
– |
147 |
|
Primary Teachers (PRTs) |
3,365 |
– |
3,365 |
|
Non-Teaching Posts |
1,155 |
787 |
1,942 |
|
Total |
9,126 |
5,841 |
14,967 |
Age limits differ by post, with relaxations as per Government of India rules. The age will be calculated based on the reference date of December 4, 2025.
Application Process: How to Apply
Candidates must submit their applications online. The application window opened on 14 November 2025 and closes on 4 December 2025. The steps include:
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Registering with a valid email ID and mobile number
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Filling personal, educational, and professional details
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Uploading required documents in the prescribed format
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Paying the application fee online
Applicants should keep a copy of the filled form and payment receipt for future reference.