
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), both autonomous bodies under the Ministry of Education, have opened recruitment for various teaching and non-teaching posts, including a large number of Primary Teacher (PRT) vacancies. KVS operates 1,288 Kendriya Vidyalayas across India and three abroad, supported by 25 regional offices and five Zonal Institutes of Education & Training (ZIETs).
KVS has announced a large recruitment drive for Primary Teacher posts in 2025, offering opportunities across General, Special Educator, and Music categories. The vacancies are distributed nationwide, with CBSE conducting the selection process and postings allotted anywhere in India.
| KVS PRT Vacancy 2025 Overview | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruitment Body | Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) |
| Exam Conducting Authority | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Post Name | Primary Teacher (PRT), PRT (Music), PRT (Special Educator) |
| Total PRT Vacancies | 3365 posts |
| PRT (General) | 2684 posts |
| PRT (Special Educator) | 494 posts |
| PRT (Music) | 187 posts |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Pay Scale | Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) |
| Official Websites | cbse.gov.in, kvsangathan.nic.in |
KVS has released a detailed category-wise breakup of PRT vacancies to help candidates understand the distribution of posts across various categories. This includes openings for PRT General, Special Educator, and PRT Music, along with reservation details for UR, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST candidates. The table also highlights posts earmarked for benchmark disabilities, ensuring full transparency in the recruitment process.
| Category-Wise PRT Posts (KVS) | ||||||||||
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | Total | LD | VI | HI | Others |
| Special Educator (PRT) | 202 | 49 | 133 | 74 | 36 | 494 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PRT | 1089 | 268 | 724 | 402 | 201 | 2684 | 27 | 27 | 92* | 131* |
| PRT (Music) | 78 | 18 | 49 | 29 | 13 | 187 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 08* |
| Total | 1369 | 335 | 906 | 505 | 250 | 3365 | 35 | 35 | 97 | 144 |
KVS has also shared the subject-wise distribution of PRT vacancies to give applicants a clear understanding of how posts are divided across different teaching roles. The breakup covers PRT General, Special Educator, and PRT Music, allowing candidates to identify the exact number of posts available in each category. This structured classification helps applicants align their preparation with the specific PRT post they are targeting.
| Subject-Wise Breakdown (PRT Posts) | |
| Subject / Category | Total Posts |
| PRT (General) | 2684 |
| PRT (Special Educator) | 494 |
| PRT (Music) | 187 |
| Grand Total | 3365 |
This section outlines detailed pay scales for all teaching posts, helping candidates understand compensation before applying. Salary packages follow Level-6 of the Pay Matrix, ensuring stable monthly income and structured increments.
Candidates applying for PRT, Music, and Special Educator roles can compare pay levels to make informed decisions.
Salary for Primary Teacher- Pay Scale: Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400) in the Pay Matrix
Salary for Primary Teachers Music (PRT-MUSIC)- Pay Scale: Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400) in the Pay Matrix
Salary for Primary Teacher (Special Educator )- Pay Scale: Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400) in the Pay Matrix
NVS manages 653 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas across the country, excluding Tamil Nadu, functioning through eight regional offices. CBSE is conducting this recruitment on behalf of both KVS and NVS, and candidates are advised to refer only to the official websites of CBSE, KVS, and NVS for accurate information. Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India, and requests for changes in posting location will not be entertained.