Apply Now – Recruitment 2025 – KVS & NVS Notification by CBSE: Various Vacancies

About the Post

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), on behalf of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), has invited online applications from eligible Indian citizens for various teaching and non-teaching positions.
This recruitment drive covers posts across multiple cadres, including Primary Teachers, Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs), Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs), Principals, Vice-Principals, Librarians, Administrative Staff, and other non-teaching roles, as notified by the respective organizations.

The number of vacancies announced is tentative and may be revised based on administrative requirements. Candidates selected through this recruitment process will be liable for posting anywhere in India, including remote and hard-to-reach regions.

Applicants are advised to carefully read the detailed eligibility criteria, post-wise qualifications, age limits, reservation rules, selection procedures, and instructions provided in the official notification before submitting their online application.

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Vacancy Details

Notes: “UR” = Unreserved; “EWS” = Economically Weaker Section; “OBC (NCL)” = Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer); “SC”, “ST”; “LD/VI/HI/Others” are PwBD horizontal counts where provided. Numbers are as given in the raw data and are tentative.

3.1 Group-A / Senior Posts

Post	KVS (UR / EWS / OBC / SC / ST / Total)	PwBD (LD/VI/HI/Others)
Assistant Commissioner (KVS)	05 / 0 / 02 / 01 / 0 / 08	01* / 0 / 0 / 01*
Assistant Commissioner (Academics) (NVS)	06 / 01 / 02 / 00 / 00 / 09	0 / 0 / 0 / 0

* includes backlog vacancies (as noted in raw data)

3.2 Principal (Group-A)

Organisation	UR	EWS	OBC (NCL)	SC	ST	Total	PwBD (LD/VI/HI/Others)
KVS	68	0	36	20	10	134	01 / 04* / 01 / 05*
NVS	49	0	25	13	06	93	01 / 01 / 01 / 01

* includes backlog vacancies

3.3 Vice-Principal (KVS)

UR	EWS	OBC (NCL)	SC	ST	Total	PwBD
31	0	15	08	04	58	0 / 01 / 03* / 03*

* includes backlog vacancies

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3.4 Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) — KVS (subject-wise)

S.No	Subject	UR	EWS	OBC(NCL)	SC	ST	Total	PwBD (LD / VI / HI / Others)
1	Hindi	52	12	33	18	09	124	01 / 03* / 03* / 03*
2	English	68	16	44	24	12	164	02 / 02 / 03* / 04*
3	Physics	89	21	57	31	15	213	06* / 07* / 04* / 08*
4	Chemistry	84	20	55	30	15	204	06* / 07* / 03* / 07*
5	Mathematics	33	08	21	12	06	80	01 / 04* / 03* / 03*
6	Biology	53	12	34	19	09	127	04* / 04* / 04* / 04*
7	History	32	07	20	11	05	75	01 / 01 / 02* / 01*
8	Geography	32	07	19	10	05	73	01 / 01 / 02* / 00
9	Economics	55	12	34	19	09	129	01 / 02 / 03* / 04*
10	Commerce	41	09	25	14	07	96	01 / 03* / 02* / 02*
11	Computer Science	73	17	47	26	13	176	05* / 06* / 03* / 06*
12	Bio-Technology	03	00	01	00	00	04	00 / 01 / 00 / 00
Total (KVS PGT)	615	141	390	214	105	1465	29 / 41 / 32 / 42

* includes backlog vacancies where marked

3.5 Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) — NVS (subject-wise)

S.No	Subject	UR	EWS	OBC(NCL)	SC	ST	Total	PwBD (LD / VI / HI / Others)
1	Hindi	53	12	34	19	09	127	02 / 01 / 01 / 02
2	English	62	14	39	21	10	146	02 / 02 / 01 / 01
3	Physics	78	18	50	27	13	186	02 / 02 / 02 / 02
4	Chemistry	50	12	32	18	09	121	01 / 01 / 01 / 02
5	Mathematics	69	16	45	25	12	167	01 / 02 / 02 / 02
6	Biology	66	16	43	24	12	161	02 / 02 / 02 / 01
7	History	46	11	29	16	08	110	01 / 01 / 02 / 01
8	Geography	46	10	28	15	07	106	01 / 01 / 02 / 01
9	Economics	62	14	39	22	11	148	01 / 01 / 02 / 02
10	Commerce	19	04	11	06	03	43	01 / 00 / 00 / 01
11	Computer Science	56	13	36	20	10	135	02 / 02 / 01 / 01
12	Physical Education (M/F)	27	06	17	09	04	63	00 / 00 / 00 / 00
Total (NVS PGT)	634	146	403	222	108	1513	16 / 15 / 16 / 16

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3.6 PGT (Modern Indian Languages) — NVS

Subject	UR	Total	PwBD (LD / VI / HI / Others)
Assamese	05	06	01 / 00 / 00 / 00
Garo	01	01	00 / 00 / 00 / 00
Tamil	01	01	00 / 00 / 00 / 00
Telugu	01	01	00 / 00 / 00 / 00
Urdu	01	01	00 / 00 / 00 / 00
Bangla	04	05	00 / 01 / 00 / 00
Manipuri	03	03	00 / 00 / 00 / 01
Total	16	18	01 / 01 / 00 / 01

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3.7 Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) — KVS (subject-wise)

Subject	UR	EWS	OBC(NCL)	SC	ST	Total	PwBD (LD/VI/HI/Others)
Hindi	08	01	03	01	00	13	00 / 01 / 04* / 08*
English	129	31	84	47	23	314	03 / 04 / 07* / 16*
Sanskrit	217	52	142	79	39	529	05 / 08* / 09* / 15*
Social Studies	134	32	88	49	24	327	03 / 04 / 08* / 17*
Mathematics	170	41	111	61	30	413	04 / 18* / 08* / 16*
Science	74	17	47	26	13	177	11* / 11* / 05* / 11*
Physical & Health Edn.	61	14	38	21	10	144	07* / 09* / 07* / 07*
Art Education	55	13	36	20	10	134	01 / 06* / 02 / 01
Work Experience	103	25	67	37	18	250	02 / 03 / 04* / 07*
Special Educator (TGT)	202	49	133	73	36	493	05 / 05 / 05 / 05
Total (KVS TGT)	1153	275	749	414	203	2794	41 / 69 / 59 / 103

* includes backlog vacancies

3.8 Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) — NVS (subject-wise)

Subject	UR	EWS	OBC(NCL)	SC	ST	Total	PwBD (LD/VI/HI/Others)
Hindi	104	25	67	37	18	251	03 / 03 / 03 / 02
English	115	28	75	42	21	281	03 / 03 / 03 / 03
Social Studies	66	15	42	23	11	157	02 / 02 / 02 / 01
Mathematics	116	27	75	41	20	279	03 / 03 / 03 / 03
Science	86	20	56	31	15	208	02 / 02 / 02 / 03
Physical Education (Male)	52	12	33	18	09	124	00 / 00 / 00 / 00
Physical Education (Female)	54	12	34	19	09	128	00 / 00 / 00 / 00
TGT (Art)	61	14	38	21	10	144	02 / 01 / 02 / 02
Computer Science	267	65	176	97	48	653	06 / 07 / 06 / 07
TGT (Music)	52	12	33	18	09	124	01 / 02 / 01 / 01
Library	55	13	36	20	10	134	02 / 00 / 02 / 02
Special Educator	202	49	133	74	37	495	05 / 05 / 05 / 05
Total (NVS TGT)	1230	292	798	441	217	2978	29 / 28 / 29 / 29

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3.9 Trained Graduate Teachers (3rd Language) — NVS

(Selected entries — totals included)

Language	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total	PwBD (LD/VI/HI/Others)
Assamese	30	06	17	09	04	66	01 / 01 / 01 / 00
Bodo	06	01	02	01	00	10	00 / 00 / 00 / 01
Telugu	25	05	15	08	04	57	01 / 01 / 01 / 00
Urdu	06	01	02	01	00	10	01 / 00 / 00 / 00
Bangla	19	04	11	06	03	43	00 / 01 / 01 / 00
Total (3rd Language)	213	37	111	58	24	443	07 / 07 / 07 / 07

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3.10 Primary Teachers (PRTs) — KVS

Post	UR	EWS	OBC(NCL)	SC	ST	Total	PwBD (LD/VI/HI/Others)
Special Educator (PRT)	202	49	133	74	36	494	05 / 05 / 05 / 05
PRT	1089	268	724	402	201	2684	27 / 27 / 92* / 131*
PRT (Music)	78	18	49	29	13	187	03 / 03 / 00 / 08*
Total (PRT KVS)	1369	335	906	505	250	3365	35 / 35 / 97 / 144

* includes backlog vacancies

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3.11 Non-Teaching Posts — KVS

S.No	Post	UR	EWS	OBC(NCL)	SC	ST	Total	PwBD	ESM
1	Administrative Officer	06	01	03*	01*	01	12	01	0
2	Finance Officer	01	01	02	01*	00	05	0	0
3	Assistant Engineer	01	01	00	00	00	02	0	0
4	Assistant Section Officer	31	07	19	11*	06*	74	01 / 01 / 03* / 01*	0
5	Junior Translator	05	0	02	01	00	08	0	0
6	Senior Secretariat Assistant	114	28	75	42	21	280	03 / 05* / 06* / 06*	28
7	Junior Secretariat Assistant	277	68	184	108*	77*	714	09* / 14* / 13* / 15*	68
8	Steno Gr I	03	0	0	0	0	03	0	0
9	Steno Gr II	19	03	20*	09*	06*	57	01* / 01 / 02* / 0	3

* includes backlog vacancies

3.12 Non-Teaching Posts — NVS

Post	UR	EWS	OBC(NCL)	SC	ST	Total	PwBD	ESM
Jr. Secretariat Assistant (HQ/RO Cadre)	24	04	09	07	02	46	01 / 00 / 01 / 01	03
Jr. Secretariat Assistant (JNV Cadre)	225	55	149	82	41	552	06 / 05 / 06 / 06	55
Lab Attendant	78	16	33	28	10	165	02 / 01 / 02 / 02	16
Multi Tasking Staff (HQ/RO Cadre)	11	03	05	04	01	24	00 / 00 / 01 / 00	02

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Reservation & PwBD Functional Requirements

• Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD is as per Government of India rules. PwBD reservation is horizontal (within categories).
• PwBD candidates must ensure they meet the functional requirements of the post (detailed tables in raw content).
• PwBD candidates must produce Certificates in prescribed PERFORMA(s) at time of document verification.
• Scribe/compensatory time provisions available as per RPwD Act 2016 and Government guidelines (details provided in original notification).

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Desirable Qualification and Pay Scales

Qualifications vary by post: PGT — Postgraduate + B.Ed / Integrated PG; TGT — Four-year integrated B.Ed. or Graduation + B.Ed; PRT — 12th + D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed; Special educator — qualifications + RCI registration; Non-teaching — post-specific (grad, experience, etc.). Full required qualifications for each post are in the original detailed text and summarized above.

• Pay scales correspond to Pay Matrix Levels indicated (e.g., Level-12 for Group-A Principal/Assistant Commissioner, Level-8 for PGT, Level-7 for TGT, Level-6 for PRT/L1 etc.).
• Upper age limits are post-specific (e.g., PGT/TGT/PRT limits given). Cutoff for eligibility: 04 December 2025 (closing date).

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Age Relaxation

Category	Extent of age relaxation
SC/ST	5 years
OBC (NCL)	3 years
Women (if applying for PGT, TGT, Librarian, PRT)	10 years
Regular NVS employees (for NVS posts)	5 years
Regular KVS employees (for KVS posts)	Gen 5 yrs / OBC 8 yrs / SC/ST 10 yrs
Central Govt. employees with 3 years continuous service	Gen 5 yrs / OBC 8 yrs / SC/ST 10 yrs
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities	SC: 15 yrs / OBC: 13 yrs / General: 10 yrs
Women with disability	Special considerations; clause (c) not applicable
NVS employees (MTS post) including contract/daily wage	5 years
Ex-Servicemen (KVS Group A)	Gen 5 yrs; OBC 8 yrs; SC/ST 10 yrs
Ex-Servicemen (KVS Group B & C)	Gen 3 yrs; OBC 6 yrs; SC/ST 8 yrs
NVS Ex-Servicemen	Deduct military service from age + allowed up to 3 yrs excess
TGT (Computer Science, NVS)	Age relaxation for FCSA service in JNVs as per conditions

Note: Concessions are not cumulative — only the single highest concession applies unless specifically stated otherwise.

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Selection Procedure

A. For posts with Interview (e.g., AC/Principal/PGT/TGT/PRT/Administrative/Finance/AE/Translator and others):

1. Tier-1: Preliminary (OMR/Objective) — screening. Shortlist 1:10 for Tier-2 (per category).
2. Tier-2: Subject Knowledge Examination (Objective + Descriptive). Shortlist 1:3 for Interview (per category).
3. Interview (Personal Interaction): Marks as specified. Merit list prepared with weighted marks: Tier-2 (85%) + Interview (15%) for posts where weightage applies. (Interview marks = 100; weightage applied accordingly per notification.)
4. Allocation to KVS/NVS and post is done by merit and preference link after Tier-II.

B. For posts with Skill Test (e.g., Steno, JSA):

1. Tier-1 → Tier-2 → Skill Test (for posts where skill test is mandated). Shortlisting for Skill Test may be 1:5 relative to vacancies.
2. Must qualify Skill Test; final merit based on Tier-2 subject marks (and skill where applicable).

C. For posts without Interview/Skill Test:

1. Merit list based on Tier-2 only.

D. Tie-breaking rules (as per raw text):

• If total marks equal — higher Tier-2 marks rank higher.
• If Tier-2 equal — higher qualification / higher graduation marks / older candidate ranks higher.

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Exam Scheme

Tier-1 (General pattern for most posts)

Part	Subject	No. of Qs	Marks
I	General Reasoning	20	60
II	Numerical Ability	20	60
III	Basic Computer Literacy	20	60
IV	General Knowledge	20	60
V	English Language	10	30
VI	Modern Indian Language (one of 12)	10	30
Total	—	100	300

Marking / Negative Marking (Tier-1): Each question carries 3 marks. Wrong answer penalty: 1 mark (1/3 of 3). Unanswered = 0.

Tier-1 (NVS Multi-Tasking Staff — variant)

Part	Subject	Qs	Marks
I	General Awareness & Current Affairs	20	60
II	Basic Computer Operation	40	120
III	English	20	60
IV	Modern Indian Language	20	60
Total	—	100	300

Tier-2 (Subject Knowledge — Objective + Descriptive)

Component	Objective Qs	Objective Marks	Descriptive Qs	Descriptive Marks	Total Marks
Subject Knowledge	60	60	10	40	100

Marking (Tier-2 objective): Each objective Q = 1 mark; negative marking = 0.25 for wrong answers.

Skill Tests (examples)

• Junior Secretariat Assistant: Typing Test — Net typing speed English 35 wpm / Hindi 30 wpm. Computer Proficiency Test (MS Word/Excel/Access/PPT/Internet) — 100 marks; pass marks for CPT: 40%.
• Stenographer Gr I & II: Dictation + Transcription + Typing speed norms; shorthand pass criteria; CPT as above.

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Application Fees ( Non – Refundable)

Category / Post Group	Examination Fee (INR)	Processing Fee (INR)	Total (excl. GST)
Assistant Commissioner / Principal / Vice Principal	2,300	500	2,800
PGT / Assistant Engineer / Finance Officer / Administrative Officer / TGT / Librarian / PRT / ASO / Junior Translator	1,500	500	2,000
Senior Secretariat Assistant / Steno Gr I & II / Junior Secretariat Assistant / Lab Attendant / MTS	1,200	500	1,700
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen	No Examination Fee	500 (processing)	500

• GST as applicable will be charged extra where applicable.
• Fee payment must be online (Debit/Credit card/Netbanking). Bank transaction charges borne by candidate.
• Fee once paid will not be refunded.

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How to Apply?

Follow these steps exactly to complete the online application:

Step 0 — Before you start

• Keep a valid personal email ID and mobile number (active).
• Keep scanned copies ready of photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, relevant certificates (educational, caste, PwBD, experience, NOC if in service, CTET where applicable). See upload specs below.
• Decide the post(s) you want to apply for. You may apply for multiple posts but pay fee separately for each post applied (and for PGT/TGT limits internal rules apply: within PGT apply only for one subject; within TGT apply only for one subject).
• Read the official notification and ensure you meet eligibility as on 04 December 2025 (closing date).

Step 1 — Registration

1. Go to the official portal: CBSE / KVS / NVS recruitment link.
2. Click Apply Online → New Registration.
3. Enter name, contact details, email. A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated and displayed. Save these credentials. An SMS / email will also be sent.

Step 2 — Fill application form

1. Login using Registration Number and Password.
2. Complete personal details, address, category, educational qualification, experience, post(s) selection, choice of medium (Hindi/English), choice of Modern Indian Language (for language sections).
3. Indicate if you need scribe/compensatory time (PwBD), or pre-examination training (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD).
4. Upload scanned documents (photograph, signature, left thumb, handwritten declaration, and other certificates) as per file format & size (see Section 11). Use the SAVE & NEXT option if you cannot complete in one sitting.

Step 3 — Photograph / Signature / Declaration upload

• Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and live photo capture if prompted. Follow exact pixel/size guidelines.

Step 4 — Preview & Final Submit

• Click Preview → verify all fields carefully.
• After verification, click FINAL SUBMIT. No changes will be allowed after final submission.

Step 5 — Fee payment

• Click Payment tab and pay via Debit/Credit Card / Netbanking / IMPS / Wallets.
• Wait for transaction response. Do not press back or refresh during payment.
• On successful payment, e-Receipt will be generated. Download and save the e-Receipt and take a printout of the submitted application and e-Receipt. If payment fails, login and retry.

Step 6 — Print / Save

• Take printout of Confirmation Page / Application Form. Do NOT send hard copy to CBSE/KVS/NVS. Keep copies for your records and for document verification at a later stage.

Step 7 — Admit card & examinations

• Download admit cards from the same portal when notified. Admit cards will not be sent by post. Check exam city/centre, reporting time, and required documents for the exam day.

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Image Upload Specifications & Scanning Guidelines

Photograph (passport size)

Parameter	Specification
Photo dimensions	4.5 cm x 3.5 cm (preferred pixels 200 x 230)
File type	JPG / JPEG
File size	20 KB – 50 KB
Background	Light-coloured (preferably white)
Colour	Recent passport colour photo, face clearly visible
Others	No caps, dark glasses. Religious headwear allowed if face is clear.

Signature

Parameter	Specification
Dimensions	140 x 60 pixels (preferred)
File type	JPG / JPEG
File size	10 KB – 20 KB
Ink	Black ink on white paper
Note	Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted

Left Thumb Impression

Parameter	Specification
Dimensions	240 x 240 pixels (200 DPI preferred) — approx 3 cm x 3 cm
File type	JPG / JPEG
File size	20 KB – 50 KB
Ink	Black or blue ink on white paper

Handwritten Declaration (exact text must be used)

Parameter	Specification
Text (must be handwritten in English)	“I………………….(Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”
Dimensions	800 x 400 pixels (200 DPI) — approx 10 cm x 5 cm
File type	JPG / JPEG
File size	50 KB – 100 KB
Note	Declaration must be in candidate’s handwriting. Visually impaired candidates: typed declaration + left thumb impression allowed.

Live photo capture

• Portal may request live photo capture using webcam / mobile QR. Follow instructions during application.

Scanning guidelines

• Scanner resolution: minimum 200 DPI; Color = True Color. Save as JPG/JPEG.
• Crop to edges and then use upload editor to get required pixel size.
• If image is unclear, re-scan and re-upload.

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Exam Centres, Call Letters, Biometric Verification & General Points (Key Reminders)

• Exam centres for AC/Principal/Vice-Principal: Delhi/NCR only. Others: cities listed will be decided based on applicant count. Centre allotment may change; final centre is as per admit card.
• Call letters / e-Admit Cards: Download from application login. Intimation may be sent by email/SMS. Candidates must bring admit card + original photo ID + photocopy to exam/interview.
• Biometric capture: Thumb impression and photo capture will begin from Main Examination stage; candidates must carry Aadhaar for biometric verification if required.
• No TA/DA for examinations or interviews. Selected outstation candidates called for interview may be reimbursed travel by second-class AC rail ticket (or bus fare) as per rules and on production of proof.
• No change of centre requests will be entertained.

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Unfair Means, Penalties & Answer Key Display

• Any malpractice (impersonation, copying, use of prohibited devices, tampering documents, canvassing) will attract cancellation of candidature, debarment (minimum 2 years) and possible legal action.
• Answer keys and scanned OMR sheets of Tier-1/Tier-2 objective tests will be displayed on websites for a short period. Challenges accepted with processing fee ₹1,000 per question (non-refundable unless challenge upheld). Final answer keys determined by subject experts; results will be declared against final keys. No challenges after results declared.

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Documents to Be Produced at the Interview / Document Verification

Prepare original copies + self-attested photocopies of:

• Proof of Date of Birth (Class X mark sheet/certificate)
• Educational certificates (degrees, mark sheets) and percentage conversion proof if CGPA/grades given
• CTET / CTET (if applicable for PRT/TGT posts)
• Caste certificate (PERFORMA per notification) for SC/ST/OBC (with validity where applicable)
• PwBD certificate (PERFORMA V series) + UDID (if available)
• EWS certificate (if claiming EWS) — must be valid for FY 2025-26 (issued on/after 01-04-2025)
• Ex-servicemen certificate (if applicable)
• Experience certificates / NOC from employer (if employed)
• Photo ID (Aadhaar/Passport/PAN/Driving Licence) for exam & interview

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Annexures / Formats / Proforma

• PERFORMA-I (OBC certificate), PERFORMA-II (SC/ST), PERFORMA-III (EWS), PERFORMA-IV (Ex-Servicemen), PERFORMA-V series (PwBD), PROFORMA-V-D, PROFORMA-V-F etc. are part of the full notification and must be used where applicable. The OBC certificate format text included in the raw data must be followed exactly.

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Important Dates

Event	Date & Time
Registration Open	14 November 2025 (10:00 AM)
Registration Close	04 December 2025 (11:50 PM)
Fee Deposit Opens	14 November 2025 (10:00 AM)
Fee Deposit Closes	04 December 2025 (11:50 PM)

Note: Cut-off date for determining eligibility (age/qualification/experience) is 04 December 2025.

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Important Links

Description	Link
Online Application Form	Click Here
Official Notification	Click Here
Tier II Syllabus	Click Here
Join WhatsApp Channel	Click Here
Join Telegram Channel	Click Here
Official Website	KVS/NVS

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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