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NVS Recruitment 2025: Notification, Eligibility Criteria, and Selection Procedure

1. NVS Notification 2025 – What to Expect

NVS oversees the operation of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs), which provide quality education to gifted students from rural areas. The organisation is expected to release a full notification soon for the recruitment of TGTs and PGTs.

This upcoming notification will include:

  • Subject-wise educational qualifications

  • Age limit for various posts

  • Step-by-step application process

As soon as the notification is officially made public, we’ll include the direct download link here for quick access.

1.1. NVS Recruitment Rules 2025 – Revised Guidelines Announced

NVS has formally released revised recruitment guidelines for the year 2025. These new rules apply to teaching positions such as Principal, Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), and Group B Miscellaneous Teaching Staff.


The complete notification, including updated eligibility criteria and selection procedures, will be made available in PDF format on the official website soon. Candidates will be able to view or download the revised guidelines directly from www.navodaya.gov.in once they’re published.

Stay tuned for further updates and ensure you’re checking the official site regularly so you don’t miss any important announcements.

1.2.NVS Recruitment 2025 – At a Glance

If you're aiming for a teaching career with Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), this is a golden opportunity you shouldn't miss. To help you quickly understand the key points, we’ve put together a brief summary of NVS Recruitment 2025 in the table below:

NVS Recruitment 2025

Board

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti

Posts

Principal, PGT, TGT

Vacancies

To be notified

Application Mode

Online

Category

Govt Jobs

Registration Dates

To be notified

Selection

Written Test

Interview (Except Librarian)

Document Verification

Medical Examination

Job Location

Various States

Official Website

www.navodaya.gov.in


1.3.NVS Recruitment 2025- Important Dates

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti will release the NVS Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF along with the complete registration schedule. Here we will update the important dates in the table below once released by NVS. 

Events

Dates

NVS Recruitment 2025 Notification 

--

Starting Date for Application Submission

--

Last Date for Application submission

--


2. NVS Vacancy 2025

The NVS Vacancy 2025 details will be officially announced through the recruitment notification. The vacancies will be released for a variety of teaching positions, including:

  • Principal

  • Post Graduate Teachers (PGT)

    • Computer Science

    • Physical Education (Male / Female)

    • Modern Indian Languages

    • Core Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Economics, Biology, History, English, Hindi, Geography, and Commerce

  • Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT)

    • Core Subjects: English, Hindi, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, and Third Language

    • Art

    • Physical Education (Male / Female)

    • Music

    • Library Science

    • Computer Science



    2.1.NVS Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online

    The online application process for NVS Recruitment 2025 will begin soon on the official website: www.navodaya.gov.in. The exact registration dates will be shared in the official notification PDF.

    Aspiring candidates interested in applying for these teaching roles will be able to fill out and submit their applications directly on the NVS website. With thousands eagerly waiting for the NVS Teacher Vacancy 2025, it's recommended to stay alert and apply as soon as the online portal opens.

    3. NVS Recruitment 2025 Application Fee

    The candidates have to pay the required application fee while submitting their online application form. The application fees are to be paid through the online mode only. Check the category-wise NVS Application Fee 2025 from the table below.

    Post Name

    Fees

    Gen/ OBC/ EWS (Principal)

    Rs. 2000

    Gen/ OBC/ EWS (PGT)

    Rs. 1800

    Gen/ OBC/ EWS (TGT, Miscellaneous)

    Rs. 1500

    SC/ST/ PwD

    Nil

    3.1.How to Apply for NVS Recruitment 2025 – Step-by-Step Guide

    The NVS Recruitment 2025 application process is carried out online and involves three main steps: Registration, Filling the Application Form & Uploading Documents, and Fee Payment.


    Here’s a clear breakdown of each step:

    3.1.1 Step 1: Registration

    1. Go to the official NVS website: www.navodaya.gov.in.

    2. Click on the ‘Recruitment’ tab and select the “Fill Online Application” link.

    3. Under ‘Recruitment Drive–2025’, click the appropriate job link.

    4. A new page with instructions will open – read them carefully.

    5. Accept the terms and proceed to the declaration section.

    6. Click the ‘Start’ button to begin the registration.

    7. You’ll be taken to the registration form.

    8. Select the position you’re applying for.

    9. Fill in your first name, last name, mobile number, and email address.

    10. Click ‘Submit’.

    11. Your user ID and password will be sent to your registered email and phone number.

    3.1.2 Step 2: Fill the Application Form & Upload Documents

    1. Log in using the user ID and password you received.

    2. Click on the ‘Go to Application’ tab.

    3. Enter your personal details, educational qualifications, and eligibility information.

    4. Upload scanned copies of the following:

      • Recent passport-sized photo

      • Signature

      • Left thumb impression

      • (All documents must be in JPG/JPEG format.)

    5. Read the declaration at the end of the form and accept it.

    3.1.3 Step 3: Pay the Application Fee

    1. Wait for 24 hours after submitting your application form.

    2. Log in again and click on ‘Make Online Payment’.

    3. Choose your preferred payment method and complete the transaction.

    4. Download and print the e-receipt for future reference.

    5. Alternatively, you can pay through e-Challan.
      (Note: You’ll be able to check your application status at least 48 hours after making the payment.)

    4. NVS Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria

    The candidates interested in NVS recruitment 2025 for teaching posts must refer to the required eligibility criteria as mentioned below. Only the candidates holding the required education qualification & age limit can apply for NVS Recruitment 2025. 

    Post

    Educational Qualification

    PRINCIPAL

    Master's degree from a recognised university with at least 50% marks. B.Ed. or equivalent teaching degree. At least 3 years of experience as House Master of a fully residential school. Proficiency in English & Hindi/concerned Regional language.


    4.1. NVS PGT Posts

    S.No.

    POSTS

    Master’s Degree

    (i)

    PGT(Hindi)

    Hindi

    (ii)

    PGT(Physics)

    Physics/Applied Physics/Electronics Physics/ Nuclear Physics

    (iii)

    PGT(Chemistry)

    Chemistry/Bio-Chemistry

    (iv)

    PGT(Mathematics)

    Mathematics/Applied Mathematics

    (v)

    PGT(Economics)

    Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics

    (vi)

    PGT(History)

    History

    (vii)

    PGT(Geography)

    Geography

    (viii)

    PGT(Commerce)

    Commerce with Accounting/Cost Accounting/ Financial Accounting as a major subject of study.  

    Holders of the Degree of M.Com. In Applied/Business Economics shall not be eligible.

    (ix)

    PGT (English)

    English

    (x)

    PGT (Biology)

    Botany / Zoology / Life Sciences / Bio Sciences / Genetics / Microbiology / Bio Technology / Molecular Biology / 

    Plant Physiology provided that the applicant had studied Botany and Zoology at the Graduation level. 

    (xi)

    PGT (Computer Science)

    Computer science/ Information Technology

    (xi)

    PGT (Modern Indian Language)

    Modern Indian Language Concerned

    (xii)

    PGT (Physical Education)

    Physical Education


    4.2. NVS TGT Posts

    S.No.

    Posts

    Subject’s

    (i)

    TGT(English)

    English as an Elective Subject at the Degree Level

    (ii)

    TGT(Maths)

    Maths, Physics and Chemistry

    (iii)

    TGT(Science)

    Botany, Zoology and Chemistry

    (iv)

    TGT (Hindi)

    Hindi as an Elective Subject at the Degree level

    (v)

    TGT (Social Studies)

    History with Geography / Economics / Political Science  OR Geography with History / Economics / Political Science

    (vi)

    TGT (Computer Science)

    B.Tech or BCA Computer Science/IT


    4.3. NVS Miscellaneous Posts

    Essential Qualification

    Desirable Qualification

    Music

    Five years of study in a Music institution, a Graduate/ post-graduate degree.
    A Bachelor's Degree with Music from a recognised university and B.Ed.
    Higher Secondary/Senior Secondary with any one of the following:
     

    • Sangeet-Visharad examination of Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Bombay.

    • Sangeet-Visharad examination of Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyalay Peeth, Lucknow.

    • Sangeet-Visharad examination of Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwa Vidyalaya, Khairagarh (MP).

    • Sangeet-Prabhakar examination of the Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad.
       

    Degree/Diploma awarded by Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh:
     

    • Sangeet-Bhaskar with a Graduation in any discipline.

    • Sangeet-Nritya Bhushan with a Graduation in any discipline.

    • Sangeet-Bhushan or Sangeet-Nritya Visharad with Senior Secondary/Intermediate/Part I examination of a 3-year Degree Course.

    • Working knowledge of English and Hindi or other Regional languages.

    • Experience of working in a residential school.

    Art

    Five years Recognised Diploma in any discipline of Fine Arts as Drawing/Painting/Sculpture/Graphic Arts/Crafts after passing Secondary Examination (Class X or equivalent) OR Post Graduate Degree in Drawing and Painting, Fine Arts from a recognised University/Institution.


    OR


    Four-Year Diploma in Fine Arts/Crafts from VishwaBharti Shanti Niketan OR


    B.Ed. Degree/Diploma in Fine Arts from the Regional College of Education. (Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) after class XII will be considered as equivalent to a Five-Year Diploma in Fine Arts after Class X).

    • B.Ed. or equivalent teaching degree from a recognised University.

    • Working knowledge of English and Hindi or other Regional languages.

    • Experience of Working in a Residential School.

    Physical Education (Male/Female)

    Bachelor's degree in Physical Education from a recognised institution. OR D.P.Ed. from a recognised university/Institution, provided that the admission qualification for the diploma is at least a university degree.

    • Working knowledge of English and Hindi or other Regional languages.

    • Experience of working in a residential school

    Librarian

    Bachelor's Degree in Library Science from a recognised institution with at least 50% marks
    OR
    Bachelor's Degree in Library & Information Science from a recognised institution with at least 50% marks
    Knowledge of Computer Applications.
    Working knowledge of Hindi and English 

    • Experience of Working in a Residential School

    • Knowledge of computer operations.


    5. NVS Age Limit 2025

    Post Name

    Age Limit

    Principal

    35 to 50 years

    PGT

    Max 40 Yrs

    TGT






    Max 35 Yrs

    TGT (Third Language)

    Music Teacher

    Art Teacher

    PET Male

    PET Female

    Librarian


    6. NVS Recruitment 2025 Selection Process

    The Selection Process for Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti Recruitment 2025 includes the following selection stages for all the posts as mentioned in the notification:

    1. CBT Written Exam

    2. Interview (except Librarian)

    3. Document Verification

    4. Medical Examination

    7. NVS Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern

    The exam pattern for each post has been discussed below as released by NVS through its recruitment notification. Check the NVS Exam Pattern for the post you are interested in and start your preparation ahead. 

    Candidates need to clear the CTET in order to be eligible for the NVS 2025 Exam. The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the score obtained by the candidate in both the written exam and the Interview Process.

    No interview process is conducted for the candidates selected for the post of TGT.

    7.1. For the post of Principal:

    Test

    Component of the test

    Number of questions

    Total marks

    Duration of the test

    Part-I

    Reasoning & Numeric Ability

    10

    20

    3 hours

    Part-II

    General Awareness

    20

    20

    Part-III

    Language Competency test (General English  and General Hindi – 20 marks each subject)

    20

    20

    Part-IV

    Academics & Residential Aspects

    50

    50

    Part-V

    Administrative and Financial procedure/rules of the Government of India 

    50

    50

    Total

    150

    150

    7.2. For the posts of PGTs

    NVS PGT Exam Pattern 2025

    Papers

    Sections

    Number of Duration

    Total Marks

    Duration

    Part-I

    Reasoning Ability

    20

    20

    3 hours

    Part-II

    General Awareness

    10

    10

    Part-III

    Knowledge of ICT

    10

    10

    Part-IV

    Teaching Aptitude

    10

    10

    Part-V

    Domain Subject Knowledge (difficulty level Graduation)

    80

    80

    Part-VI

    Language Competency Test (General English and General Hindi-15 marks each subject)

    20

    20

    Total

    150

    150

    7.3. For TGTs, Miscellaneous Teachers and TGTs (III Language):

    NVS TGT Exam Pattern 2025

    Papers

    Sections

    Number of Duration

    Total Marks

    Duration

    Part-I

    Reasoning Ability

    10

    10

    3 hours

    Part-II

    General Awareness

    10

    10

    Part-III

    Knowledge of ICT

    10

    10

    Part-IV

    Teaching Aptitude

    10

    10

    Part-V

    Domain Subject Knowledge (difficulty level Graduation)

    80

    80

    Part-VI

    Language Competency Test (General English and General Hindi-15 marks each subject)

    30

    30

    Total

    150

    150

    8. NVS Recruitment 2025 Syllabus

    To excel NVS written Exam, the candidates must prepare as per the syllabus proposed by the Samiti. The syllabus for common topics for all posts has been tabulated below. For the subject-wise NVS Syllabus, refer to the links provided below. 

    NVS Syllabus 2025

    English

    Reasoning

    General Awareness

    Numerical Ability

    1. Verb

    2. Comprehension

    3. Unseen Passages

    4. Tenses

    5. Fill in the Blanks

    6. Vocabulary

    7. Voice

    8. Adverb

    9. Antonyms/Synonyms

    10. Subject-Verb Agreement

    11. Error Correction

    12. English Grammar

    13. Articles

    14. Sentence Rearrangement

    15. Idioms & Phrases

    1. Arithmetic Number Series/Letter and Symbol Series

    2. Spatial Orientation

    3. Observation

    4. Figures/Verbal Classification

    5. Relationship concepts

    6. Arithmetical Reasoning

    7. Non-verbal series

    8. Analogies

    9. Discrimination

    10. Visual Memory

    11. Similarities and Differences

    12. Spatial Visualization

    13. Coding and Decoding

    14. Statement and Conclusion

    15. Logical Deduction

    16. Statement and Argument

    17. Cause and Effect

    18. Making Judgments

    1. Important Days & Dates

    2. Indian History

    3. Books and Authors

    4. Indian National Movement

    5. Awards and Honours

    6. Budget and Five-Year Plans

    7. General Polity

    8. Current Affairs – National & International

    9. Indian Economy

    10. States & Capitals of India

    11. International & National Organisations

    12. Science – Inventions & Discoveries

    13. Science & Technology

    14. Sports

    15. Abbreviations

    16. Countries & Capitals

    1. Number System

    2. Simplification

    3. Time and Work

    4. Decimal & Fractions

    5. Average

    6. Data Interpretation

    7. Profit and Loss

    8. Simple & Compound Interest

    9. HCF & LCM

    10. Problems with Ages

    11. Mixtures & Allegations

    12. Time and Distance

    13. Percentages

    14. Ratio and Proportions

    9. NVS Recruitment 2025 Salary 

    The teachers appointed through NVS Teacher Recruitment 2025 are paid handsomely by the Government. Allowances, admissible under the rules, are enforced from time to time apart from the basic salary paid to teachers and other staff.

    As per the 7th pay commission, the salary structure of the multiple posts is mentioned below:

    Posts

    Level

    Pay Scale

    TGT and TGT (Miscellaneous)

    Level-7

    ₹Rs 44900 - ₹142400/-

    PGT

    Level-8

    ₹47600- ₹151100/-

    Principal

    Level -12

    ₹78800- ₹209200/- 

    10. NVS Recruitment 2025 Cut Off

    The cut-off will be generated after the results have been declared. Candidates can tally their score with the cut-off marks and can get a fair idea of their selection chances in the NVS Exam.

    Let’s have a look at the previous years’ cut-off for the PGT post:

    Post/ Subject

    UR

    OBC

    SC

    ST

    PH

    TGT Art Teacher

    118

    112

    -

    96

    103

    TGT Music Teacher

    111

    101

    102

    83

    105

    TGT PET (Female)

    103

    97

    -

    -

    83

    TGT PET (Male)

    90

    84

    83

    75

    70


    Name of the Posts

    UR

    OBC

    SC

    ST

    PH

    PGT(Biology)

    116

    110

    103

    98

    96

    PGT(Chemistry)

    116

    112

    98

    86

    92

    PGT(Commerce)

    126

    114

    107

    91

    105

    PGT(Economics)

    122

    112

    100

    97

    104

    PGT(Maths)

    109

    102

    91

    71

    93

    PGT(Physics)

    100

    95

    89

    64

    86

    PGT(History)

    129

    125

    120

    119

    118

    PGT(IT)

    129

    0

    120

    102

    113

    PGT(English)

    121

    0

    112

    106

    108

    PGT(Hindi)

    130

    0

    121

    118

    122

    PGT(Geography)

    129

    126

    117

    121

    116

    11. Conclusion

    The NVS Recruitment 2025 offers an excellent opportunity for dedicated and qualified teaching professionals to join one of India’s most respected educational institutions. With revised guidelines, a wide range of teaching vacancies, and a clear selection process, this recruitment drive is a promising gateway for those passionate about educating rural talent across the country.

    Candidates are advised to carefully go through the eligibility criteria, stay updated with the official announcements, and prepare thoroughly for the written exam and interview stages. From competitive pay scales under the 7th Pay Commission to career growth in a residential school environment, NVS provides not just a job, but a fulfilling teaching career.

    Stay connected with the official website www.navodaya.gov.in for timely updates on notification releases, important dates, and application details. All the best for your journey toward becoming a part of the Navodaya family!

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