Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India. The NVS has revised its recruitment rules for various teaching posts under NVS Recruitment 2025 through the official notice released on 20th March 2025 on the official website of NVS. The detailed NVS Notification for various teaching posts like for Principal, PGT, TGT & Group B Miscellaneous Teachers will be released shortly on the official website of www.navodaya.gov.in along with the complete details. Candidates can refer to the below article for details regarding the recruitment drive. 

NVS Notification 2025

The NVS is responsible for running Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) providing quality education to talented rural children. This institution will soon release the notification for various TGT and PGTs. The notification provided detailed information regarding the educational qualifications for all subjects, age limits, and the process to register for recruitment. We will attach the notification when it is officially announced at www.navodaya.gov.in

NVS Recruitment 2025 Rules Out

NVS has released the official notice regarding the revised Guidelines for NVS Recruitment 2025 for the recruitment of Principal, PGT, TGT & Group B Teachers posts. The direct link to download the NVS Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF will be released soon at www.navodaya.gov.in. Candidates can check the revised Guidelines Notice regarding NVS Teacher Recruitment 2025 from here.

NVS Recruitment 2025 Guidelines (Out) - Click to Download

NVS Recruitment 2025- Overview

It is the best opportunity for candidates who are seeking teaching jobs under the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti. We have summarized the NVS Recruitment 2025 details in the table below: 

NVS Recruitment 2025
BoardNavodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
PostsPrincipal, PGT, TGT
VacanciesTo be notified
Application ModeOnline
CategoryGovt Jobs
Registration DatesTo be notified
SelectionWritten Test
Interview (Except Librarian)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Job LocationVarious States
Official Websitewww.navodaya.gov.in

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. 

EventsDates
NVS Recruitment 2025 Notification --
Starting Date for Application submission--
Last Date for Application submission--

NVS Vacancy 2025

NVS Vacancy 2025 will be released along with its official notification for the following posts-

  1. Principal
  2. Post Graduate Teachers (Computer Science)
  3. Post Graduate Teachers (Physical Education) [Male / Female]
  4. Post Graduate Teachers (Modern Indian Language)
  5. Post Graduate Teachers (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Economics, Biology, History, English, Hindi, Geography & Commerce)
  6. Trained Graduate Teachers (English, Hindi, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science & 3rd Language)
  7. Trained Graduate Teachers (Art)
  8. Trained Graduate Teachers (Physical Education) [Male / Female]
  9. Trained Graduate Teachers (Music)
  10. Trained Graduate Teachers (Library)
  11. Trained Graduate Teachers (Computer Science)

NVS Recruitment 2025 Apply Online 

NVS Recruitment 2025 Apply Online will be started on the official website of www.navodaya.gov.in The NVS Recruitment 2025 online registration dates will be notified along with the notification pdf. The candidates can submit their application forms for various teaching posts on the official website of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti. Thousands of candidates who are waiting for NVS Teacher Vacancy 2025 can apply online for the vacancies.

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 below table.

Post NameFees
Gen/ OBC/ EWS (Principal)Rs. 2000
Gen/ OBC/ EWS (PGT)Rs. 1800
Gen/ OBC/ EWS (TGT, Miscellaneous)Rs. 1500
SC/ST/ PwDNil

Steps to Apply for NVS Recruitment 2025

NVS Recruitment 2025 Apply Online will be done through three steps- Registration, Filling up the Application form & Documents Upload, and fee payment. The candidates who wish to apply for NVS Recruitment 2025 must follow the steps mentioned below- 

Step1- Registration Process

  1. Visit the official website of NVS at www.navodaya.gov.in
  2. Under the ‘Recruitment' tab, click the “Fill out an Online Application link”.
  3. Click on the appropriate link under ‘Recruitment Drive-2025' once more.
  4. A new window with instructions for submitting online applications will open.
  5. Read and accept all of the instructions before moving on to the declaration.
  6. Click on the ‘Start’ button.
  7. A new page with a registration form will appear on the screen.
  8. Choose the profile you would like to apply for.
  9. Enter your first and last name, as well as your phone number and email address.
  10. Click the Submit button.
  11. A user ID and password will be emailed to the candidates.

Step 2- Filling up the Application form & Documents Upload

  1. Log in using the user ID and password.
  2. Select the ‘Go to Application' tab.
  3. Fill up your personal details
  4. Enter the details of your educational qualification
  5. Enter the eligibility details.
  6. Upload a soft copy of your most recent photograph, signature, and left thumb impression. The soft copies should be in JPG / JPEG format.
  7. Read the declaration and accept it.

Step 3- Payment of Application Fees

  1. After 24 hours, log in again and select the ‘Make Online Payment' link.
  2. Using any of the offered alternatives, pay the examination fee.
  3. Print the e-receipt for future use.
  4. One can also submit the fees using e-Challan. One can check the application status after at least 2 days of deposition of money.

NVS Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The candidates interested in NVS recruitment 2025 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. 

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

NVS PGT Posts

S.No.POSTSMaster’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 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 / Micro Biology / 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

NVS TGT Posts

S.No.PostsSubject’s
(i)TGT(English)English as an Elective Subject at 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 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

NVS Miscellaneous Posts

Essential QualificationDesirable Qualification

Music

Five years of study in a Music institution as Graduate/Post Graduate Degree.
A Bachelor's Degree with Music from a recognized 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 Graduation in any discipline.
  • Sangeet-Nritya Bhushan with 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 Language.
  • Experience of working in a residential school.

Art

Five years Recognized 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 recognized University/Institution.
OR
Four Years Diploma in Fine Arts/Crafts from VishwaBharti Shanti Niketan OR
B.Ed. Degree/Diploma in Fine Arts from Regional College of Education. (Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) after class XII will be considered as equivalent to Five Years Diploma in Fine Arts after Class X).

  • B.Ed. or equivalent teaching degree from recognized University.
  • Working knowledge of English and Hindi or other Regional Language.
  • 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's degree.

  • Working knowledge of English and Hindi or other Regional Language.
  • Experience of working in a residential school

Librarian

Bachelor's Degree in Library Science from a recognized institution with at least 50% marks 
OR 
Bachelor Degree in Library & Information Science from recognized 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.

NVS Age Limit 2025

Post NameAge Limit
Principal35 to 50 years
PGTMax 40 Yrs
TGTMax 35 Yrs
TGT (Third Language)
Music Teacher
Art Teacher
PET Male
PET Female
Librarian

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

NVS Previous Year Question Paper PDFs- Click to Download

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 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.

(i) For the post of Principal:

TestComponent of the testNumber of questionsTotal marksDuration of the test
Part-IReasoning & Numeric Ability10203 hours
Part-IIGeneral Awareness2020
Part-IIILanguage Competency test (General English  and General Hindi – 20 marks each subject)2020
Part-IVAcademics & Residential Aspects5050
Part-VAdministrative and Financial procedure/rules of the Government of India 5050
Total150150

(ii) For the posts of PGTs

NVS PGT Exam Pattern 2025
PapersSectionsNumber of DurationTotal MarksDuration
Part-IReasoning Ability20203 hours
Part-IIGeneral Awareness1010
Part-IIIKnowledge of ICT1010
Part-IVTeaching Aptitude1010
Part-VDomain Subject Knowledge (difficulty level Graduation)8080
Part-VILanguage Competency Test (General English and General Hindi-15 marks each subject)2020
Total150150

NVS PGT Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025- Click Here

(iii) For TGTs, Miscellaneous Teachers and TGTs (III Language):

NVS TGT Exam Pattern 2025
PapersSectionsNumber of DurationTotal MarksDuration
Part-IReasoning Ability10103 hours
Part-IIGeneral Awareness1010
Part-IIIKnowledge of ICT1010
Part-IVTeaching Aptitude1010
Part-VDomain Subject Knowledge (difficulty level Graduation)8080
Part-VILanguage Competency Test (General English and General Hindi-15 marks each subject)3030
Total150150

NVS TGT Exam Pattern 2025- Click for Details

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
EnglishReasoningGeneral AwarenessNumerical 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 Honors
  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 Organizations
  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 on Ages
  11. Mixtures & Allegations
  12. Time and Distance
  13. Percentages
  14. Ratio and Proportions

NVS PGT Syllabus 2025- Click Here

NVS TGT Syllabus 2025- Click Here

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:

PostsLevelPay Scale
TGT and TGT (Miscellaneous)Level-7Rs.44900-142400/-
PGTLevel-8Rs.47600-151100/-
PrincipalLevel -12Rs.78800-209200/- 

NVS Recruitment 2025 Admit Card

The Admit Card for NVS 2025 Exam will be assigned to every candidate who applies for NVS 2025 Exam. An e-hall ticket will be generated for each applicant. Candidates are required to download their admit cards from the official website as admit cards won’t be sent via post. The admit card for the written exam will be released for candidates who apply for NVS Recruitment 2025.

NVS Recruitment 2025 Result

The results for NVS 2025 Exam will be released after the completion of each stage of the examination. The result for the written exam will be declared first. Candidates selected through a written exam will be called for the next stage of the selection process. The result with the names of the shortlisted candidates will be uploaded on the official website.

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 NVS Exam.

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

Post/ SubjectwUROBCSCSTPH
TGT Art Teacher118112-96103
TGT Music Teacher11110110283105
TGT PET (Female)10397--83
TGT PET (Male)9084837570
Name of the PostsUROBCSCSTPH
PGT(Biology)1161101039896
PGT(Chemistry)116112988692
PGT(Commerce)12611410791105
PGT(Economics)12211210097104
PGT(Maths)109102917193
PGT(Physics)10095896486
PGT(History)129125120119118
PGT(IT)1290120102113
PGT(English)1210112106108
PGT(Hindi)1300121118122
PGT(Geography)129126117121116
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NVS Recruitment 2025: FAQs

Ans. The NVS Notification PDF will be released soon on the official website of www.navodaya.gov.in.

Ans. A total number of vacancies for NVS Recruitment will be announced through NVS Recruitment 2025.

Ans. The selection process for NVS Teacher recruitment includes written test & interview (except for librarian post).

Ans. The per month salary of NVS TGT Teacher is Rs. 44,900/-

Ans. There are 9 teaching posts in NVS recruitment 2025 which are Principal, PGT, TGT, TGT (Third Language), Music Teacher, Art Teacher, PET Male, PET Female and Librarian.