KVS and NVS Recruitment 2026: Tier 2 Results Out and What Comes Next

Quick answer

The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) run a joint recruitment for teachers and non-teaching staff. The 2025 notification (01/2025) covered about 14,967 posts and was released by CBSE on 13 November 2025. Applications were reported to run from 14 November to 11 December 2025. Reports say the Tier 2 results for PGT, TGT and non-teaching posts came out on 28 August 2026. We did not find a new 2026 notification with an open window.

Timeline reported

Posts in the cycle

The reported total is about 14,967 posts across teaching and non-teaching cadres. The split by subject and post was not confirmed in this review. Check the notice for the exact vacancies.

Eligibility basics

Eligibility depends on the post:

• PRT: A senior secondary pass with a diploma or degree in elementary education, as per the notice.
• TGT: A graduate with a B.Ed, as per the notice.
• PGT: A postgraduate with a B.Ed, as per the notice.
• Non-teaching posts: Qualifications set per post.

Read the notice for the exact rules, because a summary can miss a change.

How the selection works

The 2025 cycle used a tiered process. Tier 1 is the written test, Tier 2 is the next stage for the posts the notice lists, and the final selection follows the notice. Check each tier's rules before you prepare.

What to check on the official sites

1. Open kvsangathan.nic.in for KVS notices and the result section.
2. Open navodaya.gov.in for NVS notices.
3. Check the joint recruitment portal run by the testing agency for the 2025 cycle and any new notice.
4. Look at the date of each notice. Do not rely on a summary without a notice link.

Common mistakes

• Trusting an old window. The 2025 window closed in December 2025.
• Using an unofficial site to apply. Use the official portal only.
• Ignoring the post-wise rule. PRT, TGT and PGT have different qualifications.

Which post suits which candidate

• PRT (classes 1 to 5): Suits candidates with elementary teacher training and a senior secondary pass.
• TGT (classes 6 to 10): Suits graduates with a B.Ed, who want to teach a subject.
• PGT (classes 11 and 12): Suits postgraduates with a B.Ed, for a subject-specialist role.
• Non-teaching posts: Suit candidates with the qualification in the notice, such as administrative or support roles.

Choose the post that matches your qualification exactly. A mismatch is one of the most common reasons for rejection.

What the selection involves

Earlier cycles used a written test, a skill or teaching test for some posts, and document verification. The stages for the 2025 cycle are set in its notice. Check whether your post needs a demonstration or a skill test, because it changes how you prepare.

Preparing for the test

• Subject knowledge: Revise the syllabus for your subject from the notice.
• Teaching aptitude: Practise lesson planning and classroom management, since they are part of many teacher tests.
• General ability: Reasoning, reading comprehension and general awareness are common to most posts.
• Mock tests: Take timed tests in the same format as the notice.

Documents to keep ready

• Marksheets for every qualification in the notice
• Teacher training certificate, for PRT and TGT candidates
• Photograph and signature in the size specified
• Category certificate, if claimed
• Experience certificates, if the notice asks for them

Why the official sites matter

KVS, NVS and the testing agency publish the notice, the result and the call letter. Third-party pages repeat old dates and can miss a correction. Check each date on the official site before you act.

Common mistakes

• Applying for a post you are not qualified for. Read the eligibility table.
• Ignoring the tier rules. Each tier has its own cut-off and its own date.
• Missing the document upload size. Check the format in the notice.

Questions candidates ask most

Will there be a new KVS or NVS notification soon? Check the official sites and the joint recruitment portal. Reports do not confirm a date.

Can I still apply for the 2025 cycle? No. The application window closed in December 2025.

Where do I see my Tier 2 status? Use the official portal and the result notice for the cycle. Do not rely on a summary for your own result.

Is the cycle the same for KVS and NVS? The 2025 notice was joint, but each organisation has its own posts, pay matrix and rules. Read the post-wise details.