KVS NVS Selection Process & Exam Pattern 2026 – Tier-1, Tier-2, Interview & Skill Test
The KVS NVS Selection Process 2026 for teaching and non-teaching posts is conducted through a multi-tier examination system. The recruitment is carried out by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) under Notification No. 01/2025.
The selection process includes Tier-1 (Preliminary), Tier-2 (Main Examination), followed by Interview or Skill Test, depending on the post.
A. KVS NVS Posts with Tier-1 + Tier-2 + Interview
For the following posts, the selection process consists of two written examinations followed by an Interview.
Merit Preparation
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Tier-2 Written Exam: 85% weightage
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Interview: 15% weightage
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Interview carries 100 marks
| KVS Posts | NVS Posts |
|---|---|
| Assistant Commissioner | Assistant Commissioner (Academics) |
| Principal | Principal |
| Vice-Principal | — |
| PGT | PGT |
| TGT (including Librarian) | TGT |
| PRT | — |
| Administrative Officer | — |
| Finance Officer | — |
| Assistant Engineer | — |
| Junior Translator | — |
B. KVS NVS Posts with Tier-1 + Tier-2 + Skill Test
For these posts, selection is based on Tier-2 marks, subject to qualifying the Skill Test.
There is no interview.
| KVS Posts | NVS Posts |
|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade-I & II | — |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | Junior Secretariat Assistant (HQ/RO/JNV) |
C. Posts with Tier-1 + Tier-2 Only (No Interview / Skill Test)
For the following posts, final merit is prepared purely on Tier-2 marks.
| KVS Posts | NVS Posts |
|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer | Lab Attendant |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant | Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) |
D. Tier-1 Exam Pattern (For All Posts Except NVS MTS)
Tier-1 is a Preliminary (Qualifying) Examination, conducted in OMR (Objective) mode.
Duration: 2 Hours | Total Marks: 300
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Reasoning | 20 | 60 |
| II | Numeric Ability | 20 | 60 |
| III | Basic Computer Literacy | 20 | 60 |
| IV | General Knowledge | 20 | 60 |
| V | English Language | 10 | 30 |
| VI | Modern Indian Language | 10 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 300 |
E. KVS Tier-1 Exam Pattern for NVS Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 60 |
| II | Basic Computer Knowledge | 40 | 120 |
| III | English Language | 20 | 60 |
| IV | Modern Indian Language | 20 | 60 |
| Total | 100 | 300 |
F. Medium of Examination (Tier-1)
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Parts I to IV are bilingual (English + one selected Indian language)
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English Language section is English only
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Indian Language section is only in the language opted
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Supported languages include Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Urdu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, Odia
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Language option once selected cannot be changed
G. Educational Level Expected (Tier-1)
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Post-Graduation Level: Assistant Commissioner, Principal, Vice-Principal, PGT
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Graduation Level: TGT, AO, FO, AE, ASO, Junior Translator, Stenographers, SSA
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Senior Secondary Level: PRT, JSA, Lab Attendant
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Secondary Level: Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)
H. Tier-1 Shortlisting & Marking Scheme
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Tier-1 is only for shortlisting
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Shortlisting ratio: 1:10 (post-wise & category-wise)
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Each question carries 3 marks
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Negative marking: 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer
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No re-evaluation allowed
I. Tier-2 Exam Pattern (For All Posts)
Tier-2 is a Subject Knowledge Examination, conducted in bilingual mode (Hindi & English)
(Duration: 2½ Hours)
| Component | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Objective | 60 | 60 |
| Descriptive | 10 | 40 |
| Total | 70 | 100 |
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For PGT (Languages) & TGT (3rd Language), exam is conducted in the concerned language
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Negative marking (Objective): 0.25 marks
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No re-evaluation permitted
J. Interview & Skill Test Shortlisting Ratio
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Interview: 1:3 ratio from Tier-2
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Skill Test: 1:5 ratio from Tier-2
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Candidates scoring equal to cutoff marks are also shortlisted
K. Skill Test Details (Post-Wise)
Junior Secretariat Assistant (KVS)
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Typing Test:
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English: 35 wpm | Hindi: 30 wpm
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Computer Proficiency Test (CPT):
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MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet
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100 marks, minimum 40% required
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Junior Secretariat Assistant (NVS)
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Typing Test:
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English: 30 wpm | Hindi: 25 wpm
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Stenographer Grade-I & II
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Shorthand:
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Dictation: 10 minutes @ 80 wpm
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Transcription: 50 min (English) / 65 min (Hindi)
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Typing Test:
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English: 40 wpm | Hindi: 35 wpm
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Computer Proficiency Test:
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100 marks, minimum 40% required
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Conclusion
The KVS NVS Selection Process 2026 follows a transparent, multi-stage evaluation system with Tier-1 screening, Tier-2 subject assessment, and post-specific Interview or Skill Tests. Candidates are advised to understand the exam pattern thoroughly and prepare strategically according to their post level.
Check Official Notification here
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