KVS Teacher Recruitment 2026 — PRT, TGT, PGT Posts, Eligibility, Salary & Teaching Career in Kendriya Vidyalaya
Complete guide to KVS teacher recruitment — PRT, TGT, PGT eligibility, CTET and B.Ed requirements, salary at pay levels 6-8, selection process with written exam and demo teaching, KVS benefits including housing and transfer policy, and career growth across 1200+ schools in India and abroad.
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) runs over 1,250 schools across India and in foreign countries — making it the largest chain of schools under a single administrative umbrella in the world. For anyone who wants a government teaching career with real job security, housing benefits, and the chance to teach in schools from Kashmir to Kanyakumari (and even abroad in Kathmandu, Moscow, or Tehran), KVS is the path.
KVS recruits teachers at three levels — PRT (Primary), TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher), and PGT (Post Graduate Teacher). Each has different eligibility, different pay, and a different classroom. Here's everything you need to know about getting in.
What is KVS?
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. KVs (Kendriya Vidyalayas) were established primarily for children of central government employees who face frequent transfers — but admissions are open to all categories based on a priority system.
Key numbers:- 1,250+ schools across India
- Schools in 3 foreign countries (Nepal, Russia, Iran)
- Over 50,000 teaching and non-teaching staff
- Affiliated to CBSE
- Medium of instruction: English (with Hindi as a compulsory subject)
Three Teacher Positions — PRT, TGT, PGT
| Position | Full Form | Classes Taught | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRT | Primary Teacher | Classes I to V | Level 6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) |
| TGT | Trained Graduate Teacher | Classes VI to X | Level 7 (₹44,900–1,42,400) |
| PGT | Post Graduate Teacher | Classes XI to XII | Level 8 (₹47,600–1,51,100) |
Eligibility — PRT (Primary Teacher)
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Senior Secondary (12th) with 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed), OR Senior Secondary with 50% + 4-year B.El.Ed, OR Senior Secondary with 50% + 2-year D.Ed (Special Education) |
| Alternative | Graduation + B.Ed (for candidates who passed B.Ed before a specific NCTE notification date — verify per notification) |
| CTET | Must have passed CTET Paper I (Classes I-V) |
| Age | 30 years (relaxation: OBC +3, SC/ST +5) |
| Language | Proficiency in Hindi and English |
Eligibility — TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher)
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks in the concerned subject(s) + B.Ed from a recognised university |
| CTET | Must have passed CTET Paper II (Classes VI-VIII) |
| Age | 35 years (relaxation: OBC +3, SC/ST +5) |
| Subject-specific | The subject in your graduation must match the TGT subject you're applying for (e.g., TGT Maths requires Maths as a subject in BA/BSc) |
Eligibility — PGT (Post Graduate Teacher)
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Master's degree with at least 50% marks in the concerned subject + B.Ed from a recognised university |
| CTET | Not mandatory for PGT (but having it is an added qualification) |
| Age | 40 years (relaxation: OBC +3, SC/ST +5) |
| Subject-specific | The subject in your postgraduation must match the PGT subject |
Selection Process
KVS teacher selection has three components:
Part 1 — Written Exam (Computer-Based Test)
The written exam structure varies by position:
All three positions have a 200-mark paper (2.5 hours). Common sections across all: General English & Hindi (20), GK & Current Affairs (20), Reasoning (20), Computer Literacy (10). The difference is in subject and pedagogy weightage:
| Position | Pedagogy Marks | Subject Content Marks |
|---|---|---|
| PRT | 60 | 70 |
| TGT | 30 | 100 |
| PGT | 20 | 110 |
Part 2 — Demo Teaching
Shortlisted candidates (based on written exam merit) are called for a demo teaching session. You'll be given a topic and asked to deliver a 15–20 minute lesson before a panel. This evaluates your classroom presence, communication skills, subject clarity, and teaching methodology.
Part 3 — Interview
The interview assesses your overall personality, motivation for teaching, knowledge of education policy (NEP 2020), and awareness of KVS-specific practices.
Final Merit: Written Exam + Demo Teaching + Interview (weightage varies per notification — typically 85:10:5 or 80:10:10).Salary Breakdown
| Position | Basic Pay (entry) | DA (~53%) | Approx. Gross Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRT (Level 6) | ₹35,400 | ~₹18,762 | ₹58,000–₹68,000 |
| TGT (Level 7) | ₹44,900 | ~₹23,797 | ₹76,000–₹88,000 |
| PGT (Level 8) | ₹47,600 | ~₹25,228 | ₹80,000–₹94,000 |
KVS-Specific Benefits
Housing: Many KVs in cantonments and project locations have staff quarters within or adjacent to the school campus — free or highly subsidised. In urban locations where quarters aren't available, HRA compensates. Transfer policy: Zone-based system with minimum 2 years at a station before transfer request. Hard station postings (North-East, remote areas) earn priority for subsequent preferred postings. Annual transfer counselling is conducted through a transparent online system. Work-life balance: Teaching hours are typically 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM with ~6 weeks summer vacation, ~2 weeks winter vacation, and gazetted holidays. Foreign postings: KVS runs schools in Kathmandu (Nepal), Moscow (Russia), and Tehran (Iran) with foreign allowances on top of regular salary.Career Progression
| Starting Position | Promotion Path |
|---|---|
| PRT (Level 6) | PRT → TGT (through internal exam/promotion) → Vice Principal → Principal |
| TGT (Level 7) | TGT → PGT (through promotion with required qualifications) → Vice Principal → Principal |
| PGT (Level 8) | PGT → Vice Principal (Level 10) → Principal (Level 12) |
Promotion from TGT to PGT requires a departmental exam and postgraduate qualification. Vice Principal and Principal promotions are seniority-cum-merit through DPC.
Track KVS recruitment notifications at SarkariNaukriHub — KVS typically announces a large recruitment drive every 1–2 years with thousands of vacancies across all three categories.