KVS LDE/LDCE Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 2499 TGT, PGT and Other Posts

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS)  has released an official notification for the recruitment of 2499 TGT, PGT and Other Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official KVS website. The last date to submit the application form is 26-12-2025. In this article, you’ll find the KVS TGT, PGT and Other Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

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KVS Principal, Vice-Principal, PGT, TGT Recruitment 2025 Overview

KVS Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification for Teaching Posts:

• Principal: At least 03 years of regular service in KVS in the grade (Masters Degree) as per NCTE
• Vice-Principal: PRT/TGT/Trained Graduate Teachers, Eligibility Criteria: Masters in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan with at least 05 years regular service from KVS in the grade (Masters Degree) as per NCTE and in good 65% marks too in of PGT Conducted
• PGT (Hindi):
  • Four years Integrated degree course from NCTE recognized Institution/University in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate including B.Ed. component OR
  • Master Degree from a recognized Institution/University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in concerned subject and B.Ed OR
  • Three years integrated B.Ed. –M.Ed from NCTE recognized Institution / University with at least 50% marks
• PGT (English):
  • From amongst TGTs who have rendered at least 03 years of regular service in the grade Essential Educational Qualification: Four years Integrated degree course from NCTE recognized Institution/university, in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate including B.Ed. component OR
  • Master Degree from a recognized Institution/University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in English and B.Ed Degree from NCTE recognized Institution / University with at least 50% marks OR
  • Three years integrated B.Ed. –M.Ed from NCTE recognized Institution / University with at least 50% marks
• PGT (Mathematics):
  • From amongst TGTs who have rendered at least 03 years of regular service in the grade Essential Educational Qualification: Four years Integrated degree course from NCTE recognized institution/university in the Maths subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate including B. Ed. component OR
  • Master Degree from a recognized Institution/University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in Maths or any specialization in Maths and Provided candidate has studied Maths subject at Graduation level also AND
  • B.Ed. Degree from NCTE recognized Institution / University with at least 50% marks OR
  • Three years integrated B.Ed. –M.Ed from NCTE recognized Institution / University with at least 50% marks OR
  • Four years Integrated degree with at least 50% marks from NCTE recognized University including B.Ed. component
• PGT (Physics):
  • From amongst TGTs who have rendered at least 03 years of regular service in the grade Essential Educational Qualification: Four years Integrated degree course from NCTE recognized university, in the Physics subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate including B. Ed. component OR
  • Master Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in Physics or any branch of Physics. Provided the candidate has studied Physics subject at Graduation level also AND
  • B.Ed. Degree from NCTE recognized Institution / University with at least 50% marks OR
  • Three years integrated B.Ed. –M.Ed from NCTE recognized Institution / University with at least 50% marks OR
  • Four years Integrated degree with at least 50% marks from NCTE recognized University including B.Ed. component
• PGT (Chemistry):
  • From amongst TGTs who have rendered at least 03 years of regular service in the grade Essential Educational Qualification: Four years Integrated degree course from NCTE recognized university, in the Chemistry subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate including B. Ed. component OR
  • Master Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in Chemistry or any branch of Chemistry. Provided the candidate has studied Chemistry subject at Graduation level also AND
  • B.Ed. Degree from NCTE recognized Institution / University with at least 50% marks OR
  • Three years integrated B.Ed. –M.Ed from NCTE recognized Institution / University with at least 50% marks OR
  • Four years Integrated degree with at least 50% marks from NCTE recognized University including B.Ed. component
• PGT (Biology):
  • From amongst TGTs who have rendered at least 03 years of regular service in the grade Essential Educational Qualification: Four years Integrated degree course from NCTE recognized university, in the Biological Sciences or relevant subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate including B. Ed. component OR
  • Master Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in Biological Sciences or relevant subject. Provided the candidate has studied Biological Sciences/Life Science subject at Graduation level also AND
  • B.Ed. Degree from NCTE recognized Institution / University with at least 50% marks OR
  • Three years integrated B.Ed. –M.Ed from NCTE recognized Institution / University with at least 50% marks OR
  • Four years Integrated degree with at least 50% marks from NCTE recognized University including B.Ed. component
• PGT (Economics):
  • From amongst TGTs who have rendered at least 03 years of regular service in the grade Essential Educational Qualification: Four years Integrated degree course from NCTE recognized university, in the Economics subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate including B. Ed. component OR
  • Master Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in Economics or any specialization in Economics. Provided the candidate has studied Economics subject at Graduation level also AND
  • B.Ed. Degree from NCTE recognized Institution / University with at least 50% marks OR
  • Three years integrated B.Ed. –M.Ed from NCTE recognized Institution / University with at least 50% marks OR
  • Four years Integrated degree with at least 50% marks from NCTE recognized University including B.Ed. component
• PGT (History):
  • From amongst TGTs who have rendered at least 03 years of regular service in the grade Essential Educational Qualification: Four years Integrated degree course from NCTE recognized university, in the History subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate including B. Ed. component OR
  • Master Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in History or any specialization in History. Provided the candidate has studied History subject at Graduation level also AND
  • B.Ed. Degree from NCTE recognized Institution / University with at least 50% marks OR
  • Three years integrated B.Ed. –M.Ed from NCTE recognized Institution / University with at least 50% marks OR
  • Four years Integrated degree with at least 50% marks from NCTE recognized University including B.Ed. component
• PGT (Geography):
  • From amongst TGTs who have rendered at least 03 years of regular service in the grade Essential Educational Qualification: Four years Integrated degree course from NCTE recognized university, in the Geography subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate including B. Ed. component OR
  • Master Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in Geography or any specialization in Geography. Provided the candidate has studied Geography subject at Graduation level also AND
  • B.Ed. Degree from NCTE recognized Institution / University with at least 50% marks OR
  • Three years integrated B.Ed. –M.Ed from NCTE recognized Institution / University with at least 50% marks OR
  • Four years Integrated degree with at least 50% marks from NCTE recognized University including B.Ed. component
• TGT (Hindi):
  • From PRTs having 05 years' regular service as PRT Essential Educational Qualification: (A) Four years integrated degree course from NCTE recognized Institution/University with all or at least 50% marks in Hindi as well as in the aggregate (as per policy of concerned subject) as well as in the aggregate including B.Ed. component OR
  • Bachelor/Honours Degree from a recognized Institution/University with at least 50% marks in concerned subject, combination of subjects as well as in the aggregate AND
  • B.Ed. Degree from NCTE recognized Institution/University with at least 50% marks OR
  • Three years integrated B.Ed. -M.Ed from NCTE recognized Institution/University with at least 50% marks OR
  • **1-year B.Ed. (Special Education) from Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) with at least 50% marks OR
  • Post-Graduation in concerned subject / any specialization in concerned subject with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade provided that the candidate has studied the subject(s) mentioned in the note below at the graduation level and three years integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. from NCTE recognized institution/University with at least 50% marks
  • (B) Qualified in the Central Teachers Eligibility Test (Paper-II) conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
  • (C) Competency to teach through English and Hindi Medium
• TGT (English):
  • From amongst PRTs having 05 years' regular service as PRT Essential Educational Qualification: At Four years integrated degree course from NCTE recognized institution/ University with at least 50% marks in English as well as in the aggregate including B.Ed. component OR
  • Bachelor/Honours Degree from a recognized Institution/University with at least 50% marks in concerned subject, combination of subjects as well as in the aggregate AND
  • B.Ed. Degree from NCTE recognized institution/University with at least 50% marks OR
  • Three years integrated B.Ed. -M.Ed from NCTE recognized Institution/University with at least 50% marks OR
  • **1-year B.Ed. (Special Education) from Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) with at least 50% marks OR
  • Post-Graduation in concerned subject / any specialization in concerned subject with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade provided that the Candidate has studied the subject(s) mentioned in the note below at the graduation level and three years integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. from NCTE recognized institution/ University with at least 50% marks
  • (B) Qualified in the Central Teachers Eligibility Test (Paper-II) conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
  • (C) Competency to teach through English and Hindi Medium
• TGT (Mathematics):
  • From amongst PRTs having 05 years' regular service as PRT Essential Educational Qualification: (A) Four years integrated degree course from NCTE recognized university with at least 50% marks in the Maths as well as in the aggregate including B.Ed. component OR
  • Bachelor/Honours Degree from a recognized university with at least 50% marks in Maths, combination of subjects as well as in the aggregate AND
  • B.Ed. Degree from NCTE recognized institution/University with at least 50% marks OR
  • Three years integrated B.Ed. -M.Ed from NCTE recognized Institution/University with at least 50% marks OR
  • One year B.Ed. (Special Education) from Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) with at least 50% marks OR
  • Post-Graduation in concerned subject / any specialization in concerned subject with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade provided that the candidate has studied the subject(s) mentioned in the note below at the graduation level and three years integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. from NCTE recognized institution/University with at least 50% marks
  • (B) Qualified in the Central Teachers Eligibility Test (Paper-II) conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
  • (C) Competency to teach through English and Hindi Medium
  • ** Training to be undergone: A Person With B.Ed (Special Education) qualifications shall undergo, after appointment an NCTE recognition 6-month Special Programme in Elementary Education
• TGT (Science):
  • From amongst PRTs having 05 years' regular service as PRT Essential Educational Qualification: (A) Four years integrated degree course from NCTE recognized institution/ University with at least 50% marks in the Science subject as well as in the aggregate including B.Ed. component OR
  • Bachelor/Honours Degree from a recognized Institution/University with at least 50% marks in concerned subject as well as in the aggregate AND
  • B.Ed. Degree from NCTE recognized institution/University with at least 50% marks OR
  • Three years integrated B.Ed. -M.Ed from NCTE recognized Institution/University with at least 50% marks OR
  • **1-year B.Ed. (Special Education) from Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) with at least 50% marks OR
  • Post-Graduation in concerned subject / any specialization in concerned subject with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade provided that the Candidate has studied the subject(s) mentioned in the note below at the graduation level and three years integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. from NCTE recognized institution/University with at least 50% marks
  • (B) Qualified in the Central Teachers Eligibility Test (Paper-II) conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
  • (C) Competency to teach through English and Hindi Medium
• TGT (Social Studies):
  • From amongst PRTs having 05 years' regular service as PRT Essential Educational Qualification: (A) Four years integrated degree course from NCTE recognized university with at least 50% marks in the Social Studies subject as well as in the aggregate including B.Ed. component OR
  • Bachelor/Honours Degree from a recognized Institution/University with at least 50% marks in concerned subject, combination of subjects as well as in the aggregate AND
  • B.Ed. Degree from NCTE recognized institution/University with at least 50% marks OR
  • Three years integrated B.Ed. -M.Ed from NCTE recognized Institution/University with at least 50% marks OR
  • ** One year B.Ed. (Special Education) from Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) with at least 50% marks OR
  • Post-Graduation in concerned subject / any specialization in concerned subject with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade provided that the candidate has studied the subject(s) mentioned in the note below at the graduation level and three years integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. from NCTE recognized institution/University with at least 50% marks
  • (B) Qualified in the Central Teachers Eligibility Test (Paper-II) conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
  • (C) Competency to teach through English and Hindi Medium
  • ** Training to be undergone: A Person With B.Ed (Special Education) qualifications shall undergo, after appointment an NCTE recognition 6-month Special Programme in Elementary Education

Educational Qualification for Non-Teaching Posts:

• Head Master: Primary Teachers who have rendered at least Five years of regular service. Essential Educational Qualification: Qualified in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test Paper-I conducted by the Govt. of India
• Finance Officer:
  • Eligibility Criteria: 01 year's regular service as Section Officer with Bachelor Degree in Commerce from Recognized University OR
  • 04 years' regular service in the grade as Assistant Section Officer with the following qualification: Bachelor Degree in Commerce or Economics or ICWA (inter) or IDMA (inter) or MBA (Finance) with at least 02 years of regular service
• Section Officer: 03 years regular service in the grade as Asst. Section Officer/Steno Grade-II/UDC Senior Scale
• Assistant Section Officer: 03 years regular service in the grade in KVS
• Senior Secretariat Assistant: 03 years regular service in the grade in KVS
• Junior Secretariat Assistant: Sub-staff with atleast 03 years' regular service in KVS

Desirable Experience:

• For the post of Head Master and Trained Graduate Teachers, candidates should possess CTET Paper I in case of PRTs applying for Head Master and Paper II in case of PRTs applying for TGTs
• There will be 5% relaxation in qualifying marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates as per existing KVS guidelines
• They need to pass their qualifying exam in first attempt or in two attempts without any break in attempt

Salary/Stipend

• Salary will be as per 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix
• Principal, Vice-Principal, PGTs, TGTs, and other posts will receive salary as per their respective pay levels
• Additional allowances like HRA, DA, and other applicable allowances will be provided as per government norms
• Specific salary details are not mentioned in the recruitment notification

Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)

• For filling posts through LDE/LDCE: Cut-off date will be 01.01.2026 for determining age, length of service and Educational qualification
• Age relaxation: Age relaxation will be applicable as per Government of India norms
• SC/ST candidates: 5 years age relaxation
• OBC candidates: 3 years age relaxation
• PwBD candidates: Age relaxation as per government rules
• Upper age limit relaxation is available for internal candidates as per service rules

Application Fee

• Application fee details are not mentioned in the recruitment notification
• Candidates should check the official website for fee-related information while applying online

Important Dates

Selection Process

• The LDE/LDCE will be conducted on the Centers tentatively located in the cities of Regional Offices of KVS
• It is mandatory that the Applicants hold the requisite required Degree/ professional degree qualification at the time of examination
• The examination will be conducted in two parts:
  • Tier-I: Subject Knowledge Examination (Combination of Pen-Paper and OMR Based) - 40 marks duration 2½ hours
  • Tier-II: Personal Interview/Screening Test - 60 marks
• Being a promotional post, minimum qualifying marks in Tier-I/Interview/Personal Interview/Screening Test for the application shall be 35% for GEN/OBC/EWS and 33% for SC/ST and PwBD applicants
• In the Unreserved category whereas 35% for SC/ST and PwBD applicants
• The marks secured in the online written examination shall be the basis of seniority cum qualifying the written examination (Tier-I)
• Such candidates will be called for interview on the basis of qualifying marks scored in the written examination (Tier-I)
• The Selection for Interview, Judgement (availability) will also be on the basis of seniority cum qualifying the written examination (Tier-II) in the ratio of 1:4 OR 1:2
• For Finance Officer and Section Officer selection will be on the basis of seniority cum qualifying marks scored in the written examination (Tier-II) as per the vacancies under respective category
• For the post of ASST and JSA, the selection will be on the basis of marks scored in the written examination (Tier-I) for Finance Officer and Section Officer
• CTET qualification is mandatory for TGT posts and CTET Paper I for Head Master posts
• Candidates possessing the essential qualification/service as mentioned will only be eligible to be selected through LDE/LDCE
• Final Merit List: The final merit list will be prepared on basis of marks obtained in written examination and Personal Interview/Screening Test of 100 marks for the post of Finance Officer and Section Officer. However, there will be no interview for the post of Finance Officer and Assistant Section Officer, Senior Secretariat Assistant and Junior Secretariat Assistant

General Information/Instructions

• The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan will be conducting Limited Departmental Examination (LDE)/ Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for filling up the Teaching and Non-Teaching Posts from amongst eligible teachers/Officials of KVS
• Candidates possessing the essential qualification/service as mentioned will only be eligible to be selected through LDE/LDCE
• Candidates can apply for only one post even if they are eligible for more than one post
• Utmost caution is to be taken by the Applicants in filling the online application form and information given by him/her should be relevant and correct as per service records. In case of any wrong data/information entered by the candidate as inaccurate/wrong information which may lead to disqualification of the candidate
• No change in the application will be permitted once application is filled
• The LDE/LDCE will be conducted on the Centers tentatively located in the cities of Regional Offices of KVS
• The Controlling Officers will be responsible for verifying the correctness of the information furnished in application form by the applicants
• The Controlling Officer will verify the grading of APAR on the basis of APAR if available with them on his Laptop/PC or through the schedule by relevant years
• If the applicant fails to furnish Service Verification Certificate, the applicant will not be considered for evaluation
• In the event of selection of the Applicant through the LDE/LDCE, the credentials of the applicant will be verified
• Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) has been ensured in accordance with the provisions of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016
• Persons with disability of 40% or more, if so desires, will have to bring their own scribe to write the examination. The scribe must be from a lower academic qualification than the candidate
• PwBD candidates shall be permitted 20 additional minutes per hour of examination time or minimum of one hour for examination of three hours duration
• Candidates studying in the post through LDE cannot apply for vacancies under LDE/LDCE
• No change will be allowed after final submission of application
• After final submission, the applicable fees (if any) as well as other documents will be kept in record with signature of the applicant & certifying officer
• All candidates who are undergoing training under Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) subjects are also eligible to apply
• Merit list will be uploaded on KVS website. The names of applicants will be provided on their respective Regional Office KVS website
• Disciplinary action shall be initiated against any employee by KVS for misuse of position or by abusing the Sangathan

How to Apply

• Candidates must apply ONLINE only through the KVS official website
• Visit the official website: www.kvsangathan.nic.in
• Look for the "Employment" section or notification for LDE/LDCE 2025
• Click on the relevant recruitment notification link
• Read all instructions carefully before filling the online application form
• The application syllabus for LDE/LDCE Examination is available on KVS website www.kvsangathan.nic.in under the link "Employment" sub menu-> "Syllabus"
• Fill in all required details accurately including personal information, educational qualifications, and service details
• Upload scanned copies of required documents:
  • Recent passport-size photograph
  • Signature
  • Educational certificates
  • Service certificates
  • Caste certificate (if applicable)
  • PwBD certificate (if applicable)
• The Controlling Officer will create the list of the Portal and credentials from CBSE Help Desk provided to the eligible employee and register all the employees applying for LDE through the portal
• The applicant will use the Employee code and register all the respective employee ID to login to the portal
• After registration of the applicant by the Controlling Officer, the link will be mailed to the applicant for filing the application
• Using the link generated by Controlling Officer, the applicant will fill the ONLINE application and submit
• After successful online submission, take a printout of the application form
• Get the printout verified by the Controlling Officer with signature and stamp
• The hardcopy verification by the Controlling Officer should be completed by 09.01.2026
• Keep the verified hard copy safely for future reference
• Important: No change will be allowed after final submission of application
• Candidates should retain the registration number/application number for future correspondence

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KVS Principal, Vice-Principal, PGT, TGT Recruitment 2025 - FAQs

1. What is the starting date to apply for KVS Recruitment 2025?

Ans: Starting Date to apply is 12.12.2025.

2. What is the last apply date for KVS Recruitment 2025?

Ans: Last apply date is 26.12.2025.

3. What is the Eligibility to apply for KVS Principal, Vice-Principal, PGT, TGT 2025?

Ans: Graduate/Post Graduate with B.Ed from NCTE recognized Institution/University with relevant teaching experience in KVS.

4. What is the Maximum Age Limit to apply for KVS Recruitment 2025?

Ans: Age limit varies by post. Cut-off date for age determination is 01.01.2026. Upper age limit relaxation is available for internal candidates as per service rules.

5. How many vacancies are being recruited by KVS Recruitment 2025?

Ans: Total 2499 Vacancies (includes backlog vacancies).

6. Is CTET mandatory for applying to teaching posts?

Ans: Yes, CTET qualification is mandatory for TGT posts (Paper-II) and CTET Paper-I is mandatory for Head Master posts.

7. Can I apply for multiple posts in KVS Recruitment 2025?

Ans: No, candidates can apply for only one post even if they are eligible for more than one post.

8. What is the selection process for KVS Recruitment 2025?

Ans: Selection will be through Limited Departmental Examination (LDE) / Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) consisting of written examination (Tier-I: 40 marks) and Personal Interview/Screening Test (Tier-II: 60 marks) for eligible posts.

9. When will the LDCE Examination be conducted?

Ans: The LDCE Examination is scheduled to be conducted on 15.02.2026.

10. What is the minimum qualifying marks required in the examination?

Ans: Minimum qualifying marks are 35% for GEN/OBC/EWS candidates and 33% for SC/ST and PwBD candidates in both Tier-I and Tier-II examinations.