KVS Eligibility Criteria 2025: Age Limits, Qualifications & 9,126 Vacancies

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) is managing the recruitment process for 9,126 vacancies covering teaching positions such as Principal, TGT, PGT, PRT, and various non-teaching posts. For candidates preparing for this national-level recruitment drive, understanding the detailed eligibility requirements is crucial. You can keep track of general updates through KVS Recruitment 2025. Additionally, official guidelines and modifications can be cross-verified via the KVS NVS Eligibility (Revised PDF) file reference.

Please note that age limits and educational qualifications are applicable as on 04/12/2025.

KVS Age Limits for Teaching and Non-Teaching Posts

The age restrictions vary significantly depending on the specific role you are applying for. Below is the structured breakdown of maximum age limits:

Posts	Maximum Age Limit (Years)
Assistant Commissioner	18 – 50
Principal	35 – 50
Vice Principal	35 – 45
Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)	18 – 40
Primary Teacher (PRT)	18 – 30
Primary Teacher (PRT) (Music)	18 – 30
Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT)	18 – 35
Special Educator (TGT)	18 – 35
Administrative Officer	18 – 45
Finance Officer	18 – 35
Assistant Engineer	18 – 35
Assistant Section Officer	18 – 35
Junior Translator	18 – 30
Senior Secretariat Assistant	18 – 30
Stenographer Grade -I	18 – 30
Stenographer Grade -II	18 – 27
Junior Secretariat Assistant	18 – 27
Lab Attendant	18 – 30
Multi-Tasking Staff (HQ/RO Cadre)	18 – 30

Age Relaxation Norms

Eligible categories can avail age relaxations as per government regulations:

Category	Age Relaxation
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe	5 years
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	3 years
Women (All Categories) for teaching posts (PGT, TGT, Librarian, and PRT only)	10 years
KVS Employees	5 years
Persons ordinarily domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir (01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989)	5 years
Persons with disabilities (including women)	15 years for SC/ST, 13 years for OBC, and 10 years for General

Educational Qualifications & Post Checklists

Core educational requirements include a Master's degree for PGT and a Bachelor’s degree for TGT. Detailed qualifications for individual roles are listed below:

KVS Assistant Commissioner Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have completed Master’s Degree from a recognized university with at least 50% marks
• B.Ed. from NCTE Recognised Institute/University with atleast 50% marks (OR) 3 years Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. from NCTE Recognised Institute/University with atleast 50% marks
• Working as Principal in the Pay Level 12 (Rs.78800 to Rs.209200) for at least 03 years in Central/State/Autonomous Organizations of Central Govt./State Govt.
• Knowledge of computer applications
• Working knowledge of Hindi and English

KVS Principal Qualification 2025

• Must have completed a Master’s Degree with at least 50% marks from a recognized institution/University
• Bachelor’s degree in Education (B.Ed.) with at least 50% marks from a NCTE-recognized Institution/University. (OR)
• Three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. from NCTE-recognised institution/University with at least 50% marks (OR)
• Four-year Integrated Degree with at least 50% marks, including B.Ed. component from an NCTE-recognised institution/University (50% marks)
• Working as a Principal in Pay Level-12 (Rs. 78800-209200) in the Pay Matrix in Central/State Govt./Autonomous organisations of Central/State Govt. (OR) Working as a PGT or Lecturer in the Central/ State Govt./ Autonomous in the Pay Level 8 ( Rs. 47600 to Rs. 151100) for at least 06 years (OR) Working as Vice-Principal for 3 years in Pay Level-10 (Rs. 56100/- to Rs. 177500/-) in Central/State Govt. /Autonomous organisations of Central/State Govt (OR) 12 years regular service as PGT/Lecturer in Pay Level-8 (Rs.47600-151100) in Central/State Govt./Autonomous organizations of Central/State Govt (OR) Combined service of 12 years as PGT(Entry Level 8 as per 7th CPC) and Vice -Principal (Entry Level 10 as per 7th CPC)

KVS PGT Qualification 2025

• Integrated Post Graduate Course from an 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 the concerned subject (AND)
• B.Ed. Degree from an NCTE-recognized institution/University with atleast 50% marks (OR)
• Three years Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. from NCTE recognized Institution/University with atleast 50% marks (OR)
• Four-year Integrated Degree with at least 50% marks from an NCTE-recognized institution/ University, including B.Ed. component
• Proficiency to teach in Hindi and English medium.

Additionally, specific subject-level criteria for PGT posts are outlined below:

Posts	Post-graduate/ Master Degree subject levels
PGT (English)	English, provided the candidate has studied the concerned subject At the Graduation level also
PGT (Hindi)	Hindi or Sanskrit with Hindi as one of the subjects at the graduation level
PGT (Physics)	Physics/Electronics/Applied Physics/Nuclear Physics
PGT (Commerce)	Master’s Degree in Commerce. However, holders of a Degree of M.Com in Applied/Business Economics are not eligible.
PGT (Maths)	Mathematics/Applied Mathematics
PGT (Chemistry)	Chemistry/Biochemistry
PGT (Economics)	Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics
PGT (History)	History
PGT (Biology)	Botany/Zoology/Life Science/Bio Sciences/Genetics/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Plant Physiology, provided they have studied Botany and Zoology at graduation.
PGT (Geography)	Geography
PGT (Bio-Technology)	Essential: At least 50% marks in aggregate in any of the following: Master’s Degree in Biotechnology/Genetics/Microbiology/Life Science/Bioscience/Biochemistry Proficiency in teaching Hindi and English.
PGT (Computer Science)	M.Sc. (Computer Science/IT) / MCA from a recognized institution/University with at least 50% marks (OR) M.E. or M. Tech. (Computer Science/IT) from recognized institution/University with at least 50% marks. 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-year integrated degree with at least 50% marks from an NCTE-recognized institution/University, including B.Ed. component.
PGT (Modern Indian Language)	Integrated Post Graduate course in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks, including B.Ed. component (OR) Master’s Degree from a recognized Institution/University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in the Modern Indian Language concerned (AND) B.Ed. Degree from an 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-year integrated degree with at least 50% marks from an NCTE-recognized institution/University, including B.Ed. component

KVS TGT Qualification 2025

• Four-year integrated degree course with at least 50% marks in the concerned subject(s) as well as in the aggregate, including B.Ed. component. (OR)
• Bachelor’s/Honours Degree from a recognized institution/University with at least 50% marks in the concerned subject, a 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 atleast 50% marks (OR) 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education) from Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) with atleast 50% marks
• Post Graduation in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks and a 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education) (AND)

KVS TGT Desirable Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school
• Knowledge of Computer applications
• Working knowledge of English and Hindi/ other regional languages.

Specific subject and professional breakdowns for TGT and associated teaching staff include:

Posts (Subject)	Educational Qualifications
TGT(Hindi)	Studied Hindi as a subject in all three years of their bachelor’s degree.
TGT(English)	Studied English as a subject in all three years of their bachelor’s degree.
TGT(Sanskrit)	Studied Sanskrit as a subject in all three years of their bachelor’s degree.
TGT(P & HE)	Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or an equivalent qualification.
TGT(AE)	Five-year recognized diploma in drawing and painting, sculpture, or Graphic Art.
TGT(Science)	Studied Botany, Zoology, and Chemistry in their bachelor’s degree.
TGT(SST)	Studied any two of the following subjects: History, Geography, Economics, and Political Science. One of the two subjects must be either History or Geography.
TGT(Maths)	Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics with any of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Computer Science, or Statistics.
TGT (Computer Science)	Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Application (BCA) with at least 50% marks (OR) Graduation in Computer Science/IT (OR) BE/B.Tech. (Computer Science/Information Technology) with at least 50% marks (OR) Three years integrated B.Ed. – M.Ed. from a NCTE-recognized institution/ University with at least 50% marks (OR) Four-year integrated degree with at least 50% marks from an NCTE-recognized institution/University, including B.Ed. component.
TGT (Music)	Bachelor’s degree in Music/Performing Arts with at least 50% marks in the concerned subject and also in aggregate, provided that the music subject is studied in all the years of the degree as the main subject. (AND) Bachelor’s degree in Education from an NCTE-recognized institution/ University with at least 50% marks.
TGT (Art Education)	Bachelor’s degree in Drawing and Painting/Sculpture/Graphic Art/ Fine Arts from a recognized institution/University with at least 50% marks, provided that the candidates have studied Drawing and Painting as the main subject in all the years of graduation B.Ed degree from an NCTE-recognized institution/University with at least 50% marks
Librarian	Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science from a recognized Institution/ University with at least 50% marks (OR) Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science with at least 50% marks (AND) Knowledge of Computer Applications Working knowledge of Hindi and English Desirable: Experience of working in a residential school for NVS

KVS PRT Qualification 2025

• Senior Secondary/Higher Secondary/Intermediate (10+2) with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known) from recognized Institute/Board (OR)
• Senior Secondary/Higher Secondary/Intermediate (10+2) with at least 50% marks and 4- year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B. El. Ed.) from recognized Institute/Board (OR)
• Senior Secondary/Higher Secondary/Intermediate/Class-XII with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) from Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) (AND)
• Qualified in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (Paper-I) conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) (AND)
• Proficiency to teach through Hindi & English medium

KVS Special Educator Qualification 2025

• Graduation Degree from a recognized institution/University with minimum 50% Marks 2. Any of the following from a recognized institution/University: (AND)
• Qualified in Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) (Paper – II) (AND)
• B. Ed. (Special Education) with atleast 50% marks (OR)
• B. Ed. (General) with atleast 50% marks along with a one-year Diploma in Special Education (OR)
• B. Ed. (General) with atleast 50% marks along two a two-year Diploma in Special Education; (OR)
• B. Ed. (General) with atleast 50% marks along with Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Special Education (PGPD) (OR)
• B. Ed. Special Education with atleast 50% marks and Post Graduate Professional Certificate in Special Education (PGPC) (OR)
• PG Diploma in Special Education (Mental Retardation) (OR)
• PG Diploma in Special Education (Multiple Disability: Physical and Neurological) (OR)
• Any other equivalent qualification approved by RCI

KVS Assistant Engineer Qualification 2025

• Graduated in Civil/Electrical Engineering from a recognized university/Institute
• 2 years of experience in design and engineering in the concerned branch of the Government Department./ Organization /Institute.

KVS Assistant Section Officer Qualification 2025

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university/Institute
• Working as UDC/SSA or equivalent on a regular basis for a minimum of 3 years in Level 4 (Rs. 25500- Rs. 81100/) in Central Govt./Autonomous Bodies of Central Govt
• Knowledge of Computer Applications
• Working knowledge of Hindi and English

KVS Junior Translator Qualification 2025

• Master’s degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level (OR)
• Master’s degree in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level (OR)
• Master’s degree from in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi medium and English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level; Vice-Versa (AND)
• Recognized Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English & vice-versa (OR)
• Two years’ experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in a Central or State Government office, including Government of India Undertaking.

KVS Senior Secretariat Assistant Qualification 2025

• Bachelor’s degree from recognized university/Institute or equivalent
• Working as JSA/LDC or equivalent on regular basis for minimum 3 years in Level 2 (Rs.19900-63200/-) in Central Govt./Autonomous bodies of Central Govt
• Knowledge of Computer Applications
• Working knowledge of Hindi and English

KVS Senior Stenographer Grade I Qualification 2025

• Graduated from a recognized university/Institute
• Shorthand Speed of 100 w.p.m. in English/ Hindi Shorthand and Typing Speed of 45 w.p.m. in English/ Hindi Typing
• Working as Stenographer Gr II on regular basis for 05 years in the Central/State Govt./Autonomous bodies of Central /State Govt. in Pay Level 4
• Knowledge of Computer Applications
• Working knowledge of Hindi and English

KVS Senior Junior Secretariat Assistant Qualification 2025

• Class XII pass or equivalent qualification from a recognized board or university (AND)
• A typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on the computer

KVS Senior Lab Attendant Qualification 2025

• 10th Class pass with a certificate / Diploma in Laboratory Technique (OR)
• 12th Class with Science stream from a recognized Board / University

KVS Multi-Tasking Staff Qualification 2025

• Candidates must have passed Class X from a recognized board

Revised Experience Criteria

Recent revisions have updated administrative and professional service experience rules for leadership roles:

• Revised experience criteria for the Principal post increased the requirement from 8 years to 12 years.
• Vice Principals require at least 3 years of administrative experience to become eligible for promotion to Principal.
• Post Graduate Teachers require at least 6 years of teaching experience to qualify for the Vice Principal position.

Next Steps After Eligibility Verification

Once you confirm your compliance with these criteria, prepare for subsequent exam stages. Keep track of your examination schedules, download your hall tickets using resources like KVS NVS Tier 2 Admit Card 2026 – Download Now, evaluate performance metrics via KVS NVS Tier 2 Answer Key 2026 – Download Here, and review old assessments through KVS NVS Tier 2 Question Paper 2026 – View & Download.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the experience required in KVS exam for the Principal post?

Applicants for the Principal post must possess a minimum of 12 years of professional experience as a PGT, TGT, or Vice Principal.

Is the Central Teachers Eligibility Test (CTET) is mandatory for KVS TGT, PGT, and PRT posts?

Yes, a valid CTET or relevant State TET qualification is mandatory for all TGT, PGT, and PRT positions.

What is the new experience requirement for the Principal post in KVS 2025?

The revised experience criteria for the Principal post have been updated, increasing the requirement from 8 years to 12 years.

How many years of experience are now required for Vice Principals to become Principal under KVS Eligibility?

Vice Principals are now required to possess at least 3 years of administrative experience to become eligible for promotion to the Principal rank.

How many years of experience do Post graduate teachers need to become Vice Principal?

Post Graduate Teachers now require at least 6 years of teaching experience to qualify for the Vice Principal position.