Answer Key released on 31 January 2026 — Download from kvsangathan.nic.in / navodaya.gov.in.
? Important Dates
| Exam Date (Tier-I) | 10–11 January 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | 31 January 2026 ✅ |
| Last Date to Raise Objection | Check official portal |
| Final Answer Key | To be notified after objection review |
| Result Date | To be notified |
? Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | As per official notification |
| SC / ST / PwBD | As per official notification |
| Payment Mode | Online: SBI Collect / Net Banking / Debit/Credit Card |
? Age Limit
| Age Limit | Post-wise — refer official KVS/NVS notification |
| Note | KVS: 18–35 years for most posts; NVS: similar — check notification |
| Age Relaxation | As per Central Government rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-SM |
? Vacancy Details — Organisation-Wise
| Organisation | Posts | Type of Posts |
| Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) | 9,921 | PRT, TGT, PGT, Principal, Vice Principal, Librarian, JSA, MTS etc. |
| Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) | 5,841 | TGT, PGT, Misc Teaching & Non-Teaching |
| Grand Total | 15,762 | Teaching + Non-Teaching |
? Eligibility Criteria
- PRT (Primary Teacher): 12th with 50% + D.El.Ed/JBT, CTET Paper I qualified
- TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher): Graduation + B.Ed in relevant subject, CTET Paper II qualified
- PGT (Post Graduate Teacher): Post-Graduation in relevant subject + B.Ed
- Principal / Vice Principal: Teaching experience + relevant degree
- Non-Teaching (JSA, MTS, etc.): 12th / Graduation as per post — check notification
? Mode of Selection
- Tier-I: Computer Based Test (CBT) — Objective Type
- Tier-II: CBT or Skill Test (for specific posts)
- Document Verification (DV)
⬇️ How to Download KVS/NVS Answer Key 2026
1. Visit the official KVS website: kvsangathan.nic.in (for KVS) or navodaya.gov.in (for NVS).
2. Navigate to the 'Results / Answer Keys' or 'Recruitment' section.
3. Click on the link 'KVS NVS Teaching & Non-Teaching Answer Key 2026'.
4. Log in using your Registration Number and Date of Birth / Password.
5. Your answer key with your recorded responses will appear on screen.
6. Download and save the PDF for future reference.
7. To raise an objection, go to the Challenge/Objection section, select the question, upload supporting documents, and submit before the deadline.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Who conducts KVS/NVS recruitment?
A: KVS (Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan) recruitment is conducted by CBSE on behalf of KVS. NVS (Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti) conducts its own recruitment. Both are under the Ministry of Education.
Q: How many total vacancies are there?
A: 15,762 vacancies — 9,921 under KVS and 5,841 under NVS — for various Teaching and Non-Teaching posts.
Q: When was the KVS/NVS Answer Key 2026 released?
A: The provisional answer key was released on 31 January 2026 on the official portals.
Q: Is CTET mandatory for KVS teacher posts?
A: Yes, CTET qualification is mandatory for PRT and TGT posts. Candidates must be CTET qualified before applying.
Q: What is the official website for KVS/NVS?
A: KVS: kvsangathan.nic.in | NVS: navodaya.gov.in
