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What is NVS teacher recruitment and how does it differ from KVS?

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NVS (Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti) runs Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas — residential CBSE schools for rural talented students, one per district. NVS recruitment is separate from KVS: candidates need CTET, subject qualifications, and must be willing to work in a residential setting. Pay scales are similar to KVS but come with free residential accommodation.

NVS is a fully residential system serving rural gifted students.

Structure

  • 661+ Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas across India.
  • Classes 6–12, English/Hindi mixed medium (regional language up to Class 8).
  • Fully residential — teachers live on campus with families.

Eligibility (same NCTE norms as KVS)

  • PGT: Master's + B.Ed + CTET (where required).
  • TGT: Graduation in subject + B.Ed + CTET Paper II.
  • Miscellaneous Category: PET, Music Teacher, Art Teacher, Librarian.

Key differences from KVS

  • Residential requirement: You must live on campus. Family accommodation is provided but limited.
  • Rural posting: Postings are in tehsils/blocks, not big cities.
  • Working hours: Longer — hostel supervision duties on rotation.
  • Perks: Free accommodation, subsidised food, close-knit community.

Pay

Same as KVS — 7th CPC pay bands, ~₹47,600 basic for TGT and ₹56,100 for PGT, plus DA/HRA equivalents and residential allowance.

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Updated 8 Jul 2026 · JSON