{
  "topic": "kvs-recruitment-process-2026",
  "question": "How does KVS teacher recruitment work?",
  "short_answer": "KVS teacher recruitment happens through a national-level notification released by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan. Selection is based on a written exam followed by an interview (for PGT posts) or on the written exam and demo lesson (for TGT/PRT). Candidates must clear CTET before applying for TGT or PRT.",
  "answer_md": "**KVS teacher recruitment is a national-level hiring process conducted by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, typically once every 2–4 years. Selection is through a written exam (CBT), followed by an interview for PGT posts and a demonstration lesson for TGT and PRT posts. Clearing CTET Paper 1 (for PRT) or Paper 2 (for TGT) is mandatory before applying.**\n\n## The recruitment stages\n\n1. **Notification** — released on kvsangathan.nic.in with vacancy count, eligibility and exam dates.\n2. **Online application** — with fees paid via UPI/net-banking.\n3. **Computer-Based Test (CBT)**:\n   - **PRT**: General Awareness, Reasoning, Language, Teaching Methodology.\n   - **TGT/PGT**: Subject-specific + Pedagogy + Language + General Awareness.\n4. **Demo teaching / Interview**:\n   - **PRT & TGT**: Demonstration lesson.\n   - **PGT**: Interview + short teaching demonstration.\n5. **Final merit list**: CBT + demo/interview weightage as per notification.\n6. **Document verification and appointment**.\n\n## Eligibility (summary)\n\n- **PRT**: Senior Secondary + D.El.Ed/B.Ed + CTET Paper 1 cleared.\n- **TGT**: Graduation with the subject + B.Ed + CTET Paper 2 cleared.\n- **PGT**: Post Graduation with the subject (55%+) + B.Ed.\n- **Age limit**: 30 for PRT, 35 for TGT, 40 for PGT (with relaxations).\n\n## What makes KVS attractive\n\n- **Central government pay scale** — PGT ₹47,600 basic, TGT ₹44,900, PRT ₹35,400.\n- **All-India transfer policy** — postings across India, transferable every few years.\n- **Retirement benefits** including NPS with government contribution.\n\n## Timing\n\nKVS notifications are irregular — the last major recruitment was in 2023. Watch kvsangathan.nic.in and reliable education news outlets for the 2026 notification cycle.\n\n## Related reads\n\n- [KVS teacher salary in 2026](/answers/kvs-teacher-salary-2026)\n- [KVS teacher eligibility](/answers/kvs-teacher-eligibility-2026)\n- [What is NVS recruitment and how does it differ](/answers/what-is-nvs-recruitment)",
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    {
      "url": "https://kvsangathan.nic.in/",
      "title": "KVS"
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  "citation": "How does KVS teacher recruitment work? — schooljobsinindia.com/answers/kvs-recruitment-process-2026",
  "updated_at": "2026-07-23T19:01:42.973133+00:00"
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