{
  "topic": "kvs-teacher-eligibility-2026",
  "question": "What are the eligibility criteria for KVS teacher recruitment?",
  "short_answer": "To apply for Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) teacher recruitment, you need the relevant subject degree (Graduate for PRT/TGT, Post-Graduate for PGT), a B.Ed, a valid CTET (Paper I for PRT, Paper II for TGT, or PGT-CTET where applicable), and age must generally be under 30 (PRT/TGT) or 40 (PGT), with government relaxations.",
  "answer_md": "KVS follows NCTE norms plus its own service-rule additions.\n\n## By role\n\n- **PRT (Primary Teacher):** Senior Secondary (Class 12) + 2-year D.El.Ed. **OR** Graduation + B.Ed with 50%+, **plus CTET Paper I**, age ≤30 (with 5-year relaxation for SC/ST, 3 for OBC).\n- **TGT:** Graduation in the concerned subject (50%+) + B.Ed, **plus CTET Paper II**, age ≤35.\n- **PGT:** Master's in the subject (50%+) + B.Ed, age ≤40. CTET is required for PGT-level positions when notified.\n\n## Additional requirements\n\n- Hindi and English proficiency for both PRT and TGT.\n- Computer literacy (basic).\n- Preference for candidates trained in inclusive education.\n\n## Application\n\nKVS typically notifies once every 2–4 years via kvsangathan.nic.in. Between notifications, contractual roles are posted at individual KVs.",
  "category": "eligibility",
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  "keywords": [
    "kvs recruitment",
    "kendriya vidyalaya teacher",
    "kvs pgt tgt prt"
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      "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/answers/how-to-become-a-cbse-teacher"
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  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "url": "https://kvsangathan.nic.in/",
      "title": "KVS Official"
    }
  ],
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  "citation": "What are the eligibility criteria for KVS teacher recruitment? — schooljobsinindia.com/answers/kvs-teacher-eligibility-2026",
  "updated_at": "2026-07-08T07:39:12.680554+00:00"
}