The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is on the verge of releasing the crucial admit cards for the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) recruitment drive. This development is specifically for candidates who successfully submitted their online applications under the recruitment notification 01/2025. With the official examination schedule now public, the distribution of hall tickets is anticipated to follow shortly.
Detailed Examination Schedule for January 2026
The Tier I examination is slated to be held over two days in January 2026. The first day, January 10, will feature two shifts. The morning session, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, is designated for candidates applying for the posts of Primary Teacher, Junior Secretariat Assistant, and Lab Attendant. Each paper will have a duration of two hours.
Later on the same day, the afternoon shift will commence at 2:30 PM and conclude at 4:30 PM. This shift is reserved for the examination of candidates aspiring for Multi-Tasking Staff positions under both the headquarters and regional office cadre.
Schedule for Senior Administrative and Teaching Posts
The examinations for higher-level positions are scheduled for January 11. The morning shift from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM will cater to applicants for Assistant Commissioner, Principal, Vice Principal, and Post Graduate Teacher roles.
The final session on January 11, from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, will be a comprehensive one. It will include papers for Trained Graduate Teacher and other miscellaneous teacher posts. Additionally, this shift will cover a wide array of other positions such as Librarian, Administrative Officer, Finance Officer, Junior Translator, Assistant Engineer, Assistant Section Officer, Senior Secretariat Assistant, Stenographer Grade I, and Stenographer Grade II.
Exam City Allotment and Important Login Instructions
In a significant update, CBSE has confirmed that the allotment of examination cities for all candidates is already complete. Aspirants can now check their assigned exam city by visiting the official CBSE examination portal. It is mandatory to log in using the registration number provided during application, which begins with the digits '2598', along with the password created at that time. The board has explicitly stated that the application number will not function for login purposes.
Candidates must note a critical policy: the board will not entertain any requests to change the allotted examination city. Furthermore, no separate individual intimation regarding the city or admit card will be sent to candidates, making it imperative to regularly check the official portal.
Step-by-Step Guide to Download KVS, NVS Admit Card 2025
Once released, candidates should follow these steps carefully to download their admit card from the official website:
- Navigate to the official CBSE examination portal.
- Locate and click on the specific link for 'KVS, NVS Recruitment 2025 Admit Card'.
- On the login page, enter your registration number (starting with 2598).
- Enter the password you created during the registration process.
- Submit your login details to proceed.
- Your admit card will be displayed on the screen.
- Scrutinize all details printed on the admit card, including your name, photograph, exam date, shift, and venue.
- Download the admit card and save a digital copy.
- Take a clear, high-quality printout to carry to the examination center on your allotted day.
This hall ticket is a mandatory document for entry into the examination hall. Candidates are advised to initiate the download process as soon as the admit cards are released to avoid any last-minute technical hassles on the portal.
