The wait is nearly over for lakhs of candidates aspiring for teaching and non-teaching positions in India's premier central government schools. The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) are set to release the admit cards for their combined recruitment drive's Tier 1 examination shortly. This follows the recent release of the exam city intimation slips, marking a crucial step forward in the massive KVS NVS Recruitment 2025 process.
Exam Schedule and Key Dates
The examination authority has finalized the timeline for the upcoming computer-based test. The KVS NVS Tier 1 examination is scheduled to be held on January 10 and January 11, 2026. The admit cards are expected to be made available for download in the first week of January 2026, immediately after the exam city intimation process concluded on December 26, 2025.
Candidates who have successfully submitted their applications can already check their allotted exam city by logging into the official portal. It is important to note that applicants do not need to carry the exam city slip to the test centre; the final admit card will be the mandatory document.
Detailed Examination Pattern and Shift Timings
The Tier 1 examination will be conducted in a multi-shift format over the two designated days to accommodate the vast number of applicants for various posts. Each day will have two shifts, and each paper will be of two hours duration.
The detailed shift schedule is as follows:
- Morning Shift: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Afternoon Shift: 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Different posts have been assigned to specific shifts across the two days. The recruitment covers a wide range of positions including:
- Teaching Posts: PRT, TGT, PGT
- Administrative Posts: Assistant Commissioner, Principal, Vice Principal
- Various other administrative and technical positions
Steps for Candidates and Final Advisory
With the admit card release imminent, candidates are advised to stay vigilant and follow these steps:
- Regularly check the official KVS and NVS recruitment portals for updates.
- Once released, download the admit card carefully and verify all details like name, photograph, exam date, shift, and centre address.
- Note the specific reporting time and post-wise timing mentioned on the hall ticket.
- Carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof to the examination centre.
The examination will be conducted for numerous posts across India, making it one of the most significant recruitment drives in the education sector for 2025-26. Candidates should utilize the remaining time for focused revision as per the official syllabus. Any discrepancy in the admit card should be immediately reported to the concerned authorities for rectification.
This recruitment drive offers a golden opportunity for qualified individuals to join prestigious institutions like Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, which play a pivotal role in the Indian education landscape.
