KVS Eligibility Criteria 2023 – Kendriya Vidyalaya eligibility criteria for teachers recruitment into various government schools is decided by the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan. A good year of experience in the teaching field is desired specifically for the post of Principal. Candidates after their masterâs degree can apply for this recruitment. Aspirants willing to appear for the KVS exams have to fulfill the KVS eligibility as mentioned by the official authority.
Candidates, on failing to meet the required KVS eligibility criteria will be disqualified from the recruitment.Â
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangthan (KVS) is one of the big organizations of central government schools all over India. KVS conducts recruitment examinations annually to get on board the Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs), and Primary Teachers (PRTs) in these schools all over India. Know more on Kendriya Vidyalaya Exam on the linked page.Â
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KVS Eligibility Criteria – Recruitment for Teachers
Candidates must go through the Kendriya Vidyalaya eligibility criteria to apply for the 2023 KVS examination. KVS eligibility criteria for the post of TGT, PGT, or PRT Teacher 2023 is different. Decisions made by the KVS will be final regarding the eligibility criteria, acceptance or rejection of the applications, penalty for false information, mode of selection, the conduct of examination(s), allotment of examination centers, selection and posting of the selected candidate. No queries will be entertained by the authority.
The eligibility criteria for the KVS exam to be fulfilled by the aspirants is divided in three categories –Â Â
- KVS Age Limit
- KVS minimum Education Qualification
- KVS eligibility in terms of Nationality.
Important Pointers with regards to Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan Eligibility Criteria –Â
- Must have all the relevant documents mentioned for the KVS Eligibility Criteria.
- Ration Cards and Learnerâs Driving License are not accepted as identity proof
- KVS Employees/Government Servants claiming age relaxation shall have to produce a certificate in the format prescribed by the KVS.
- The signature on all the documents must be identical.
Go through the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan eligibility criteria in detail before filling the KVS Application form for the exam.Â
KVS Eligibility Criteria – Nationality
As per the KVS eligibility criteria mentioned in the official notification, the requirements with regard to Nationality is as follows –Â
- Applicants must be an Indian Citizen
- Any candidate who is meeting the educational and age requirements are eligible to apply.
KVS Age Limit – Kendriya Vidyalaya Age Limit In Terms of Maximum Age and Relaxation
The official notification gives KVS age limit and age relaxation given category-wise. The Kendriya Vidyalaya age limit of the different posts is different. The below table contains the relevant information regarding the age limit for PGTs, TGTs, and PRTs.
| KVS Age Limit – Post Wise | |
| Posts | KVS Age Limit |
| Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) | 40 years |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) | 35 years |
| Primary Teacher (PRT) | 30 Years |
| Librarian | 35 Years |
Candidates belonging to different reserved categories enjoy certain relaxation in the KVS age limit. The relaxation age varies from 3 years to 15 years depending on the candidates’ reservation category. The details are given below –
| KVS Age Limit – Relaxation for Reserved Candidates | |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes | 3 years |
| Women (All Category) for teaching posts only except for the post of Principal & Vice Principal | 10 years |
| KVS Employees | No age bar |
| Candidates with 3 years continuous service in Central Govt. provided the posts are in same or allied cadres | 5 years for General
10 years for SC 8 years for OBC |
| Persons ordinarily domiciled
in State of Jammu & Kashmir during 01-01-1980 to 31-12-1989 |
5 years |
| Persons with disabilities (including women) | (i) SC/ST – 15 years
(ii) OBC – 13 years (iii) General – 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (Unreserved/ General)(For Group-B posts only) | 03-years Service after-deduction-
of the Military rendered from the actual age as on the closing The date for receipt of applications |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC) For Group-B posts only) | 06 years (03 years + 03 years) after deduction of the Military Service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date for receipt of applications |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) For Group-B posts only) | 08 years (03 years + 05 years) after
deduction of the Military Service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date for receipt of applications |
KVS Eligibility – Educational Qualification
Applicants of the KVS exam are required to meet the mentioned KVS educational qualification in order to be eligible for the exam. Education plays an important part to match the criteria. The education criteria for each post is different so go through the information given below carefully.
KVS Eligibility – Education Qualification for PGT (Post Graduate Teacher)
- Two Years Integrated Post Graduate M.Sc. Course from Regional College of Education of NCERT in the concerned subject
- From a recognized university a masters degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate in the following subjects
- B.Ed or any equivalent degree from a recognized University
- In Hindi and English Medium Proficiency in teaching. Hence, candidates with teaching experience are desirable.
| KVS Education Qualification for Post Graduate Teacher | |
| Post (Subject) | Subject(s) at Postgraduate level |
| PGT (English) | English |
| PGT (Hindi) | Hindi or Sanskrit with Hindi
as one of the subjects at the Graduate level |
| PGT (Physics) | Physics/ Electronics/ Applied Physics/
Nuclear Physics |
| PGT (Chemistry) | Chemistry/Biochemistry |
| PGT (Economics) | Economics/ Applied Economics/ Business
Economics |
| PGT (Commerce) | Masterâs Degree in Commerce. However, holder of Degree of Masters in Commerce in Applied/ Business Economics shall not be eligible |
| PGT (Maths) | Mathematics/Applied Mathematics |
| PGT (Biology) | Botany/ Zoology/ Life Sciences/ Bio Sciences/ Genetics/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Plant Physiology provided they have studied Botany and Zoology at Graduation level |
| PGT (History) | History |
| PGT (Geography) | Geography |
| PGT (Computer Science) | The candidates should pass with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in any of the below subjects:
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Kendriya Vidyalaya Education Qualification for TGT – English, Hindi, Social Studies, Science, Sanskrit, and Maths
- B.Ed or any equivalent degree from a recognized University.
- Pass in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Paper-II, conducted by CBSE in accordance with the Guidelines framed by the NCTE.
- Candidates having at least 50% marks in aggregate as well as in the concerned subjects, in a 4-year Degree course at the Regional College of Education of NCERT.
- In Hindi and English Medium Proficiency in teaching
| KVS Education Qualification for TGT – English, Hindi, Social Studies, Science, Sanskrit, and Math | |
| Teacher Post (Subject) | Mandatory Subjects |
| TGT (Hindi) | Compulsory Hindi language as a subject in all three years of graduation |
| TGT (English) | Compulsory English language as a subject in all three years of graduation |
| TGT (SST) | Any two of the following subjects with either of the compulsory subjects:
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| TGT (Science) |
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| TGT (Sanskrit) | Compulsory Sanskrit language as a subject in all three years of graduation |
| TGT (Maths) | Candidate must hold a Bachelorâs Degree in Mathematics with any of the below subjects:
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Kendriya Vidyalaya Education Qualification for TGT – Physical & Health Education, Art Education, and Work Experience
| KVS Education Qualification for TGT – Physical & Health Education, Art Education, and Work Experience | |
| Teacher Post (Subject) | Mandatory Subjects |
| TGT (Physical & Health Education) | Candidates must have a Bachelorâs degree in Physical Education. |
| TGT (Aart Education) | Five years Diploma from an institute recognized by the Government of India, in the following fields:
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| TGT (Work Experience) | Candidates should have a Degree/Diploma in Electrical Gadgets & Electronics domain that includes either of the following:
Candidates should be proficient in conducting classes in Hindi as well as in English. Desirable qualities include a minimum of one year of practical work experience in an institute/workshop/factory environment, along with first-hand knowledge of Computer Applications. |
KVS Education Qualification For Primary Teacher (PRT)
Candidates who are willing to apply for the post of KVS Recruitment 2022 PRT, should check the educational eligibility information provided in the table given below:
| KVS Post | Primary Teacher KVS Essential Qualification(s) |
| Primary Teacher | Essential:
1. Senior Secondary (or it is equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known) OR Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B. El. Ed.) OR Senior Secondary (or it is equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) OR Graduation with at least 50% marks and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) * who has acquired the qualification of Bachelor of Education from any NCTE recognized institution shall be considered for appointment as a teacher in class I-V provided the person so appointed as a teacher shall mandatorily undergo a six month Bridge Course in Elementary Education recognized by the NCTE within two years of such appointment as Primary Teacher 2. Qualified in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 3. Proficiency to teach through Hindi and English Media. Desirable: Knowledge of Computer Applications. |
| Primary Teacher (Music) | Essential:
i) Senior Secondary School Certificate with 50% marks or Intermediate with 50% marks or its equivalent and Bachelor Degree in Music or equivalent from a recognized University. ii) Competence to teach through English Hindi medium. Desirable: Knowledge of Computer Applications. Note: For the post of Primary Teacher (Music), the candidates who have obtained a Diploma in Music are not eligible to apply. |
KVS eligibility Criteria – Number of Attempts
- As per the KVS eligibility conditions there is no such limit to the number of attempts for the KVS exam.
- Candidates within the age limit and fulfilling the educational requirement can apply multiple times for the exam.
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