KVS (Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan General) Exam Eligibility Criteria
Updated 2026Eligibility is strictly based on the post applied for. Key highlights include:
- PGT: Master’s degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed or equivalent degree.
- TGT: Bachelor’s degree in the concerned subject with 50% marks, B.Ed, and qualification in CTET Paper-II.
- PRT: Senior Secondary (10+2) with 50% marks, D.El.Ed/B.Ed, and CTET Paper-I qualification.
- Administrative Roles: Qualifications range from Graduation for ASO/SSA to specific professional degrees like CA/ICWA/MBA for Finance Officers, and Engineering diplomas/degrees for Assistant Engineers.
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| PGT (All) | Max 40 Years |
| TGT (All) | Max 35 Years |
| PRT (All) | Max 30 Years |
| Assistant Commissioner | Max 50 Years |
| Principal | 35-50 Years |
| Vice Principal | 35-45 Years |
| JSA | Max 27 Years |
The selection process is multi-tiered and varies by role:
- Teaching Posts: Tier 1 Exam, Tier 2 (Subject Knowledge), and Interview.
- Administrative Posts (ASO/SSA): Tier 1 and Tier 2 written exams.
- Stenographer/JSA: Tier 1, Tier 2, and Skill Test (Typing/Shorthand/Computer Proficiency).
- Age relaxation is provided as per the government norms for candidates belonging to the Reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC).
- Candidates must refer to the detailed recruitment notification for the specific age relaxation years applicable to their respective categories and post requirements.
