NVS TGT (General/Combined) Exam Eligibility Criteria 2026

The educational qualification for the NVS TGT post is rigorous, ensuring only qualified candidates enter the teaching workforce. Applicants must possess one of the following qualifications to be considered eligible:

• A four-year integrated degree course from a Regional College of Education of the NCERT, with at least 50% marks in the subject concerned and in aggregate.
• An equivalent four-year integrated degree course from an NCTE-recognized institution with at least 50% marks in the relevant subject and aggregate.
• A Bachelor's Honors degree with at least 50% marks in the subject concerned or a combination of subjects, provided the candidate has studied the subject for at least 2 years in their 3-year degree course.
• A Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university with at least 50% marks in the subject concerned and in aggregate, provided the subject was studied in all three years of the degree.

In addition to the subject-specific academic requirements, candidates must possess a B.Ed. degree from a recognized institution. The requirement of B.Ed. is a mandatory component for TGT recruitment, verifying that the candidate has undergone formal teacher training. Meeting these criteria is non-negotiable, and candidates failing to provide proof of these qualifications during the document verification stage will be disqualified from the selection process.

The age criteria for the NVS TGT recruitment are strictly governed by the official guidelines issued by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti. For the current recruitment cycle, candidates must be at most 35 years of age. This limit is essential for ensuring that the recruits fall within the desired professional development range for the teaching profession. The age calculation is typically done as of the specific cut-off date mentioned in the detailed official advertisement. Candidates who exceed this maximum age limit are not considered eligible for selection. It is advisable for applicants to have their date of birth proof (such as an Aadhar Card, Matriculation Certificate, or Birth Certificate) ready during the verification stages to confirm their eligibility regarding these age requirements.

The selection process for the NVS TGT position is a multi-stage affair designed to evaluate both theoretical knowledge and practical teaching skills. The stages are as follows:

• Tier 1: This serves as the preliminary stage where candidates' baseline proficiency is tested.
• Tier 2: This is a crucial, high-weightage computer-based examination. It focuses on in-depth subject knowledge, aptitude, and language skills. The City Intimation for this stage has already been released, indicating the advanced nature of this part of the recruitment.
• Interview: Candidates who qualify in the Tier-2 examination are invited to the interview stage. The interview board evaluates the candidate's communication ability, personality, classroom management skills, and overall suitability for the residential school environment.

The final selection is made based on the combined performance of the candidates across these stages. It is essential for aspirants to prepare thoroughly for both the written computer-based components and the qualitative interview stage to secure their position.

While the standard maximum age for NVS TGT positions is 35 years, specific age relaxations are provided to candidates belonging to various reserved categories to ensure inclusive representation. These relaxations are in accordance with the Government of India norms. While specific details for every category are based on the master notification, typically, the following groups are eligible for relaxation:

• Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) candidates receive a standard relaxation of 5 years.
• Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) candidates receive a standard relaxation of 3 years.
• Women candidates across all categories may be eligible for specific age relaxations, as outlined in the official notification.
• Candidates with disabilities (PwD) are granted additional years of relaxation depending on the nature of their disability and category, consistent with government directives.
• Ex-servicemen candidates are provided with age relaxation based on their length of service, subject to the conditions stipulated in the recruitment guidelines.
• Employees already serving in the Central Government or Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti may also qualify for age relaxation based on their length of service.

Candidates must ensure they possess the necessary, government-issued certificates (e.g., Caste Certificate, PwD Certificate, Discharge Book for Ex-servicemen) at the time of document verification to claim these benefits.