NVS Patna Counselor Exam 2026 Mock Test Series

• Candidates must carry a printed e-admit card and a valid original photo identity proof.
• Reporting time at the exam center is strictly 60 minutes before the commencement of the exam.
• Electronic devices, including mobile phones, smartwatches, and calculators, are strictly prohibited inside the hall.
• Rough work must be performed only on the provided scratch pad or sheet.
• Candidates are required to follow all COVID-19 protocols mandated by the NVS regional office.

The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) recruits for the Counselor position under the Miscellaneous Category of Teachers. Official updates regarding the recruitment process are published exclusively on navodaya.gov.in. Candidates must monitor the 'Recruitment' portal regularly for the release of the official notification, online application links, and corrigendums. No recruitment notification for the Counselor post has been released for the 2026 academic cycle as of the current date. All candidates are advised to rely solely on the NVS headquarters website for authentic information.

To download the official NVS Counselor recruitment notification:

1. Visit the official website: navodaya.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the 'Recruitment' tab located on the homepage.
3. Click on the 'Notifications' or 'Vacancies' sub-menu.
4. Locate the advertisement titled 'Recruitment of Miscellaneous Category Teachers (Counselor)'.
5. Click the 'Download' icon to save the official PDF notification for future reference.

The total number of vacancies for the Counselor post is determined by the NVS Regional Office requirements and varies per recruitment cycle. Vacancies are reserved as per Government of India norms:

• UR: As per notification
• EWS: As per notification
• OBC (NCL): As per notification
• SC: As per notification
• ST: As per notification

The application fee is payable online through the NVS recruitment portal. Fees are non-refundable:

• General/OBC/EWS: As specified in the notification.
• SC/ST/PwBD/Female: Exempted or as specified in the notification.

The maximum age limit for the Counselor post is 45 years as of the crucial date specified in the official notification.

• SC/ST: 5 Years
• OBC (NCL): 3 Years
• PwBD: 10 Years (General), 13 Years (OBC), 15 Years (SC/ST)
• Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India rules

Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Psychology from a recognized University/Institution. A Diploma in Guidance and Counseling from a recognized institution is mandatory. Minimum experience as a Counselor in a recognized school/institution is required as per the official notification standards.

1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
2. Document Verification
3. Medical Examination

The Counselor post is placed in Pay Level 7 of the 7th CPC pay matrix. The basic pay starts at Rs. 44,900. Gross monthly salary includes Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA) as per current central government rates.

Admit cards are issued via the navodaya.gov.in recruitment portal. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the e-Admit Card and an original photo identity proof (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, or Voter ID) to the examination center.

NVS publishes the provisional answer key on the official website post-examination. Candidates can submit objections within the stipulated window by paying the prescribed fee per question. Final answer keys are released after the review committee evaluates the submitted objections.

The final merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the CBT. Normalization is applied if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts. Final selection is subject to document verification and medical fitness clearance.

Focus on core Psychology concepts and Guidance methodologies to score high in the domain section. Practice reasoning and quantitative aptitude using previous year NVS papers. Ensure thorough revision of the National Education Policy (NEP) guidelines as they pertain to school counseling. Maintain strict time management for the language sections.

NVS Counselor Recruitment Cut-off Data

The following data represents the official cut-off marks for the post of Counselor under the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) recruitment drives, sourced directly from official NVS result notifications and merit lists.

NVS Recruitment Drive 2019: Counselor (Post Code: 06)

The cut-off marks for the Computer Based Test (CBT) held for the post of Counselor (Female) under the 2019 recruitment cycle.

Source: Official NVS Result Notification No. 1-13/2019-NVS(Estt.)/Vol.II dated 20.03.2020.

NVS Recruitment Drive 2022: Counselor (Post Code: 11)

The cut-off marks for the Computer Based Test (CBT) held for the post of Counselor (Male/Female) under the 2022 recruitment cycle.

Source: Official NVS Result Write-up/Notice No. 2-1/2022-NVS(Estt.)/Recruitment dated 24.05.2023.