The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has rolled out its comprehensive notification for KVS Contractual Recruitment 2026. Aimed at hiring qualified educators for Postgraduate Teachers (PGT), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), Primary Teachers (PRT), and non-teaching roles, this recruitment drive offers an exceptional opportunity for teaching professionals to serve across various central schools nationwide. For official notifications and portal accessibility, candidates can visit the official website of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan.
Overview of KVS Contractual Recruitment 2026
KVS manages a vast network of central government schools across India. To streamline hiring and overcome teaching vacancies seamlessly, KVS oversees temporary appointments based on standardized guidelines. Below is a summary of the recruitment particulars:
| Particulars | Events |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Body | Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan |
| Post Category | KVS Contractual Recruitment 2026 |
| Posts | Teaching & Non-Teaching Posts |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Selection Process | Written Test and Interview |
| Age Limit | Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years Maximum Age Limit: 65 Years |
| Registration Mode | Online via Sanvida Sathi Portal |
| Official Website | https://kvsangathan.nic.in/ |
The Sanvida Sathi Portal: Centralized Recruitment Platform
To modernize and standardize hiring procedures, KVS introduced a centralized digital framework known as the 'Sanvida Sathi' portal. Developed exclusively by the IT Services Cell at KVS Headquarters, this portal serves as the primary hub for applicants. Candidates can access it directly via the KVS Samvida Sathi Portal URL mentioned in description or use the active gateway KVS Sanvida Sathi Portal Link (Active).
Key Objectives of the Sanvida Sathi Portal
- Simplify the registration process for contractual teaching applicants
- Create a centralized database of eligible candidates
- Help schools prepare interview panels quickly
- Maintain transparency and uniformity in recruitment procedures
Eligibility Criteria for PGT, TGT, and PRT Posts
Candidates aspiring to apply must ensure they fulfill the specific educational and professional requirements for their chosen teaching category. Applicants must be between 18 and 65 years of age.
PRT Eligibility Criteria
- Senior Secondary School Certificate with 50% marks or its equivalent.
- Pass in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) conducted by CBSE.
- Competence to teach in Hindi & English medium.
- Desirable: Knowledge of Computer applications.
TGT Eligibility Criteria
- Four years integrated degree course of Regional College of Education of NCERT with at least 50% marks in the concerned subject as well as in the aggregate, OR a Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks from a recognized University, with B.Ed. or equivalent.
- Pass in CTET conducted by CBSE.
- Desirable: Knowledge of Computer applications.
PGT Eligibility Criteria
- Two-year Integrated postgraduate M.Sc./MA course from the Regional College of Education of NCERT with at least 50% marks in aggregate, OR Master’s degree from a recognized university with at least 50% marks in aggregate in the relevant subject.
- B.Ed. or equivalent (not required for Information & Technology). Note: Candidates with Special B.Ed are ineligible for PGT.
- Proficiency in teaching in Hindi and English languages.
- Desirable: Knowledge of Computer applications.
| Position | Eligibility Criteria | Desirable Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| PRT (Primary Teacher) | A. Senior Secondary School Certificate with 50% marks or its equivalent. B. Pass in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) conducted by CBSE. C. Competence to teach in Hindi & English medium. |
Knowledge of Computer applications. |
| TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) | I. Four years integrated degree course of Regional College of Education of NCERT with at least 50% marks in the concerned subject as well as in the aggregate. OR A Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks from a recognized University, with B.Ed. or equivalent. III. Pass in CTET conducted by CBSE. |
Knowledge of Computer applications. |
| PGT (Postgraduate Teacher) | I. Two-year Integrated postgraduate M.Sc./MA course from the Regional College of Education of NCERT with at least 50% marks in aggregate. OR Master’s degree from a recognized university with at least 50% marks in aggregate in the relevant subject. III. B.Ed. or equivalent (not required for Information & Technology). |
Proficiency in teaching in Hindi and English languages. Note: Candidates with Special B.Ed are ineligible for PGT. Knowledge of Computer applications. |
Salary Structure for KVS Contractual Teachers
Remuneration varies depending upon whether the station is categorized as normal or hard. Below is the detailed monthly salary breakdown:
| S.N. | Post | Salary Detail Monthly | Salary Detail Monthly (Hard Station) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PRT | ₹21250 | ₹26500 |
| 2 | TGT | ₹26250 | ₹31250 |
| 3 | PGT | ₹27500 | ₹32500 |
How to Apply and Selection Procedure
The selection process involves a written test followed by an interview. Candidates must register online via the Sanvida Sathi portal and follow the step-by-step guidelines below during walk-in or interview stages:
- Carry your application form duly marked with the name of the applied post in block letters, mentioning the address.
- Attend walk-ins along with the original and one set of photocopies of educational/professional documents and one recent passport-size photograph.
- Participate in the interview, which forms the basis of the final selection.
Kendriya Vidyalaya Vacancy Schedules & Deadlines
Different Kendriya Vidyalaya regions have respective deadlines for submission. Review the list of participating institutions and their closing dates below:
| School Name | Last Date |
|---|---|
| Kendriya Vidyalaya Lumding, Assam | 30 August 2026 |
| PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya CRPF Bijnour Lucknow Shift-I, Uttar Pradesh | 2 September 2026 |
| PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1 Amritsar Cantt., Punjab | 1 September 2026 |
| Kendriya Vidyalaya SSB Campus, Gadania Palia, Kalan, Lakhimpur, Kheri, Uttar Pradesh | 3 September 2026 |
| PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2 Raipur, Chhattisgarh | 25 August 2026 |
| PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya IIM Joka, West Bengal | 29 August 2026 |
| PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya CRPF Yelahanka, Karnataka | 1 September 2026 |
| PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Bagalkot, Karnataka | 31 August 2026 |
| PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Leh, Union Territory of Ladakh | 25 August 2026 |
| PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 3 Port Trust Kochi, Kerala | 3 September 2026 |
| Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2 Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh | 30 August 2026 |
| PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2 Army Pathankot, Punjab | 25 August 2026 |
| PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya AFS Bidar, Karnataka | 25 August 2026 |
| PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1 RCF Hussainpur, Punjab | 27 August 2026 |
| Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2 SOI Uppal, Telangana | 31 August 2026 |
| Kendriya Vidyalaya Champua CSCC, Odisha | 29 August 2026 |
| PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Payyanur, Kerala | 7 September 2026 |
| Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1 Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu | 29 August 2026 |
| Kendriya Vidyalaya Mahatama Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Maharashtra | 28 August 2026 |
| Kendriya Vidyalaya 100 Bn. CRPF Vastral, Gujarat | 25 August 2026 |
| PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya JRC Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh | 26 August 2026 |
| PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya AFS Bamrauli, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh | 31 August 2026 |
| PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh | 3 September 2026 |
| Kendriya Vidyalaya Rairakhol, Odisha | 25 August 2026 |
| Kendriya Vidyalaya Bageshwar, Uttarakhand | 25 August 2026 |
| PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Sec-2 R.K. Puram Shift-II, Delhi | 1 September 2026 |
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