NVS TGT PGT Eligibility Criteria: Qualifications & Age Limit 2026
NVS TGT and PGT eligibility requirements differ by subject. Candidates generally require a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks, supplemented by a valid teaching degree or diploma.
NVS Eligibility Criteria for TGT & PGT Post & Other Post
Candidates can review the minimum NVS eligibility criteria, encompassing both essential and desirable qualifications for various teaching and non-teaching roles, in the detailed table below:
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| Post | Essential Qualification | Desirable |
| Principal |
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| Post Graduate Teacher
Relevant Subjects include English, Hindi, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, History, Geography, Economics, and Commerce. |
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| PGT Computer Science |
A minimum of 50% marks in aggregate is required in any of the following qualifications: B.E. or B.Tech (Computer Science/IT) from a recognized university or institute. OR B.E. or B.Tech (any stream) supplemented by a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science from a recognized university. OR M.Sc. in Computer Science/IT or MCA from a recognized university. OR B.Sc. in Computer Science/BCA along with a Post Graduate degree in any subject from a recognized university. OR Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science/IT alongside a Post Graduate degree in any subject from a recognized university. OR 'B' level certification from DOEACC/NIELT (Ministry of MeitY) and a graduate degree in any subject. OR 'C' level certification from DOEACC/NIELT (Ministry of MeitY) and a Bachelor’s degree. |
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| PGT Concerned Subjects | ||
| PGT (English) | English | |
| PGT (Hindi) | Hindi | |
| PGT (Physics) | Physics/ Electronics/Applied Physics/Nuclear Physics | |
| PGT (Chemistry) | Chemistry/Biochemistry | |
| PGT (Economics) | Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics | |
| PGT (Commerce) | Commerce with Accounting/Cost Accounting/Financial Accounting as a major subject of study. | |
| PGT (Maths) | Mathematics/Applied Mathematics | |
| PGT (Biology) | Botany/Zoology/Life Science/ Bio Sciences/ Genetics/Microbiology/ Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Plant Physiology, provided they have studied Botany and Zoology at graduation. | |
| PGT (History) | History | |
| PGT (Geography) | Geography | |
NVS Eligibility Criteria for TGT
Candidates may verify the NVS educational qualifications for Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) positions in the table provided below.
| Post | Qualification | Desirable |
| Trained Graduate Teacher – English, Hindi, Math, Science, Social Studies |
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| TGT (Hindi) | Hindi as a Subject in all 3 yrs | |
| TGT (English) | English as a Subject in all 3 yrs | |
| TGT (Mathematics) | Bachelor Degree in Maths with any two of following subjects: Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Statistics, and Chemistry.
Candidates possessing a B.Sc. (Honours) degree in Mathematics are eligible only if they have studied Physics and at least two subjects among Chemistry, Electronics, Computer Science, or Statistics during the course. |
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| TGT (Social Studies) | Any two subjects amongst History/ Geography/ Economics/ Political Science, out of which one must be History/Geography. | |
| TGT (Science) | Botany, Zoology, and Chemistry subjects in all 3 years | |
| TGT (Third Language) | Concerned about the Regional Language as a subject/elective subject in all three years | |
NVS Eligibility Criteria for TGT Misc
| Post | Essential Qualification | Desirable Qualification |
| Music | Five years of study in a Music institution recognized by the concerned State Govt. as equivalent to a Graduate/Post post-graduate degree. OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Music from a recognized university OR Higher Secondary/Senior Secondary with one of the following: Sangeet-Visharad from Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapeeth, Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwa Vidyalaya, or Sangeet Prabhakar from Prayag Sangeet Samiti. OR Recognized degree/diploma awarded by Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh:
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| Art | Four years Recognized Diploma in any discipline of Fine Arts as Drawing/Painting/ Sculpture/Graphic Arts/Crafts, after passing Senior Secondary Examination (Class XII or equivalent) OR
A five-year recognized diploma in Fine Arts (Drawing/Painting/Sculpture/Graphic Arts/Crafts) post-Class X OR A Degree in Fine Arts/Crafts from a recognized university. OR B.Ed. degree in Fine Arts from the Regional College of Education. |
(i) B.Ed. degree.
(ii) Working proficiency in English, Hindi, and/or other regional languages. (iii) Prior experience working in a residential school environment. (iv) Competency in computer operations. |
| Librarian | 1. University degree in Library Science from a recognized institution. OR
Graduate degree with a one-year Diploma in Library Science from a recognized institution. 2. Working proficiency in English, Hindi, and/or other regional languages. |
(i) Experience of working in a residential school.
(ii) Proficiency in computer operations. |
| PET (Male & Female) | Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from a recognized institution. OR
D.P.Ed. from a recognized university, provided the entry qualification for the diploma is at least a university degree. |
(i) Working knowledge of English and Hindi or other Regional languages.
(ii) Experience working in a residential school setting. (iii) Diploma from the National Institute of Sports. |
NVS Eligibility Criteria- Age Limit
Age limits vary by NVS position. Candidates are strongly advised to verify the specific age requirements for their intended role before applying.
| S.no | Post | Maximum Age Limit |
| 1 | Principal | 50 yrs |
| 2 | PGT | 40 yrs |
| 3 | TGT and Misc | 35 yrs |
NVS Eligibility Criteria: Age Relaxation
NVS provides upper age relaxation for specific categories and posts. Refer to the table below for complete details.
| Category of Persons | Age relaxation/concession |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Women (All Category) only if applying for PGTs, TGTs and Miscellaneous Category Teachers posts | 10 years |
| Regular NVS Employees | No age bar |
| Candidates with 3 years continuous service in Central Govt. provided the posts are in same or allied cadres | 5 years |
| Persons ordinarily domiciled in State of Jammu & Kashmir during 01.01.1980 to 31:12.1989 | 5 years |
Persons with disabilities
Note: For women with disabilities, clause (c) regarding age relaxation does not apply. |
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| Ex-Servicemen who has put in not less than six months continuous service in Armed Forces (Army, Navy and Air Force) shall be allowed to deduct the period of such service from his/her actual age and if the resultant age does not exceed maximum age limit prescribed for the post by more than three years, he / she shall be deemed to satisfy the condition regarding age limit. (Important: Such ex-serviceman who are already employed as regular civil employees under Government by availing benefit of reservation as ex-servicemen are entitled for age relaxation only as provided under extant rules). | |
NVS Eligibility Criteria-FAQ's
NVS TGT and PGT eligibility standards depend on the subject applied for. Candidates require a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 50% marks and relevant professional teaching qualifications.
The eligibility requirements for Principal, TGT, and PGT roles, including academic credentials and age restrictions, are detailed above. Candidates generally need a Master’s Degree with 50% marks, a two-year B.Ed., and computer literacy.
Qualifying the CTET examination is a mandatory requirement for applicants targeting teacher recruitment in schools like KVS and NVS.