KVS TGT Syllabus 2026: Tier 1 and Tier 2 Guide

The KVS TGT syllabus has two layers. Tier 1 is a common qualifying test with six named parts, and Tier 2 is a subject test with its own syllabus for each TGT subject. This page explains both for the Recruitment Notification 01/2025 cycle that CBSE ran for Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS).

CBSE names the six Tier 1 parts and sets the level at graduation, but it does not publish a topic-wise list for them. The Tier 1 topic lists below are therefore a working checklist built from the part names and from the level the notification states, not an official list. The Tier 2 syllabus is official, and the page tells you where to read it in full.

Table of Contents

• KVS TGT syllabus at a glance

• Key changes to know

• Tier 1 syllabus

• Tier 2 syllabus by subject

• Overlap between Tier 1 and Tier 2

• Interview

• How to cover the syllabus

KVS TGT syllabus at a glance

Read the marking rules on the KVS TGT exam pattern page.

Key changes to know

• One common Tier 1: Every TGT subject writes the same Tier 1 structure, so your subject knowledge is first tested in Tier 2.

• Subject syllabus in a CBSE PDF: The detailed Tier 2 syllabus is in a CBSE annexure covering teaching posts in KVS and NVS, not in the notification text.

• Old syllabi are archived: KVS keeps older subjective syllabi on its website. Older pages may still show them, so use the Tier 2 syllabus issued with Notification 01/2025.

Tier 1 syllabus

Tier 1 has 100 questions in six parts. Parts I to IV are bilingual in English and one of 12 Indian languages. Part V is in English only, and Part VI is only in the language you chose in the application form.

The first four parts carry 60 marks each and the two language parts carry 30 marks each, so general ability decides most of the Tier 1 score. Because Tier 1 only qualifies you for Tier 2, a steady, accurate score in these four parts is more useful than a risky attempt rate. The notification sets the expected knowledge level for TGT at graduation.

Tier 2 syllabus by subject

Tier 2 is a subject knowledge test of 100 marks. CBSE publishes the syllabus as a post-wise annexure, and the topics below are summarised from it. Always open the official PDF for your subject before you finalise a study plan.

Mathematics

• Number and algebra: Real numbers, polynomials, matrices, linear equations in one and two variables, quadratic equations, arithmetic progressions and inequalities.

• Geometry and mensuration: Coordinate geometry, Euclid's geometry, lines and angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, surface areas and volumes.

• Data and trigonometry: Statistics, probability, trigonometry and trigonometric identities.

Science

• Chemistry: Nature and structure of matter, chemical reactions, acids, bases and salts, metals and non-metals, carbon compounds and periodic classification.

• Biology: Cell, tissues, life processes, control and coordination, reproduction, heredity and evolution.

• Physics: Motion, force and Newton's laws, gravitation, floatation, work, energy and power, sound, and electric and magnetic effects of current.

Social Science

• History: Themes from ancient and modern Indian history, including the Indus Valley Civilisation and the Revolution of 1857, plus colonialism and livelihoods.

• Geography: India's location, physical features, drainage, climate, natural vegetation, wildlife and population.

• Democratic politics: Democracy, the Constitution and its design.

English

Other subjects

• Special Educator (TGT): Human growth and development, learning, teaching and assessment, pedagogy of two chosen school subjects, and one disability specialisation.

• Art Education: Drawing and painting, and the history of Indian art with named works to study.

• Physical and Health Education: Physical education theory, physiology, psychology, fitness, training methods, sociology, one chosen sport, and health education.

• Work Experience: Electrical and electronics fundamentals such as circuits, Kirchhoff's laws, network theorems and passive components.

• Hindi and Sanskrit: The annexure also carries the language papers, so read the PDF for the topic list.

Overlap between Tier 1 and Tier 2

Interview

The interview is worth 100 marks and carries 15% weight in final merit. The notification does not publish a syllabus for it. Prepare through your subject knowledge, classroom scenarios and your understanding of how Kendriya Vidyalayas work.

How to cover the syllabus

1. Weeks 1 to 4: Read the official annexure for your subject and list every topic. Start the Tier 1 parts with reasoning and numeric ability.

2. Weeks 5 to 10: Finish the subject topics one unit at a time, and add 30 minutes of current affairs each day.

3. Weeks 11 to 14: Take topic-wise tests and write timed descriptive answers by hand.

4. Final weeks: Take full-length mocks, analyse them the same day and revise from an error log.

For timed practice, you can attempt KVS TGT tests on Testkart and use the section-wise analysis to plan your revision. Pair them with previous year papers to understand the real difficulty level.