NVS TGT Eligibility 2026: Age Limit, Qualification and CTET Guide
NVS TGT eligibility rests on four checks: a bachelor's degree in the right subject combination with at least 50% marks, a B.Ed or equivalent teacher training qualification, CTET Paper II for most subjects, and an age of 18 to 35 years with relaxations. In the current cycle, these rules were set by Recruitment Notification 01/2025 for the combined KVS and NVS drive conducted by CBSE, and later aligned between the two organisations through Corrigendum 2.
All conditions had to be met as on the closing date stated in the notification, 4 December 2025, although the application window was later extended to 11 December 2025. This page explains each rule subject by subject, lists the age relaxations, flags the certificate dates that catch many applicants out, and sets out who is not eligible.
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NVS TGT Eligibility at a Glance
Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
Degree | Bachelor's or Honours degree in the subject concerned, or a four-year integrated degree with B.Ed |
Minimum marks | 50% in the subject, in the subject combination and in aggregate |
Teacher training | B.Ed with 50%, or a three-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed (Music, Art, PE and Library have their own routes) |
CTET | Paper II, for all TGT subjects except Music, Art, Library and Physical Education |
Age | 18 to 35 years, with category relaxations |
Crucial date | 4 December 2025, as stated in the notification |
Language | Ability to teach through English and Hindi medium |
Posting | Anywhere in India, in residential JNVs |
Educational Qualification
For the core TGT subjects (languages, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies), the notification accepts any one of these routes:
Route | What you need |
|---|---|
Four-year integrated degree | Integrated degree course from an NCTE-recognised institution or university, with at least 50% in the subject and in aggregate, including the B.Ed component |
Graduation plus B.Ed | Bachelor's or Honours degree with 50% in the subject, combination and aggregate, plus a B.Ed with 50% |
Graduation plus integrated B.Ed-M.Ed | Bachelor's degree with 50% plus a three-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed with 50% |
Graduation plus B.Ed (Special Education) | Bachelor's degree with 50% plus a one-year RCI-recognised B.Ed (Special Education) with 50% |
Post-graduation plus integrated B.Ed-M.Ed | Post-graduation with at least 55% in the subject (studied at graduation level too) plus a three-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed |
Candidates who studied under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) are eligible if their subject combination matches. The portal asked applicants to pick the qualification option that matched their degree word for word, so compare your mark sheets with the notification text exactly as written.
Subject-wise Qualification Rules
Languages (Hindi, English and Third Language)
The language must have been studied as a subject for at least three years, or six semesters, in graduation or the integrated course. For TGT Third Language, that means the regional language concerned, such as Assamese, Telugu or Bangla. CTET Paper II and the ability to teach through English and Hindi medium are also required.
Mathematics
Mathematics must be studied for three years, Physics for at least one year, and one more of Chemistry, Electronics, Computer Science or Statistics for at least one year. An Honours degree in Physics or Chemistry does not qualify for TGT Mathematics.
Science
Biology, Life Science, Botany or Zoology must be the Honours or main subject for three years (six semesters), with subsidiary subjects studied for at least one year:
Main subject | Required subsidiary subjects |
|---|---|
Biology or Life Science | Chemistry plus Botany or Zoology |
Botany | Chemistry plus Zoology |
Zoology | Chemistry plus Botany |
Social Studies
You need any two of History, Geography, Economics and Political Science at graduation, and one of the two must be History or Geography. The first subject must be a main or elective subject for three years and the second must be studied for at least one year.
Computer Science, Music, Art, Physical Education, Library and Special Educator
TGT subject | Degree requirement | Training and other | CTET Paper II |
|---|---|---|---|
Computer Science | BCA, or graduation in Computer Science or IT with CS as a main subject throughout, or BE/B.Tech in CS or IT, with 50% | B.Ed with 50% or an integrated equivalent | Required |
Music | Bachelor's in Music or Performing Arts with 50%, music as a main subject throughout | B.Ed with 50% | Not required |
Art | Bachelor's in Drawing and Painting, Sculpture, Graphic Art or Fine Arts with 50% | B.Ed with 50% | Not required |
Physical Education (Male or Female) | Four-year integrated B.P.Ed with 50%, or graduation with Physical Education plus a one-year B.P.Ed with 50% | As per the route chosen | Not required |
Library | Bachelor's in Library Science or Library and Information Science with 50% | Working knowledge of computers and Hindi or English | Not required |
Special Educator | Graduation with 50% | B.Ed (Special Education) or equivalent, and RCI registration with a valid CRR number | Required |
NVS also lists desirable qualifications such as experience in a residential school, working knowledge of a regional language and computer skills. These are not mandatory but can help at the interview.
CTET Paper II Requirement
CTET Paper II is the eligibility test for teaching Classes VI to VIII and is mandatory for most NVS TGT posts. Keep these rules in mind:
Paper II, not Paper I: A Paper I certificate, which covers primary classes, does not meet the TGT requirement.
Issue date matters: The CTET certificate must be issued on or before the closing date of the application.
Exempt subjects: Music, Art, Library and Physical Education TGT posts do not require CTET.
Relaxation in CTET marks: For Special Educator posts, the notification allows up to 5% relaxation in CTET qualifying marks for SC, ST, OBC (NCL) and PwBD candidates.
NVS TGT Age Limit and Relaxation
The upper age limit for every TGT subject is 35 years, and the minimum age is 18. Age is counted as on the crucial date stated in the notification, 4 December 2025.
Category | Upper age relaxation |
|---|---|
SC/ST | 5 years |
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
Women (all categories, TGT, PGT, PRT and Librarian posts) | 10 years |
PwBD General | 10 years |
PwBD OBC (NCL) | 13 years |
PwBD SC/ST | 15 years |
Regular NVS employees | 5 years |
Central government servants with 3 years' continuous service in the same or allied cadre (General / OBC / SC-ST) | 5 / 8 / 10 years |
Ex-Servicemen (NVS posts) | Military service of six months or more is deducted from actual age; eligible if the result does not exceed the limit by more than 3 years |
TGT Computer Science (NVS) | Relaxation for contract FCSA service in JNVs, as set out in the notification |
Concessions are not added together; only the highest single relaxation applies. A woman candidate in any category can therefore apply up to 45 years, while an OBC man can apply up to 38. Women with a disability receive the PwBD relaxation, not both.
Other Conditions of Service
Bilingual teaching: Language, Maths, Science and Social Studies TGTs must be competent to teach through English and Hindi medium.
All-India posting: Selected candidates can be posted to any JNV in the country, and requests for a change of station or region are not entertained.
Third Language posting: Candidates selected for TGT Third Language are initially posted outside their own linguistic state.
Residential duties: Teachers live on campus and take house mastership, supervised study, co-curricular work and escort duties, which are assessed during the two-year probation.
One TGT subject: You could apply for only one TGT subject, though a matching post could be chosen in both KVS and NVS.
PwBD functional requirements: Shortlisted PwBD candidates must produce a medical certificate confirming they meet the functional requirements of the post.
Certificates and Their Dates
Document | Requirement |
|---|---|
CTET Paper II certificate | Issued on or before the closing date |
OBC (NCL) certificate | Issued between 1 January 2025 and the last date of application |
EWS certificate | Valid on the closing date, with family income below Rs. 8 lakh in the preceding financial year and within the asset limits |
SC/ST certificate | Held by the closing date |
PwBD certificate | Disability certificate; a UDID card is preferred |
Degree and B.Ed mark sheets | Showing the subject combination and percentage required |
Self-attested copies of these certificates are checked at document verification, and originals are produced when NVS asks for them. A certificate issued after the cut-off date can lead to rejection even if you hold the qualification.
Who Is Not Eligible
Below 50%: Candidates with less than 50% in the subject or aggregate at graduation, or in the B.Ed.
Wrong combination: For example, a B.Sc (Hons) Physics graduate applying for TGT Mathematics, or a Social Studies applicant with Economics and Political Science but neither History nor Geography.
No valid CTET Paper II: Where CTET is required, a missing certificate, a Paper I certificate or one issued after the closing date.
Over age: Candidates above 35 years who do not fall in a relaxation category, or who exceed the relaxed limit.
Language not studied for three years: For language and Third Language posts, the subject must have been studied for three years or six semesters.
Special Educator without RCI registration: A valid CRR number is mandatory.
Fee and Next Steps
The application fee was Rs. 1,500 as examination fee plus Rs. 500 processing fee for General, OBC and EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates paid only the Rs. 500 processing fee.
Check the exact eligibility wording in the official notification: https://www.cbse.gov.in/cbsenew/documents/Detailed_Notification_KVS_NVS_2025_13112025.pdf
Corrigenda and later notices are listed on the CBSE recruitment page: https://www.cbse.gov.in/cbsenew/recruitment.html
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