NVS TGT Syllabus 2026: Tier 1 and Tier 2 Topics Guide

The NVS TGT syllabus has two layers. Tier 1 is a common screening test of reasoning, numeric ability, computer literacy, general knowledge and two languages. Tier 2 tests the subject you will teach, at graduation level, through objective and descriptive questions. In the current cycle, both tiers were conducted by CBSE as part of the combined KVS and NVS recruitment under Notification 01/2025.

The notification names the Tier 1 sections and states that the detailed syllabus is published on the KVS and NVS websites under the recruitment heading. The topic lists below are built from the official section names, the subject qualifications NVS asks for, and the type of questions asked in recent papers. Use them as a working checklist, not as an official list, and cross-check against the official document when you download it.

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NVS TGT Syllabus at a Glance

Tier 1 marks are used only to shortlist candidates for Tier 2. Final merit is 85% Tier 2 and 15% interview. Marking rules and timing are explained on the NVS TGT exam pattern page.

Key Changes to Know

• Two tiers, not one: Earlier NVS drives used a single computer-based test with subject and general sections together. The 2025 drive split these into a screening tier and a subject tier.

• No separate pedagogy section named: The notification describes Tier 2 only as a subject knowledge test. Some pages still list Teaching Aptitude or a pedagogy block from older drives, so follow the official notification.

• Descriptive questions added: Ten descriptive questions carry 40 of the 100 Tier 2 marks, which makes answer writing a core part of the syllabus.

• Graduation-level standard: The notification states that Tier 1 questions for TGT are set at graduation level. Tier 2 follows the subject studied for your qualifying degree.

• Language choice is fixed: The Part VI language chosen in the application cannot be changed later.

NVS TGT Tier 1 Syllabus

All TGT candidates, whatever their subject, take the same Tier 1 paper. Parts I to IV are bilingual, Part V is in English only, and Part VI is in the language you selected.

Reasoning, numeric ability, computer literacy and general knowledge each carry 60 marks, so together they decide 240 of the 300 marks. Computer literacy is the quickest to improve because its question types repeat often. General knowledge is the least predictable, so give it a steady daily slot rather than a last-minute push.

NVS TGT Tier 2 Syllabus: Subject-wise Areas

Tier 2 covers the subject of your TGT post. As TGTs teach the middle and secondary classes, expect questions that test graduation-level understanding and also how well you can explain school-level concepts. The areas below are a planning checklist for each subject.

TGT English

• Grammar and usage: Parts of speech, tenses, clauses, transformation of sentences, reported speech, punctuation.

• Reading and writing: Unseen passages, note-making, summary, formal letters, reports, essays.

• Literature: Major British, American and Indian writers in English, literary forms and devices, poetry and prose appreciation.

• Language teaching: Phonetics basics, vocabulary building and approaches to teaching reading and writing.

TGT Hindi

• Grammar: Sandhi, samas, upsarg and pratyay, karak, vachya, alankar, chhand, ras, muhavare and lokoktiyan.

• Literature: History of Hindi literature by period, major poets and prose writers, and their key works.

• Comprehension and writing: Unseen passages, letters, essays and translation.

TGT Mathematics

• Algebra: Sets, relations and functions, polynomials, quadratic equations, sequences and series, matrices and determinants.

• Calculus: Limits, continuity, differentiation, applications of derivatives, integration, differential equations.

• Geometry and trigonometry: Euclidean geometry, coordinate geometry, vectors, three-dimensional geometry, trigonometric identities.

• Statistics and probability: Measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability and distributions.

TGT Science

• Biology: Cell biology, genetics, plant and animal physiology, ecology, evolution, human health and disease.

• Chemistry: Atomic structure, periodic classification, chemical bonding, acids, bases and salts, carbon compounds, metals and non-metals.

• Physics (school level): Motion, force, work and energy, light, electricity, magnetism, sound.

The qualification for TGT Science is biology-based, but the school subject covers physics too, so do not skip it.

TGT Social Studies

• History: Ancient, medieval and modern India, the national movement, and key world events.

• Geography: Physical geography, Indian geography, resources, agriculture, population and maps.

• Political Science: The Constitution, government institutions, democracy and rights.

• Economics: Basic concepts, Indian economy, development, money and banking.

TGT Computer Science

• Programming: Python or C++ fundamentals, control structures, functions, object-oriented concepts.

• Core subjects: Data structures, database management and SQL, operating systems, computer organisation, networking.

• Applied topics: Internet technologies, cyber security, emerging technologies.

TGT Special Educator

• Disability studies: Types of disability, identification and assessment.

• Inclusive education: Individualised education plans, curriculum adaptation, assistive technology.

• Policy and law: Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016, RCI and the inclusive education provisions of national policy.

TGT Art, Music, Physical Education and Library

• Art: Elements and principles of design, Indian and Western art history, media and techniques, folk art forms.

• Music: Raga and tala, notation systems, history of Indian music, instruments and major musicians.

• Physical Education: Anatomy and physiology, sports training, rules of major games, health education, yoga, first aid.

• Library: Classification and cataloguing, reference service, information sources, library automation and digital libraries.

TGT Third Language

The Tier 2 paper for Third Language posts is set in the language concerned. Prepare its grammar, literature by period, major authors and works, and comprehension and composition, at the level of a graduate who studied the language for three years.

Preparing for the Descriptive Section

The 10 descriptive questions carry 40 marks, an average of 4 marks each. That is close to the weight of a full Tier 1 section, so it deserves its own preparation track.

The question types above are a planning guide based on how descriptive subject papers are usually framed, not an official breakdown. Keep answers to the point, as long answers eat into the time for 60 objective questions.

Overlap Between Tier 1 and Tier 2

Interview: Is There a Syllabus?

No syllabus is published for the interview, which carries 100 marks and 15% of final merit. Expect questions on your subject, how you would teach a topic, classroom management, and your readiness for a residential school, including house duties and life on a rural campus. Read the NVS service conditions in the notification so your answers reflect the real job.

How to Cover the NVS TGT Syllabus

1. Weeks 1 to 6: Rebuild graduation-level concepts in your subject, chapter by chapter, and make short notes as you go. Add 45 minutes of reasoning and numeric ability every day.

2. Weeks 3 to 10: Add computer literacy and general knowledge, with 30 to 40 minutes of current affairs daily and a one-page monthly summary.

3. Weeks 6 to 12: Start topic tests in your subject and 20-minute sectional tests for Tier 1. Begin writing two descriptive answers a day.

4. Weeks 12 onward: Take full-length timed tests for both tiers, analyse each on the same day, and revise from your error log.

Download the official notification and any syllabus notice from the CBSE recruitment page: https://www.cbse.gov.in/cbsenew/recruitment.html