NVS PRT (Primary Teacher) 2026
Conducted by: Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
Last Date to Apply: 30 November 2026Tentative
Official SourceKey Dates & Info
Last Date to Apply
30 November 2026
Tentative
Salary
₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400
Age limit
18-35 years
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS: ₹1,500, SC/ST/PwD: ₹500
Dates marked as tentative are based on expected schedules. Please verify from the official website before applying.
About This Exam
NVS PRT recruitment (next cycle not yet announced). Part of NVS Notification 01/2025 central drive included PRT posts. New 2026-27 cycle notification pending — check navodaya.gov.in.
Conducting Body
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
Total Vacancies
1,000+
Available Posts
Important Dates
Notification Expected
01 October 2026
Application End (Expected)
30 November 2026
Written Exam Date (Expected)
15 January 2027
Eligibility Criteria
Graduate + D.El.Ed/B.Ed + CTET qualified
Age limit
18-35 years
18-35 years
OBC: 3 years, SC/ST: 5 years, PwD: 10 years
Educational Qualification
Graduation + D.El.Ed/B.Ed + CTET Paper-I
Number of Attempts
No limit (within age)
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS: ₹1,500, SC/ST/PwD: ₹500
Detailed Syllabus
Exam Pattern
Selection Process
Computer Based Test (CBT) → Document Verification → Medical Examination → Final Merit List
Previous Year Question Papers
2025
Paper I: Reasoning & General Awareness
Topics: Analogy, Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Current Affairs
Paper II: Pedagogy & Subject Knowledge
Topics: Child Development, Teaching Methodologies, Learning Theories, NCF 2005, RTE Act, Inclusive Education, Assessment Techniques
2024
NVS PRT Full Paper
Topics: Reasoning, Language, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, Pedagogy
Preparation Tip
Solving previous year papers is the most effective strategy. Analyze topic-wise trends, identify frequently asked areas, and practice under timed conditions for best results.
Salary & Career Growth
Salary / Pay Scale
₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400
Range: ₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400
Pay Level 6 (7th CPC) + NVS allowances
Plus DA, HRA, and other government allowances as applicable.
Perks & Allowances
DA, HRA, Free Accommodation (residential campus), Medical, LTC, Pension (NPS), Children Education Allowance, Summer & Winter Vacations
Job Role & Responsibilities
Teaching primary classes (I-V) in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas including lesson planning, student assessment, and co-curricular activities.
Career Growth & Promotions
PRT → TGT (through promotion/LDCE) → PGT → Vice Principal → Principal.
Career Benefits
- ✓ Job security and pension benefits
- ✓ Regular pay commission revisions
- ✓ Government housing and medical benefits
- ✓ Career advancement through promotions
Application Process
Visit the official website and locate the online registration link for this exam
Register with a valid, active email ID and mobile number — this is used for all future communication, including admit card and result notifications
Fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately as per your certificates — mismatches can lead to rejection at document verification
Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates ready in the specified format and file size before you start, to avoid losing progress midway
Review all entered details carefully — most government exam applications cannot be edited after final submission
Pay the application fee online through the accepted payment methods — category-based fee waivers may apply, so check the official notification
Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page, and note your registration number for future reference
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS: ₹1,500, SC/ST/PwD: ₹500
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