NVS 2026 — Complete Guide: Syllabus, Eligibility, Salary & Cut-off
Last Updated: 23 August 2026 · By SarkariPaper Editorial
NVS 2026 Overview
NVS (Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti) recruits teachers for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas — residential schools for talented rural children across India.
NVS 2026 has approximately 1,377 vacancies for PGT, TGT, Assistant Commissioner, and miscellaneous posts. CTET is mandatory for TGT posts. Selection is through written examination.
NVS teachers enjoy residential school benefits, Pay Level 6–8, and in-hand salary of ₹45,000–₹65,000/month with accommodation and medical facilities on campus.
NVS 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Opens | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 5 October 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 1 November 2026 |
| Official Website | https://navodaya.gov.in |
NVS Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
PGT: Post-graduation + B.Ed. TGT: Graduation + B.Ed + CTET
Age Limit
18–40 years (as on 1st January 2026)
OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years
Nationality
Indian Citizen
NVS Selection Process
Written Test — Subject knowledge + General Aptitude
Document Verification
NVS Exam Pattern 2026
Written Test
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Subject Knowledge | 100 | 100 |
| General English & Hindi | 40 | 40 |
| General Awareness | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 170 | 170 |
NVS Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →General Intelligence / Reasoning
General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude
English Language
Download the complete NVS topic-wise syllabus PDF →Premium (₹199/yr)
NVS Posts — Which is Best?
NVS offers 1+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
Teacher Recruitment As per notification TOP PICK | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 | medium |
NVS Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
NVS Cut-off Marks
All Cut-offs →NVS 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
Cut-offs vary by post. Detailed post-wise cut-offs (2015–2026) available withSarkariPaper Premium →
NVS Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Foundation (Month 1–2)
- ›Study the official syllabus and notification carefully
- ›Solve previous year question papers topic-wise
- ›Read daily current affairs for GK section
- ›Build strong basics in Maths, Reasoning & English
Phase 2: Mock Tests (Month 3)
- ›Attempt full-length mocks under exam time limit
- ›Analyse weak areas from mock test results
- ›Revise formula sheets and short notes weekly
- ›Focus on speed, accuracy and time management