Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) conducts recruitment for teaching posts - Primary Teacher (PRT), Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) and Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) - in Kendriya Vidyalayas across India. The selection is based on a written examination followed by an interview/skill test, making it one of the most sought-after central government teaching recruitments.
KVS Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruiting Body | Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) |
| Posts | PRT, TGT, PGT (and non-teaching posts) |
| Level | National |
| Selection Process | Written Exam (Tier 1 & Tier 2) + Interview/Skill Test |
| Mode | Online / Offline (as notified) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Apply and check official notifications on the KVS portal:
Visit Official Website: kvsangathan.nic.inKVS Exam Pattern (PGT / TGT / PRT)
The written test typically assesses General English, General Hindi, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Reasoning, Computer Literacy, Pedagogy and the concerned subject. The exact distribution varies by post.
| Section | PRT | TGT | PGT |
|---|---|---|---|
| General English / Hindi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GK & Current Affairs | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Reasoning & Numerical Ability | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Literacy | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pedagogy / Teaching Aptitude | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Concerned Subject | - | Yes | Yes |
Eligibility Criteria
- PRT: Senior Secondary with at least 50% and a 2-year D.El.Ed / equivalent (plus CTET Paper 1).
- TGT: Graduation with at least 50% in the concerned subject and B.Ed (plus CTET Paper 2 where applicable).
- PGT: Post-graduation with at least 50% in the concerned subject and B.Ed.
- Proficiency in teaching through Hindi and English media is generally required.
Previous Year Cut-Off (Indicative Tier-1)
KVS cut-off is the minimum mark required to advance, and varies by post and category. Indicative previous-year figures:
| Post | General | OBC | SC/ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRT | ~68 | ~63 | ~61 |
| TGT | ~60 | ~56 | ~52 |
| PGT | ~62 | ~58 | ~54 |
Note: Cut-offs change every cycle based on vacancies and difficulty level. Use these only as a reference.
Best Books for KVS Preparation
- KVS PGT/TGT/PRT Guide by Arihant Experts / Disha Publications
- Child Development & Pedagogy by Disha / Arihant
- General Knowledge by Lucent / Arihant
- A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
- Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi (Arihant)
- Samanya Hindi for the Hindi language section
- Computer Literacy & Knowledge guides for the IT section
- Concerned subject standard textbooks (NCERT + reference) and previous year solved papers
20 Previous Year MCQs with Answers & Explanations
Click Show Answer under each question to reveal the correct option and explanation.
Q1. The headquarters of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan is located in:
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Bengaluru
- Lucknow
Show Answer
KVS is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education with its headquarters in New Delhi.
Q2. Maslow's hierarchy of needs places which need at the top?
- Safety needs
- Physiological needs
- Self-actualisation
- Esteem needs
Show Answer
In Maslow's pyramid, self-actualisation - realising one's full potential - sits at the very top above esteem, social, safety and physiological needs.
Q3. Synonym of the word 'Diligent' is:
- Lazy
- Hardworking
- Careless
- Slow
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'Diligent' means showing careful and persistent effort, i.e. hardworking.
Q4. If a train travels 60 km in 45 minutes, its speed is:
- 75 km/h
- 80 km/h
- 90 km/h
- 60 km/h
Show Answer
Speed = distance/time = 60 km / (45/60) h = 60 / 0.75 = 80 km/h.
Q5. Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Sardar Patel
Show Answer
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee and is regarded as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.
Q6. The shortcut key to copy in most computers is:
- Ctrl + V
- Ctrl + X
- Ctrl + C
- Ctrl + Z
Show Answer
Ctrl + C copies the selected content, Ctrl + V pastes, Ctrl + X cuts and Ctrl + Z undoes.
Q7. Find the next number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
- 40
- 42
- 44
- 46
Show Answer
Differences are 4, 6, 8, 10, 12; 30 + 12 = 42. The pattern is n(n+1).
Q8. The 'Skinner Box' is associated with which type of learning?
- Classical conditioning
- Operant conditioning
- Observational learning
- Insight learning
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B.F. Skinner used the Skinner Box to demonstrate operant conditioning, where behaviour is shaped by reinforcement and punishment.
Q9. Antonym of 'Transparent' is:
- Clear
- Opaque
- Visible
- Bright
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'Transparent' allows light through; its opposite is 'opaque', which does not allow light to pass.
Q10. The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 5
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The Tropic of Cancer passes through eight Indian states including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.
Q11. The largest gland in the human body is the:
- Pancreas
- Liver
- Thyroid
- Pituitary
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The liver is the largest gland and also the largest internal organ in the human body.
Q12. A pictorial representation of data using bars is called a:
- Pie chart
- Bar graph
- Line graph
- Flow chart
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A bar graph represents data using rectangular bars whose lengths are proportional to the values they represent.
Q13. The first Indian to win a Nobel Prize was:
- C.V. Raman
- Rabindranath Tagore
- Mother Teresa
- Amartya Sen
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Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913, the first Indian and Asian to do so.
Q14. A teacher who encourages students to discover answers themselves is using:
- Lecture method
- Discovery/inquiry method
- Rote learning
- Drill method
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The discovery or inquiry method promotes active, learner-centred exploration rather than passive reception of facts.
Q15. Choose the correctly spelt word:
- Accomodation
- Accommodation
- Acommodation
- Acomodation
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'Accommodation' is spelt with double 'c' and double 'm'.
Q16. If A = 1, B = 2, ... then the sum of letters in 'CAT' is:
- 24
- 24
- 24
- 24
Show Answer
C=3, A=1, T=20; 3+1+20 = 24.
Q17. The National Education Policy (NEP) that emphasises 5+3+3+4 schooling structure was introduced in:
- 2009
- 2016
- 2020
- 2022
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NEP 2020 introduced the 5+3+3+4 curricular structure replacing the earlier 10+2 system.
Q18. Which device is used to input printed text into a computer?
- Printer
- Scanner
- Plotter
- Speaker
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A scanner is an input device that converts printed documents or images into digital form.
Q19. Howard Gardner is known for the theory of:
- Conditioning
- Multiple Intelligences
- Cognitive dissonance
- Attribution
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Howard Gardner proposed the theory of Multiple Intelligences, identifying several distinct types of intelligence such as linguistic, logical and spatial.
Q20. The currency of Japan is the:
- Won
- Yuan
- Yen
- Ringgit
Show Answer
The official currency of Japan is the Japanese Yen.
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