The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the KVS NVS Tier 2 admit card around 24 March 2026 for candidates who qualified in Tier 1; the Tier 2 examination will be held from 27–31 March 2026 for various teaching and non-teaching posts including PGT, TGT and PRT. Candidates must download the hall ticket from the official portals, verify the details, and carry a printed copy along with valid photo ID to the exam centre.
Key dates and exam overview
The following table summarises the principal details available for the KVS NVS Tier 2 recruitment and examination.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Recruitment | KVS & NVS Teaching / Non-Teaching Posts |
| Posts | PGT, TGT, PRT and others |
| Total Vacancies | 15,762 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 24 March 2026 (Expected) |
| Exam Dates | 27–31 March 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Objective + Descriptive |
| Official Websites | www.cbse.gov.in, www.kvsangathan.nic.in, www.navodaya.gov.in |
How to download the admit card
Candidates should use the official recruitment portals to access the call letter once the download link is activated, typically a few days before the exam.
- Visit the official CBSE recruitment page at www.cbse.gov.in/cbsenew/recruitment.html or kvsangathan.nic.in or navodaya.gov.in.
- On the homepage, find the link for Recruitment of Various Teaching & Non-Teaching Posts in KVS & NVS.
- Click on the Admit Card / Call Letter link.
- A login page will appear on the screen.
- Enter your Registration Number and Password.
- Fill in the Security Code and click on Submit.
- Your KVS NVS Tier 2 admit card will appear on the screen.
- Download the admit card and take a printout for exam day.
Details required to download the admit card
Applicants must have their login credentials ready before attempting to download the admit card.
- Registration Number
- Password
- Security Pin / Captcha Code
If a candidate forgets the registration number or password, use the “Forgot Registration Number / Password” option available on the login page.
Exam schedule and posts
The Tier 2 examination will be conducted across multiple shifts from 27 to 31 March 2026; detailed post-wise schedule and shift timings will be indicated on the admit card itself.
- Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)
- Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT)
- Primary Teacher (PRT)
- Other non-teaching positions
Selection process
The recruitment process for KVS and NVS includes multiple stages; qualification in each applicable stage is required for final selection.
- Tier 1: Offline OMR-Based Examination (Pen & Paper Mode)
- Tier 2: Objective + Descriptive Examination
- Skill Test / Interview (depending on the post)
Exam day instructions for candidates
Candidates must follow the prescribed guidelines and carry required documents to the exam centre as stated below.
- Carry a printed copy of the admit card.
- Bring a valid photo identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, etc.).
- Reach the exam centre well before the reporting time.
- Do not carry mobile phones, calculators, smart watches, or electronic devices into the exam hall.
- Follow all instructions mentioned on the admit card and exam centre guidelines.
Official portals and download link
The admit card download link will be activated on the official recruitment portals a few days before the exam, likely on 24 March 2026; candidates should use these official websites to obtain their call letters.
Official portals:
