What is the KVS PRT 2027 exam pattern?

KVS PRT has a 2-stage process: Written Test (150Q, 150 marks, 150 min) + Interview/Demo Lesson. Written test sections: General Hindi (10Q), General English (10Q), GK & Current Affairs (40Q), Reasoning & Numerical Ability (40Q), and Teaching Methodology/Pedagogy (50Q).

What is the KVS PRT eligibility?

Candidates must have Senior Secondary (12th) with 50%+ marks, D.El.Ed (2-year) from NCTE-recognised institution, and must have qualified CTET Paper 1. Age limit: 30 years (relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC). No prior experience needed.

How many KVS PRT vacancies are released annually?

KVS PRT vacancies range from 3,000–7,000 per notification cycle. KVS 2018–19 had 8,339 teacher vacancies (all posts combined). Recent notifications have had 3,500–5,000 PRT-specific vacancies. KVS is among the largest central government employer for teachers.

What is the KVS PRT selection process?

KVS PRT selection: (1) Online written test (150Q/150 marks), (2) Shortlisting based on written test cutoff (typically 120+/150 for general), (3) Interview (60 marks) with a panel, and (4) Teaching demonstration (demo lesson of 15–20 minutes). Final merit = Written + Interview.

What is the salary of a KVS PRT teacher?

KVS PRT earns basic pay ₹35,400 (Pay Level 6, 7th CPC) + DA + HRA (27% urban) + transport allowance. Total gross salary is approximately ₹45,000–₹60,000 per month in metro cities. Annual increments of 3% apply. KVS also provides housing, medical, and LTC benefits.

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KVS (Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan)

Your Complete Preparation Guide for KVS PRT 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyHard

Total Marks150

Duration150 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Online (CBT)

Frequency

As per vacancy

Next Exam Date

August 2027

EEligibility Criteria

D.El.Ed (2-year) + CTET Paper 1 qualified; age 30 years maximum

ANumber of Attempts

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Study Pedagogy and Teaching Methodology in depth — 50 out of 150 marks test child psychology, assessment, and teaching methods

Cover GK and Current Affairs extensively — 40 marks depend on national events, history, science, and government schemes

Practise Reasoning and Numerical Ability from KVS previous papers — logical deduction and arithmetic problems are common

Prepare a structured Demo Lesson plan for the interview stage — KVS interviewers evaluate teaching skill and classroom management

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
General Hindi	30	30	30 min
General English	30	30	30 min
General Knowledge & Current Affairs	30	30	30 min
Reasoning & Numerical Ability	30	30	30 min
Pedagogy	30	30	30 min
Total	150	150	150 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

June 2027

Next Exam Date

August 2027

Conducted By

KVS (Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan)

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