What is the NVS TGT 2027 exam pattern?

NVS TGT has Written Test (150Q, 150 marks, 150 min) + Interview/Skill Test. Sections: Subject Knowledge (80Q), Reasoning Ability (20Q), Teaching Aptitude & General Awareness (30Q), and GK & Current Affairs (20Q). Interview carries 20 additional marks.

How is NVS TGT different from KVS TGT?

NVS TGT requires candidates to teach in residential schools (Navodaya Vidyalayas) which are located mostly in rural/semi-urban areas. NVS teachers must reside in the school campus. In return, NVS provides free housing, food, and all basic amenities on the school campus.

What subjects are recruited in NVS TGT?

NVS TGT recruits for: English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Computer Science, Sanskrit, Art, Music, Physical Education, and Spoken English/Librarian. Science TGT and Maths TGT typically have the highest number of vacancies per cycle.

How many NVS TGT vacancies are available?

NVS TGT notification typically has 1,500–3,500 vacancies across all subjects. NVS 2019 notification had 2,370 TGT vacancies, and 2022 combined notification had 3,510 TGT and miscellaneous teacher vacancies. NVS operates 660 schools across India.

What is the salary of an NVS TGT teacher?

NVS TGT earns basic pay ₹44,900 (Pay Level 7) + DA + HRA (campus housing provided, so HRA is lower) + transport allowance. Total in-hand is approximately ₹52,000–₹65,000 per month. Campus accommodation saves significant living expenses, effectively increasing take-home value.

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NVS TGT Preparation Guide

NVS (Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti)

Your Complete Preparation Guide for NVS TGT 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

November 2027

EEligibility Criteria

Graduation in relevant subject + B.Ed + CTET Paper 2 qualified; age 35 years maximum

ANumber of Attempts

No restriction within age limit

Study Plan by Subject

Subject Knowledge

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Reasoning Ability

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Teaching Aptitude & General Awareness

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

GK & Current Affairs

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Study the subject thoroughly from Class 6–10 NCERT textbooks plus graduation level content for the 80-mark subject section

Practise Reasoning questions — logical deduction, coding-decoding, and analogy questions appear in NVS TGT

Study Teaching Aptitude from B.Ed pedagogy notes and CTET Child Development materials

Prepare for the Interview by studying NVS's residential school system, CBSE curriculum, and child psychology

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
Subject Knowledge	38	38	38 min
Reasoning Ability	38	38	38 min
Teaching Aptitude & General Awareness	38	38	38 min
GK & Current Affairs	38	38	38 min
Total	150	150	150 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

September 2027

Next Exam Date

November 2027

Conducted By

NVS (Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti)

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