Date: November 21, 2025
Category: Recruitment / Exam Alert
The waiting period is finally over for thousands of aspirants targeting the education sector in India. The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) have officially released the schedule for the upcoming common recruitment examination.
According to the latest Public Notice issued by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on November 21, 2025, the Tier-1 examination dates have been finalized.
📅 Key Exam Highlights
| Detail | Information |
| Recruitment Bodies | KVS & NVS (Ministry of Education) |
| Notification Ref | Recruitment Notification 01/2025 |
| Posts | Various Teaching & Non-Teaching Posts |
| Exam Stage | Tier – 1 |
| Exam Dates | 10th and 11th January 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | CBSE |
Important Details from the Public Notice
The notice, signed by the Director (CTET) at CBSE, confirms that the recruitment drive referenced in Notification 01/2025 involves candidates applying for positions in both organizations.
1. Examination Schedule
The Tier-1 examination for these posts is scheduled to take place across two days:
- January 10, 2026
- January 11, 2026
2. Admit Cards and City Allotment
Candidates are advised that the detailed admit card is not yet available. However, the notice clarifies the process for obtaining exam details:
- Information regarding the Examination Centre, the City of Examination allotted, and the specific Schedule will be made available online.
- Candidates will be able to view this by logging into their specific application log-in portals.
- These details will be released at an “appropriate time” before the exam dates.
3. Official Sources
To avoid misinformation, candidates are strictly advised to check updates only on the official websites of the participating organizations:
- CBSE: cbse.gov.in
- KVS: kvsangathan.nic.in
- NVS: navodaya.gov.in
- Click Here For Vacancy Details
- Apply Online
What Candidates Should Do Now
With the exam dates set for early January 2026, candidates have approximately 7 weeks to finalize their preparation.
- Check your credentials: Ensure you have your Application Number and Password ready to access the login portal when the city allotment is released.
- Monitor the Website: Check the official KVS/NVS websites weekly for the link to the City Intimation Slip.
- Final Revision: Focus on the Tier-1 syllabus patterns, as this exam usually serves as a screening or primary selection round.
Note: This recruitment is a joint effort involving autonomous organizations under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. Ensure you are referring to Notification 01/2025 regarding this specific schedule.