Important dates — at a glance👉 KVS LDCE Recruitment 2025

Educational qualifications — teaching posts (detailed, post-wise)👉 KVS LDCE Recruitment 2025

Principal

Essential: Master’s degree (relevant discipline) as per NCTE norms; administrative experience. Service: At least 3 years of regular service in the grade in KVS (or equivalent grade) as required by the notification. Candidates must satisfy all conditions mentioned in the official notification.

Vice-Principal

Essential: Master’s degree with B.Ed (or integrated qualification) as per NCTE / KVS requirements. Service: Normally from among PRT/TGT/Trained Graduate Teachers with at least 5 years of regular service in the grade; specific percentage requirements (where specified) must be met.

PGT (Subject-wise👉 KVS LDCE Recruitment 2025 — Hindi, English, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology, History, Economics, Geography)

Essential: One of the following (as applicable):

• Four-year integrated degree course from an NCTE-recognised Institution/University in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate including B.Ed component; OR
• Master’s degree in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks and B.Ed; OR
• Three-year integrated B.Ed–M.Ed from an NCTE recognised Institution with at least 50% marks; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications explicitly listed in the notification. Additionally, for many PGT posts the candidate should have rendered at least 3 years of regular service in the TGT grade.

TGT (Subject-wise — English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies)

Essential: One of the following (as applicable):

• Four-year integrated degree course from an NCTE recognised Institution/University with at least 50% marks in the concerned subject and aggregate including B.Ed component; OR
• Bachelor/Honours degree in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks (and aggregate) AND B.Ed from an NCTE recognised institution; OR
• Three-year integrated B.Ed.–M.Ed with at least 50% marks; OR
• 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education) from RCI with at least 50% marks (where specified); OR
• Post-graduation in concerned subject with minimum 55% where special provisions are listed.

Service requirements: Many TGT vacancies are open to PRTs who have completed 5 years of regular service; check subject-wise conditions in the notification.

CTET: Qualification in Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Paper-II is mandatory for TGT posts wherever specified. Competency to teach through English and Hindi medium is required.

Training note

Candidates possessing B.Ed (Special Education) qualifications will be required to undergo an NCTE recognised 6-month Special Programme in Elementary Education after appointment, if specified in the notification.

Educational qualifications — non-teaching posts👉 KVS LDCE Recruitment 2025

Head Master

Essential: Primary Teachers (PRTs) who have rendered at least 5 years regular service. CTET Paper-I qualification is required where specified. Leadership and administrative competencies are evaluated.

Finance Officer

Eligibility: Either (A) 1 year’s regular service as Section Officer with a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from a recognised university; OR (B) 4 years’ regular service in the grade as Assistant Section Officer with qualification such as B.Com / B.A. (Economics) / ICWA (Inter) / CA (Inter) / MBA (Finance) and minimum required service as per notification.

Section Officer / Assistant Section Officer

Service: Section Officer selection typically requires 3 years’ regular service in the grade of Assistant Section Officer / Steno Grade-II / UDC Senior Scale. Assistant Section Officer generally requires 3 years’ regular service in the grade in KVS.

Senior Secretariat Assistant / Junior Secretariat Assistant

Junior Secretariat Assistant: Sub-staff with at least 3 years regular service in KVS. Senior Secretariat Assistant: 3 years’ regular service in the grade, as specified.

Desirable experience / relaxations👉 KVS LDCE Recruitment 2025

• CTET Paper-I is desirable/essential for Head Master (if specified) and CTET Paper-II for TGT (wherever applicable).
• There will be a 5% relaxation in qualifying marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates as per KVS rules.
• Candidates are expected to have passed qualifying examinations in required attempts as per the notification (first attempt or two consecutive attempts without break, where mentioned).

Age limit & relaxation (as on 01-01-2026)👉 KVS LDCE Recruitment 2025

Cut-off date for determining age, length of service and educational qualification is 01-01-2026. Check notification for post-wise age details (if any).

Application fee👉 KVS LDCE Recruitment 2025

The official notification does not specify any application fee for this internal departmental exercise. Since KVS LDCE Recruitment 2025 is conducted for departmental candidates, no application fee is normally required. Candidates should confirm fee details while filling the online form and through the official notification / KVS portal.

Salary & pay (as per 7th CPC)

Salaries for selected candidates will be governed by the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) pay matrix and KVS pay rules. Pay level depends on the post and corresponding pay band. Typical pay levels (indicative):

In addition to basic pay, selected candidates will be eligible for allowances such as DA, HRA, transport and other benefits as admissible under government rules.

Selection process — detailed👉 KVS LDCE Recruitment 2025

The LDCE/LDE selection for most posts will have two parts:

1. Tier-I: Subject Knowledge Examination (Written / OMR) — 40 marks
   Duration approx. 2½ hours. The paper tests subject knowledge, pedagogy and related professional competence.
2. Tier-II: Personal Interview / Screening Test — 60 marks
   Conducted for posts where interview is prescribed (e.g., Principal, Vice-Principal). Interview weightage and method described in the notification.

Being promotional, minimum qualifying marks in Tier-I/Interview are typically 35% for GEN/OBC/EWS and 33% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates unless specified otherwise. Final merit, seniority and category vacancies determine selection and appointment ratio (for interview call: 1:4 or 1:2 as per post).

For certain administrative posts (Finance Officer, Section Officer), selection may be based on seniority cum qualifying marks in written examination (Tier-II). For posts like Assistant Section Officer, Senior Secretariat Assistant and Junior Secretariat Assistant, there may be no interview — selection is based on written exam marks.

How to apply — step by step👉 KVS LDCE Recruitment 2025

1. Read notification (11-12-2025) thoroughly — post-wise eligibility, service conditions and document requirements.
2. Controlling Officer (CO): CO must create/activate the application entry for applicants by 19-12-2025. Internal workflow is mandatory.
3. Apply online: Candidates must submit their online applications through the KVS regional/central portal between 12-12-2025 and 26-12-2025.
4. Upload documents: Scanned service certificate, educational certificates, CTET proof (if applicable), ID proof, photo & signature as per specs.
5. Hardcopy verification: CO verifies hardcopies and performs final submission by 09-01-2026.
6. Keep records: Save application ID, print final form and retain email/SMS confirmations.

Links (use official site):

• Official website: kvsangathan.nic.in
• Official notification (PDF): Click to download PDF
• Online application link: Refer to KVS portal / regional office (link in notification)

Vacancy table — subject & post wise (as provided)👉 KVS LDCE Recruitment 2025

Important guidelines — must read before applying👉 KVS LDCE Recruitment 2025

• Ensure your Controlling Officer creates the application on or before 19-12-2025. Without CO action your application may not be accepted.
• All qualifications, experience and service claims must be supported by attested documents during CO verification.
• CTET qualification (Paper-II for TGT; Paper-I for HM where specified) must be available before the cut-off date where required.
• Keep scanned copies of service record, date of joining, latest pay slips and academic certificates ready.
• Check category-wise reservation and relaxations — SC/ST/OBC/PwBD benefits apply as per Government of India rules.
• Follow the format, size and naming conventions for uploaded files as mentioned in the online form.

Preparation tips & practical advice👉 KVS LDCE Recruitment 2025

• Go through previous years’ LDCE question papers (if available) to understand question types and weightage.
• Revise core subject content (NCERT/Graduation level for subject posts) and pedagogy questions for teacher posts.
• Brush up on KVS service rules, school administration, educational policies (NEP 2020) and classroom management topics for interview/leadership roles.
• Prepare a concise service portfolio listing achievements, training, workshops and additional responsibilities for interview/screening.
• Practice time management & OMR marking (if applicable) to avoid errors during Tier-I.

FAQs — quick answers👉 KVS LDCE Recruitment 2025

Q: Who can apply?
Only in-service employees of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan who satisfy post-wise service and educational criteria as on 01-01-2026.

Q: What is the last date to apply?
Online submission by applicants closes on 26-12-2025. Controlling Officer must create applications by 19-12-2025.

Q: Is CTET required?
Yes — CTET Paper-II is mandatory for many TGT posts; some posts require CTET Paper-I. Check the notification for exact applicability.

Q: Is there an application fee?
The notification does not mention a fee for departmental applicants. Verify on the official form while applying.

Q: Where to get the official notification?
Download the official PDF from the link above or visit kvsangathan.nic.in.