Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti [Apply Online, Application Form, Vacancies] : NVS recruitment 2021 will be started for posts of Assistant Commissioner, PGTs, TGTs, Legal Assistant, Female Staff Nurse, miscellaneous category of Teachers, Catering Assistant and Lower Division Clerk in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas / HQ / Regional Offices of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti.
NVS Job vacancies are 2370 for which NVS recruitment 2021 is being organized by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti. Interested candidates who fulfil prescribed eligibility conditions can apply online through the NVS website at www.navodaya.gov.in. Application in other means/mode will not be accepted.
Know important details of NVS recruitment 2021 such as notification release, important dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, how to apply, examination fee & mode of payment, mode of selection, the scheme of examination, admit card, result etc.
Latest Update
3 July 2021: NVS Patna has released notification for recruiting TGT, PGT, FCSA, and Creative Teachers on a contract basis and invited application forms till 11 July 2021. Selection will be based on merit in academics, other qualifications, teaching experience in a particular subject and Interviews.
- Notification
- Vacancies
- Eligibility
- Application Form
- Fee Payment
- Exam Pattern
- Interview
- Selection Procedure
- Admit Card
- Exam Centres
- Salary
- Result
- Cut Off Marks
NVS Recruitment 2021 Notification
NVS recruitment 2021 notification will be released in July 2021 for 2370 vacancies of various posts. A link to download or read the NVS recruitment 2021 notification is given below.
NVS Recruitment 2021 Notification PDF Download
NVS Recruitment 2021 Vacancies
Through NVS recruitment drive 2021, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti will recruit almost 2370 candidates on a direct basis to the below-said positions. Further details of post wise vacancies are as under
| Name of the Post | Total vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Commissioner (Group A) | 5 |
| Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) (Group B) | 430 |
| Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) (Group B) | 1154 |
| Miscellaneous Category of Teachers (Group B) | 564 |
| Female Staff Nurse (Group B) | 55 |
| Legal Assistant (Group C) | 1 |
| Catering Assistant (Group C) | 26 |
| Lower Division Clerk (Group C) | 135 |
| Total | 2370 |
Note – Above a mentioned number of vacancies is tentative and it may increase or decrease
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti Overview
| Recruitment name | NVS Recruitment 2021 |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti |
| Advertisement no. | EN 14/53 |
| Post name | AC, PGTs, TGTs, LDC, Female Staff Nurse etc. |
| Total vacancies | 2370 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Open | July 10, 2021 |
| Registration Closes | August 9, 2021 |
| fee can be deposited from | 10 July 2021 onwards |
| Last date for payment of fee | August 12, 2021 |
| Admit card | - |
| Date of Written Examination / CBT | 05 - 10 Sept, 2021 (tentative) |
| Result | - |
| Apply Online | www.navodaya.gov.in or www.nvsrecruitment2019.org |
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti Recruitment 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the eligibility conditions prescribed for the post for which they wish to apply for. Post wise eligibility criteria are given below
Nationality
Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
For Assistant Commissioner
| Upper age limit | Essential Qualifications | Desirable Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| 45 years | Master's Degree in Commerce / Science / Humanities along with | Research work done in the field of education |
| 5-years’ experience in the level 10 in the pay matrix and above in the Educational Planning and Administration in any Semi govt. / govt. / autonomous organization OR | Experience of working in a residential school system | |
| Posted on analogous post or post of Principal in the Level -12 in the pay matrix (i.e. Rs. 78,800 - 2,09,200/-) | ||
For Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs)
- Upper Age limit – Not exceeding 40 years
- Essential qualification
(a) 2 – year integrated PG course in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate
OR
Master degree with minimum 50% marks in aggregate in the following subjects
| PGT Post | Master Degree in the subject |
|---|---|
| Biology | Bio Technology / Micro Biology / Genetics / Bio Sciences / Life Sciences / Zoology / Botany / Molecular Bio / Plant Physiology provided that applicant had studied Botany and Zoology at Graduation level |
| Commerce | Commerce with Cost Accounting / Accounting / Financial Accounting as a main subject. |
| M.Com. in Business Economics / Applied degree holders shall not be eligible | |
| Geography | Geography |
| History | History |
| Economics | Business Economics / Applied Economics / Economics |
| Mathematics | Applied Mathematics / Mathematics |
| Chemistry | Bio Chemistry / Chemistry |
| Physics | Nuclear Physics / Electronics Physics / Applied Physics / Physics |
| Hindi | Hindi |
| English | English |
(b) B.Ed. degree
(c) Proficiency in Teaching in Hindi and English medium
Desirable Qualifications
(a) Experience as TGT in the recognized institution in the concerned subject
(b) Working experience in a residential school
(c) Computer knowledge
For PGT (Computer Science)
Essential Qualifications
- 50% marks in aggregate in B.Tech (Computer Science / IT) or BE
OR
- BE or B.Tech (any stream) along with PG dip. in CS
OR
- Sc. (IT / CS) / MCA
OR
- Sc. (CS) / BCA and PG Degree in any subject
OR
- PG dip. in CS / IT and PG degree in any subject
OR
- ‘B’ level from DOEACC / NIELT and PG degree in any subject
OR
- ‘C’ level from DOEACC / NIELT and Graduation
In addition to the above-mentioned essential qualifications, candidates must be proficient in teaching in English / Hindi.
Desirable Qualification
- B.Ed Degree
For Trained Graduate Teachers
Upper Age Limit – Not exceeding 35 years.
Essential Qualification
(a) 4-years integrated degree in the concerned subject with minimum 50% marks in the aggregate OR Bachelors Honours Degree in the concerned subject/combination of subjects with 50% marks in aggregate. Candidate should have studied requisite subject (s) for a minimum 2 years in 03 years degree course OR bachelor’s degree in the concerned subject/combination of subjects with 50% marks in aggregate. Also, the candidate should have studied the requisite subjects in all 3 years of a degree course.
Note – For Post wise elective subjects and Languages in the combination of subjects, please refer to the NVS recruitment 2021 notification
(b) Qualified CTET
(c) B.Ed. degree
(d) Proficient in teaching in Hindi and English / concerned Regional language as the case may be
Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge of Computer application
- Experience of working in a residential school
For Miscellaneous Teachers
Upper Age Limit – Not exceeding 35 years.
Qualifications
| Post | Essential Qualifications | Desirable Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| Music | 5 years study in Music Institution (must be equivalent to graduate or PG degree) OR Bachelor’s degree with Music and B.Ed. OR Higher Secondary / Sr. Secondary with any 1 of the following - Sangeet Prabhakar examination of the Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad or Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwa Vidyalaya, Khairagarh (MP) or Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyalaypeeth, Lucknow or Sangeet-Visharad examination of Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Bombay OR Following degree / dip. awarded by Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh (a) Sangeet Bhushan or Sangeet Nritya Visharad with Sr. Secondary/ Intermediate/Part I examination of 3 years Degree Course (b) Sangeet Nritya Bhushan with graduation in any discipline (c) Sangeet Bhaskar with Graduation in any discipline | Working experience in a residential school Working knowledge of Hindi and English or other Regional Language |
| Art | 5 years dip. in any discipline of Fine Arts as Graphic Arts / Sculpture / Painting / Drawing after passing class X or equivalent OR PG degree in Drawing & painting, fine arts OR 4 years dip. in fine arts / crafts from Vishwa Bharti Shanti Niketan OR B.Ed. degree / dip. in fine arts after class XII | B.Ed. or equivalent teaching degree Working knowledge of English and Hindi or other regional language Experience of working in a residential school |
| PET | Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education OR D.P.Ed. | Working knowledge of Hindi and English or other regional language Working experience in a residential school |
| Librarian | University's degree in Library Science OR Graduation with 1-year dip. in Library Science Working knowledge of Hindi and English or other regional language | Knowledge of Computer operations Experience of working in a residential school |
For Legal Assistant
| Age limit | Essential Qualifications | Desirable Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| Between 18 to 32 years | Degree in Law | 3 years’ experience of handling legal cases |
For Female Staff Nurse
| Upper Age limit | Essential Qualifications | Other conditions | Desirable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 35 years | a) Class XII or equivalent and b) Grade ‘A’ (3 years) dip. / certificate in nurse OR B.Sc. (nursing) | Registration with Indian/ State Nursing Council 2 years’ experience in Hospital / Clinic | Working knowledge of Hindi / regional language and English |
For Catering Assistant
| Upper Age limit | Essential Qualifications |
|---|---|
| Up to 35 years | Class X passed along with 3-years dip. in catering or equivalent OR Class XII from CBSE with catering and hotel management as vocational subject and minimum 1 year experience in catering OR Class XII or equivalent with 1-year dip. in catering or equivalent along with 3 years experience in catering in renowned hotels / institution OR (for ESM) Trade proficiency certificate in catering with a minimum of 10 years of service in defence services of regular establishment |
For Lower Division Clerk
| Age limit | Essential Qualifications | Desirable |
|---|---|---|
| Between 18 and 27 years | Class XII with 50% marks 25 words per minutes in Hindi typing or 30 words per minute in English typing OR Class XII / +2 with office management and secretarial practices as vocational subjects | Knowledge of computer operation and data entry obtained either as a subject at +2 level or through 6 months dip. in computer Experience in administrative / accounts matters in Semi Govt. / Govt. / Autonomous organization |
Note – The Cut-Off date for determining various eligibility criteria (Educational Qualifications, age limit etc.) is Aug 09, 2021 (closing date for receipt of online applications).
Age Relaxation
Maximum relaxation in the upper age limit will be as under
| Category of person | Extent of age relaxation / concession |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC - NCL | 3 years |
| NVS Employees if applying for post of AC, legal assistant, female staff nurse, catering assistant, LDC | 5 years |
| NVS employees if applying for the post of TGTs, PGTs & miscellaneous category of teachers | No age bar |
| People ordinarily lived in J&K during 01 Jan 1980 to 31 Dec 1989 | 5 years |
| Candidates with 3 years continuous service in Central Govt. provided the posts are in same or allied cadres | 5 years |
| Women (All Category) except for the post of AC, Female Staff Nurse, Legal Assistant, Catering Assistant & LDC | 10 years |
| PWDs (including women) | 15 years (for SC / St) |
| 13 years (for OBC-NCL) | |
| 10 years (for General) |
Note – for more details, please refer to the NVS recruitment notification
NVS Recruitment 2021 Application Form
Eligible candidates are required to apply online through the NVS website at www.navodaya.gov.in. No other means/mode of application will be accepted. Registration for NVS Recruitment 2021 application should be done by eligible candidates between 10 July 2021 and 09 Aug 2021. The last date for payment of the examination fee is 12 Aug 2021.
How To Apply For NVS Recruitment 2021?
- Open the official website of NVS or click here
- Click on the ‘Fill up Online application’ link available under the ‘Recruitment’ tab
- Once again click on the appropriate link available against ‘Recruitment Drive-2021’
- A new window will open up having instructions for submitting online applications
- Read all the instructions then read and accept the declaration
- Click on ‘Start’
- A new page will be displayed on the screen having a registration form
- Select the post you wish to apply for
- Enter the name, mobile no. then email ID
- Click on the ‘Submit’ tab
- A user ID and password will be sent to the candidates on their email ID
- Use user ID and password to login again
- Find and click on the ‘Go to Application’ tab
- Fill up your personal details
- Enter the details of your educational qualification
- Enter the eligibility details
- Upload a soft copy of your recent picture, signature and left thumb impression; soft copies to be uploaded in the application should be in JPG / JPEG format
- Read and accept the declaration
- After 24 hours, once again login and click on the tab ‘Make Online Payment’
- Pay the examination fee by using any of the available options
- Print e-receipt for future reference
- Take a printout of the online application and keep it safe to use in future
- The status of the application can be checked after 2 days of depositing the application fee
Examination Fee and Mode Of Payment
Candidates belonging to SC / ST / PH categories are exempted from payment of examination fees. However, candidates belonging to the rest categories (i.e. General / OBC etc.) are required to pay the examination fee as under
| Post | Examination fee |
|---|---|
| Legal Assistant, Catering Assistant & Lower Division Clerk | Rs. 1000/- |
| PGTs, TGTs, Miscellaneous Category Teachers & Female Staff Nurse | Rs. 1200/- |
| Assistant Commissioner | Rs. 1500/- |
Candidates who are eligible for payment of the exam fees can pay the fee online using a credit card/debit card or the facility of internet banking.
Documents Required For Applying Online
Before applying online for any NVS job released under employment notification number 14/53, candidates must have the following documents
- Valid personal email ID
- Certificates/mark sheets of educational qualifications
- Scanned copy of the recent colour picture of passport size; the photo must be not older than 3 weeks; the size of the file should be up to 80 kb in jpg/jpeg format only
- Scanned image of signature taken on white paper by using black ink pen; the size of the file should be up to 80 kb in jpg/jpeg format only
- Scanned image of left thumb impression
NVS Recruitment 2021 Exam Pattern / Scheme Of Examination
Candidates who successfully apply for the NVS job will be called to appear for a Written Examination / CBT.
For The Post Of PGTs
| Section / test | Subject / Component | Number of Questions | Total marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Reasoning Ability | 15 | 15 | 03 hours |
| II | General Awareness | 15 | 15 | |
| III | Teaching Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| IV | Subject knowledge (difficulty level PG) | 100 | 100 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | ||
| V | Language Competency Test (General English and General Hindi - 15 marks each subject). This part is qualifying in nature only with minimum 1/3rd marks in each language. Section / test -I to IV of the candidate will not be evaluated, if he/she fails to attain qualifying marks in Part-V | 30 | 30 | |
Note – For all subjects of PGTs, section/test I to III will be common. Section/test IV will be subject-specific.
For The Post Of Assistant Commissioner
| Section / test | Subject / Component | Number of Questions | Total marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Reasoning Ability | 15 | 15 | 03 hours |
| II | General Awareness | 15 | 15 | |
| III | Language Competency Test (General English and General Hindi - 20 marks each subject) | 40 | 40 | |
| IV | Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| V | Educational Planning and Administration | 90 | 90 | |
| Total | 180 | 180 | ||
For The Posts Of TGTs & Miscellaneous Teachers
| Section / test | Subject / Component | Number of Questions | Total marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Reasoning Ability | 10 | 10 | 03 hours |
| II | General Awareness | 10 | 10 | |
| III | Teaching Aptitude | 15 | 15 | |
| IV | Subject knowledge (difficulty level PG) | 100 | 100 | |
| Total | 135 | 135 | ||
| V | Language Competency Test (General English, General Hindi and Regional Language - 15 marks each subject). This part is qualifying in nature only with minimum 1/3rd marks in each language. Section / test -I to IV of the candidate will not be evaluated, if he/she fails to attain qualifying marks in Section - V | 45 | 45 | |
Note – For all subjects of TGTs and Miscellaneous teachers, section/test I to III will be common. Section/test IV will be subject-specific.
For The Post Of Legal Assistant
| Section / test | Subject / Component | Number of Questions | Total marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Reasoning Ability | 15 | 15 | 03 hours |
| II | General Awareness | 15 | 15 | |
| III | Language Competency test (General English and General Hindi: 20 marks each subject) | 40 | 40 | |
| IV | Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| V | Functioning of high courts, Constitution of India, Supreme Court, Central Administrative Tribunal, Evidence Act, Limitation Act, POCSO Act, Interpretation of Statutes etc. | 90 | 90 | |
| Total | 180 | 180 | ||
For The Post Of Female Staff Nurse & Catering Assistant
| Section / test | Subject / Component | Number of Questions | Total marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Reasoning Ability | 15 | 15 | 02 hours |
| II | General Awareness & current affairs | 15 | 15 | |
| III | Language Competency test (General English and General Hindi: 15 marks each subject) | 30 | 30 | |
| IV | Subject knowledge | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 | ||
For The Post Of Lower Division Clerk
| Section / test | Subject / Component | Number of Questions | Total marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Reasoning Ability | 25 | 25 | 02 hours |
| II | General Awareness | 25 | 25 | |
| III | Language Competency test (General English and General Hindi: 15 marks each subject) | 30 | 30 | |
| IV | Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| V | Knowledge of Computer | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 | ||
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti Interview
For candidates who opt for the post of Assistant Commissioner, PGTs, TGTs and Miscellaneous Category of Teachers, an interview will be conducted. Further details are yet to come.
Trade / Skill Test
| Panaji (Goa) | Kohima | Ranchi | Raipur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siliguri | Port Blair | Pune | Imphal |
| Aizwal | Shillong | Agartala | Patna |
| Shimla | Visakhapatnam | Nagpur | Muzaffurpur |
| Trivendrum | Mumbai | Madurai | Lucknow |
| Kolkata | Jammu | Jaipur | Jabalpur |
| Itanagar | Hyderabad | Guwahati | Noida |
| Ghaziabad | Gurugram | Faridabad | Delhi |
| Dehradun | Chennai | Chandigarh / Panchkula / Mohali | Bhubaneshwer |
| Bhopal | Bangalore | Allahabad | Ajmer |
| Amritsar | Ahmedabad | - | - |
For the post of LDC, a trade/skill test will be conducted; it will be qualifying in nature and carries no weightage. To be considered for final selection to the post of LDC, candidates must have to qualify the trade/skill test.
Mode Of Selection / Selection Procedure
Final selection of candidates for the vacancies of Assistant Commissioner, PGTs, TGTs and Miscellaneous Category of Teachers will be done on the basis of their performance in CBT / written examination and Interview put together.
Final selection of candidates for the vacancies of Legal Assistant, Female Staff Nurse & Catering Assistant will be done on the basis of their performance in the written examination / CBT.
For the post of LDC, firstly candidates will have to qualify written exam / CBT then they will be shortlisted and called for a trade/skill test of qualifying in nature. To be finally selected for a vacancy of LDC, the candidate has to qualify the trade/skill test otherwise his / her candidature would be rejected.
NVS Recruitment 2021 Admit Card
NVS Recruitment 2021 admit card for written examination / CBT or Call letter for interview/skill/trade test will be available on the NVS website i.e. www.navodaya.gov.in and www.nvsrecruitment2019.org in due course.
How To Download Admit Card?
- Open NVS website
- Under the ‘Recruitment’ tab, find and click on the ‘Admit Card’ link
- Click on the appropriate link
- The candidate login page will be displayed on the screen
- Enter user ID and password
- Click on the ‘Login’ tab
- Your admit card/call letter will be displayed on the screen
- Download and print it on the A4 size paper
NVS Recruitment 2021 Examination Centres
The centre for the CBT / written examination for the post of Legal Assistant and Assistant Commissioner will be at Delhi / NCR only. However, CBT / written examination for the rest posts notified in the NVS recruitment notification will be held at the following centres
| Panaji (Goa) | Kohima | Ranchi | Raipur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siliguri | Port Blair | Pune | Imphal |
| Aizwal | Shillong | Agartala | Patna |
| Shimla | Visakhapatnam | Nagpur | Muzaffurpur |
| Trivendrum | Mumbai | Madurai | Lucknow |
| Kolkata | Jammu | Jaipur | Jabalpur |
| Itanagar | Hyderabad | Guwahati | Noida |
| Ghaziabad | Gurugram | Faridabad | Delhi |
| Dehradun | Chennai | Chandigarh / Panchkula / Mohali | Bhubaneshwer |
| Bhopal | Bangalore | Allahabad | Ajmer |
| Amritsar | Ahmedabad | - | - |
NVS Recruitment 2021 Salary
| Name of the Post | Pay scale |
|---|---|
| Assistant Commissioner | Level -12 (Rs.78,800 - 2,09,200) in the Pay Matrix |
| Post Graduate Teachers | Level - 8 (Rs. 47,600 - 1,51,100/-) in the Pay Matrix |
| Trained Graduate Teachers | Level - 7 (Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400/-) in the Pay Matrix |
| Miscellaneous Category of Teachers | |
| Female Staff Nurse | Level - 7 (Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400/-) in the Pay Matrix |
| Legal Assistant | Level - 6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400/-) in the Pay Matrix |
| Catering Assistant | Level - 4 (Rs. 25,500 – 81,100/-) in the Pay Matrix |
| Lower Division Clerk | Level - 2 (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200/-) in the Pay Matrix |
NVS Recruitment 2021 Result
NVS Recruitment 2021 results will be released on the NVS website. The procedure to check results is given below
- Open NVS website
- Click on the ‘Results’ tab available under ‘Recruitment’
- Click on the appropriate link
- Result PDF will be downloaded
- Open PDF to check your result
Cut Off / Qualifying Marks
Cut off / qualifying in written examination / CBT will be decided and disclosed by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti once the paper is conducted.
NVS Recruitment FAQs
Q. When Written Examination Will Be Conducted?
A. Written examination will be conducted from 5th – 10th September 2021 (tentative).
Q. What Are The Dates For Registration?
A. Registration of application can be done between 10 July 2021 and 09 Aug 2021.
Q. What Is The Last Date For Payment Of Examination Fee?
A. 12 Aug 2021.
Q. What Is The Examination Fee For SC / ST / PH Candidates?
A. There’s no examination fee for candidates belonging to SC / ST / PH categories.