Check the age limit and educational qualification in the table below:
KVS Age Limit
Posts |
Age Limit |
Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) |
40 years |
Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) |
35 years |
Primary Teacher (PRT) |
30 Years |
KVS Educational Qualification
PGT– Hindi, English, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology, History, Geography, Economics and Commerce |
(a) Two Years’ Integrated Post Graduate M.Sc. The course of Regional College of Education of NCERT in the concerned subject. Or Master’s Degree from a recognized university with at least 50% marks in aggregate. b) B.Ed or equivalent degree from a recognized University. c) Proficiency in teaching in Hindi and English Media. |
PGT Computer Science |
1. At least 50% marks in aggregate in any of the following: B.E or B.Tech (Computer Science! IT) from a recognized University or equivalent Degree or Diploma from an institution/ university recognized by the Govt. of India. OR BE or B.Tech (any stream) and Post Graduate Diploma in Computers from a recognized University OR MSc. (Computer Science)/ MCA or Equivalent from a recognized University OR B.Sc. (Computer Science) / BCA or Equivalent and Post Graduate degree in the subject from a recognized University OR Post Graduate Diploma in Computer and Post Graduate degree in any subject from a recognized University OR ‘B’ Level from DOEACC and Post Graduate degree in any subject OR ‘C’ Level from ‘DOEACC’ Ministry of Information and Communication Technology and Graduation. 2. Proficiency in teaching Hindi and English Medium. |
TGT– English, Hindi, Social Studies, Science, Sanskrit and Maths |
(a) Four years integrated degree course of Regional College of Education of NCERT in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate. OR Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks in the concerned subject/combination of subject and in aggregate. b) B.Ed or equivalent degree from a recognized University. c) Pass in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Paper-II, conducted by CBSE in accordance with the Guidelines framed by the NCTE for the purpose. d) Proficiency in teaching in Hindi and English medium. |
TGT (Physical and Health Education) |
Bachelor Degree in Physical Education or equivalent |
TGT (Art Education) |
1. Five years’ recognized Diploma in Drawing and Painting/ Sculpture! Graphic Art or Equivalent recognized Degree 2. Working knowledge of Hindi & English. |
TGT (Work Experience) |
Electrical Gadgets and Electronics: i) Three years Diploma after Higher Secondary in Electrical. Electronics Engineering from an institution recognized by State Govt./ Govt. of India. (The minimum qualification for admission to the Diploma Course should be at least Higher Secondary). OR Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering from a recognized University. OR Graduate in Electrical or Electronics Engineering from a recognized University. ii) Working knowledge of Hindi and English. |
PRT (All subjects) |
1. Senior Secondary (or it is equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known) OR Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B. El. Ed.) OR Senior Secondary (or it is equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) OR Graduation with at least 50% marks and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) * who has acquired the qualification of Bachelor of Education from any NCTE recognized institution shall be considered for appointment as a teacher in class I-V provided the person so appointed as a teacher shall mandatorily undergo a six month Bridge Course in Elementary Education recognized by the NCTE within two years of such appointment as Primary Teacher 2. Qualified in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 3. Proficiency to teach through Hindi and English Media. |
PRT - Music |
i) Senior Secondary School Certificate with 50% marks or Intermediate with 50% marks or its equivalent and Bachelor Degree in Music or equivalent from a recognized University. ii) Competence to teach through English/ Hindi medium. |
Note: If there are any changes in the eligibility criteria, they will be updated here.