KVS–NVS Good News: There are many Kendriya Vidyalaya candidates who think that they need CTET for getting a job in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) or Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS). This is not always the case, as there are so many posts in both KVS and NVS where CTET is NOT mandatory. In this case, you can still apply and secure a teaching job even without a CTET certificate, depending on the post and eligibility criteria.
In this post, we point out all those jobs that do not need CTET, what qualifications must be or the required qualifications must be present, how many vacancies have been opened, and the process of selection. Let it be defined with a simple logical breakdown.
Why Not Always Necessary CTET?
CTET is required for many government schools to hire Primary Teacher (PRT) and Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT). In KVS or NVS, some major categories of teahes like Post Graduate Teachers (PGT), contractual teahes, specialist teachers can be appointed only without CTET qualification.
If the recruitment rules have a provision in them, then even on a temporary, part-time or guest teacher basis, the CTET would not be necessary.
Posts for Which CTET is Not Needed
Some important posts on which candidates with maskless apply CTET:
- PGTS-Post Graduate Teacher
There is no necessity of CTET for teaching subjects like English, Hindi, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, History, Economics and so many other subjects. Well, the PGTs usually take the 11th- and 12th-grade classes, so they do not need to qualify for a CTET.
- Contractual Teachers in KVS
Most of the teachers in the KVS join as a contractual appointment for a year or two for PRT, TGT, and PGT. CTET is not mandatory for contractual positions, but CTET candidates will be preferential.
- PGT posts in NVS
Both are alike when it comes to KVS and NVS; PGT posts do not require CTET.
- Specialist Teachers
Post like Computer Instructor, Music Teacher, Dance Teacher, Yoga Instructor, Art & Craft Teacher, Sports Coach, etc., does not generally require CTET.
KVS-NVS Teacher Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility depends on the post as follows:
- For PGT (No CTET Required)
Masters in the given subject with at least 50% in the subject
B. Ed. degree
Age limit is usually up to 40 years (may vary)
- For Contractual Teachers
Graduates or postgraduates in the relevant subject
B. Ed. preferred; however, not always obligatory
Age is usually limitless in most contractual recruitments
- For Specialist Teachers
Degree/Diploma course as per the subject skills
There are few posts where experience is necessary.
Vacancy Details
Both KVS and NVS net a total of thousands of vacancies annually. Some general categories are:
- PGT (All Subjects)
- TGT (All Subjects)
- PRT (Contract)
Mostly, the Computer Instructor Music/Dance Teacher, Yoga Teacher, etc Hair Sports Coach
- The yoga instructor
- Arts and crafts teacher
- Physical Ed Teacher
- Laboratory Aid
The post numbers change every year, however, opportunities stay high because KVS and NVS have lots of schools with branches in different parts of the country.
Selection steps (process)
You have to follow those for a proper process. For those who do not have CTET, the selection is mandatory through proper recruitment steps. Here is a step-by-step process:
- Online Application
Applicants will have to fill out an online application form once the recruitment is announced for KVS or NVS official websites.
- Written Examination
For PGT posts and other permanent desks, a written is conducted.
In other cases like in contractual jobs, some of the schools carry out interviews directly without any written test.
- Interviewing
Shortlisted candidates are called up for the interview, where they are tested on their skills in teaching, subject knowledge, and communicative abilities.
- ANd finally, the last one.
Verification of the documentation-Only those documents, eg., degrees, certificates, IDs, everything submitted at the time of selection.
- Final selection List
Students that pass through all the steps become most eligible for appointment in the specific school listed for them.
Conclusion
It is very much possible to get selected for a teaching job in KVS or NVS even without CTET, especially for PGT and contractual posts. Meeting the educational requirements and an excellent performance in the interview may result in you getting a prestigious government teaching job with handsome pay scales and benefits. So, if you have the motivation to teach and the right educational background, now is the time for you to proceed for applying so that you may initiate your journey towards a government school teacher.
