Here are key details about the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) Primary Teacher (PRT) exam (2025) — how it’s structured, what the selection process is, and how you should prepare.
The following KVS PRT Previous Year Question Papers pdf with their answer keys will help students prepare for the exams.
🧐 KVS PRT Exam details
- The exam is a computer-based test (CBT).
- Total marks: 180.
- Total questions: 180 (each question = 1 mark) in most sources.
- Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes) in many sources.
- No negative marking (in many sources).
- Medium: English & Hindi.
📋 KVS PRT Exam Pattern – Breakdown by Parts
Here’s a typical breakdown of the four parts of the exam for PRT:
| Part | Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | General English | ~10 | ~10 |
| General Hindi | ~10 | ~10 | |
| Part II | General Awareness & Current Affairs | ~10 | ~10 |
| Reasoning Ability | ~5 | ~5 | |
| Computer Literacy | ~5 | ~5 | |
| Part III | Perspectives on Education & Leadership (Teaching-Learning, School Org, etc) | ~60 | ~60 |
| Part IV | Subject Concerned (Specific to Primary Teacher subject: e.g., EVS/Maths for primary level) | ~80 | ~80 |
| Total | — | ~180 | ~180 |
📋 Syllabus Overview
The syllabus is divided into four major parts:
- Proficiency in Languages (General English + General Hindi)
- General Awareness, Reasoning & Computer Literacy
- Perspectives on Education & Leadership
- Subject-Concerned (depending on the subject you apply for)
🧩 Part I: Proficiency in Languages
General English
Typical topics include:
- Articles, prepositions, conjunctions
- Tenses, verbs, modals
- Voice (active/passive), Narration (direct/indirect)
- Subject-Verb agreement
- Sentence rearrangement
- Error detection / correction
- Fill in the blanks, synonyms/antonyms, idioms & phrases
- Reading comprehension, vocabulary
General Hindi
Typical topics include:
- भाषा, संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया, वचन, लिंग
- उपसर्ग / प्रत्यय, समास, सन्धि, तत्सम-तद्भव
- पर्यायवाची, विलोम, अनेकार्थक शब्द
- मुहावरे, लोकोक्तियाँ, विराम चिन्ह
- वाक्य निर्माण, वाक्य प्रश्न आदि
🧠 Part II: General Awareness, Reasoning & Computer Literacy
General Awareness & Current Affairs
Important coverage:
- Indian history (ancient, medieval, modern)
- Geography, polity, economy, culture
- Awards & honours, books & authors, sports
- Science & technology, inventions & discoveries
- Current affairs (national & international)
Reasoning Ability
Topics include:
- Number series, letter series, non-verbal series
- Analogies, classification, discrimination
- Coding-decoding, blood relations, puzzles
- Seating arrangements, directional sense, logical deduction
- Visual memory, spatial orientation, spatial visualization
Computer Literacy
Coverage includes:
- Basics of computers: history, hardware & software, generations
- Operating systems, word processor (MS Word), PowerPoint, Excel basics
- Internet, web technologies, e-mail, social networking
- Computer peripherals, storage devices, networking basics
🏫 Part III: Perspectives on Education & Leadership
This part is about pedagogy, educational theories, school organisation etc. Key topics:
- Understanding the Learner: growth, maturation, developmental tasks, individual differences, domains of development (physical, cognitive, socio-emotional, moral)
- Theories of Learning (Behaviourism, Cognitivism, Constructivism) and implications for teaching & learning
- Teaching-Learning process: planning instruction, classroom strategies, inclusive education
- Creating conducive learning environment: classroom management, learner engagement, home–school continuity
- School Organisation & Leadership: structure of school, roles of teacher/leader, policies like National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020), Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE) etc.
📚 Part IV: Subject-Concerned
Depending on the subject you apply for (e.g., Mathematics, EVS, Hindi, English) you’ll need to cover core subject topics. Examples:
- Mathematics (Primary level): number system, addition/subtraction, multiplication/division, fractions, measurement (length, weight, capacity), time, money, data handling, geometry (shapes & spatial understanding), solids around us.
- EVS (Environmental Science): food, shelter, water; family & friends; travel; things we make and do; environment, natural resources.
- Hindi/English: grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, language usage aligned with primary level.
✅ Educational Qualification
A candidate must satisfy one of the following (for PRT):
- Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks & a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed. / PTC / similar).
- Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks & a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.).
- Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks & a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
- Graduation with at least 50% marks & Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from a recognized institution.
Additionally:
- Proficiency in teaching through Hindi and English medium is required.
- Desirable: Knowledge of computer applications.
- For “Music” PRT, special qualification (Senior Secondary + Bachelor in Music) applies.
📆 Age Limit
- The upper age limit for PRT post is 30 years.
- Age relaxations apply as per government norms (for SC/ST, OBC, PwD etc).
📌 Important Notes
- Meeting the eligibility criteria is mandatory before applying; failure to do so may result in disqualification.
- Always refer to the official notification of KVS for the particular year, because rules (age, qualifications) may be updated.
- “Proficiency in both Hindi & English” means you should be capable of teaching in both mediums as required by the KVS school system.
The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) Primary Teacher (PRT) salary is structured according to the 7th Pay Commission.
Here is a breakdown of the key components:
💰 KVS PRT Pay Scale (7th CPC)
| Component | Details |
| Pay Level | Level 6 |
| Pay Matrix Range | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹35,400 |
| Grade Pay (Old System) | ₹4,200 |
| Group | Group B |
💵 Approximate Gross Monthly Salary (Entry Level)
The final gross salary includes various allowances and depends on the city category (X, Y, or Z).
| Component (Example for X-City) | Approximate Amount (₹) |
| Basic Pay (Initial) | 35,400 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | Varies, often around 50-55% of Basic Pay |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | Varies by city: 30% (X-City), 20% (Y-City), 10% (Z-City) |
| Transport Allowance (TA) | Varies by city: ₹3,600 (Higher Cities) or ₹1,800 (Other Places) |
| DA on TA | Varies, based on DA rate |
| Total Approximate Gross Salary | Can range from approx. ₹60,000 to ₹71,000+ per month |
🏙️ Allowances based on City Category
| City Category | HRA Rate (% of Basic Pay) | TA Rate (per month) |
| X (Metros like Delhi, Mumbai, etc.) | 30% | ₹3,600 (plus DA on TA) |
| Y (Major Cities) | 20% | ₹1,800 (plus DA on TA) |
| Z (All Other Cities/Towns) | 10% | ₹900 (plus DA on TA) |
The in-hand salary is the gross salary minus mandatory deductions like Provident Fund (PF), professional tax, and income tax.