NVS PGT Previous Year Question Papers are an essential resource for candidates preparing for the Post Graduate Teacher exam conducted by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti. These papers provide a clear understanding of the latest exam pattern, difficulty level, and types of questions asked in both Tier 1 and Tier 2. Practicing these papers helps improve speed, accuracy, and conceptual clarity, making it easier to score high in the competitive exam. Aspirants can analyse important topics, identify repeated question trends, and strengthen their exam strategy effectively.
📝 NVS PGT Exam Pattern Overview
- Tier‐1: Online objective test.
- Tier‐2: Post‐specific subject knowledge test (objective + descriptive) for teaching posts.
- Final stage: Interview or Skill Test (depending on post) after Tier‐2
✅ Tier‐1: Exam Pattern (2025)
For PGT (and other posts under NVS/KVS) as per latest notification:
| Component | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Reasoning | ~20 | ~60 | — |
| Numeric Ability | ~20 | ~60 | — |
| Basic Computer Literacy | ~20 | ~60 | — |
| General Knowledge | ~20 | ~60 | — |
| English Language | ~10 | ~30 | — |
| Modern Indian Language (MIL) | ~10 | ~30 | — |
| Total | 100 | 300 marks | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
Marking scheme: +3 for correct answer, –1 for wrong answer (for Tier‐1) as per latest sources.
✅ Tier‐2: Exam Pattern (2025)
For the subject knowledge test for PGT posts:
| Component | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective part | 60 | 60 marks | — |
| Descriptive part | 10 | 40 marks | — |
| Total | 70 questions | 100 marks | 2.5 hours (150 minutes) |
Marking scheme: +1 for correct answer, –0.25 for wrong answer in Tier‐2
NVS PGT Eligibility
✅ Nationality
- Must be a citizen of India.
🎓 Educational Qualification
For the PGT posts, the revised norms for 2025 require:
- A Master’s Degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
- A Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) / or equivalent teaching qualification, unless the candidate has undergone an integrated 4-year or 2-year integrated PG + B.Ed course (or integrated PG in Education) recognized by the appropriate authority.
- Proficiency in English and Hindi (or the medium required) is often mandatory.
- Some sources mention that an integrated Post‐Graduate course (for example a 2-year integrated PG) from an institution recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) may also be acceptable.
⏳ Age Limit
- For PGT posts: the maximum age limit is generally Not Exceeding 40 years.
- There is a minimum age requirement of 18 years for most posts.
👥 Age Relaxation / Additional Conditions
- Relaxation in the upper age limit is given for various categories as per Government of India rules (SC/ST, OBC-NCL, persons with disabilities, etc.).
- Candidates must meet the “residential schooling” type responsibilities (as for the JNV system) because PGTs will often be posted in fully residential schools.
🧾 Experience
- For PGT posts under NVS, experience requirements are less emphasized for direct recruitment, but for higher posts (like Principal/Vice Principal) experience becomes important. For PGTs the focus remains largely on qualification + suitability rather than long prior teaching experience
NVS PGT Syllabus
⭐ Tier-1 Syllabus (Screening Test)
1️⃣ General Reasoning
- Analogies, Coding-Decoding
- Series (Number & Alphabet)
- Classification, Direction Test
- Syllogism, Blood Relation
- Non-verbal reasoning
2️⃣ Numeric Ability
- Number System
- Simplification, Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Profit & Loss
- Time & Work, Time & Distance
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Data Interpretation (basic)
3️⃣ General Knowledge
- Current Affairs (India + World)
- Indian History, Geography, Polity
- Economy, Science & Technology
- Important Books, Awards, Organisations
4️⃣ Basic Computer Literacy
- MS Office basics
- Hardware & Software
- Internet, Networking
- Operating Systems
- Basics of ICT
5️⃣ English Language
- Comprehension
- Grammar & Vocabulary
- Error spotting, Fillers
- Para-jumbles
6️⃣ Modern Indian Language (Hindi / other MIL)
- व्याकरण
- अपठित गद्यांश
- पर्यायवाची, विलोम
- मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ
⭐ Tier-2 Syllabus (Subject Test – PGT)
1️⃣ Subject Knowledge (Objective + Descriptive)
Covers the full PG-level syllabus of the chosen subject (Physics/Chemistry/Maths/Bio/English/Hindi/History/Geo/Eco/Commerce/CS etc.) including:
- Core concepts
- Pedagogy related to the subject
- Teaching methodology
- Recent developments in the field
2️⃣ General Pedagogy (common for all subjects)
- Teaching-Learning Process
- Learning theories (Piaget, Vygotsky, Bruner)
- Classroom management
- Assessment & Evaluation
- Inclusive education
- NEP 2020 basics
3️⃣ Descriptive Section
- Short/long answer questions related to subject
- Practical application, method of teaching
- Analysis of concepts/case-based questions
⭐ Interview (Final Stage)
- Subject expertise
- Communication skills
- Teaching aptitude
- Residential school suitability
NVS PGT Pay Scale
For the post of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), the pay scale is as follows:
- Pay Level 8: Basic pay from ₹ 47,600 – ₹ 1,51,100.
- Entry level is the lower side of that range (₹ 47,600).
- On top of the basic pay, allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance etc. are applicable.
📍 Where Are NVS PGTs Posted?
NVS PGTs are posted in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs), which are fully residential schools located mainly in rural and semi-rural areas across all Indian states and UTs.
✅ 1. Rural / District-Level Posting
- Almost all JNVs are in rural locations, usually far from city centers.
- Teachers stay inside the school campus quarters.
✅ 2. All-India Posting Liability
- NVS is a central government organisation, so PGTs can be posted anywhere in India.
- You must be ready to serve in any state/UT.
✅ 3. Residential School Duties
Being a residential school, PGTs have to perform:
- House duties / hostel supervision
- Night duties (as per roster)
- Co-curricular activities
- Extra classes / study hours monitoring
✅ 4. First Posting Usually Not by Choice
- The first posting is based on vacancy availability, not your preference.
- You may later apply for regional transfer after completing the minimum service period.
✅ 5. Posting Regions of NVS
NVS has 8 Regional Offices, each managing JNVs under it:
- Lucknow Region
- Jaipur Region
- Pune Region
- Hyderabad Region
- Patna Region
- Shillong Region
- Chandigarh Region
- Bhopal Region
Your posting will fall under one of these regions.
🔄 Transfer Policy
- Transfers are allowed, but based on vacancy, medical grounds, spouse ground, or administrative reasons.
- Minimum service of 2–3 years is usually required before regular transfer requests.
⭐ NVS PGT Promotion Hierarchy
1️⃣ Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)
⬇️ After required years of service + departmental norms
2️⃣ Vice Principal
- Promotion usually after 5–7 years of PGT service (approx.).
- Based on vacancy + performance + seniority.
⬇️
3️⃣ Principal
- After serving as Vice Principal, eligible for promotion to Principal.
- Selection depends on:
- Performance records
- ACR/APAR
- Departmental evaluation
- Vacancy availability
⬇️
4️⃣ Deputy Commissioner (Regional Office)
- Very few posts.
- Promotion is competitive and mostly through seniority-cum-fitness.
⬇️
5️⃣ Joint Commissioner / Commissioner
- Top administrative posts in NVS HQ.
- Only a small percentage of teaching staff reach this level.
⭐ Other Growth Options
✔ Departmental Exams / Training
NVS teachers often get:
- Advanced training
- Leadership programs
- Capacity-building courses
These help in promotions and higher responsibilities.
✔ Inter-Cadre Movement (rare)
Some experienced Principals move to:
- KVS (through deputation)
- CBSE-related positions
- Training institutes like NLI (Navodaya Leadership Institute)
⭐ Time Frame (Approx.)
- PGT → Vice Principal: 5–7 years
- Vice Principal → Principal: 5–8 years
- Principal → Deputy Commissioner: varies heavily on vacancy
- Deputy Commissioner → Joint Commissioner: limited positions
⭐ Promotion Chances
🔹 Very Good (PGT → VP)
🔹 Good (VP → Principal)
🔹 Moderate (Principal → DC)
🔹 Low (DC → JC/Commissioner)
⭐ NVS PGT Exam – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1️⃣ What is the selection process for NVS PGT (2025)?
The latest 2025 pattern includes:
- Tier 1: Screening Test
- Tier 2: Subject Knowledge Test (Objective + Descriptive)
- Interview: Final stage
2️⃣ How many tiers are there in NVS PGT Exam 2025?
There are two written tiers:
- Tier 1 (100 questions – 300 marks)
- Tier 2 (70 questions – 100 marks)
3️⃣ What is the educational qualification for PGT?
- Master’s degree in the concerned subject with 50% marks
- B.Ed. is required (unless you have an integrated PG + B.Ed. course)
4️⃣ What is the age limit for NVS PGT?
- Maximum age: 40 years
- Age relaxations apply as per Govt. of India rules.
5️⃣ Is B.Ed mandatory for NVS PGT?
Yes, B.Ed. is generally required, except for candidates with approved integrated PG + B.Ed. programs.
6️⃣ Is there negative marking in NVS PGT?
Yes.
- Tier 1: –1 for each wrong answer
- Tier 2: –0.25 for each wrong answer (objective part)