What is KVS TGT Full Form? – All You Need to Know about KVS TGT

KVS TGT Full Form

KVS TGT stands for Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan Trained Graduate Teacher. Let’s break down the full form to understand it better:

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, commonly known as KVS, is a renowned organisation under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Established in 1963, KVS aims to provide quality education to the children of government employees who are often transferred across the country. It runs a vast network of schools called Kendriya Vidyalayas (Central Schools) spread all over India and a few abroad.

TGT stands for Trained Graduate Teacher stands is a teaching professional who imparts education to students from classes VI to X (usually age group 11 to 16 years) in various subjects. TGTs are an integral part of the teaching faculty in Kendriya Vidyalayas and play a crucial role in nurturing the academic growth of students.

KVS TGT Subjects

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan(KVS) offered the following subjects for the recruitment of candidates in the school of KVS. Candidates can check the list of subjects they can apply for, to become teachers in KVS for the TGT posts.

Serial No.	Post
1.	English
2.	Hindi
3.	Social Studies
4.	Science
5.	Sanskrit
6.	Maths
7.	Physical & Health Education (P&HE)
8.	Art Education (AE)
9.	Work Experience (WE)

TGT Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the KVS TGT position, candidates must meet certain education qualification criteria. Generally, the following qualifications are required:

• A Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.Sc./B.Com.) in the relevant subject with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized university.
• A B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) degree from a recognized institution.

KVS TGT Education Qualification

KVS Eligibility criteria should be fulfilled to apply for the KVS TGT exam. Candidates can check the education qualification to be possessed by the candidates before applying for the KVS TGT posts, along with elective subjects that the candidate must have studied in all three years.

Post	Education Qualification	Elective Subjects
English	Four years of 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 subjects and in aggregate.  B.Ed or equivalent degree from a recognized University. Pass the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Paper-II, conducted by CBSE by the Guidelines framed by the NCTE for the purpose. Proficiency in teaching in Hindi and English mediums. Desirable: Knowledge of Computer Applications.	English as a subject in all three years.
Hindi		Hindi as a subject in all three years.
Social Studies		Any two of the following: History, Geography, Economics and Pol. Science of which one must be either History or Geography.
Science		Botany, Zoology and Chemistry
Sanskrit		Sanskrit as a subject in all three years.
Maths		Bachelor’s Degree in Maths with any two of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Computer Science, Statistics
Physical & Health Education (P&HE)	Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education or equivalent.
Art Education (AE)	Five years recognized Diploma in Drawing and Painting/ Sculpture/ Graphic Art or Equivalent recognized Degree Working knowledge of Hindi & English. Desirable: Working knowledge of Computer Applications.
Work Experience (WE)	ELECTRICAL GADGETS AND ELECTRONICS:  Three years Diploma after Higher Secondary in Electrical. Electronics Engineering from an institution recognized by the 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. Working knowledge of Hindi and English. Desirable:

KVS TGT SST Education Qualification

• The candidate should have studied any two subjects out of the following:

(i) History with at least 50% marks in aggregate and one subject out of Geography/Economics/Political Science with at least 50% marks in aggregate and also at least 50% marks in graduation, OR

(ii) Geography with 50% marks with History/Economics/Political Science with at least 50% marks in aggregate and also at least 50% marks in graduation.

• Geography/History should have been studied in all the years of graduation with at least 50% marks.
• In the case of an Honours Degree in History, the candidate should have studied Geography/Economics/Political Science in the first and/or the second year of graduation with at least 50% marks in History in aggregate and at least 50% marks in other subject indicated above at graduation level and also at least 50% marks in aggregate at graduation level.
• Similarly, in the case of an Honours degree in Geography, the candidate should have studied History/Economics/Political Science in the first and/or the second year of graduation with at least 50% marks in Geography in aggregate and at least 50% marks in other subject indicated above at graduation level and also at least 50% marks in aggregate at graduation level.

KVS TGT Mathematics Education Qualification

• The candidate should have studied Botany, Zoology and Chemistry in all the years of graduation with at least 50% marks in each subject.
• In the case of an Honours Degree in Maths, the candidate should have studied Maths in all the years of graduation with at least 50% marks in aggregate and any of the two subjects indicated in point No. 1 above with at least 50% marks in each subject at graduation, level and also at least 50% marks in graduation.
• BA (Hons.) in Maths and B.Sc (Hons) in any subject other than Maths are not eligible for the post of TGT (Maths).

KVS TGT Science Education Qualification

• The candidate should have studied Botany, Zoology and Chemistry in all the years of graduation with at least 50% marks in each subject.
• The candidates with Honours Degree in Botany/Zoology/Chemistry with at least 50% marks in B.Sc should have studied other two subjects with at least 50% marks in each of them at graduation level.

KVS TGT English/Hindi /Sanskrit Education Qualification

• The candidate should have studied English/Hindi/Sanskrit in all the years of graduation with at least 50% marks in English/Hindi/Sanskrit for the posts of TGT (English/Hindi/Sanskrit) respectively and also at least 50% marks in graduation 

KVS TGT Salary

Salary of KVS TGT teachers is determined by the 7th Central Pay Commission. Based on the latest available information up to September 2021, the pay scale for TGT teachers in Kendriya Vidyalayas ranged from Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month, depending on the location and other factors. KVS TGT employees are entitled to KVS TGT Salary details are mentioned below:-

PAY LEVEL – 7

Rs. 62400-142400/

KVS TGT Age Limit

The age limit for KVS TGT positions typically falls within a specific range. As of the last available information (up to September 2021), the age limit was as follows:

Minimum Age Limit	21 Years
Minimum Age Limit	35 Years

KVS TGT Age Relaxation

Age Relaxation for TGT teachers is mentioned below with category wise distribution.This would be helpful to all the candidates who want to become KVS TGT Teacher.

Category	Relaxation
Other Backward Classes	3 years
Persons with disabilities (including women)	SC/ST – 15 years
	OBC – 13 years
	General – 10 years
Persons ordinarily domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir from 01-01-1980 to 31-12-1989	5 years
Women (All Category) for teaching posts only except for the post of Principal & Vice-Principal	10 years
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe	5 Years

Roles and Responsibilities of a KVS TGT

As a KVS TGT, you will have a diverse range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:

1. Teaching: Delivering lectures and conducting classroom activities to facilitate the understanding of subjects such as Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, English, Hindi, etc., depending on the TGT’s specialisation.
2. Lesson Planning: Preparing well-structured lesson plans and instructional materials that align with the prescribed curriculum and educational standards.
3. Evaluating Students: Assessing students’ academic performance through regular tests, assignments, and examinations, providing constructive feedback, and encouraging improvement.
4. Classroom Management: Maintaining discipline and a conducive learning environment in the classroom to foster effective learning.
5. Co-curricular Activities: Involving students in co-curricular activities like sports, cultural events, and other extracurricular pursuits to support their holistic development.
6. Parent-Teacher Interaction: Engaging with parents or guardians to discuss students’ progress, strengths, and areas of improvement.
7. Professional Development: Continuously updating subject knowledge and teaching techniques through workshops, seminars, and professional development programs.

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