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NVS PGT & TGT Eligibility 2022 (Age Limit, Qualification Criteria)
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Updated on: September 13th, 2023

NVS PGT & TGT Eligibility Criteria 2022 are important to know before applying for postgraduate and trained graduate-level teaching exams. If you want to be considered for the role of Teacher under the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, you must meet the NVS eligibility criteria 2022, which include an age limit, educational qualification, and minimum qualifying marks.
NVS stands for Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (An Autonomous Body Under Ministry of Education) Government of India will soon release the notification for NVS PGT & TGT 2022. The official notification will include the latest information related to NVS 2022 exam including the NVS eligibility criteria. Many students are confused about NVS eligibility criteria such as educational qualification and the maximum age limit for NVS PGT & TGT 2022.
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We are providing detailed information on NVS PGT & TGT Eligibility 2022 for age limit and educational qualification criteria here. The candidates having the following minimum educational qualification will pass the eligibility criteria for appearing in NVS PGT & TGT 2022 Exam.
NVS Eligibility Criteria 2022:
Candidates must have a minimum educational qualification to apply for teaching jobs through NVS recruitment 2022. The education requirements of the NVS differ depending on the position for which candidates have applied. Both PGT and TGT candidates’ NVS eligibility criteria based on education are given separately.
Eligibility Criteria for PGT Candidates:
PGT stands for Post Graduation Teacher and teaches classes 11th & 12th.
PGT Essential Qualification:-
(a) Two Year Integrated Post Graduate M.Sc./MA Course from Regional College of Education of NCERT in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
OR
Master’s Degree from a recognized university with at least 50% marks in aggregate in the following subjects.
Serial No. | Subject | Post Code | Master’s Degree in the subject |
1. | English | 06 | English |
2. | Hindi | 09 | Hindi |
3. | Physics | 11 | Physics/Applied Physics/Electronics Physics/ Nuclear Physics |
4. | Chemistry | 03 | Chemistry/Bio-Chemistry |
5. | Mathematics | 10 | Mathematics/Applied Mathematics |
6. | Economics | 05 | Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics |
7. | History | 09 | History |
8. | Geography | 07 | Geography |
9. | Commerce | 04 | Commerce with Accounting/Cost Accounting/ Financial Accounting is a major subject of study. Holders of Degree of M.Com. in Applied/Business Economics shall not be eligible. |
10. | Biology | 02 | Botany / Zoology / Life Sciences / Bio Sciences / Genetics / Micro Biology / Bio Technology / Molecular Bio / Plant Physiology provided that applicant had studied Botany and Zoology at Graduation level. |
11. | Computer Science |
12 |
At least 50% marks in aggregate in any of the following:
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(b) B.Ed. or equivalent qualification from a recognized University for all the above PGT posts except Information & Technology.
(c) Proficiency in Teaching Hindi and English languages.
PGT Desirable Qualifications:
(a) Experience as TGT in a recognized institution in the concerned subject.
(b) Experience working in a residential school.
(c) Knowledge of Computer applications.
Eligibility Criteria for TGT Candidates:
TGT stands for Trained Graduation Teacher and teaches classes 6th & 10th.
Subject-wise postcode for filling up the application form:-
Serial No. | Subject | Post Code |
1. | English | 13 |
2. | Hindi | 14 |
3. | Science | 16 |
4. | Social Studies | 17 |
5. | Mathematics | 15 |
TGT Essential Qualification:-
- Four years integrated degree course of Regional College of Education of NCERT with at least 50% marks in the concerned subject as well as in the aggregate. Or
Bachelors Honours Degree with at least 50% marks in concerned subject/combination of subjects and also in aggregate. Candidate should have studied requisite subject(s) for at least 2 years in the 03 years degree course Or - Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university with at least 50% marks in the concerned subject/combination of subjects and also in aggregate. The candidate should have studied the requisite subjects in all three years of the degree course.
Note: Post-wise elective subjects and Languages in the combination of subjects are as under: :
a) For TGT (Hindi): Hindi as a subject in all three years of the Degree course.
b) For TGT (English): English as a subject in all three years of the Degree course.
c) For TGT (Maths) –
(i) Bachelor’s Degree in Maths along with Physics and any one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Electronics, Computer Science, Statistics.
(ii) In the case of such Universities which provide for only two subjects out of the six as mentioned above in the final year of graduation, the candidate should have studied Maths and Physics in the final year of examination and three subjects, viz, Maths, Physics and Chemistry / Electronics / Computer Science / Statistics in the first and second years of graduation.
(iii) Candidates who have passed B.Sc. degree with Honours in Maths subject would be considered eligible only if they have studied Physics and Chemistry / Electronics /
Computer Science / Statistics in the first and second year of the course. Candidates with B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics or Chemistry are not eligible for the post of TGT (Maths).
d) For TGT (Science)- Botany, Zoology and Chemistry.
(i) The candidate should have studied Botany, Zoology and Chemistry during all three years of study in graduation.
(ii) In the case of such Universities which provide for only two subjects in the final year of graduation, the candidates should have studied any of the two subjects out of Botany, Zoology and Chemistry in the final year of examination and all the three subjects, viz. Botany, Zoology and Chemistry in the first and second years of graduation.
(iii) In the case of an Honours Degree in any of the above mentioned three subjects, the candidate must have studied the other two subjects in the first and second year of the course. - For TGT (Social Studies):
(i) The candidate should have studied any of the two subjects out of the following subject combination at graduation level:
(a) History with Geography/ Economics/ Political Science OR
(b) Geography with History/ Economics/ Political Science (in other words candidates should have studied any two subjects of History, Geography, and Economics and Political Science, in which one must be either History or Geography)
(ii) History/Geography as above should have been studied for all three years of the Graduation.
(iii) In the case of Honours Degree in History the candidate should have studied Geography/Economics/Political Science in 1st and 2nd years. Similarly, in the case of an Honours degree in Geography, the candidate should have studied History/Economics/Political Science in 1st and 2nd year. Candidates with B.A.(Honours) in Economics or Political Science are not eligible for the post of TGT (S.St.)
(B) Passed the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) conducted by CBSE in accordance with the guidelines framed by the NCTE, for the purpose.
(C) B.Ed. Degree
(D) Competence to teach through English and Hindi / concerned Regional language as the case may be.
TGT Desirable Qualifications:
(a) Experience working in a residential school.
(b) Knowledge of Computer applications.
Trained Graduate Teachers (Third Language)
Subject-wise postcode for filling up the application form:-
Serial No. | Subject | Post Code |
1. | Assamese | 18 |
2. | Bodo | 19 |
3. | Garo | 20 |
4. | Gujarati | 21 |
5. | Kannada | 22 |
6. | Khasi | 23 |
7. | Malayalam | 24 |
8. | Marathi | 25 |
9. | Mizo | 26 |
10. | Nepali | 27 |
11. | Odiya | 28 |
12. | Punjabi | 29 |
13. | Tamil | 30 |
14. | Telugu | 31 |
15. | Urdu | 32 |
Miscellaneous Teachers:-
Subject-wise postcode for filling up the application form:-
Serial No. | Subject | Post Code |
1. | Music | 33 |
2. | Art | 34 |
3. | PET (Male) | 35 |
4. | PET (Female) | 36 |
5. | Librarian | 37 |
TGT Essential Qualification:-
Serial No. | Post | Essential Qualification | Desirable Qualification |
1. | Music |
1. Sangeet-Visharad Examination of Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Bombay or Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyalaypeeth, Lucknow or Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwa Vidyalaya, Khairagarh (MP) or Sangeet Prabhakar’s examination of |
(I) Working knowledge of English and Hindi or other regional languages. (II) Experience of working in a residential school. |
2. | Art |
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(I) B.Ed. or equivalent teaching degree from recognized University. (II) Working knowledge of English and Hindi or other regional languages. (III) Experience of Working in a residential School. |
3. | PET(Male & Female) |
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(I) Working knowledge of English and Hindi or other regional languages. (II) Experience of working in a residential school. |
4. | Librarian |
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(I) Experience of Working in a residential school. (II) Knowledge of Computer Operations. |
NVS TGT & PGT Age Limit 2022:
Sr. No. | Post | Upper Age Limit |
1 | PGT | Not exceeding 40 years |
2 | TGT | Not exceeding 35 years |
3 | Miscellaneous Teachers | Not exceeding 35 years |
NVS TGT & PGT Age Relaxation 2022:
According to NVS eligibility criteria, students will be given certain age relaxation depending on the posts and category. Students should check to see if they fit into any of the age relaxation categories. Maximum relaxation in the upper age limit will be as under:
Sr. No. | Category | Age Relaxation |
1 | SC/ST | 05 years |
2 | OBC | 03 years |
3 | Women (All Category) except for the post of Assistant Commissioner, Legal Assistant, Female Staff Nurse, Catering Assistant & Lower Division Clerk | 10 years |
4 | NVS Employees if applying for the post of PGTs, TGTs & Miscellaneous Category of Teachers | No age bar |
5 | NVS Employees if applying for the post of Assistant Commissioner, Legal Assistant, Female Staff Nurse, Catering Assistant, Lower Division Clerk | 05 years |
6 | Candidates with 3 years of continuous service in Central Govt. provided the posts are in the same or allied cadres | 05 years |
7 | Persons ordinarily domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | 05 years |
8 | Persons with disabilities (including women) (i) SC/ST (ii) OBC (NCL) (iii) General |
15 years 13 years 10 years |
NVS TGT & PGT Salary Structure 2022:
Sr. No. | Post | Pay Scale |
1 | PGT | Level-8 (Rs.47600-151100) in the Pay Matrix |
2 | TGT | Level-7 (Rs.44900-142400) in the Pay Matrix |
3 | Miscellaneous Teachers | Level-7 (Rs.44900-142400) in the Pay Matrix |
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