Good news for all of you! The KVS NVS Answer Key 2026 have been released by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The provisional answer keys for various teaching and posts in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS). The CBT-1 examination was held on January 10 2026, and January 11 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check their provisional results through the official portal.
KVS NVS Teaching & Non-Teaching Examination 2025
KVS NVS Answer Key 2026
Short Details of Notification
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| • Notification Date: 14 November 2025 • Application Begins: 14 November 2025 • Apply Last Date: 11 December 2025 • Last Date for Fee: 11 December 2025 • Admit Card Date: 08 January 2026 • Exam Date: 10-11 January 2026 • Answer Key: 31 January 2026 Available Now • Result: Will Be Updated Here Soon • Candidates are advised to verify the details from the official website of KVS NVS. | 1. Higher-Level Posts (e.g., Assistant Commissioner, Principal, Vice-Principal) • General / OBC / EWS: ₹2,800/- • SC / ST / PH / ESM: ₹500/- 2. Teaching & Mid-Level Posts (e.g., PGT, TGT, PRT, Administrative Officer) • General / OBC / EWS: ₹2,000/- • SC / ST / PH / ESM: ₹500/- 3. Lower-Level / Support Staff Posts (e.g., JSA, SSA, Lab Attendant) • General / OBC / EWS: ₹1,700/- • SC / ST / PH / ESM: ₹500/- • Payment Mode (Online): You can make the payment using the following methods: • Debit Card • Credit Card • Internet Banking • IMPS • Cash Card / Mobile Wallet • Pay Offline Through E-Challan. |
| Age limit as of 01 April 2025 | Total Post |
| • Minimum Age: 18 Years • Maximum Age: 21 – 50 years (Posts-Wise) • For detailed and comprehensive information, candidates are advised to refer to the official KVS NVS Teaching & Non-Teaching Notification 2025. | 15,762 Posts |
| KVS NVS Teaching & Non-Teaching Vacancy Details 2025 | |||
| Post Name | KVS Vacancies | NVS Vacancies | Total Posts |
| Assistant Commissioner | 08 | 09 | 17 |
| Principal | 134 | 93 | 227 |
| Vice-Principal | 58 | — | 58 |
| Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) | 1,465 | 1,513 | 2,978 |
| PGT (Modern Indian Language) | — | 18 | 18 |
| Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) | 2,794 | 2,978 | 5,772 |
| TGT (3rd Language) | — | 443 | 443 |
| Primary Teachers (PRTs) | 3,365 | — | 3,365 |
| Librarian | 147 | — | 147 |
| Non-Teaching Posts | 1,155 | 787 | 1,942 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 9,126 | 5,841 | 15,762 |
How to Download the KVS NVS Answer Key 2026
Step1: Go to the official website of KVS NVS or CBSE: cbseit.in
Step2: On the homepage, click on the “Recruitment / Answer Key / Results” section.
Step3: Find and open the link “KVS NVS Answer Key 2026 (CBT-1)”.
Step4: Enter Login Credentials using your Registration Number / Roll Number, Password or Date of Birth and Captcha Code.
Step5: Your provisional answer key and OMR response sheet will appear on the screen.
Step6: Download the files for future reference and calculate your probable score.
How to Raise Objections Against KVS NVS Answer Key 2026
- Go to the official website of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) or Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS).
- On the homepage, click on the “Answer Key / Objection” link available on the homepage.
- Enter Login Credentials using your Registration Number / Roll Number
- Password or Date of Birth and Captcha Code.
- Choose the question number you want to object to.
- Choose the answer option you consider to be correct.
- Upload supporting proof (book reference / official source, if required).
- Pay the objection fee of ₹1000 per question through the online payment gateway.
- Submit your challenge on or before 4 February 2026 (11:59 PM).
KVS NVS Recruitment 2025: Mode Of Selection
1. Tier-1 Exam (Qualifying Only)
OMR-based objective test—marks not added in the final merit.
2. Tier-2 Exam (Main Exam – Merit Deciding)
✔ Marks counted in final selection
✔ Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer
3. Interview (Only for Teaching Posts & Some Group-A Posts)
✔Weightage:
Tier-2 = 85%
Interview = 15%
Skill Test (Only for JSA – NVS)
Typing Test + Computer Proficiency Test (Must qualify)
4. Final Merit List
| IMPORTANT LINKS | |
| Download Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Login Now | Click Here |
| Check Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | KVS | NVS |
| Homepage | Click Here |
Q1. What is the KVS NVS Answer Key 2026?
Ans. It is the official document that shows the correct answers to the questions asked in the CBT exam.
Q2. Where can I download the KVS NVS Answer Key 2026 and OMR sheet?
Ans. Visit the official link: https://cbseit.in/cbse/2026/kvjnvkey/ and log in using Roll Number and Date of Birth.
Q3. Where can I download the KVS NVS Answer Key 2026?
Ans. You can download it from the official KVS/NVS recruitment portal by logging in with your details.
Q4. What is the last date to raise an objection against the answer key?
Ans. 4 February 2026 (11:59 PM).
Q5. Is there a fee for challenging an KVS NVS Answer Key 2026?
Ans. Yes, ₹1000 per question, refundable only if the challenge is accepted.
Q6. How can I calculate my marks using the KVS NVS Answer Key 2026?
Ans. Match your answers with the official key and apply the exam marking scheme to estimate your score.
Q7. What if I find a wrong answer in the answer key?
Ans. You can object online within the given time period.
Q8. When will the final answer key be released?
Ans. The final answer key will be released after all objections are reviewed by the exam authority.
Q9. Will the result be based on the final answer key?
Ans. Yes, the final result will be prepared only on the basis of the final answer key.
