The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to release the hall tickets for the much-anticipated Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) recruitment examinations. Candidates who successfully applied under recruitment notification 01/2025 can expect their admit cards to be made available for download in the near future.
Exam Schedule and Shift Details for January 2026
The board has finalized a detailed schedule for the Tier I examination, which will be conducted over two days in January 2026. The first day of testing, January 10, 2026, will be divided into two shifts.
The morning shift on this day, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, is designated for candidates appearing for Primary Teacher (PRT), Junior Secretariat Assistant, and Lab Attendant positions. Each paper will have a duration of two hours.
In the afternoon of January 10, the examination for Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) posts under the headquarters and regional office cadre will be held. This shift is scheduled from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
Senior Post Examinations on January 11
The second day, January 11, 2026, is reserved for senior administrative and teaching posts. The morning shift (9:30 AM to 11:30 AM) will cover high-level positions including Assistant Commissioner, Principal, Vice Principal, and Post Graduate Teacher (PGT).
The final shift on January 11, from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, is a comprehensive one. It will include the examination for Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) and other miscellaneous teaching posts. This shift also encompasses a wide range of non-teaching roles such as:
- Librarian
- Administrative Officer and Finance Officer
- Junior Translator and Assistant Engineer
- Assistant Section Officer and Senior Secretariat Assistant
- Stenographer Grade I and Stenographer Grade II
Exam City Allotment and Admit Card Download Process
In a significant update, CBSE has clarified that the allotment of examination cities has already been completed. Candidates can check their allotted exam city by logging into the official CBSE examination portal. For login, candidates must use their registration number beginning with "2598" along with the password created during registration. The board has specified that the application number will not work for accessing the portal.
The board has adopted a strict policy regarding the exam city, stating that no requests for changes will be entertained. Furthermore, no separate city intimation slips or individual communications will be sent to candidates.
Step-by-Step Guide to Download Admit Card
Once the admit cards are released, aspirants should follow these steps to download their hall ticket:
- Visit the official website dedicated to CBSE recruitment tests.
- Locate and click on the link for 'KVS, NVS Recruitment 2025 Admit Card' on the homepage.
- Log in using your registration number (starting with 2598).
- Enter the password generated at the time of registration.
- After submitting the login credentials, the admit card will be displayed on the screen.
- Carefully verify all the details printed on the admit card, including your name, photograph, exam date, shift, and venue.
- Download the admit card and save a digital copy.
- Take a clear printout to carry to the examination center on the day of the test.
All candidates are advised to keep a close watch on the official CBSE portals for the formal announcement regarding the admit card release. Carrying a valid admit card along with a prescribed photo ID is mandatory for entry into the examination hall.
