KVS NVS Recruitment: Final Window for Answer Key Challenges Now Open
The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) have officially opened the crucial final window for candidates to submit challenges against the provisional answer keys released for their Tier-I recruitment examinations. This represents the last opportunity for applicants to raise objections before the final answer keys are established.
Provisional Answer Keys and OMR Sheets Available Online
On January 31, 2026, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), which conducted these significant recruitment examinations, published the provisional answer keys alongside scanned images of the OMR answer sheets. These documents pertain to the recruitment of both teaching and non-teaching positions under KVS and NVS.
The Tier-I examinations were conducted on January 10 and 11, 2026, covering a wide range of posts including:
- Primary Teacher (PRT)
- Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT)
- Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
- Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA)
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)
- Librarian
Candidates can now access their individual answer sheets by entering their roll number and date of birth details through the official portal. This facility enables examinees to verify the answers they marked during the examination and compare them directly with the board's released provisional keys.
Strict Deadline and Challenge Fee Structure
The objection window carries a firm deadline of February 4, 2026. Candidates must complete the challenge process within this stipulated timeframe, as no extensions will be granted. The CBSE has implemented a specific fee structure for this process.
Each challenge requires a non-refundable processing fee of Rs 1,000 per question at the time of submission. The board has clarified that only paid challenges submitted through the official portal will be considered for review. Challenges sent via email, postal mail, or any other medium will be automatically rejected.
Furthermore, CBSE has emphasized that only objections supported by valid documentary evidence will be examined by subject experts. The board will not provide any further opportunity to download OMR answer sheets once the challenge window closes.
Expert Review and Refund Policy
Subject matter experts appointed by CBSE will thoroughly review all received challenges and prepare the final answer keys based on their assessments. The decision of these experts will be considered final and binding.
Importantly, no candidate will receive a personal letter concerning the status of their individual objections. However, if a challenge proves successful, the processing fee will be refunded to the candidate after the final results have been officially announced.
Step-by-Step Guide to Raise Objections
Applicants can follow these five essential steps to review and contest the answer key:
- Visit the Official Website: Navigate to the official CBSE website at cbse.gov.in.
- Locate Recruitment Section: Find the recruitment section and open the specific link for KVS NVS Tier-I answer key and OMR sheet.
- Access Your Documents: Use your roll number and date of birth to access your scanned OMR sheet and the provisional answer key.
- Submit Your Challenge: Select the specific question number you wish to challenge, attach necessary supporting documents, and submit your formal objection.
- Complete Payment: Make the required payment of Rs 1,000 per question as the processing fee and securely save the payment confirmation for future reference.
The direct access link for downloading OMR answer sheets and provisional keys is cbseit.in/cbse/2026/kvjnvkey/. Candidates should note that once the final answer keys are published, no further grievances related to answer keys will be entertained under any circumstances.
This final challenge window represents a critical phase in the recruitment process, allowing candidates to ensure the accuracy of evaluation before the final results are determined. All applicants are advised to act promptly within the specified deadline to avoid missing this important opportunity.
