The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) Lucknow Regional Office is closing the online application window today for the contractual teacher recruitment panel for the academic session 2026-27. This recruitment drive aims to fill multiple teaching and non-teaching posts across Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Application Window Closes Today
Candidates must submit their applications through the official portal navodaya.gov.in before the deadline. This is the final opportunity for eligible candidates to apply for positions including PGT, TGT, librarian, and staff nurse under the NVS Lucknow region recruitment process. Selection will be based on merit and interview for provisional vacancies in JNV schools.
Posts and Eligibility Framework
For PGT posts, candidates need an integrated postgraduate degree or a master's degree with at least 50% marks, along with a B.Ed from an NCTE-recognized institution. TGT posts require a four-year integrated degree or a bachelor's degree with B.Ed and CTET Paper II qualification, with subject competence in English and Hindi medium teaching.
Vacancy Distribution
- PGT: Chemistry 10, Physics 11, Computer Science 12, Economics 1, English 12, Geography 3, History 3, Maths 2, Physical Education 1.
- TGT: English 18, Hindi 3, Maths 8, Science 5, SST 11, Music 3, PHE Female 2, PHE Male 15, Assamese 19, Bangla 3, Bodo 2, Gujarati 4, Kannada 11, Malayalam 13, Manipuri 2, Marathi 6, Nepali 3, Odia 5, Punjabi 7, Telugu 7, Urdu 1.
- Librarian and Staff Nurse: Vacancy numbers not specified in the notification.
Selection Process
The selection will be based on academic merit, higher qualifications, awards, work experience, and personal interaction. Interviews will be conducted offline at designated JNVs across Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, except for third language posts which will be held online.
Salary Structure
PGT salary ranges from Rs 35,750 to Rs 42,250 depending on station type. TGT, librarian, and staff nurse positions offer Rs 34,125 to Rs 40,625 at normal and hard stations respectively.
Interview Venues
Walk-in interviews will be held at JNV Bareilly, JNV US Nagar, JNV Raebareli, JNV Amethi, JNV Baghpat, and JNV Kannauj. The schedule will be notified later.
Important Dates
Application correction and verification will run from May 19 to May 24. The tentative merit list will be released on May 25, with objections accepted until May 27. Objections will be resolved from May 28 to May 31. The list of shortlisted candidates is scheduled for release on June 1.
This recruitment offers a significant opportunity for educators seeking contractual roles in JNVs. Candidates are advised to complete their applications promptly.



