KVS Recruitment 2025: Two Major Recruitment Drives Announced

New Delhi, December 13, 2025: The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has recently made two major announcements regarding recruitment for teaching and non-teaching posts, totaling thousands of vacancies across its vast network of schools. One drive is for external candidates via Direct Recruitment (which recently closed applications), and the other, involving 2499 posts, is through the Limited Departmental Examination (LDE/LDCE) for existing KVS employees.

This news focuses on the departmental drive, which offers significant promotional opportunities for current staff.

2499 Posts Through Departmental Examination (LDE/LDCE)

The KVS has released an official notification for the Limited Departmental Examination (LDE) and Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) to fill a total of 2499 teaching and non-teaching posts.

This recruitment is exclusively for eligible, in-service teachers and officials already working within the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan. It offers a path for promotion to higher administrative and academic roles.

Key Highlights of the Departmental Vacancies (2499 Posts):

Post Category	Notable Posts	Basis of Selection
Teaching	Principal, Vice-Principal, PGTs (Post Graduate Teachers), TGTs (Trained Graduate Teachers), Head Master	Qualifying-cum-Seniority
Non-Teaching	Finance Officer, Section Officer, Assistant Section Officer, Senior Secretariat Assistant, Junior Secretariat Assistant	Merit-based Competitive Exam (for some posts like Finance Officer/Section Officer)

Important Dates for LDE/LDCE:

• Notification Date: December 11, 2025
• Application Start Date: December 12, 2025
• Last Date for Online Submission: December 26, 2025
• Date of Examination: February 15, 2026

The LDE/LDCE serves as a crucial mechanism for internal progression, allowing dedicated KVS personnel to take on greater responsibilities. Employees are advised to check the detailed official notification on the KVS website, kvsangathan.nic.in, for specific eligibility criteria (age, length of service, educational qualification) for their desired post.

Note on Direct Recruitment (Notification No. 01/2025)

It is important to note that the KVS recently conducted a separate, massive direct recruitment drive for external candidates under Notification No. 01/2025, which announced a total of 9921 vacancies for roles like Principal, PGT, TGT, PRT, Librarian, and other non-teaching posts.

• The online application window for this direct recruitment closed on December 11, 2025.
• The written examination for this drive is officially scheduled for January 10 & 11, 2026.

Aspirants who applied for the Direct Recruitment drive should now focus entirely on their preparation for the Computer Based Test (CBT) scheduled for early January 2026.

Next Steps for Applicants

1. For KVS Employees (LDE/LDCE): Immediately download and study the official notification for the 2499 posts. Ensure your application is submitted online by December 26, 2025.
2. For Direct Recruitment Aspirants: Focus on the written examination scheduled for January 10 & 11, 2026. The official website remains the primary source for admit card and exam pattern updates.

This dual-pronged approach to recruitment and promotion highlights the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan‘s commitment to strengthening its workforce both internally and externally.