NVS TGT PGT 2026 — Complete Guide: Notification, Eligibility & Apply Online

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education, Government of India that runs Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) — residential schools for meritorious students from rural areas. NVS TGT PGT 2026 is one of the most prestigious teaching recruitment exams in India, offering job security, residential quarters, and career growth in a government school environment.

NVS TGT vs PGT — Key Differences

Feature	TGT	PGT
Teaching Level	Classes 6–10	Classes 11–12
Minimum Qualification	Graduation + B.Ed (50% each)	Post Graduation + B.Ed (50% each)
Pay Level	Level 7 (₹44,900)	Level 8 (₹47,600)
CTET Requirement	Yes (Paper II)	No (CTET not required)

NVS TGT PGT 2026 Benefits

Residential accommodation (Type II quarters) on campus or HRA
Free schooling for up to 2 children of NVS employees
7th Pay Commission + NVS-specific allowances
Medical facilities, Group Insurance, Pension (NPS)
Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
Transfers within JNVs across India (all-India service)

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