Overview
The KVS NVS Typing Test Schedule 2026 has been released by the Central Board of Secondary Education for candidates shortlisted for the Tier-III skill test. The typing test for 714 KVS Junior Secretariat Assistant and 598 NVS Junior Assistant posts, totalling 1,312 vacancies, will be conducted from October 31 to November 6, 2026. The exam city intimation slip became available on October 21, 2026.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti |
| Post Name | Junior Secretariat Assistant (KVS) and Junior Assistant/JSA (NVS) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,312 posts — 714 in KVS and 598 in NVS |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | cbse.gov.in, kvsangathan.nic.in and navodaya.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | November 14, 2025 |
| Last Date | December 11, 2025 |
| Exam Date | October 31 to November 6, 2026 — Tier-III typing/skill test |
| Result Date | TBA |
The city slip only informs candidates about the allotted examination city. It should not be treated as the final admit card. The Tier-III admit card, carrying the reporting time, test centre address and candidate instructions, will be issued separately before the examination.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
- Applicants must possess the prescribed typing ability in English or Hindi.
- The qualifying typing speed is generally 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi on a computer.
- Only candidates who qualified the preceding recruitment stages are eligible to appear in the Tier-III test.
- Candidates should check their application record and post-specific notification for any additional computer proficiency requirement.
Age Limit
- The standard age range for the Junior Secretariat Assistant/Junior Assistant posts is 18 to 27 years.
- The crucial date for calculating age will be the date specified in the original recruitment notification.
- Upper-age relaxation applies to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under Central Government rules.
- Candidates must carry supporting certificates if claiming reservation or age relaxation.
Fees
- Application and examination fees were payable online during the original registration period.
- The amount varied by category and post, as specified in the detailed recruitment advertisement.
- Reserved-category candidates received fee concessions or exemptions in accordance with the notified rules.
- No separate fee is normally required to download the city intimation slip or admit card.
Selection Process
- Tier-I Written Examination: Candidates first appear for the preliminary computer-based examination covering the subjects prescribed in the recruitment syllabus.
- Tier-II Examination: Shortlisted applicants take the post-specific second-stage examination, where applicable, and must secure the required qualifying marks.
- Tier-III Typing/Skill Test: Eligible candidates complete the computer typing test. Final selection remains subject to qualifying the skill test, document verification, medical fitness and fulfilment of all eligibility conditions.
How to Apply
- Visit cbse.gov.in and open the recruitment section for the combined KVS-NVS recruitment examination.
- Select the link for the Tier-III exam city intimation slip for Junior Secretariat Assistant or Junior Assistant posts.
- Log in using the application number, date of birth or password and the displayed security code.
- Check the candidate’s name, post, roll number, allotted exam city and scheduled test date.
- Download the city slip and retain a printed copy for travel planning. Candidates should note that this document does not provide entry to the examination centre.
- Revisit the portal when the KVS NVS Tier-III admit card 2026 is released, then download and print it separately.
- On the test day, carry the admit card, an original photo identity document and any other item specified in the instructions. Reach the centre before the reporting deadline, as late entry may not be permitted.
The original application window is closed. Candidates cannot submit a new application at the city-slip stage; only previously registered and shortlisted applicants can access the test details.
Important Links
Candidates may also monitor kvsangathan.nic.in and navodaya.gov.in for organisation-specific notices. In case of a discrepancy in personal details or the allotted post, applicants should contact the designated recruitment help desk without waiting for the admit card release.
FAQs
1. When will the KVS NVS typing test 2026 be held?
The Tier-III typing and skill test will take place from October 31 to November 6, 2026.
2. Is the exam city slip the same as the admit card?
No. The city slip provides advance information about the examination city, while the admit card will contain the complete centre address and reporting details.
3. What typing speed is required for the skill test?
Candidates are generally required to type 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi