The Central Government has given good news to graduates looking for jobs. It has received official approval to fill up 987 vacant posts of special teachers in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) across the country.
This recruitment process has been undertaken with the aim of providing quality education to Special Needs Students in the academic year 2026-27. An official notification regarding this will be issued soon and interested candidates can start preparing immediately.
Highlights:
★ A total of 987 special teachers have been recruited in Kendriya Vidyalayas.
★ Official notification for TGT and PRT posts will be published soon.
★ Golden opportunity for central government jobs for candidates who have passed CTET.
Complete details of the posts:
A total of 987 posts are divided into two major categories:
| Post Name | Number of posts |
|---|---|
| Special Educator (TGT) | 493 |
| Special Educator (PRT – Primary) | 494 |
| Total posts | 987 |
- Special Educator (TGT): 493 posts.
- Special Educator Primary Teacher (PRT): 494 posts.
The Union Ministry of Education has already given the green signal for this recruitment, and candidates will be deployed as per the requirement in Kendriya Vidyalayas located in various states of the country.
Eligibility Criteria:
1. Special Educator TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher):
- Educational Qualification: Must have completed Graduation with at least 50% marks from a recognized university.
- Professional Qualification: Must have a B.Ed degree in Special Education or a general B.Ed with a diploma in Special Education.
- Additional Qualification: Candidates must have passed CTET Paper-2 and must be registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
- Age Limit: The maximum age limit for this post is 35 years.
2. Special Educator PRT (Primary Teacher):
- Educational Qualification: Must have passed Senior Secondary or 12th class with at least 50% marks from a recognized board.
- Professional Qualification: Must have a diploma in special education.
- Additional Qualification: Passing CTET Paper-1 exam is mandatory.
- Language Ability: Selected candidates must have the ability to teach in Hindi and English.
- Age Limit: The maximum age limit for this post is 30 years.
What is the age limit?
- The maximum age for TGT posts is 35 years.
- Maximum age limit for PRT posts is 30 years (age relaxation is available as per government rules).
Important Note: The official notification regarding this recruitment will be out soon, interested candidates should keep an eye on the KVS official website. Do not be fooled by the words of any private agencies.
Our advice
Our advice: Those applying for these posts should keep your RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) registration certificate ready now. If the registration period has expired, renew it immediately, as the RCI registration number is mandatory at the time of application.
FAQs
1. Can those who have done general B.Ed apply for this post?
Yes, but you must have done a diploma in Special Education along with a general B.Ed. If you have done only a general B.Ed, you are not eligible for this post.
2. Will I get a job in Kendriya Vidyalayas in Karnataka?
Yes, this is a nationwide recruitment and you will also have the opportunity to get postings in Kendriya Vidyalayas located in various districts of Karnataka on the basis of merit.
