Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
Updated On : 18 Feb, 2022
NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA SAMITI OVERVIEW
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Department of School Education and literacy. These schools are fully residential up to the Senior Secondary level and are located mainly in rural areas.
Navodaya Vidyalay Samiti has issued an official notification on its official website i.e. Click Here for 1925 posts. If you want to know more details about exam pattern, syllabus structure, recruitment process etc. then read this complete article till the end. By reading this complete article you will know everything in detail. As most of you may be aware of the fact that once you fill in any incorrect information in the form it may lead to the cancellation of your candidature even if you have qualified the exam. So, please check everything properly before filling it.
These vacancies are not for teaching posts but for various non-teaching posts like Junior Engineer, Assistant Commissioner, Multi Tasking Staff, Assistant Section Officer, Audit Assistant, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Engineer (Civil), Stenographers, Computer Operator, Junior Secretariat Assistant & Multi Tasking Staff Female Staff Nurse, Catering Assistant, Junior Secretariat Assistant, Electrician cum Plumber and many more.
The online application for the examination started on 12th January and the last date is 10th February 2022. It is a computer-based test and it is expected that the examination will be held between 9 march and11 march. These dates are tentative and subject to change according to the current pandemic situation. Along with that the number of vacancies are also tentative and may increase or decrease.
Important Dates :
Online Application begins: 12 January 2022
Registration Last Date: 10 February 2022
Fee Payment Last Date: 10 February 2022
Admit Card: March 2022 (around)
Exam Date: 09-11 March 2022
Candidates who wish to fill any of the forms will have to pay certain application fees according to their respective categories. The exact fee structure according to the various posts is given below—
Post-wise application charges:
Post | Application Charges |
Assistant Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner (Admn.) | Rs.1500/- |
Female Staff Nurse Rs. | Rs.1200/- |
Assistant Section Officer, Audit Assistant, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Engineer (Civil), Stenographer, Computer Operator, Catering Assistant, Junior Secretariat Assistant (HQ/RO Cadre), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JNV Cadre), Electrician cum Plumber | Rs.1000/- |
Lab Attendant, Mess Helper, Multi Tasking Staff | Rs.750/- |
NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA SAMITI HOW TO APPLY
Go to the official website at Click Here
Have a valid and operative personal email ID.
Fill the online application carefully and submit the same. Login Id and password would be generated on successful submission of application and will be sent to your registered e-mail id of the candidate. Keep this login Id and password safe for future reference.
Pay the required application fee (except candidates belonging to SC/ST/PH categories) according to the posts mentioned in the table mentioned above.
Take a printout of the online application and keep it safe with you. This application printout will have to be submitted during document verification/ at the time of interview.
Download the call letter from NVS official website i.e. Click Here
Visit the NVS website from time to time with regard to the call letters and other updates about CBT & Interviews / Trade Test / Skill Test / Document Verification etc.
General Instructions:
There will be 1/4th negative marking for wrong answers.
Test Paper will be bilingual: Hindi & English.
Any modifications/amendments/instructions in the advertisement will be given on the NVS website only.
No. of vacancies for various posts :
Assistant Commissioner (Group-A) [Post Code-01]:
UR | 03 |
OBC (NCL) | 01 |
ST | 01 |
TOTAL | 05 |
Assistant Commissioner (Admn.) [Group-A] [Post Code-02]:
UR | 02 |
TOTAL | 02 |
Female Staff Nurse (Group B) [Post Code-03]:
UR | 35 |
EWS | 07 |
OBC (NCL) | 22 |
SC | 12 |
ST | 06 |
Total | 82 |
OH | 02 |
VH | 01 |
Others | 01 |
Assistant Section Officer (Group C) [Post Code-04]:
UR | 06 |
EWS | 01 |
OBC (NCL) | 01 |
SC | 01 |
ST | 01 |
Total | 10 |
OH | 01 |
EXM | 01 |
Audit Assistant (Group C) [Post Code-05]:
UR | 03 |
EWS | 01 |
OBC (NCL) | 01 |
SC | 05 |
ST | 01 |
Total | 11 |
EXM | 01 |
Junior Translation Officer (Group B) [Post Code-06]:
UR | 03 |
OBC(NCL) | 01 |
Total | 04 |
OH | 01 |
Junior Engineer (Civil) [Group C] [Post Code-07]:
UR | 01 |
Total | 01 |
Stenographer (Group C) [Post Code-08]:
UR | 10 |
EWS | 03 |
OBC (NCL) | 06 |
SC | 03 |
Total | 22 |
OH | 01 |
EXM | 02 |
Computer Operator (Group C) [Post Code-09]:
UR | 02 |
EWS | 01 |
OBC (NCL | 01 |
Total | 04 |
Catering Assistant (Group C) [Post Code-10]
UR | 37 |
EWS | 08 |
OBC (NCL) | 23 |
SC | 13 |
ST | 06 |
Total | 87 |
OH | 01 |
VH | 01 |
HH | 01 |
Others | 01 |
EXM | 08 |
Junior Secretariat Assistant (Group C)[Post Code 11]
UR | 04 |
EWS | 01 |
OBC (NCL) | 02 |
ST | 01 |
SC | 00 |
Total | 08 |
EXM | 01 |
Junior Secretariat Assistant (Group C)[Post Code-12]:
UR | 254 |
EWS | 62 |
OBC (NCL) | 167 |
SC | 93 |
ST | 46 |
Total | 622 |
OH | 07 |
VH | 06 |
HH | 06 |
Others | 06 |
EXM | 62 |
Electrician Cum Plumber (Group C) [Post Code-13]:
UR | 113 |
EWS | 27 |
OBC (NCL) | 73 |
SC | 40 |
ST | 20 |
Total | 273 |
OH | 04 |
HH | 04 |
Others | 03 |
EXM | 27 |
Lab Attendant (Group C) [Post Code-14]:
UR | 59 |
EWS | 14 |
OBC (NCL) | 38 |
SC | 21 |
ST | 10 |
Total | 142 |
OH | 02 |
VH | 01 |
HH | 02 |
Others | 01 |
EXM | 14 |
Mess Helper (Group C) [Post Code-15]:
UR | 257 |
EWS | 62 |
OBC (NCL) | 169 |
SC | 94 |
ST | 47 |
Total | 629 |
OH | 06 |
VH | 08 |
HH | 06 |
Others | 06 |
EXM | 62 |
Multi Tasking Staff (Group C)[Post Code-16]:
UR | 14 |
EWS | 02 |
OBC (NCL) | 05 |
SC | 01 |
ST
| 01 |
Total | 23 |
OH | 01 |
EXM | 03 |
*For a detailed explanation please refer to the official notification.
NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA SAMITI ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
. FOR ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER:
Essential Qualifications :
Master’s Degree in any one out of these: Humanities / Science / Commerce
Persons holding the post of Principal in Level -12
OR
Minimum 5 years experience in Level 10.
Desirable Qualifications:
working experience in a residential school.
Research work done in the field of education.
B. FOR ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER (ADMN): (Post Code: 02)
Essential Qualifications :
Graduation.
8 years of service in Level 7.
Experience in handling Administrative / Financial matters in a Central / State Govt. / Autonomous / Statutory Organization in a supervisory level post, not below Level-07.
C. FEMALE STAFF NURSE: (Post Code: 03)
Essential Qualifications :
Passed Class XII
Grade ‘A’(Three years) Diploma/Certificate in Nursing.
OR
B.Sc(Nursing)
Two years experience in a Hospital/Clinic.
Desirable Qualifications:
Working Knowledge of Hindi/Regional Language and English.
D. ASSISTANT SECTION OFFICER: (Post Code: 04)
Essential Qualifications :
Degree from a recognized University.
Knowledge of Computer Operation.
Desirable Qualifications:
3 years experience in administrative, financial matters in Central Government / Autonomous organizations under the Central Govt.
Note: Direct recruits will have to acquire proficiency in operating PCs and pass such tests in this regard as the Samiti may require.
E. AUDIT ASSISTANT: (Post Code: 05)
Essential Qualifications :
B.Com.
Desirable Qualifications:
3 years of experience in accounts work in a Government/Semi-Government/ Autonomous organization.
Note: Direct recruits will have to acquire proficiency in operating PCs and pass such tests.
F. JUNIOR TRANSLATION OFFICER: (Post Code: 06)
Essential Qualifications :
Master’s Degree of a recognized University in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the Degree level.
OR
Master’s Degree of a recognized University in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the Degree level.
OR
Master’s Degree of a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi medium and English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of an examination at the Degree level.
OR
Master’s Degree of a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with English medium and Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of an examination at the Degree level. OR
Master’s Degree of a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects or either of the two as a medium of examination and the other as a compulsory or elective subject at Degree level
AND
Recognized Diploma or certificate course in translation from Hindi to English & vice versa or two years’ experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in Central/State Government offices, including Govt. of India Undertaking.
G. JUNIOR ENGINEER (CIVIL): (Post Code: 07)
Essential Qualifications :
Degree in Civil Engineering
OR
Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering with three years experience in the construction of the building in Central/State Government / Autonomous / Statutory organization.
H. STENOGRAPHER: (Post Code:08)
Essential Qualifications :
Class XII school certificate.
80 words per minute shorthand speed and typing speed of 40 words per minute in English corresponding to 12000 KDPH.
OR
60 words per minute shorthand speed and typing speed of 30 words per minute in Hindi corresponding to 9000 KDPH.
Note: Direct recruits will have to acquire proficiency in operating PCs and pass such tests.
I. COMPUTER OPERATOR: (Post Code:09)
Essential Qualifications :
Degree.
Skill in word-processing & data entry with a one-year Computer Diploma from a recognized Institution.
Desirable Qualifications:
Familiarity with different software packages.
J. CATERING ASSISTANT (Post Code: 10)
Essential Qualifications :
Secondary School pass.
Three Years Diploma in Catering or equivalent from an Institution recognized by the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India/State Govt.
OR
Passed Sr. Secondary from CBSE with Hotel Management and Catering as Vocational Subject and at least one year experience in catering.
OR
Passed Sr.Secondary and one-year diploma in catering or equivalent from a recognized institution with three years experience in catering in reputed institutions/hotels.
OR
Trade proficiency Certificate in Catering with a minimum of 10 years of service in Defence Services of the regular establishment (for Ex-Servicemen only).
K. JUNIOR SECRETARIAT ASSISTANT (Post Code:11)
Essential Qualifications:
Senior Secondary Certificate and a minimum speed of 30 words per minute in English typewriting [9000 KDPH] or 25 words per minute in Hindi typewriting[ 7500 KDPH]
OR
12th class with Secretarial Practices and Office Management as Vocational Subjects.
Desirable Qualifications:
Knowledge of computer operation and data entry acquired either as a subject at +2 level or through a six months diploma in computers from a recognized institution or through computer literacy certificate at school level.
Experience in accounts / administrative matters in Govt./Semi Govt./Autonomous organization.
Note: Direct recruits will have to acquire proficiency in operating PCs and pass such tests (PCs: Personal Computers)
L. JUNIOR SECRETARIAT ASSISTANT (JNV Cadre): (Post Code:12)
Essential Qualifications:
Senior Secondary Certificate with a minimum speed of 30 words[9000 KDPH] per minute in English typewriting or 25 words [7500] per minute in Hindi typewriting.
OR
Passed Senior Secondary with Secretarial Practices and Office Management as Vocational Subjects.
Desirable Qualifications:
Knowledge of computer operation and data entry acquired either as a subject at +2 level or through a 06 months diploma in computers from a recognized institution or through computer literacy certificate at school level.
Experience in accounts / administrative matters in Govt. / Semi Govt. / Autonomous organization.
Note: Direct recruits will have to acquire proficiency in operating PCs and pass such tests.
M. ELECTRICIAN CUM PLUMBER (Post Code:13)
Essential Qualifications:
10th class pass.
ITI Certificate or equivalent in the trade of Electrician or Wireman / Plumbing from a recognized Institute.
Minimum 02 years of experience in electrical installation, wiring and plumbing work.
Desirable Qualifications:
02 Years experience in electrical installation & maintenance of appliances.
N. LAB ATTENDANT :(Post Code:14)
Essential Qualifications:
10th Class pass with a certificate/diploma in Laboratory Technique
OR
12th Class with Science stream from a recognized Board / University
O. MESS HELPER :(Post Code:15)
Essential Qualifications:
Matriculation pass.
Note: In the case of casual workers working in JNVs Mess and not possessing matriculation have to pass Class X within 02 years of joining.
10 years experience of working in Government residential organizations/schools.
Passing of Skill Test prescribed by NVS.
P. MULTITASKING STAFF:
Essential Qualifications:
Class X.
Age Relaxation :
5 years to SC’s and ST’s
3 years to Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer)
No age bar for Regular NVS Employees if applying for the post of JSA (HQ/RO Cadre), JSA (JNV Cadre) Lab Attendant, Mess Helper & MTS (Hqrs/RO cadre)
No age bar for the post of Multi Tasking Staff (HQ/RO Cadre) employees of NVS including those who are working on a contract basis / daily wage basis in NVS
5 years for regular NVS Employees if applying for the post of Assistant Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner (Admn.), Assistant Section Officer, Audit Assistant, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Engineer (Civil), Female Staff Nurse, Stenographer, Computer Operator, Catering Assistant, Electrician cum Plumber.
3 years experience in Central Govt. will be given a relaxation of 5 years.
Persons with disabilities:
(i) SC/ST :15 years
(ii) OBC (NCL):13 years
(iii) General:10 years
Process of selection:
For the post of Assistant Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner (Admn) & Junior Engineer (Civil) CBT and interview.
For female Staff Nurse, Assistant Section Officer, Audit Assistant, Junior Translation Officer, Computer Operator, Catering Assistant, Lab Attendant & Multi Tasking Staff CBT exam only.
For the post of Stenographer, Junior Secretariat Assistant (HQ/RO Cadre), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JNV Cadre), Electrician cum Plumber & Mess Helper, after clearing CBT candidates will be called for Trade / Skill Test(qualifying in nature and carries no weightage but in case a candidate fails to qualify for the trade/skill test, their candidature would be rejected).
Marking Scheme of Examination:
(i) For the post of Assistant Commissioner [Post Code-01]:
Stage-I CBT Test.
Stage-II Interview.
Test | Component of the test | Number of questions | Total marks |
Part-I | Reasoning & Numerical Ability | 10 | 10 |
Part-II | Language Competency Test (General English and General Hindi-10 marks each subject) | 20 | 20 |
Part-III | General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
Part-IV | Academics & residential aspects: 1. Child development and pedagogy 2. Learning 3. Perspective in Education 4. Teaching methodology and classroom management 5.Role and responsibility of Assistant Commissioner 6. Residential system (Detailed syllabus as on NVS website under Recruitment Heading) | 50 | 50 |
Part-V | Administration & Finance (Detailed syllabus as on NVS website under Recruitment Heading) | 50 | 50 |
TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
*The duration of the test is 3 hours.
(ii) For the post of Assistant Commissioner (Admn.) [Post Code-02]:
Stage-I CBT Test
Stage-II Interview
Test | Test Component of the test | Number of questions | Total marks |
Part-I | Reasoning Ability | 15 | 15 |
Part-II | General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
Part-III | Language Competency Test (General English and General Hindi-15 marks each subject) | 30 | 30 |
Part-IV | Quantitative Aptitude | 15 | 15 |
Part-V | GFR, FR/SR, latest DoPT orders / circulars, CCS (Conduct) Rules 1964, CCS (CCA) Rules 1965, TA/LTC Rules, New Pension Scheme, CCS (Medical Attendance) Rules, School Administration & Budget, Legal Matters, GeM | 75 | 75 |
Total | 150 | 150 |
*The duration of the test will be of 03 hours.
(iii) For the post of Female Staff Nurse [Post Code-03]:
Test | Component of the test | Number of questions | Total marks |
Part-I | Reasoning Ability | 15 | 15 |
Part-II | General Awareness & Current Affairs | 15 | 15 |
Part-III | Language Competency Test (General English and General Hindi-10 marks each subject) | 20 | 20 |
Part-IV | Subject Knowledge | 70 | 70 |
Total | 120 | 120 |
*The duration of the test will be of 02 ½ hours.
(iv) For the post of Assistant Section Officer [Post Code-04]:
Test | Component of the test | Number of questions | Total marks |
Part-I | Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 |
Part-II | Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
Part-III | Language Test (General English & General Hindi) – 15 marks each for each language | 30 | 30 |
Part-IV | Basic knowledge of computer operation, General Awareness and current affairs, POCSO Act, RTI Act 2005, Legal Aptitude, Service Rules and Establishment Rules | 40 | 40 |
Total | 130 | 130 |
*The duration of the test will be of 02 ½ hours.
(v) For the post of Audit Assistant [Post Code-05]:
Test | Component of the test | Number of questions | Total marks |
Part I | Reasoning Ability | 20 | 20 |
Part II | Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
Part III | Language Test (General English & General Hindi) – 10 marks each for each language | 20 | 20 |
Part IV | Basic knowledge of Computer operations, General Awareness & current affairs | 20 | 20 |
Part V | Subject Knowledge (Accountancy, Annual Accounts, Taxation, Budgeting, Auditing & Financial Management, GeM | 40 | 40 |
Total | 130 | 130 |
*The duration of the test will be of 02 ½ hours.
(vi) For the post of Junior Translation Officer [Post Code-06]:
Test | Component of the test | Number of questions | Total marks |
Part-I | Translation – English to Hindi | 25 | 25 |
Part-II | Translation – Hindi to English | 25 | 25 |
Part-III | Mental & Reasoning Ability | 10 | 10 |
Part-IV | General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
Part-V | Subject Knowledge (Hindi/English) | 20 | 20 |
Total | 100 | 100 |
*The duration of the test will be of 02 hours.
(vii) For the post of Junior Engineer (Civil) [Post Code-07]:
Sage-I CBT Test
Stage-II Interview
Test | Component of the test | Number of questions | Total marks |
Part -I | Reasoning Ability | 10 | 10 |
Part-II | General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
Part-III | Subject Knowledge including CVC guidelines on tendering GFR (Detailed syllabus as on NVS website under Recruitment Heading) | 60 | 60 |
Part-IV | Language Test (General English & General Hindi) 05 marks for each subject | 10 | 10 |
Part-V | Basic knowledge of computers | 10 | 10 |
Total | 100 | 100 |
*The duration of the test will be of 02 hours.
(viii) For the post of Stenographer [Post Code-08]:
Stage-I CBT Test.
Stage-II -Skill Test/Typing Test.
Tests | Component of the test | Number of questions | Total marks |
Part-I | Language Test (General English & General Hindi) 20 marks for each language | 40 | 40 |
Part-II | General Awareness & current affairs | 30 | 30 |
Part-III | Basic knowledge of Computer Operation | 30 | 30 |
Total | 100 | 100 |
*The duration of the test will be of 02 hours.
Shorthand speed =80 words per minute(English)
Typing speed =40 words per minute( English)
OR
Shorthand speed =60 words per minute(Hindi)
Typing speed =30 words per minute( Hindi)
(ix) For the post of Computer Operator [Post Code-09]:
Test | Component of the test | Number of questions | Total marks |
Part-I | Reasoning Ability | 20 | 20 |
Part-II | Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
Part-III | Language Test (General English & General Hindi) 15 marks for each subject | 30 | 30 |
Part-IV | Knowledge of Computer Operation and MS Office | 60 | 60 |
Total | 130 | 130 |
*The duration of the test will be of 02 ½ hours.
(x) For the post of Catering Assistant [Post Code-10]:
Test | Component of the test | Number of questions | Total marks |
Part-I | Reasoning Ability | 15 | 15 |
Part-II | General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
Part-III | Language Competency Test (General English and General Hindi-10 marks each subject) | 20 | 20 |
Part-IV | Knowledge of Computer operation | 10 | 10 |
Part-V | Domain/Professional Knowledge | 60 | 60 |
Total | 120 | 120 |
*The duration of the test will be of 2 ½ hours.
(xi) For the post of Junior Secretariat Assistant (HQ/RO cadre) [Post Code-11):
Stage-I CBT
Stage-II - Typewriting Test
Test | Component of the test | Number of questions | Total marks |
Part-I | Mental & Reasoning Ability | 20 | 20 |
Part-II | Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
Part-III | General Awareness & Current Affairs | 30 | 30 |
Part-IV | Language Competency Test (General English and General Hindi-15 marks each subject) | 30 | 30 |
Part-V | Basic Knowledge of Computer Operation | 30 | 30 |
Total | 130 | 130 |
*The duration of the test will be of 2 ½ hours.
(xii) For the post of Junior Secretariat Assistant (JNV cadre) [Post Code-12]:
Stage-I CBT Test.
Stage-II - Typewriting Test
Test | Component of the test | Number of questions | Total marks |
Part-I | Mental & Reasoning Ability | 20 | 20 |
Part-II | Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
Part-III | General Awareness & Current Affairs | 30 | 30 |
Part-IV | Language Competency Test (General English and General Hindi-15 marks each subject) | 30 | 30 |
Part-V | Basic Knowledge of Computer Operation | 30 | 30 |
Total | 130 | 130 |
*The duration of the test will be of 2 ½ hours.
(xiii) For the post of Electrician cum Plumber [Post Code-13]:
Stage-I CBT Test
Stage-II (Trade Test)
Test | Component of the test | Number of questions | Total marks |
Part-I | Reasoning Ability | 15 | 15 |
Part-II | General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
Part-III | Language Competency Test (General English and General Hindi-15 marks each subject) | 30 | 30 |
Part-IV | Subject-specific knowledge | 60 | 60 |
Total | 120 | 120 |
*The duration of the test will be of 2 ½ hours.
(xiv) For the post of Lab Attendant [Post Code-14]:
Test | Component of the test | Number of questions | Total marks |
Part-I | Reasoning Ability | 15 | 15 |
Part-II | General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
Part-III | Language Competency Test (General English and 30 30 General Hindi-15 marks each subject) | ||
Part-IV | Subject-specific knowledge | 60 | 60 |
Total | 120 | 120 |
*The duration of the test will be of 2 ½ hours.
(xv) For the post of Mess Helper [Post Code-15]:
Stage-I CBT
Stage-II (Skill Test)
Test | Component of the test | Number of questions | Total marks |
Part-I | Reasoning Ability | 15 | 15 |
Part-II | General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
Part-III | Language Competency Test (General English and General Hindi-10 marks each subject) | 20 | 20 |
Part-IV | Subject-specific knowledge (Food, Nutrition, Hygiene, Recipes of Indian Food and Sweets | 70 | 70 |
Total | 120 | 120 |
*The duration of the test will be of 2 ½ hours.
(xvi) For the post of Multi Tasking Staff [Post Code-16]:
Test | Component of the test | Number of questions | Total marks |
Part-I | Language Test (General English & General Hindi) 20 marks for each subject | 40 | 40 |
Part-II | General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
Part-III | Basic Knowledge of Computer Operation | 40 | 40 |
Total | 100 | 100 |
*The duration of the test will be 2 hours.