KVS PGT Age Calculator (2026)

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan Post Graduate Teacher • Conducted by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS)

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Enter your details to calculate exact age for KVS PGT.

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Category-wise Age Limits Table

Official age boundaries and relaxation rules for KVS PGT.

CategoryMin AgeMax Age
General / UR21 Yrs40 Yrs
OBC (NCL)21 Yrs43 Yrs
SC / ST21 Yrs45 Yrs
PwD21 Yrs50 Yrs

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Two years Integrated Post Graduate M.Sc. Course of Regional College of Education of NCERT in the concerned subject; Or Master's Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in the concerned subject. B.Ed. or equivalent degree from a recognized university.

Category-wise Age Relaxation

CategoryRelaxationMax AgeAttempts
General / UR (Male)No relaxation40 YrsUnlimited
OBC (NCL) (Male)3 years43 YrsUnlimited
SC / ST (Male)5 years45 YrsUnlimited
Women (All Categories)10 years50 YrsUnlimited
PwD (General)10 years50 YrsUnlimited
PwD (OBC)13 years53 YrsUnlimited
PwD (SC/ST)15 years55 YrsUnlimited

Women (All Categories): Relaxed to 50 yrs for UR, 53 yrs for OBC, 55 yrs for SC/ST women.

Special / Additional Relaxations

  • Women candidates get a flat 10-year relaxation in upper age limit for all KVS teaching positions.
  • KVS regular employees have no upper age limit restriction for departmental or open recruitment.
  • Ex-Servicemen get relaxation as per Govt of India rules (deduction of military service + 3 years).

Important Notes

  • Candidates must possess proficiency in teaching in Hindi and English media.
  • Desirable qualification includes knowledge of computer applications.

Eligibility data above is based on standard official rules. Rules can change — always verify the latest official Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) notification before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries regarding KVS PGT age limits, cutoff date, and attempts.

The upper age limit is 40 years for General category candidates. However, there is a 3-year relaxation for OBC, 5-year for SC/ST, and a special 10-year relaxation for women candidates of all categories.
Yes, B.Ed or an equivalent degree from a recognized university is compulsory for KVS PGT positions, along with a Master's degree in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks.
Yes, women candidates of all categories (General, OBC, SC, ST) receive a special 10-year age relaxation for KVS teaching posts, including PGT, TGT, and PRT.
No, CTET is not compulsory for KVS PGT recruitment. However, it is mandatory for KVS TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) and KVS PRT (Primary Teacher) posts.
Candidates working as regular employees in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan have no upper age limit for appearing in KVS recruitment exams.
PwD candidates get 10 years relaxation for General/UR, 13 years for OBC, and 15 years for SC/ST candidates.