NVS PGT Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern: Subject-wise Topics & PDF Download

The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) recruits for Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) vacancies through an examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). To build an effective study strategy, aspirants must thoroughly understand the latest NVS PGT Syllabus & Exam Pattern. We encourage candidates to read this article in its entirety to gain a comprehensive overview of the syllabus and test structure required to excel in the upcoming exam.

NVS PGT Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

NVS Recruitment 2026 notifications have been released for 5,841 teaching and non-teaching positions, with exams scheduled for January 10th and 11th, 2026. Reviewing the PGT exam syllabus is the essential first step to mastering the section-wise distribution of questions, marking schemes, and key topics. Below, we have outlined the NVS PGT Syllabus 2026 and exam structure to streamline your preparation.

NVS PGT Syllabus 2026- Overview
Exam Conducting Body	Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Board	Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)
Exam Name	NVS PGT 2026
Post Name	Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) and Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) (Modern Indian Language)
Vacancies	1521
Mode of Exam	Offline (Pen - Paper Mode)
Exam Duration	2 Hours
KVS NVS Exam Date 2026	11th January 2026
Marking Scheme	3 Mark
Negative Marking	1 mark in paper 1 and ¼ marks in paper 2
Selection Process	Written Test- Interview
Official website	www.cbse.gov.in, www.kvsangathan.nic.in, and www.navodaya.gov.in

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NVS PGT Exam Pattern 2026

The selection process for Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) roles consists of a two-tier examination followed by a personal interview. Tier 1 is an objective-type test, while the Tier 2 exam comprises both OMR-based and descriptive sections.

NVS Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2026 

• NVS Tier 1 Paper is divided into 6 parts.
• There will be 100 questions for 300 marks in total.
• The duration of the test will be 120  minutes (2 hours).
• There will be negative marking for wrong answers in Tier-1; 1/3rd marks (i.e.1 marks) will be deducted for each wrong answer.

NVS PGT Exam Pattern 2026
Parts	Subjects	No. of Questions	Total Marks	Duration
Part I	General Reasoning	20	60	2 Hours (120 minutes)
Part II	Numeric Ability	20	60
Part III	Basic Computer Literacy	20	60
Part IV	General Knowledge	20	60
Part V	Language Competency Test (English)	10	30
Part VI	Language Competency Test (One other Modern Indian Languages*)	10	30
Total		100	300

NVS Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2026

• Negative marking- ¼th mark
• combination of Pen-Paper and OMR-based

Type	Number of Questions	Marks	Duration
Objective	60	60	2.5 hours
Descriptive	10	40
Total	70	100

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NVS PGT Syllabus

The NVS PGT syllabus covers core areas including General Awareness, Reasoning Ability, General English, and General Hindi. The examination carries a total of 150 marks. Access the detailed topic-wise syllabus right here.

NVS PGT Syllabus for General Awareness

1. Important Days & Dates
2. Indian History
3. Books and Authors
4. Indian National Movement
5. Awards and Honors
6. Budget and Five Year Plans
7. General Polity
8. Current Affairs – National & International
9. Indian Economy
10. States & Capitals of India
11. International & National Organizations
12. Science – Inventions & Discoveries
13. Science & Technology
14. Sports
15. Abbreviations
16. Countries & Capitals

NVS PGT Syllabus for Reasoning 

1. Arithmetic Number Series/Letter and Symbol Series
2. Spatial Orientation
3. Observation
4. Figures/Verbal Classification
5. Relationship concepts
6. Arithmetical Reasoning
7. Non-verbal series
8. Analogies
9. Discrimination
10. Visual Memory
11. Similarities and Differences
12. Spatial Visualization
13. Coding and Decoding
14. Statement and Conclusion
15. Logical Deduction
16. Statement and Argument
17. Cause and Effect
18. Making Judgments

NVS PGT Syllabus for General English 

1. Verb
2. Comprehension
3. Unseen Passages
4. Tenses
5. Fill in the Blanks
6. Vocabulary
7. Voice
8. Adverb
9. Antonyms/Synonyms
10. Subject-Verb Agreement
11. Error Correction
12. English Grammar
13. Articles
14. Sentence Rearrangement
15. Idioms & Phrases

NVS PGT Syllabus for General Hindi

1. Vocabulary.
2. Grammar.
3. Synonyms.
4. Translation of Sentences.
5. Fill in the Blanks.
6. Error Detection.
7. Comprehension.
8. Phrases/Muhavare.
9. Plural Forms etc.

NVS PGT Tier 2 Syllabus 2026

Analyzing the NVS PGT Tier 2 syllabus allows candidates to identify high-weightage topics and frequently asked questions, making your exam preparation both more efficient and structured.

Subjects	Topics
Mathematics	Sets Relations & Functions Trigonometric Functions  Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations Linear Inequalities Permutations and Combinations Binomial Theorem Sequence and Series Straight Lines Conic Sections Introduction to Three-dimensional Geometry Limits and Derivatives Statistics  Probability Relations and Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions Matrices Determinants Continuity and Differentiability Applications of Derivatives  Integrals Vectors Three - dimensional Geometry Probability
Physics	Units and Measurements Motion in a Straight Line Motion in a Plane Laws of Motion Work, Energy and Power Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body & System of Particles and Rotational Motion Gravitation Mechanical Properties of Solids Mechanical Properties of Fluids Thermal Properties of Matter Thermodynamics  Behavior of Perfect Gases and Kinetic Theory of Gases Oscillations and Waves Electric Charges and Fields Magnetism and Matter  Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents Electromagnetic Waves Ray Optics and Optical Instruments Ray Optics Wave optics Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter Atoms & Nuclei Semiconductor Electronics
Chemistry	Basic Concepts of Chemistry Structure of Atom Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Chemical Thermodynamics  Equilibrium  Redox Reactions Organic Chemistry -Some Basic Principles and Techniques Classification of Hydrocarbons Electrochemistry Chemical Kinetics d and f Block Elements Coordination Compounds  Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Biology	The Living World Biological Classification Plant Kingdom Animal Kingdom Morphology of Flowering Plants Anatomy of Flowering Plants Structural Organisation in Animals Cell-The Unit of Life Biomolecules Cell Cycle and Cell Division Photosynthesis in Higher Plants Respiration in Plants  Plant - Growth and Development Breathing and Exchange of Gases Body Fluids and Circulation  Excretory Products and their Elimination Locomotion and Movement Chemical Coordination and Integration Neural Control and Coordination Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants Human Reproduction Reproductive Health
Computer Science	Computer Systems and Organisation Society, Law and Ethics Computational Thinking and Programming – 2 Computer Networks Database Management Introduction to Computer System Introduction to Python Database concepts and the Structured Query Language Emerging Trends Introduction to Computer Networks
Commerce	Introduction to Accounting Theory Base of Accounting Recording of Business Transactions Trial balance and Rectification of Errors  Financial Accounting – II Accounting for Partnership Firms Accounting for Partnership firms - Reconstitution and Dissolution Retirement and death of a partner Dissolution of a partnership firm Accounting for Share Capital Financial statements of a Company Business Studies
Economics	Collection, Organisation and Presentation of data Statistical Tools and Interpretation Introduction to Microeconomics Consumer's Equilibrium and Demand Producer Behaviour and Supply  National Income and Related Aggregates Money and Banking Determination of Income and Employment Government Budget and the Economy Balance of Payments Development Experience (1947-90) and Economic Reforms since 1991 Current challenges facing Indian Economy Development Experience of India
Geography	Geography as a Discipline The Earth Landforms Climate Water (Oceans) Life on the Earth India-Physical Environment Physiography Climate, Vegetation and Soil Hazards and Disasters: Causes, Consequences and Management Transport, Communication and Trade
History	Writing and City Life An Empire across Three Continents Changing Cultural Traditions Modern History
English	Comprehension Section B: Writing Ability Section C: Grammar and Usage Section D: Literature
Hindi	आदिकाल से रीतिकाल आधुनिक काल गद्य साहित्य

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