KVS LDE Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 2499 Posts

By Careerdiksha / December 16, 2025

The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has released the official notification for the Limited Departmental Examination (LDE) 2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill 2499 vacancies for various Teaching and Non-Teaching posts through an internal examination process.


This opportunity is exclusively for existing employees of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan who wish to seek promotion to higher posts like Principal, PGT, TGT, and Section Officers.


The online application window is open from December 12, 2025, to December 26, 2025. The written examination is scheduled for February 15, 2026.


KVS LDE Recruitment 2026: Highlights

Quick summary of the internal recruitment drive.



Feature

Details

Organization

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS)

Exam Name

Limited Departmental Examination (LDE) / LDCE 2025

Total Vacancies

2499 Posts

Post Types

Teaching & Non-Teaching

Eligibility

For Existing KVS Employees Only

Exam Date

15 February 2026

Official Website

kvsangathan.nic.in


Important Dates

Candidates must ensure they complete the online application and verification process within the strict timeline provided below.



Event

Date

Notification Release Date

11 December 2025

Online Application Start Date

12 December 2025

Link Creation by Controlling Officer

19 December 2025

Last Date to Apply (Student)

26 December 2025

Verification by Controlling Officer

02 January 2026

KVS LDE Exam Date

15 February 2026


KVS LDE Vacancy Details 2026

KVS has announced a total of 2499 posts. Below is the post-wise breakdown for Teaching and Non-Teaching staff.



S.No.

Post Name

Vacancies

1.

Principal

157

2.

Vice-Principal

125

3.

PGT (Hindi)

67

4.

PGT (English)

94

5.

PGT (Physics)

138

6.

PGT (Chemistry)

128

7.

PGT (Maths)

49

8.

PGT (Biology)

74

9.

PGT (History)

39

10.

PGT (Economics)

80

11.

PGT (Geography)

38

12.

TGT (English)

258

13.

TGT (Hindi)

79

14.

TGT (Science)

143

15.

TGT (Maths)

307

16.

TGT (Social Studies)

253

17.

Head Master

124

18.

Finance Officer

05

19.

Section Officer

06

20.

Assistant Section Officer (ASO)

107

21.

Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA)

179

22.

Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)

49

Total

Grand Total

2499


Eligibility Criteria

Since this is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE), open market candidates cannot apply.

  1. Applicant Status: Must be a serving employee of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan.
  2. Service Duration: Candidates must have completed the required years of service in the lower grade as per KVS recruitment rules (varies by post).
  3. Education: Minimum qualification ranges from 12th Pass to Post Graduation/B.Ed depending on the specific post applied for.

Application Fee

There is No Application Fee for KVS employees applying for the LDE/LDCE recruitment. It is completely Exempted.


KVS LDE Exam Pattern 2026

The examination will test the subject knowledge and administrative skills of the candidates.

  1. Exam Mode: Written Examination.
  2. Total Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
  3. Negative Marking: No Negative Marking.
  4. Passing Marks: 40% for General, 35% for SC/ST/PH.



Question Type

Number of Questions

Marks Per Question

Total Marks

Objective Type

60

1 Mark

60

Descriptive Type

10

4 Marks

40

Total

70 Questions

--

100 Marks


Selection Process

The promotion/selection process involves the following stages:

  1. Written Examination (LDE): To test subject expertise.
  2. Interview / Skill Test: Applicable for specific posts like Principal/VP or Clerical cadres.
  3. Document Verification: Verification of service records and educational certificates.
  4. Final Merit List: Based on performance.

How to Apply Online?

The application process involves both the employee and the controlling officer.

  1. Visit Website: Go to the official website kvsangathan.nic.in.
  2. Check Notification: Locate the "LDE/LDCE Recruitment 2025-26" link under the announcements section.
  3. Registration: Click on "Apply Online" and complete the registration using your employee details.
  4. Fill Details: Enter your service details, current post, and the post you are applying for.
  5. Upload Docs: Upload recent photo and signature.
  6. Submit: Submit the form to your Controlling Officer.
  7. Verification: The Controlling Officer will verify the service details and approve the application by January 2, 2026.



Action

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Download Notification PDF

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Official Website

kvsangathan.nic.in


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Can freshers apply for KVS LDE 2026?

No, this recruitment is only for existing regular employees of KVS.


Q2: What is the exam date for KVS LDE 2026?

The exam is scheduled to be held on February 15, 2026.


Q3: Is there any negative marking in the exam?

No, there is no negative marking in the KVS LDE examination.


Disclaimer: CareerDiksha provides updates based on the official KVS Notification. Please verify details on the official website before applying.