KVS Special Educator Vacancy 2026 Out for 987 TGT & PRT Posts
Post Date: 24 January 2026
Short Information: The Ministry of Education (MoE) and Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) have announced the allotment of 987 Special Educator Posts (TGT & PRT) for the academic year 2026-27 to support Children with Special Needs (CwSN). The recruitment process is expected to begin in early February 2026 at the official website kvsangathan.nic.in. Read below for vacancy details, eligibility criteria, and selection process.
KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN (KVS)
SPECIAL EDUCATOR (TGT & PRT) RECRUITMENT 2026
ACADEMIC YEAR 2026-27
KVS Special Educator 2026: Overview
| Organization | Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) |
| Post Name | Special Educator (TGT & PRT) |
| Total Vacancies | 987 Posts |
| Academic Year | 2026-2027 |
| Official Website | kvsangathan.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date/Status |
|---|---|
| Vacancy Announcement | 24 January 2026 |
| Notification Release | February 2026 (Expected) |
| Apply Online Start | To be notified shortly |
Vacancy Details
The 987 sanctioned posts are distributed as follows:
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Special Educator (TGT) (Trained Graduate Teacher) |
493 |
| Special Educator (PRT) (Primary Teacher) |
494 |
| Grand Total | 987 |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Age Limit:
- PRT: Maximum 30 Years.
- TGT: Maximum 35 Years.
- (Age relaxation as per Govt rules will be detailed in the notification).
2. Education Qualification:
| Post | Qualification Requirements |
|---|---|
| PRT (Special Educator) |
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| TGT (Special Educator) |
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Selection Process
The selection will be based on the following tiers:
- Tier 1: Written CBT (180 Marks)
- Subjects: General English, Hindi, Reasoning, Education Perspectives, and Subject Knowledge.
- Tier 2: Professional Competency (60 Marks)
- Demo Teaching + Interview.
- Final Merit: Prepared with a weightage ratio of 70:30 (Written Test : Interview).
| IMPORTANT LINKS | |
|---|---|
| Vacancy Notice PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Join Arattai Channel | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
❓ FAQs – KVS Special Educator 2026
► 1. How many Special Educator vacancies are announced?
Total 987 vacancies (493 TGT and 494 PRT) have been announced.
► 2. Is CTET mandatory for KVS Special Educator?
Yes, CTET Paper-I is mandatory for PRT and CTET Paper-II is mandatory for TGT.
► 3. When will the official notification be released?
The detailed notification is expected to be released in early February 2026.
► 4. What is the selection process?
Selection involves a Written CBT (180 Marks) followed by a Professional Competency Test (Interview/Demo).