NVS TGT Syllabus 2025: Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has released the detailed NVS TGT Syllabus 2025, along with the complete exam structure for Tier 1 and Tier 2. The syllabus includes graduation-level subject knowledge along with sections on Reasoning, General Awareness, ICT, Teaching Aptitude, and Language Competency.
Candidates appearing for the NVS TGT recruitment must review the latest syllabus and exam pattern to prepare strategically for the Computer-Based Test (CBT).
NVS TGT Syllabus 2025 — Key Highlights
The NVS TGT syllabus is designed to evaluate a candidate’s teaching expertise, language skills, cognitive abilities and domain knowledge.

| Recruiting Body | Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) |
| Post Name | Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) |
| Total Vacancies | 3,421 posts |
| Selection Process | CBT (Tier 1 + Tier 2) + Document Verification |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Negative Marking | Yes (¼ mark per wrong answer) |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree + B.Ed + CTET Qualified |
| Purpose | Recruitment of TGTs in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas |
NVS TGT Syllabus 2025 PDF
The official NVS TGT Syllabus 2025 PDF is available on the NVS website. Aspirants must download the syllabus to ensure they cover all important sections systematically.
NVS TGT Exam Pattern 2025
The recruitment exam is conducted in two tiers:
- Tier 1: 100 questions | 300 marks | 2 hours
- Tier 2: 70 questions (60 objective + 10 descriptive) | 100 marks | 2.5 hours
Both tiers include negative marking.
NVS TGT Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2025
| Part | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | General Reasoning | 20 | 60 | rowspan=6 2 Hours |
| Part II | Numeric Ability | 20 | 60 | |
| Part III | Basic Computer Literacy | 20 | 60 | |
| Part IV | General Knowledge | 20 | 60 | |
| Part V | Language Competency (English) | 10 | 30 | |
| Part VI | Language Competency (One Modern Indian Language*) | 10 | 30 | |
| Total | — | 100 | 300 | 2 Hours |
NVS TGT Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2025
| Type | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective | 60 | 60 | rowspan=2 2.5 Hours |
| Descriptive/Subject-based | 10 | 40 | |
| Total | 70 | 100 | 2.5 Hours |
NVS TGT Syllabus 2025 — Subject-Wise Topics
The detailed syllabus for Hindi, English, Mathematics, Social Science and Science is provided below.
| Unit | Topics |
|---|---|
| गद्य | हिंदी साहित्य का विकास, गद्य की विधाएँ, निबंध, कहानी, नाटक/एकांकी, यात्रा-वृत्त, संवाद, आत्मकथा/जीवनी, आलोचना |
| काव्य | प्राचीन, मध्यकालीन, रीतिकालीन, आधुनिक (छायावाद, प्रगतिवाद, प्रयोगवाद, नई कविता, समकालीन) |
| भाषा एवं व्याकरण | भाषा का विकास, देवनागरी लिपि, उपभाषाएँ, संधि, समास, शब्द विचार, पर्याय–विलोम, मुहावरे–लोकोक्तियाँ, उपसर्ग–प्रत्यय |
| वाक्य एवं प्रयोग | वाक्य प्रकार, अलंकार, अपठित गद्यांश/पद्यांश, कार्यालयी हिंदी, संविधान में हिंदी की स्थिति |
NVS TGT English Syllabus 2025
| Unit | Topics |
|---|---|
| Reading | Unseen passages, vocabulary MCQs, factual & inference-based comprehension |
| Writing | Notices, messages, reports, articles, debates, speeches, letters |
| Grammar | Tenses, modals, voice, clauses, connectors, SVA, punctuation, parts of speech |
| Literature | Shakespeare, Romantic Age, 19th–20th century literature, Modern Indian writings, world literature |
NVS TGT Mathematics Syllabus 2025
| Unit | Topics |
|---|---|
| Real Numbers | Decimals, irrational numbers, Euclid lemma, exponents |
| Number Theory | Induction, divisibility, congruence, Euler totient, Fermat–Wilson theorems |
| Algebra | Polynomials, linear/quadratic equations, inequalities |
| Progressions | AP |
| Geometry | Triangles, circles, quadrilaterals, Menelaus & Ceva |
| Mensuration | Areas & volumes |
| Trigonometry | Ratios, identities, heights & distances |
| Calculus | Limits, continuity, differentiation, integration |
| Combinatorics | Inclusion–exclusion, Pigeonhole Principle |
| Statistics | Mean, median, mode, graphs |
| Probability | Binomial, Poisson, normal distribution |
NVS TGT Social Science Syllabus 2025
| Unit | Topics |
|---|---|
| History | French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, WW-I & II, Russian Revolution, Colonial India, 1857 revolt, Freedom Struggle, UN |
| Geography | Earth motions, tectonics, rocks, climate, oceans, maps, ecosystem, India’s physical geography |
| Civics | Constitution, rights, judiciary, parliament, political parties, elections |
| Economics | Poverty, development, food security, sectors of economy, money & credit |
NVS TGT Science Syllabus 2025
| Unit | Topics |
|---|---|
| Physics | Electricity, magnetism, motion, light, gravitation, sound, work & energy |
| Chemistry | Atoms & molecules, states of matter, periodic table, reactions, acids–bases, carbon compounds |
| Biology | Life processes, reproduction, heredity, tissues, evolution, environment, health & diseases |
NVS TGT Syllabus 2025 provides a clear framework for candidates aiming to secure teaching positions in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas. With two comprehensive tiers and detailed subject-specific topics, candidates must plan their preparation effectively and utilise the official PDF for accurate reference.