KVS & NVS Tier 1 Answer Key 2026 Released: Teaching & Non-Teaching Posts – Check Your Results & Raise Objections!
KVS & NVS Tier 1 Answer Key 2026 Released: Raise Objections by Feb 4!
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), on behalf of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), has officially released the Tier 1 Provisional Answer Key and scanned OMR Sheets for the 2026 recruitment cycle.
This update is critical for approximately 8.5 lakh candidates who appeared for the offline exams held on January 10 and 11, 2026, for a total of 15,762 teaching and non-teaching vacancies.
📊 KVS & NVS Tier 1: Answer Key & Objection Details
| Recruiting Bodies | KVS (9,921 Posts) & NVS (5,841 Posts) |
| Total Vacancies | 15,762 (PGT, TGT, PRT, Librarian, JSA, MTS, etc.) |
| Exam Dates | January 10 & 11, 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | January 31, 2026 |
| Objection Window Deadline | February 4, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Objection Fee | ₹1,000 per question (Non-refundable) |
| Official Website | cbseit.in |
⚙️ The Selection Process: What’s Next?
For those who appeared in Tier 1, the journey toward a Sarkari Naukri continues through the following phases:
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Tier 1 (Written Exam): OMR-based offline test. Performance here is the primary filter for shortlisting.
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Tier 2 / Skills Test: Depending on the post (e.g., JSA, Stenographer), candidates will undergo typing or skill tests.
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Interview / Demo Class: Teaching posts (PGT, TGT, PRT) require a personal interview and a classroom demonstration.
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Final Merit List: Prepared based on the combined weightage of the Written Exam, Interview, and Demo rounds.
📝 Step-by-Step: How to Download & Challenge Answers
Follow these instructions to verify your score before the February 4 deadline:
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Visit the Portal: Go to the official CBSE link: cbseit.in.
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Login: Enter your Roll Number and Date of Birth (as per your admit card).
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Download OMR & Key: Click on the links to download your scanned OMR Response Sheet and the Provisional Answer Key for your specific shift.
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Calculate Score: Match your OMR responses with the official key.
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Submit Challenges: If you find an error, click “Submit Challenge.”
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Select the question and the “correct” option according to you.
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Upload supporting documents/evidence.
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Pay the ₹1,000 fee per question online.
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Final Submission: Ensure your challenge is recorded before the window closes at 11:59 PM on Feb 4.
