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Key Facts: NVS PGT Exam

100 MCQs

Total questions in Tier-1 screening test

NVS Recruitment Scheme

120 mins

Exam duration for Tier-1

CBSE NVS Guidelines

₹2,000

General exam fee (₹500 for SC/ST/PwBD)

NVS Notification

1:10

Shortlisting ratio from Tier-1 to Tier-2

NVS Selection Criteria

40 years

General upper age limit for PGT posts

NVS PGT Age Criteria

NVS PGT recruitment uses a 100-question Tier-1 screening test (General Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Computer Literacy, GK, and languages) to shortlist candidates (1:10 ratio) for the Tier-2 subject test. Application fee is ₹2,000 (₹500 for SC/ST/PwBD). This free practice bank contains 100 Tier-1 screening questions.

Sample NVS PGT Practice Questions

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1Complete the number series: 3, 7, 15, 31, 63, ...

A.127

B.125

C.129

D.131

Explanation: The pattern is to double the number and add 1. So, 3 * 2 + 1 = 7, 7 * 2 + 1 = 15, and so on. Following this pattern, the next term is 63 * 2 + 1 = 127.

2If COLD is coded as DPME, then how will HEAT be coded?

A.IFBU

B.IFCV

C.JGCV

D.HEBT

Explanation: Each letter in the word COLD is shifted forward by one position in alphabetical order (C->D, O->P, L->M, D->E) to get DPME. Applying the same logic to HEAT, H becomes I, E becomes F, A becomes B, and T becomes U, resulting in IFBU.

3Choose the word which is least like the other words in the group.

A.Bicycle

B.Car

C.Bus

D.Train

Explanation: Car, Bus, and Train are all motorized vehicles that run on fuel or electricity, whereas a bicycle is a human-powered vehicle.

4Which of the following Venn diagrams best represents the relationship between 'Singers', 'Musicians', and 'Humans'?

A.One large circle containing two overlapping circles

B.Three separate circles

C.Three concentric circles

D.Two concentric circles and one separate circle

Explanation: All singers and all musicians are humans. Hence, both circles must be inside the larger circle of 'Humans'. Some singers are also musicians and vice versa, so their circles must overlap.

5Which of the following is the odd one out among the given options?

A.Litre

B.Metre

C.Yard

D.Mile

Explanation: Litre is a unit of volume, whereas Metre, Yard, and Mile are all units of length or distance.

6Pointing to a photograph of a boy, Suresh said, 'He is the only son of my mother's only daughter-in-law.' How is Suresh related to that boy?

A.Father

B.Uncle

C.Brother

D.Grandfather

Explanation: Suresh's mother's only daughter-in-law is Suresh's wife (since she is the only daughter-in-law, Suresh must be the only son or has no brothers). The only son of Suresh's wife is Suresh's son. Therefore, Suresh is the boy's father.

7Statements: All books are pencils. Some pencils are pens. Conclusions: I. Some books are pens. II. Some pens are pencils. Which conclusions follow?

A.Only II follows

B.Only I follows

C.Both I and II follow

D.Neither I nor II follows

Explanation: Since all books are pencils and some pencils are pens, there is no direct connection between books and pens, so Conclusion I does not necessarily follow. However, since some pencils are pens, it is always true that some pens are pencils, so Conclusion II follows.

8Five friends A, B, C, D, and E are sitting in a row facing North. A is to the immediate left of B. C is sitting between D and E. If E is at one of the extreme ends, who is sitting in the middle?

A.C

B.A

C.B

D.D

Explanation: If E is at the left end, the arrangement is E, C, D, A, B (C sits between E and D, and A is immediately left of B). If E is at the right end, the arrangement is A, B, D, C, E. In both valid cases the person in the middle (third) position is D.

9A man starts from his office and walks 4 km towards East. He then turns left and walks 3 km. How far is he from his starting point?

A.5 km

B.7 km

C.1 km

D.12 km

Explanation: The path forms a right-angled triangle where the base is 4 km and the perpendicular is 3 km. Using the Pythagorean theorem, the straight-line distance from the starting point is sqrt(4^2 + 3^2) = sqrt(16 + 9) = sqrt(25) = 5 km.

10In a certain code language, 'blue is red' is written as '1 2 3', 'red is hot' is written as '3 2 4', and 'hot tea' is written as '4 5'. What is the code for 'blue'?

A.1

B.2

C.3

D.4

Explanation: Comparing 'blue is red' (1 2 3) and 'red is hot' (3 2 4), we see 'is' and 'red' are common, and the common numbers are 2 and 3. Therefore, 'hot' must be 4. Since 'hot tea' is written as '4 5', 'hot' is indeed 4. In the first statement 'blue is red' (1 2 3), since 'is' and 'red' correspond to 2 and 3, 'blue' must correspond to the remaining digit, which is 1.

About the NVS PGT Exam

NVS Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) recruitment is conducted to select teachers for Navodaya Vidyalaya residential schools across India. The selection involves a Tier-1 screening test of 100 scored marks spanning reasoning, numerical ability, computer literacy, general knowledge, English, and Hindi, which qualifies candidates for the Tier-2 subject paper. This practice bank is designed specifically to cover the 100-mark Tier-1 screening syllabus.

Assessment

The exam is conducted in two tiers: Tier-1 is the common screening test (100 marks, 120 minutes) covering General Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Computer Literacy, General Knowledge, English, and Regional/Hindi Language. Tier-2 is the subject-specific exam (150 minutes). Tier-1 is qualifying to shortlist candidates for Tier-2.

Time Limit

Tier-1: 2 hours (120 minutes). Tier-2: 2.5 hours (150 minutes).

Passing Score

Tier-1 is qualifying in nature with a ratio of 1:10 shortlisting for Tier-2. Cut-offs are declared post-exam based on category-wise vacancies.

Exam Fee

₹2,000 (₹1,500 application + ₹500 processing; SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempt from application fee and pay only ₹500 processing fee). (Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on behalf of NVS)

NVS PGT Exam Content Outline

20%

General Reasoning

Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, series completion, coding-decoding, blood relations, syllogisms, analogies, and puzzles.

20%

Numerical Ability

Number systems, percentages, profit & loss, simple and compound interest, ratio & proportion, average, time and work, and basic algebra.

20%

Basic Computer Literacy

Computer hardware/software fundamentals, operating systems, MS Office, internet and email usage, and cyber security basics.

20%

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

Current events of national & international importance, Indian history, geography, polity, economy, general science, and educational developments.

10%

English Language

English grammar, vocabulary, sentence correction, synonyms/antonyms, idioms & phrases, and comprehension.

10%

Regional/Hindi Language Competency

Hindi grammar, sandhi, samasa, synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and reading comprehension.

How to Pass the NVS PGT Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Tier-1 is qualifying in nature with a ratio of 1:10 shortlisting for Tier-2. Cut-offs are declared post-exam based on category-wise vacancies.
Assessment: The exam is conducted in two tiers: Tier-1 is the common screening test (100 marks, 120 minutes) covering General Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Computer Literacy, General Knowledge, English, and Regional/Hindi Language. Tier-2 is the subject-specific exam (150 minutes). Tier-1 is qualifying to shortlist candidates for Tier-2.
Time limit: Tier-1: 2 hours (120 minutes). Tier-2: 2.5 hours (150 minutes).
Exam fee: ₹2,000 (₹1,500 application + ₹500 processing; SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempt from application fee and pay only ₹500 processing fee).

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

NVS PGT Study Tips from Top Performers

1Dedicate balanced study time to all four major 20-question sections: General Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Computer Literacy, and General Knowledge.

2For Numerical Ability, practice short tricks for arithmetic topics like percentage, profit & loss, ratio, and average to save time.

3Stay updated on Current Affairs for the last 6 to 9 months, especially in areas of national education policies, government schemes, and science & technology.

4Practice basic computer questions focusing on MS Office shortcuts, file extensions, internet terminology, and safety/security protocols.

5Do not ignore the language competency sections (English and Hindi), as they are key to securing a high aggregate score in Tier-1.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the selection process for NVS PGT?

NVS PGT recruitment is a two-tier process. Candidates must first take a Tier-1 common screening test of 100 marks. Shortlisted candidates (typically in a 1:10 ratio) proceed to the Tier-2 subject-specific test, which determines the final merit.

What is the exam pattern for NVS PGT Tier-1?

Tier-1 consists of 100 multiple choice questions: General Reasoning (20), Numerical Ability (20), Computer Literacy (20), General Knowledge & Current Affairs (20), English Language (10), and Regional/Hindi Language Competency (10).

What is the duration of NVS PGT exams?

Tier-1 is 2 hours (120 minutes) in duration. Tier-2 is 2.5 hours (150 minutes) in duration.

What is the application fee for NVS PGT?

The fee is ₹2,000, which includes a ₹1,500 application fee and a ₹500 processing fee. SC/ST/PwBD candidates pay only the ₹500 processing fee (exempt from the application fee).

Is CTET mandatory for NVS PGT?

No, CTET is not mandatory for PGT recruitment, though candidates must hold a Master's degree and a B.Ed.

Who conducts the NVS PGT exam?

The examination is administered by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on behalf of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS).

100+ Free NVS PGT Practice Questions

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