Kendriya Vidyalaya PRT Exam Age Calculator 2026

Kendriya Vidyalaya Primary Teacher Recruitment

Important: This calculator is for informational purposes only. The official age cutoff date, age limits, and eligibility rules are decided solely by the recruiting body (SSC, UPSC, IBPS, RRB, etc.) in their official notification. Always verify age criteria in the latest official advertisement before applying.

Minimum Age
18 years
Maximum Age
30 years
Cutoff Date
1 August 2026
Recruitment Year
2026
Conducting Body
Teaching

Age Relaxation

Category-wise age relaxation applicable to Kendriya Vidyalaya PRT Exam (2026).

Age relaxation for Kendriya Vidyalaya PRT Exam
Category / ConditionRelaxation (Years)
General (No relaxation)0
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)+3
SC+5
ST+5
EWS+0
Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD)+10
Ex-serviceman+3

Relaxations are cumulative where applicable per official notification. (30 years).

Calculate Your Eligibility

Enter your details below to check if you meet the age criteria for Kendriya Vidyalaya PRT Exam (2026).

Use the date from the official notification. Leave blank to use each exam's default cutoff.

Kendriya Vidyalaya PRT Exam — FAQs (2026)

What is the maximum age limit for KVS PRT?

KVS PRT general category maximum age is typically 30 years (35 for Special Educator posts) as on the notification cutoff date, with up to 10 years relaxation for women on teaching posts.

What is age relaxation for women in KVS PRT?

Female candidates applying for KVS teaching posts often receive up to 10 years upper-age relaxation over the standard maximum, as per KVS notification.

What is the age limit for Kendriya Vidyalaya PRT Exam?

For Kendriya Vidyalaya PRT Exam, the notified age band is 18–30 years for General/EWS candidates as on the cutoff date. OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+5 years), PwBD (up to +10 years), and ex-servicemen (+3 years where applicable) may get upper-age relaxation per the official Teaching notification.

Is there age relaxation for female candidates in Kendriya Vidyalaya PRT Exam?

For Kendriya Vidyalaya PRT Exam, UPSC generally does not give gender-based age relaxation (except where specifically notified). For KVS/UGC NET teaching posts, women often get up to 10 years relaxation—check the official notification.

What is the age limit for JRF vs Assistant Professor in UGC NET?

UGC NET JRF maximum age is 30 years (35 with eligible relaxations). Assistant Professor eligibility has no upper age limit.

How is age calculated for Kendriya Vidyalaya PRT Exam?

Age for Kendriya Vidyalaya PRT Exam is reckoned as on the crucial/cutoff date in the official notification—not on application or exam date. This calculator uses 1 August 2026 as the default; enter the date from your notification if it differs.

Is CTET required for Kendriya Vidyalaya PRT Exam age eligibility?

CTET qualification is separate from age eligibility for Kendriya Vidyalaya PRT Exam. Age limits still apply as per KVS/NVS notification; CTET Paper-I/Paper-II is mandatory for most teaching posts.

Is there age relaxation for OBC and SC/ST in Kendriya Vidyalaya PRT Exam?

Yes. For Kendriya Vidyalaya PRT Exam, OBC (NCL) candidates typically get 3 years and SC/ST candidates 5 years of upper-age relaxation above the General maximum, subject to category certificate and notification rules.

What is the age relaxation for PwBD in Kendriya Vidyalaya PRT Exam?

PwBD candidates may claim up to 10 years of upper-age relaxation for Kendriya Vidyalaya PRT Exam, often in addition to category relaxation where rules allow. A valid disability certificate is required.

Is there upper age limit for Assistant Professor in UGC NET?

For Kendriya Vidyalaya PRT Exam, the notified age band is 18–30 years for General/EWS candidates as on the cutoff date. OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+5 years), PwBD (up to +10 years), and ex-servicemen (+3 years where applicable) may get upper-age relaxation per the official Teaching notification.

Can I apply for Kendriya Vidyalaya PRT Exam if I exceed the age limit?

Generally, no. Kendriya Vidyalaya PRT Exam enforces age limits strictly as on the cutoff date—even one day beyond the maximum eligible age (after relaxations) usually makes a candidate ineligible.

What is the cutoff date for Kendriya Vidyalaya PRT Exam age calculation?

The default cutoff date used here is 1 August 2026. The actual "Age as on …" date for each cycle is in the official Kendriya Vidyalaya PRT Exam notification—always verify before applying.