Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) is actively recruiting Hostel Superintendents for the academic year 2025-26 on a contract basis. The recruitment is handled regionally by the various NVS Regional Offices.
Here's a consolidated overview of what's known about NVS Hostel Superintendent Recruitment 2025:
Key Details:
- Posts: Hostel Superintendent (Male & Female)
- Nature of Post: Purely on a contract basis for the academic session 2025-26.
- Vacancies: The number of vacancies varies by region. For instance:
- Pune Region: 146 vacancies (73 Male & 73 Female)
- Jaipur Region: 116 vacancies (58 Male & 58 Female)
- Bhopal Region (MP, Chhattisgarh, Odisha): 226 vacancies (113 Male & 113 Female)
- Chandigarh Region (Punjab, HP, J&K, Ladakh, Chandigarh): 116 vacancies (58 Male & 58 Female)
- Salary: A consolidated pay of ₹35,750/- per month is typically offered.
- Official Website: The main NVS website is
, but applications are often handled through specific regional office websites or dedicated portals like www.supschooms.in.https://navodaya.gov.in/
Eligibility Criteria (Common across regions, but always check the specific regional notification):
- Essential Academic Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
- Desirable Academic Qualification:
- Master's degree/B. Ed.
- Proficiency in regional language.
- Age Limit (as on the specified cut-off date, typically July 1, 2025, or May 1, 2025, or June 30, 2025, depending on the region):
- Minimum Age: 35 Years
- Maximum Age: Not more than 62 Years
- Prior Work Experience:
- Minimum 05 years of experience in pay level 5 or above of 7th CPC (or equivalent scale) in any recognized residential school.
- OR Minimum 07 years' experience on consolidated pay not less than
₹29,200/- per month in any recognized residential school. - OR Ex-defense personnel having experience of minimum 05 years in pay level 5 or above of 7th CPC.
- (Note: For those already working in JNVs, minimum 3 years of experience may be considered).
- Health/Fitness: As per NVS norms applicable for regular appointment.
- Marital Status: Male & Female without encumbrances may be considered.
Application Process (Generally online, but confirm for your specific region):
- Identify your NVS Regional Office: NVS has regional offices in Bhopal, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Pune, and Shillong. Check which region your desired Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) falls under.
- Visit the Regional Office Website: Go to the official website of the concerned NVS Regional Office. Links are often provided on the main NVS website. Some common application portals like www.supschooms.in are also used.
- Find the Recruitment Notification: Look for the notification for "Engagement of Hostel Superintendents on Contract Basis for the Academic Session 2025-26."
- Read the Detailed Notification/Brochure: Download and thoroughly read the official PDF notification specific to your region. This will contain precise details on eligibility, vacancies, important dates, application fees (if any, though often there are no fees for contract posts), selection process, and required documents.
- Fill the Online Application Form: If applying online, follow the instructions to register and fill out the application form.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, photograph, signature, etc.
- Submit Application: Review all details and submit the application.
- Print Confirmation: Take a printout of the submitted application form for your records.
Selection Process:
The selection process for Hostel Superintendents on a contract basis typically involves:
- Application Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted based on their fulfillment of eligibility criteria and marks obtained in their educational qualifications and experience. Weightage is often given for educational qualifications (e.g., 60 marks total for 10th, 12th, Graduation, B.Ed, Higher Qualification) and experience (e.g., 10 marks for 5 years of experience).
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates are called for physical document verification.
- Personal Interaction/Interview (Personal Talk): Candidates who clear document verification will undergo a personal interaction/interview. This may assess personality, general awareness, communication skills (English, Hindi/Regional Language), ability to handle emotional/psychological issues of adolescents, knowledge of First Aid, and special achievements (e.g., 40 marks).
Important Dates (Vary by Region - examples below):
- Pune Region: Application Start Date: April 25, 2025; Last Date: May 5, 2025
- Jaipur Region: Application Start Date: May 15, 2025; Last Date: May 29, 2025
- Shillong Region: Application Start Date: May 16, 2025; Last Date: May 26, 2025
- Chandigarh Region: Application Start Date: May 21, 2025; Last Date: May 30, 2025
- Bhopal Region: Application Start Date: May 15, 2025; Last Date: May 31, 2025
It is crucial to visit the official website of the specific NVS Regional Office you are interested in for the most accurate and up-to-date information, detailed notifications, and application links.