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NVS Assistant Section Officer Exam Details 2026

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MockAttempt Editorial Desk Updated 26 Jul 2026 · 8 min read · Verified exam profile
Authority Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
Post Assistant Section Officer
Vacancies 74
Qualification Graduation
Salary ₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400
Last date 31 Dec 2026
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Overview

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Quick answer

NVS Assistant Section Officer is conducted by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti for Assistant Section Officer roles. The current profile lists 74 and a selection flow of 2 stages.

Applications 31 Dec 2026 154 days left
Competition signal TBD registered candidates
Languages English / Hindi as per notice paper language availability
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Preliminary Exam objective
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Mains Exam objective
Selection note pendingThe detailed selection-process note is being updated. Use the stage list and official notification meanwhile.
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Syllabus

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Salary and vacancy

NVS Assistant Section Officer Salary, Job Profile, and Vacancies

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Salary scale ₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400
Total vacancies 74
Salary note pendingSalary and job-profile notes are being updated from the latest recruitment notice.
Eligibility

NVS Assistant Section Officer Eligibility Criteria

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Minimum qualification

Graduation

Age Limit

The age of the candidate should be between 18 to 30 years while applying for the NVS Assistant Section Officer post. However, there shall be relaxation/ concessions in the upper age limit of the candidates for the following categories:

| Categories | Age Relaxation/Concessions |

| --- | --- |

| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe | |

| 5 Years | |

| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | |

| 3 Years | |

| Regular NVS Employees | |

| 5 Years | |

| Persons ordinarily domiciled in J & K during 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | |

| 5 years | |

| Persons with Disabilities <br> SC/ST <br> OBC <br> General | |

| 15 years <br> 13 years <br> 10 years | |

| Ex-Servicemen who have put in not less than six months continuous services in Armed Forces (Army, Navy, and Air forces) | Allowed to deduct the period of such service from his/her actual age and if resultant age does not exceed maximum age limit prescribed for the post by more than three years, he/she shall be deemed to satisfy the condition regarding the age limit. |

| Categories | |

| Age Relaxation/Concessions | |

| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe | |

| 5 Years | |

| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | |

| 3 Years | |

| Regular NVS Employees | |

| 5 Years | |

| Persons ordinarily domiciled in J & K during 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | |

| 5 years | |

| Persons with Disabilities <br> SC/ST <br> OBC <br> General | |

| 15 years <br> 13 years <br> 10 years | |

| Ex-Servicemen who have put in not less than six months continuous services in Armed Forces (Army, Navy, and Air forces) | Allowed to deduct the period of such service from his/her actual age and if resultant age does not exceed maximum age limit prescribed for the post by more than three years, he/she shall be deemed to satisfy the condition regarding the age limit. |

| Categories | |

| Age Relaxation/Concessions | |

| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe | |

| 5 Years | |

| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | |

| 3 Years | |

| Regular NVS Employees | |

| 5 Years | |

| Persons ordinarily domiciled in J & K during 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | |

| 5 years | |

| Persons with Disabilities <br> SC/ST <br> OBC <br> General | |

| 15 years <br> 13 years <br> 10 years | |

| Ex-Servicemen who have put in not less than six months continuous services in Armed Forces (Army, Navy, and Air forces) | Allowed to deduct the period of such service from his/her actual age and if resultant age does not exceed maximum age limit prescribed for the post by more than three years, he/she shall be deemed to satisfy the condition regarding the age limit. |

| Categories | |

| Age Relaxation/Concessions | |

| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe | |

| 5 Years | |

| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | |

| 3 Years | |

| Regular NVS Employees | |

| 5 Years | |

| Persons ordinarily domiciled in J & K during 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | |

| 5 years | |

| Persons with Disabilities <br> SC/ST <br> OBC <br> General | |

| 15 years <br> 13 years <br> 10 years | |

| Ex-Servicemen who have put in not less than six months continuous services in Armed Forces (Army, Navy, and Air forces) | Allowed to deduct the period of such service from his/her actual age and if resultant age does not exceed maximum age limit prescribed for the post by more than three years, he/she shall be deemed to satisfy the condition regarding the age limit. |

| Categories | |

| Age Relaxation/Concessions | |

| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe | |

| 5 Years | |

| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | |

| 3 Years | |

| Regular NVS Employees | |

| 5 Years | |

| Persons ordinarily domiciled in J & K during 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | |

| 5 years | |

| Persons with Disabilities <br> SC/ST <br> OBC <br> General | |

| 15 years <br> 13 years <br> 10 years | |

| Ex-Servicemen who have put in not less than six months continuous services in Armed Forces (Army, Navy, and Air forces) | Allowed to deduct the period of such service from his/her actual age and if resultant age does not exceed maximum age limit prescribed for the post by more than three years, he/she shall be deemed to satisfy the condition regarding the age limit. |

| Categories | |

| Age Relaxation/Concessions | |

| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe | |

| 5 Years | |

| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | |

| 3 Years | |

| Regular NVS Employees | |

| 5 Years | |

| Persons ordinarily domiciled in J & K during 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | |

| 5 years | |

| Persons with Disabilities <br> SC/ST <br> OBC <br> General | |

| 15 years <br> 13 years <br> 10 years | |

| Ex-Servicemen who have put in not less than six months continuous services in Armed Forces (Army, Navy, and Air forces) | Allowed to deduct the period of such service from his/her actual age and if resultant age does not exceed maximum age limit prescribed for the post by more than three years, he/she shall be deemed to satisfy the condition regarding the age limit. |

| Categories | |

| Age Relaxation/Concessions | |

| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe | |

| 5 Years | |

| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | |

| 3 Years | |

| Regular NVS Employees | |

| 5 Years | |

| Persons ordinarily domiciled in J & K during 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | |

| 5 years | |

| Persons with Disabilities <br> SC/ST <br> OBC <br> General | |

| 15 years <br> 13 years <br> 10 years | |

| Ex-Servicemen who have put in not less than six months continuous services in Armed Forces (Army, Navy, and Air forces) | Allowed to deduct the period of such service from his/her actual age and if resultant age does not exceed maximum age limit prescribed for the post by more than three years, he/she shall be deemed to satisfy the condition regarding the age limit. |

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Educational Qualification

The candidates should possess certain NVS Assistant Section Officer Educational Qualification to be eligible for the post. As per the NVS Assistant Section Officer Qualification, the candidates should have:

  • Degree from any recognized University.
  • Knowledge of Computer Operation.
  • Proficiency in Operating PCs.

Check the NVS Assistant Section Officer Result, Merit list details here!

Nationality

The candidate should be a citizen of India in order to apply for the NVS Assistant Section Officer post.

Number of Attempts

The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti has not specified any limit on the number of attempts for the recruitment process. The candidates will be eligible to apply for the post till they cross their maximum age. Also, they should refer to the best NVS Assistant Section Officer Books to ace the exam in one attempt.

Experience

The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti has mentioned previous working experience required to apply for the Assistant Section Officer post. According to the official notification, the candidates should possess three years of experience in administrative, financial matters in Central Government/Autonomous organizations under the central government. However, it is not compulsory to have previous experience, but it is desirable.

Check NVS Assistant Section Officer Salary and Job Profile details here!

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