DAV Staff Recruitment 2026: Apply Online

DAV Staff Recruitment 2026 Overview

The DAV College Managing Committee (DAVCMC) has released a notification for DAV Staff Recruitment 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill various Teaching and Ministerial/Non-Teaching posts across DAV Schools in India. Candidates interested in applying should carefully review the details provided in the newspaper advertisements and follow the application procedure.

Job Highlights

Organization: DAV College Managing Committee (DAVCMC)

Recruitment Name: DAV Staff Recruitment 2026 (CBT 2027-28)

Post Categories: Teaching Posts & Ministerial/Non-Teaching Posts

Application Mode: Online

Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Demo-cum-Interview

Job Location: DAV Schools across India

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The DAV Staff Recruitment 2026 covers both teaching and non-teaching roles. The official notification states that not all listed posts may be vacant in every school or zone. Candidates must check individual school newspaper advertisements for exact vacant posts.

Teaching Posts include:

• Nursery/Pre-Primary Teacher (female candidates only)
• Counsellor/Wellness Teacher
• PRT (Primary Teacher) – English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Maths, Science, Social Science, Computer Science, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali, Odia, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Music, Dance, Painting/Art & Craft, Library (Grade II), Physical Education
• TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) – English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Maths, Science, Social Science, Computer Science, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali, Odia, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Music, Dance, Painting/Art, Library (Grade I), Physical Education
• PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) – English, Hindi, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, History, Political Science, Economics, Commerce, Computer Science, Psychology, Home Science, Sociology, Physical Education, Bengali

Ministerial / Non-Teaching Posts include:

• LDC (Accounts)
• LDC (Administration)
• UDC
• Assistant Front Office
• Assistant/Receptionist
• Library Assistant
• Lab Assistant (Biology)
• Lab Assistant (Chemistry)
• Lab Assistant (Physics)
• Lab Assistant (Computer)
• Nurse

Total vacancies are not specified in the official notification. Vacancy numbers for each post are expected to be announced through school/zone-wise newspaper advertisements.

Eligibility Criteria

The specific eligibility criteria for each post are not detailed in the official notification. DAVCMC advises candidates to refer to the specific school/zone advertisement published in national and regional newspapers between 16 and 22 September 2026 for post-wise eligibility details. A general condition is that a candidate cannot appear for the CBT from an exam centre (school) where they, their spouse, or a relative is currently working.

Educational Qualification

Post-wise educational qualifications are not specified in the official notification. Candidates are advised to check the relevant school advertisement for the qualification required for their chosen post (e.g., Nursery/Pre-Primary Teacher, PRT, TGT, PGT, or Non-Teaching posts).

Age Limit

Not specified in the official notification.

Application Fee

Candidates who are verified and approved by their chosen DAV school must pay the CBT application fee online. Only candidates who complete the fee payment will be allowed to appear in the CBT.

• Category: All Candidates
• Fee: Rs. 300/- (online payment only)

Salary / Pay Scale

Salary/pay-scale details for the teaching and non-teaching posts are not specified in the official notification.

Selection Process

The selection process for DAV Staff Recruitment 2026 involves two main stages:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT): This is a centralized online exam conducted across India.
2. Demo-cum-Interview (Phase 3): This stage is conducted separately by individual DAV schools.

Only candidates who successfully clear both the demo and interview will be offered employment. Individual schools may charge a nominal handling fee at the interview stage.

CBT Exam Details

The CBT will be a computer-based exam lasting 1.5 hours (90 minutes). It comprises two papers held consecutively in the same slot. Note that this is based on last year's pattern; the pattern for CBT 2027-28 may change and will be notified in November 2026.

Exam Pattern (Tentative):

There is no negative marking in the DAV CBT.

Documents Required at the CBT Exam Centre

Candidates must bring the following mandatory items to the exam centre for entry:

• Printed/hard copy of the Admit Card
• One recent, coloured passport-size photograph
• Original government-issued photo ID (e.g., PAN card, Driving Licence, Voter ID, Passport, Aadhaar/E-Aadhaar) that matches the name and photo on the Admit Card.

Prohibited items include stationery, calculators, electronic devices, mobile phones, smartwatches, and any opened or packed food items (unless for diabetic candidates).

How to Apply

To apply for the DAV Staff Recruitment 2026, follow these steps:

1. Check advertisements for vacancies in different DAV schools/zones in national and regional newspapers between 16 and 22 September 2026.
2. Visit the official DAV Recruitment website: davrecruit.davcmc.in.
3. Fill out the online CBT Registration Form before 08 October 2026 and submit it as "Form Ready for Verification". This is a partial submission, and the form remains editable.
4. Print the form and take it to the nearest DAV Verification Centre for verification of original documents between 25 September and 16 October 2026.
5. Once verified and marked "Verified and Approved for Payment" by the school, the form will be locked.
6. Pay the CBT fee of Rs. 300/- online on the DAV Recruitment website within 7 days of approval.
7. Await the datesheet and choose your exam centre preference online on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Important Instructions

• Candidates must refer to newspaper advertisements for specific post details and eligibility.
• The application form submission and verification process must be completed within the stipulated dates.
• Online payment of the application fee is mandatory for appearing in the CBT.
• Candidates should keep checking the official website for updates regarding datesheets, admit cards, and other important information.

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