DAV Recruitment 2026-27 Apply Online for PGT TGT PRT Posts

DAV Recruitment 2026-27 notification has been released for teaching and non-teaching posts across DAV schools in India. The online registration window is open from September 16 to October 8, 2026. The recruitment covers PGT, TGT, PRT, Nursery/Pre-Primary Teacher, Counsellor/Wellness Teacher, and several non-teaching positions.

DAV Recruitment 2026-27 Dates

The recruitment process has several stages, starting with online registration and followed by document verification and CBT fee payment. The CBT is scheduled for December 2026.

The official DAV recruitment portal confirms that the registration form must first be submitted as “FORM READY FOR VERIFICATION.” It can be edited at this stage, while verification centres will complete the next stage.

DAV Vacancy 2026-27

DAVCMC has not announced one combined vacancy number for all DAV schools. Individual schools and zones will publish their available posts and subjects through their respective advertisements.

Applicants should check the advertisement of the particular DAV school or zone before applying because the available subjects and posts are not identical across locations.

DAV Recruitment Eligibility 2026

Eligibility depends on the post and subject selected. The major teaching posts generally require the relevant academic qualification along with professional teaching qualifications.

The exact eligibility can vary according to the individual post advertisement. Applicants should match their qualification with the specific vacancy before submitting the form.

DAV Recruitment 2026 Application Process

The DAV application process is not completed entirely through the initial online form. Applicants must also visit a verification centre with their original testimonials.

DAV Recruitment 2026 Steps to apply

• Visit the official DAV recruitment portal.
• Register using your own mobile number and email ID.
• Complete the CBT Registration Form.
• Enter personal, academic and post-preference details.
• Submit the form as “FORM READY FOR VERIFICATION.”
• Take a printout of the submitted form.
• Visit the designated DAV verification centre with original documents.
• Get the application verified and approved.
• Pay the CBT fee online within 7 days of approval.
• Save the payment receipt for future use.

The official instructions state that the application becomes locked after verification and approval for payment.

DAV Recruitment Application Fee 2026

The CBT fee mentioned for the recruitment is INR 300. Payment is made online only after the verification centre approves the application.

The fee payment gateway becomes available after the verification centre changes the application status to “VERIFIED AND APPROVED FOR PAYMENT.”

DAV CBT Exam Pattern 2026-27

The official website currently displays the previous CBT pattern and notes that the pattern for 2027-28 may change. DAVCMC is expected to notify the final pattern in November 2026.

The current displayed pattern has no negative marking. Paper 2 is based on the subject or post applied for.

DAV Teacher Selection Process 2026

The recruitment takes place in three broad phases:

• Phase 1: Registration, document verification and CBT fee payment.
• Phase 2: Computer-Based Test conducted by the DAVCMC CBT Coordination Team.
• Phase 3: Demo class and interview conducted by the concerned school’s selection committee.

Only applicants who qualify the CBT receive a Provisional Eligibility Card (PEC). Final appointment depends on clearing the subsequent demo and interview process.

DAV Teacher Salary 2026

The expected pay levels for major teaching posts are based on the salary structure listed for DAV schools.

Actual salary and allowances can vary depending on the school, location and applicable service conditions.

DAV Recruitment 2026-27 FAQs