The provisional Answer Key 2026 for the KVS and NVS Tier-1 recruitment examination has been released, covering a range of teaching and non-teaching posts under the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti. Candidates who appeared in the January 2026 examination can now access their answer keys and scanned OMR response sheets online
Provisional Answer Key and OMR Sheets Now Available
The answer key for the KVS & NVS Tier-1 exam 2026 was published on 31 January 2026, providing candidates with the facility to download both the provisional answer key and their own scanned OMR sheets via the official recruitment portal. This step allows aspirants to cross-verify their marked responses against the official key and estimate their likely scores. The recruitment exam was conducted on 10 and 11 January 2026 for thousands of posts including Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), Primary Teacher (PRT), Librarian, Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA), Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) and other roles, with the selection process managed by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
How to Download the Tier-1 Answer Key 2026?
Candidates can follow these steps to download the provisional answer key and their OMR answer sheets:
- Visit the official website at cbse.gov.in or the relevant KVS/NVS recruitment portal.
- Click on the KVS/NVS Tier-1 Answer Key 2026 link.
- Enter your Roll Number and Date of Birth to log in.
- View and download the answer key PDF and scanned OMR response sheet.
- Save the documents for comparison and future reference
The OMR sheets help candidates confirm the answers they had marked during the exam, enabling a more accurate assessment of performance before official results are declared.
Objection Window and Final Answer Key
Alongside the release of the provisional answer key, an objection window has been activated. Candidates who find discrepancies in the provisional key can raise challenges online before 4 February 2026 (11:59 PM). A non-refundable processing fee per question may apply for submitting objections, which will be reviewed by subject experts before the final answer key is prepared. Once the final answer key is approved, results for the Tier-1 exam will be prepared and declared, based on the updated key and candidates’ final scores. It is important for aspirants to regularly check the official KVS/NVS recruitment portals for updates on the objection status, final keys and result dates.
What Next After Answer Key?
After the final answer key is published and results are declared, shortlisted candidates may move on to subsequent stages of recruitment (where applicable), which can include Tier-2 assessments, skill tests, interviews or document verification, depending on the post applied for. The complete schedule and official notifications will be shared on the respective portals. Stay updated with official announcements to ensure timely action on objections, results and further selection procedures.