KVS Vice Principal Exam evaluates the candidates on a wide variety of subjects with emphasis on general awareness, educational leadership, child development, pedagogy, reasoning, and others. The following is a description of the KVS Vice Principal Exam Syllabus and Exam Pattern that will take you through the subjects, essential topics, and weightage.

The selection process for the KVS Vice Principal Recruitment comprises two stages in the selection process i.e., Written Examination of Paper I and Paper II and interview.
The KVS Vice Principal Syllabus includes subjects like English, Hindi, Perspectives on Education and Leadership, etc.
As per the KVS Vice Principal Exam Pattern, the candidates have 150 minutes to solve the Paper I and Paper II which are worth 150 marks each. Each paper comprises 150 questions worth 1 mark each. There is no negative marking for this exam.
Candidates who score more than the KVS Vice Principal Exam Cut Off marks in the written exam must then appear for a personal interview.

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KVS Vice Principal Exam Pattern 2025

The exam pattern of KVS Vice Principal has been discussed below for better understanding of the examination. This knowledge will help the applicants to score better in the exam. The detailed exam syllabus has been stated below:

KVS Vice Principal Paper 1 Syllabus 2025

The detailed KVS Vice Principal Paper 1 syllabus has been stated below. There are 150 questions expected from this section and the applicants can refer to the syllabus from the table below for Paper 1.

Paper 1	Subjects	Sub-Topic	Number of Question
Part 1	Languages	General English	15
Part 1	Languages	General Hindi	15
Part 2	Perspectives on Education and Leadership	Perspectives in Education	30
		Understanding the Learner	15
		Understanding Teaching Learning	30
		Creating Conducive Learning Environment	15
		School Organization and Leadership	30

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KVS Vice Principal General English Syllabus

This section of the exam judges basic English understanding of the candidates. Topics like error recognition, fill in the blanks, vocabulary, spellings, etc. are tested in this section. It is necessary for the candidates to be proficient in this language as English is a compulsory paper in this examination.

KVS Vice Principal General Hindi Syllabus

In this section also, the same area of the knowledge of this subject is tested just as English. In hindi topics like error detection, translation, synonyms, grammar, etc. is tested. Candidates are expected to have good knowledge of the subject, keeping in mind that Hindi is our national subject, to score well in the examination.

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KVS Vice Principal Perspectives on Education and Leadership Syllabus

The Education and Leadership syllabus is prepared to assess the candidate's knowledge of educational philosophies, leadership theories, and school management approaches. This part deals with key areas of education like curriculum, pedagogy, and policies affecting school education.

Perspectives on Education

Role of School in Achieving Aims of Education: Schools' role in fostering holistic development and aligning with the goals of education.
NEP 2020: Early Childhood Care and Education- The Foundation of Learning: Emphasis on the importance of early childhood education in shaping lifelong learning.
Foundational Literacy and Numeracy: Addressing early-stage learning in literacy and numeracy to set a strong base for further education.
Curriculum and Pedagogy in Schools- Holistic & Integrated Learning: Approaches that emphasize the integration of various subjects and holistic development of students.
Equitable and Inclusive Education- Learning for All: Ensuring equal opportunities for all students, regardless of background or abilities.
Competency-Based Learning and Education: Shifting focus towards students acquiring essential competencies rather than rote learning.
Guiding Principles for Child Rights: Understanding children’s rights and responsibilities of educators to protect these rights in schools.
Protecting and Provisioning for Rights of Children to Safe and Secure School Environment: Creating a safe and secure school atmosphere where children can thrive.
Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009: Ensuring every child receives free and compulsory education as mandated by law.
Historically Studying the National Policies in Education with Special Reference to School Education: Analyzing the evolution of education policies in India, with an emphasis on school education.
School Curriculum Principles: Perspective, Learning, and Knowledge- Understanding the theoretical foundation of school curricula and knowledge construction. Curricular Areas, School Stages – Pedagogy & Assessment- Addressing different stages of education (primary, secondary) and methods of pedagogy and assessment aligned with each stage.

Understanding the Learner

Concept of growth, maturation and development
Principles and debates of development
Development tasks and challenges with special reference to the primary and middle school children
Domains of Development: Physical, Cognitive, Socio-emotional, Moral etc., deviations in development and its implications
Role of Primary and Secondary Socialization agencies. Steps to ensure Home school continuity. Mental Health and well-being (MANODARPAN)

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Understanding Teaching Learning

Theoretical perspectives on learning
Factors affecting learning and their implications
Planning and Organization of teaching-learning
Creating conductive learning environment
School organization and leadership

KVS Vice Principal Paper 2 Syllabus 2025

The detailed KVS Vice Principal Paper 2 syllabus has been stated below. There are 150 questions expected from this section and the applicants can refer to the syllabus from the table below for Paper 2.

Paper 2	Subjects	Number of Question
Part 1	General Knowledge & Current Affairs	20
	Reasoning Ability	30
	Computer Literacy	20
Part 2	School Administration & Finance	80

All the topics in Paper 2 are very essential for KVS Vice Principal examinations and so the candidates are advised to refer to the questions asked in the exams conducted in previous years for understanding the topics which can be asked.

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Last updated on Jun 11, 2025

-> KVS Vice Principal 2025 Exam is expected to be released soon for 524 vacancies.

-> Candidates can apply, once the notification gets released on the official website.

-> Only those applicants who are eligible for the exam who have successfully completed a Master's Degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate and B.Ed or equivalent teaching degree from a recognized university/institution recognized as a minimum qualification, are invited to apply for this post.

-> The salary range of the selected candidates will be on the scale of Rs. 56,100 which goes up to Rs. 1,77,500.

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KVS Vice Principal Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025 FAQs

Q1. How can I download the KVS Vice Principal Syllabus and Exam Pattern?

A1. The aspirants can download the KVS Vice Principal Syllabus and Exam Pattern in the PDF document from the official portal of the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) or Testbook.

Q2. Why is it important to check the KVS Vice Principal Syllabus?

A2. Candidates must go through the KVS Vice Principal Syllabus to get knowledge of the topics from which questions are asked in the written exam.

Q3. How many questions are asked in the KVS Vice Principal exam?

A3. A total of 160 objective-type questions will be asked in the KVS Vice Principal exam.

Q4. Is there any negative marking in the KVS Vice Principal Recruitment Exam?

A4. No information regarding negative marking has been provided by the concerned authority.

Q5. What is the selection process for the KVS Vice Principal Recruitment 2022?

A5. The KVS Vice Principal Selection Process comprises following stages i.e. Written Exam, Interview, and Document Verification.

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