⚠️ Urgent: Last date to submit the online CBT Registration Form is 11 October 2026 – only 2 days away. Verification at DAV Verification Centres continues till 16 October 2026.
The DAV College Managing Committee (DAVCMC) has announced DAV Staff Recruitment 2026 through a Centralised Computer Based Test (CBT 2027-28) for Teaching and Non-Teaching posts across DAV schools in India. Posts include Nursery/Pre-Primary Teacher, PRT, TGT, PGT (multiple subjects), LDC (Accounts and Administration), UDC, Assistant, Front Office Assistant, Library Assistant, Lab Assistants and Nurse. Vacancies are advertised school-wise and zone-wise through newspapers. Online applications are accepted at davrecruit.davcmc.in and the registration form must be submitted by 11 October 2026.
Important Note: Four things every candidate must know. First, the online CBT Registration Form must be submitted and marked “Form Ready for Verification” by 8 October 2026 (already passed) for the pre-verification stage, but the final form submission deadline is 11 October 2026 – 2 days away. Act immediately. Second, after submitting the form online, you must physically visit a DAV Verification Centre with original testimonials by 16 October 2026 for the form to be locked and approved. Without verification, you cannot proceed. Third, the CBT fee of Rs. 300 is paid online only, within 7 days of your form being marked “Verified and Approved for Payment” by the school. Fourth, vacancy numbers are not centrally published – check the school/zone newspaper advertisements (16 to 22 September 2026) for the exact posts vacant near you.
DAV Staff Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | DAV College Managing Committee (DAVCMC) |
| Recruitment | DAV Staff Recruitment 2026 (CBT 2027-28) |
| Post Categories | Teaching Posts and Ministerial/Non-Teaching Posts |
| Total Vacancies | School/zone-wise (not centrally specified) |
| CBT Fee | Rs. 300 (online only) |
| Application Mode | Online at davrecruit.davcmc.in |
| Form Submission Last Date | 11 October 2026 |
| Verification at DAV Centres | 25 September to 16 October 2026 |
| CBT Exam | December 2026 |
| Selection Process | CBT + Demo-cum-Interview (by individual schools) |
| Official Website | davcmc.net.in |
DAV Staff Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Vacancy advertisements in newspapers | 16 to 22 September 2026 |
| Online CBT Registration Form available | From 16 September 2026 |
| Form ready for verification deadline | 8 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Registration Form | 11 October 2026 |
| Verification at DAV Verification Centres | 25 September to 16 October 2026 |
| CBT Fee Payment | Within 7 days of “Verified and Approved for Payment” status |
| Datesheet and exam centre preference | November 2026 |
| Admit Card download | November 2026 |
| CBT Exam | December 2026 |
| Result/Provisional Eligibility Card (PEC) | Within 15-20 days after last CBT |
| Demo-cum-Interview (Phase 3) | Advertised by individual schools post-CBT |
DAV Staff Recruitment 2026: Posts Notified
Teaching Posts
Nursery/Pre-Primary Teacher (female only), Counsellor/Wellness Teacher, PRT (Primary Teacher) and TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) in English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Maths, Science, Social Science, Computer Science, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali, Odia, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Music, Dance, Painting/Art and Craft, Library (Grade I and II) and Physical Education. PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) in English, Hindi, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, History, Political Science, Economics, Commerce, Computer Science, Psychology, Home Science, Sociology, Physical Education and Bengali.
Ministerial/Non-Teaching Posts
LDC (Accounts), LDC (Administration), UDC, Assistant, Front Office Assistant/Receptionist, Library Assistant, Lab Assistant (Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Computer), Nurse.
Note: Post-wise eligibility (qualification, experience) is specified in the individual school/zone newspaper advertisements, not in the central DAVCMC notification. Check the ad for the school/zone you are applying to.
DAV Staff Recruitment 2026: CBT Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning | 15 MCQs | 20 minutes |
| Paper 2 | Main Subject (of post applied for) | 40 MCQs | 70 minutes |
| Total | 55 MCQs | 90 minutes |
- No negative marking.
- Medium: English, except Regional Language, Hindi and Sanskrit papers.
- Multiple exams may be condensed in the same day or slot.
- Shift timings (based on last year’s pattern): Morning 8:30-10:00 AM, Afternoon 11:30 AM-1:00 PM, Evening 2:30-4:00 PM.
Note: The exact exam pattern for CBT 2027-28 will be notified in November 2026. Above is the previous year’s pattern for reference.
DAV Staff Recruitment 2026: Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | Rs. 300 (online payment only, on davrecruit.davcmc.in, within 7 days of verification approval) |
DAV Staff Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
- CBT (Computer Based Test): Centralised, December 2026.
- Demo-cum-Interview (Phase 3): Conducted individually by DAV schools after CBT. Only candidates who clear both are offered employment. Schools may charge a nominal handling fee at this stage.
How to Apply for DAV Staff Recruitment 2026
- Check school/zone-wise vacancy advertisements in national and regional newspapers (16 to 22 September 2026) for the posts available near you.
- Visit davrecruit.davcmc.in.
- Register with your mobile number and email ID (these will be used for all future communications).
- Fill the online CBT Registration Form and submit it before 11 October 2026.
- Visit your nearest DAV Verification Centre with original testimonials by 16 October 2026 for verification.
- After your form is marked “Verified and Approved for Payment,” pay the Rs. 300 CBT fee online within 7 days.
- Check davrecruit.davcmc.in in November 2026 for the datesheet, exam centre preference and Admit Card.
- Appear for the CBT in December 2026.
Important Instructions
- Each candidate may apply for one post only. Duplicate applications will not be accepted.
- A candidate cannot appear from an exam centre (school) where he/she or his/her spouse or relative is currently working.
- Register with your own mobile number and email ID – these are used throughout the entire process.
- Fee paid is non-refundable.
- Documents to carry to CBT: printed Admit Card, one recent passport-size photograph, original valid photo ID (PAN/DL/Voter ID/Passport/Aadhaar).
- Prohibited at exam centre: stationery, calculators, mobiles, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, bags, food (except diabetics).
DAV Staff Recruitment 2026: Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online / CBT Registration | Click Here |
| DAVCMC Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for DAV Staff Recruitment 2026?
11 October 2026 for online form submission. Verification at DAV Verification Centres continues till 16 October 2026.
Q2. What are the posts in DAV Staff Recruitment 2026?
Nursery/Pre-Primary Teacher, PRT, TGT, PGT (various subjects), LDC, UDC, Assistant, Front Office Assistant, Library Assistant, Lab Assistants and Nurse.
Q3. What is the application fee?
Rs. 300, payable online only, within 7 days of verification approval.
Q4. When is the CBT?
December 2026. Admit card download and exam centre preference: November 2026.
Q5. What is the exam pattern?
Paper 1: Reasoning (15 MCQs, 20 min) + Paper 2: Subject (40 MCQs, 70 min). Total 90 minutes. No negative marking.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official DAVCMC DAV Staff Recruitment 2026 notification published on davcmc.net.in and davrecruit.davcmc.in. Vacancy numbers are school/zone-wise and not centrally specified. The CBT 2027-28 exam pattern may differ from previous years and will be notified in November 2026. JobShouter is not associated with DAVCMC. This article is for informational purposes only.
