KVS Provisional Answer Key Released, Objection Window Open Until February 4

The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) officially released the provisional answer keys and scanned OMR response sheets for their 2026 recruitment examinations on January 31, 2026. This crucial step allows candidates to review their performance, estimate scores, and challenge any discrepancies found in the official answers before the objection window closes on February 4, 2026.

The Tier-1 recruitment examinations, which were conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on January 10 and 11, 2026, aimed to fill over 14,833 vacancies across various Teaching (Post Graduate Teachers – PGT, Trained Graduate Teachers – TGT, Primary Teachers – PRT) and Non-Teaching posts (Junior Secretariat Assistant – JSA, Senior Secretariat Assistant – SSA, Multi-Tasking Staff – MTS, Librarian). The publication of these keys marks a significant transition in the recruitment process, shifting focus to candidate verification and potential adjustments ahead of the final results, which are expected in late February.

KVS Answer Key: Accessing Your Responses and Raising Objections

Candidates who appeared for the KVS and NVS recruitment exams can now access their individual OMR response sheets along with the provisional answer keys. This facility is available through the official KVS website, kvsangathan.nic.in, and also via a dedicated CBSE portal, cbseit.in/cbse/2026/kvjnvkey/. To log in, candidates typically need their registration number and password or date of birth, as detailed by *Jagran Josh* and *Times of India*.

The process for accessing these documents is straightforward:

• Visit the official KVS website, kvsangathan.nic.in.
• Navigate to the ‘Announcements’ section on the homepage.
• Click on the link titled ‘Public Notice to download Scanned Image of OMR Sheet & Answer Keys of Tier-I Examination – 2026’ or similar.
• Enter your login credentials (Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth or Roll Number).
• Once logged in, the KVS NVS answer key and your scanned OMR response sheet will be displayed.
• Download and save the PDF for future reference and score calculation.

Should a candidate identify any discrepancies in the provisional answer key, an objection can be raised through the same online portal. A non-refundable processing fee of Rs 1,000 per question is required for each challenge submitted. It is critical to note that only challenges submitted within the stipulated time frame and with successful payment will be considered by the examination authorities. Challenges sent through alternative methods such as email or letter will not be entertained, as confirmed by the *Times of India*.

Estimating Scores and What Comes Next for KVS Candidates

With the provisional answer keys and OMR sheets in hand, candidates can now calculate their estimated scores. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has outlined a specific marking scheme to facilitate this process. According to information from *Jagran Josh*, for many posts, the scheme generally follows:

• +3 Marks for every correct answer.
• -0.1 Marks for every wrong answer (Negative Marking).
• 0 Marks for unattempted questions.

Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the official KVS/NVS notification for their specific post to confirm the exact marking scheme applicable, as variations may exist. The estimated score can be calculated using the formula: Estimated Score = ({Number of Correct Answers} * 3) – ({Number of Wrong Answers} * 1).

After the objection window closes on February 4, 2026, subject experts will meticulously review all challenges. A final answer key will then be prepared based on these expert reviews. The examination results will be declared strictly according to this final answer key. Candidates whose objections are upheld will have their processing fee refunded after the declaration of results. No grievances regarding the answer keys will be entertained once the final results are announced, reinforcing the importance of the current objection period.

Following the release of the final answer key, the KVS NVS Tier-1 results are expected in late February 2026. Shortlisted candidates, typically selected in a 1:10 ratio, will then proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process, which may include interviews or further examinations, depending on the specific post.

The release of the KVS and NVS provisional answer keys marks a pivotal moment for thousands of aspirants, offering transparency in the evaluation process and a critical opportunity for candidates to ensure fairness before the final merit lists are compiled. This stage is not merely about score estimation but about upholding the integrity of the recruitment for over 14,000 vital educational and administrative positions.