DAV College Managing Committee (DAVCMC) has opened registration for DAV Staff Recruitment 2027-28. The DAV Recruitment 2026 official notification page on davrecruit.davcmc.in does not print a notification number. Candidates can fill the online registration form for the Computer Based Test (CBT) from 16 September 2026 to 8 October 2026. DAVCMC describes itself as a non-governmental organisation, so these are jobs in DAV schools, not government department posts.
DAVCMC has not given a total vacancy count. Each DAV school and zone advertises its own posts in newspapers from 16 to 22 September 2026. The full list of teaching and non-teaching posts follows below. The notice names no place of posting. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official DAV College Managing Committee recruitment notice. The notice carries no notification number or issue date. Last verified: 21 September 2026.
DAV College Managing Committee is recruiting teaching and non-teaching staff for the 2027-28 session and has given no total vacancy count. The last date to fill the online CBT registration form at the DAV Recruitment portal is 8 October 2026. Selection is through a CBT in December 2026, followed by a demo and interview at the school.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | DAV College Managing Committee (DAVCMC), New Delhi |
| Post | Primary, trained graduate and post graduate teachers, Nursery/Pre Primary Teacher, Counsellor/Wellness Teacher, ministerial and non-teaching staff |
| Application Mode | Online, on the DAV Recruitment portal |
| Eligibility | Qualification, age limit and experience are not mentioned in the official notification |
| Selection Process | CBT, then demo and interview at the school |
| Last Date | 8 October 2026 (online form) |
| CBT Fee | ₹300 |
| Who Can Apply | Candidates eligible for the post they choose. One post only. Nursery/Pre Primary Teacher is for female candidates only |
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About DAVCMC
DAVCMC describes itself as the largest non-governmental organisation in education in India. It runs and manages over 900 educational institutions, including public schools, grants-in-aid schools, colleges, professional institutes and research institutions. It says it has 1,00,000 employees and 20,00,000 students, and a history of more than 138 years. It also manages over 100 project and semi-project schools. These serve corporate houses such as ACC, Tata, Reliance and Adani, and public sector bodies such as BHEL, GAIL and SECL. The registered office is at Chitra Gupta Road, Paharganj, New Delhi – 110055. Its website is www.davcmc.net.in.
Local context and how this compares
DAV schools are spread across almost all states, according to DAVCMC. Each school and zone advertises its own vacancies, so the place of work depends on which school posts the advertisement.
The notice lists posts in Bengali, Odia, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu among the language subjects. Which schools have vacancies in these subjects is not mentioned.
This recruitment runs in two layers. DAVCMC holds one central CBT. Schools then hold their own demo and interview. Candidates comparing it with other openings can check Teaching Jobs and Private Jobs.
Candidates in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Siliguri, Sikkim and the North East must visit a verification centre in person. The window is 25 September to 16 October 2026. The centre list is on the official website. Candidates should check early whether a centre is within reach. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
Important dates
The notice sets a fixed timeline for registration, verification and payment. Payment opens as soon as the school marks the form “VERIFIED AND APPROVED FOR PAYMENT”. Candidates then have seven days to pay.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Newspaper advertisements of vacant posts by DAV zones and schools | 16 to 22 September 2026 |
| Online registration form, submitted as “FORM READY FOR VERIFICATION” | 16 September to 8 October 2026 |
| Verification of original testimonials at the nearest CBT Verification Centre | 25 September to 16 October 2026 |
| CBT fee payment, online | Within 7 days after approval |
| Datesheet, exam centre preference and admit card | November 2026 |
| CBT across India | December 2026 |
| CBT result and Provisional Eligibility Card (PEC) | Within 15 to 20 days after the last CBT |
| Demo and interview round (Phase 3) | Not fixed. Schools advertise it in newspapers |
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Vacancy details and salary
The notice lists post titles only. It gives no vacancy count, no grade and no pay scale for any post. The number of posts and the salary are not mentioned in the official notification. Schools and zones advertise their vacancies in newspapers.
Nursery and counsellor posts
Nursery/Pre Primary Teacher (female candidates only) and Counsellor/Wellness Teacher.
Primary Teacher (PRT) posts
English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Maths, Science, Social Science, Computer Science, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali, Odia, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Music, Dance, Painting/Art & Craft, Library (Grade II) and Physical Education.
Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) posts
English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Maths, Science, Social Science, Computer Science, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali, Odia, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Music, Dance, Painting/Art, Library (Grade I) and Physical Education.
Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) posts
English, Hindi, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, History, Political Science, Economics, Commerce, Computer Science, Psychology, Home Science, Sociology, Physical Education and Bengali.
Ministerial and non-teaching posts
Lower Division Clerk (LDC) (Accounts), LDC (Administration), Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Assistant, Front Office Assistant/Receptionist, Library Assistant, Lab Assistant (Biology), Lab Assistant (Chemistry), Lab Assistant (Physics), Lab Assistant (Computer) and Nurse.
Eligibility
Qualification, age limit and experience are not mentioned in the official notification for any post. Candidates should check the official website for updates.
The notice sets these conditions.
- Each candidate must apply for one post only. Duplicate applications will not be accepted for CBT 2027-28.
- Candidates must apply for the post they are eligible for.
- Nursery/Pre Primary Teacher is open to female candidates only.
- No candidate can appear in the CBT at an exam centre (school) where the candidate, or a spouse or relative, is working.
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Selection process
Selection has a central CBT and a school-level demo and interview. Clearing the CBT does not lead to an offer on its own.
- Online registration. Candidates fill the CBT form and submit it as “FORM READY FOR VERIFICATION”.
- Verification. A DAV verification centre checks the original testimonials and marks the form “VERIFIED AND APPROVED FOR PAYMENT”. The form is then locked.
- Fee payment. Candidates pay ₹300 online. Only paid candidates appear in the CBT.
- CBT. It is held across India in December 2026 as per the datesheet.
- Result and PEC. Qualified candidates download their Provisional Eligibility Card.
- Demo and interview (Phase 3). Schools advertise this round in newspapers. Only candidates who clear it are offered employment in DAV schools.
CBT pattern and shift timings
The CBT is a computer-based exam of 1.5 hours (90 minutes). It has two papers, held one after the other on the same day and slot. The notice says this is last year’s pattern. The 2027-28 pattern may change and will be notified in November 2026.
Papers
| Paper | Subject | Time | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning | 20 minutes | 15 MCQs |
| Paper 2 | Main subject of the post applied | 70 minutes | 40 MCQs |
Paper 1 is in English medium. Paper 2 is in English medium except for regional languages, Hindi and Sanskrit. There will be no negative marking. Marks per question and total marks are not mentioned in the official notification.
The datesheet will be condensed, so multiple exams will fall on a particular day and slot.
Shift timings
The exam can be held in any one of three shifts.
| Shift | Reporting | Entry | CBT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 7.30 am | 7.45 – 8.15 am | 8.30 – 10.00 am |
| Afternoon | 10.30 am | 10.45 – 11.15 am | 11.30 – 1.00 pm |
| Evening | 1.30 pm | 1.45 – 2.15 pm | 2.30 – 4.00 pm |
The notice does not say what happens to a candidate who reaches the centre after the entry time.
CBT exam day rules
Admit cards will be issued in November 2026 and can be downloaded from the recruitment website. Candidates give their exam centre preference online on a first come, first serve basis. New admit card releases are listed in the Admit Card section of this site.
Mandatory items
Candidates will not be allowed entry inside the centre without the following.
- Print or hard copy of the admit card
- One recent, coloured passport size photograph
- Original photo identity proof issued by the government, with the candidate’s name and photo matching the admit card. The notice lists PAN card, Driving License, Voter ID, Passport, Aadhar Card, E-Aadhar etc., with photograph.
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Prohibited items
Candidates will not be allowed to take the following items inside the centre.
- Any stationery item, such as printed or written textual material, bits of papers, calculator, pen drives, log table, electronic pen or scanner, etc.
- Any communication device, such as smart watch, mobile phone, Bluetooth, earphones, microphone, pager, health band, camera, etc.
- Other items such as wallet, goggles, handbags, pouches, etc.
- Any eatable item, opened or packed, except for diabetic candidates
- Any other item which could be used for unfair means
Application fee
The CBT fee is ₹300, paid online. Only paid candidates appear in the CBT. The notice says payment is made online on the DAV Recruitment website only. It must be made within seven days after the form is marked “VERIFIED AND APPROVED FOR PAYMENT”. It gives no category-wise fee.
The notice also says schools may charge a nominal handling fee from candidates after the CBT. The amount is not mentioned in the official notification.
How to apply
- Check the vacancy advertisements of DAV schools and zones in national and regional newspapers from 16 to 22 September 2026.
- Open the DAV CBT registration and login page. New candidates enter their full name, mobile number and email address. Both are verified by OTP.
- Set a password. The mobile number and password are used for all future logins.
- Log in with the mobile number as username. Fill the CBT Registration form before 8 October 2026 and submit it as “FORM READY FOR VERIFICATION”. The notice calls this a partial submission, and the form stays editable.
- Print the form. Take it with the original testimonials to the nearest DAV Verification Centre from 25 September to 16 October 2026. The centre list is on the official website. The form can be edited during verification.
- The school marks the form “VERIFIED AND APPROVED FOR PAYMENT”. The form is then locked.
- Log in again, go to Proceed to Payment and pay ₹300 online within seven days.
Candidates who forget the password can use the “Forgot Password” option.
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Rules for registration
- Candidates must use their own RMN (Registered Mobile Number) and their own email ID. The same details are needed for verification, the admit card and the PEC.
- Candidates must not change the mobile number or use someone else’s number.
- All official communication is sent to the registered email address.
Documents to keep ready
- Printout of the online registration form
- Original testimonials (the notice does not list which documents count)
- Access to the registered mobile number and email address for OTP and later logins
Important links
| Item | Link |
|---|---|
| Official notification page | DAV Recruitment official notification page |
| Apply online | DAV CBT registration and login page |
| Official website | DAV Recruitment website |
| More vacancies | Latest Jobs (All India) |
Should you apply?
The posts suit candidates who want to teach or work in a DAV school and can reach a verification centre. Candidates who want a direct appointment after one exam will not get that here. The CBT gives a Provisional Eligibility Card. A job offer comes only after the demo and interview.
Competition cannot be measured from the notice. It gives no vacancy count and no applicant figure. One central CBT for schools in many states will draw candidates from many regions. The datesheet will be condensed, so the notice tells candidates to apply for a post they are confident about.
Salary is not mentioned for any post, so pay should be confirmed with the school before a candidate accepts an offer. The handling fee that schools may charge has no stated amount. Candidates should pay the CBT fee only on the official website and should not pay any agent or middleman for a job.
DAVCMC manages a large network of institutions. The notice does not describe promotion, transfer or service rules. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
FAQs
Is DAV recruitment 2027-28 a government job?
No. DAVCMC describes itself as a non-governmental organisation, and the posts are in DAV schools. The notice does not say whether any post is in a grants-in-aid school. It states no service terms for any post. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
What is the salary of a teacher in DAV recruitment 2027-28?
The notice does not mention salary or pay scale for any post. Each school advertises its own vacancies in newspapers between 16 and 22 September 2026. Candidates should check those advertisements and the official website for updates.
What happens if the DAV CBT fee is not paid within 7 days?
The notice does not say what happens after the seven-day window. It states that payment must be made within seven days after the form is marked “VERIFIED AND APPROVED FOR PAYMENT”. It also states that only paid candidates appear in the CBT.
Does clearing DAV CBT 2027-28 guarantee a job in a DAV school?
No. Qualified candidates download a Provisional Eligibility Card (PEC). The notice says only candidates who clear the demo and interview round will be offered employment. Schools advertise that round in newspapers whenever they want to hold it.