KVS Administrative Officer Syllabus 2025 and New Exam Pattern

The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) conducts the Administrative Officer (AO) examination to recruit qualified candidates for administrative and managerial roles across its schools and regional offices. Candidates preparing for the upcoming cycle must understand the complete exam pattern and detailed syllabus to plan their preparation effectively. This article provides the updated KVS Administrative Officer Syllabus 2025 along with the new exam pattern in a clear and structured manner.

KVS Administrative Officer Syllabus 2025 and New Exam Pattern

The 2025 exam pattern has been updated to ensure transparency, rule-based evaluation, and enhanced emphasis on administrative knowledge. The AO recruitment now includes two written examinations without any interview or skill test. Tier 1 is qualifying, while Tier 2 is merit-determining. The structure aligns with current administrative responsibilities and rule compliance procedures.

Selection Process for KVS Administrative Officer 2025

There will be two tier examination followed by Interview for the Administrative Officer posts. The merit list will be prepared by giving weightage of 85% and 15% to the marks obtained by candidates in Tier-2 and Interview respectively. The interview will be of 100 marks.

1. Tier 1 Examination – Preliminary OMR-based objective paper (qualifying).

2. Tier 2 Examination – Subject Knowledge Examination (Objective + Descriptive).

3. Tier 3 – Interview (100 Marks)

KVS Administrative Officer Tier 1 & Tier 2 Marking Scheme

The selection process for the KVS Administrative Officer post includes two written examinations: Tier 1 and Tier 2, followed by the interview stage. Both tiers carry separate weightage and are designed to assess basic aptitude as well as administrative and managerial competence.

Tier-1 marking scheme is explained below:

Tier-2 marking scheme is explained below:

KVS Administrative Officer Exam Pattern 2025 (Tier 1)

Below is the detailed Tier-1 exam structure. This round evaluates reasoning, numerical aptitude, language skills, GK, and computer knowledge.

KVS Administrative Officer Tier 2 Exam Pattern given below tests in-depth subject knowledge through both objective and descriptive questions.

KVS Tier 1 Syllabus 2025 (Subject-Wise)

The Tier 1 examination for all KVS non-teaching posts, including the Administrative Officer, follows a common syllabus. Candidates must prepare the following sections thoroughly:

KVS AO General English Syllabus

This section evaluates the candidate’s command of English grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and language usage.

• Comprehension
• One-word substitution
• Synonyms and Antonyms
• Spellings
• Spotting error
• Noun
• Pronoun
• Adjective
• Verb
• Preposition
• Conjunction
• Articles
• Idioms and Phrases

KVS AO General Hindi Syllabus

This part checks Hindi grammar proficiency, vocabulary, language understanding, and writing fundamentals.

• तत्सम
• तद्भव
• पर्यायवाची
• विलोम
• मुहावरे और लोकोक्तिया
• शुद्ध अशुद्ध
• संधि-विच्छेद
• अलंकयर और समास
• वचन
• लिंग
• अनेकार्थी
• अनेक शब्दों के लिए एक शब्द

KVS AO General Knowledge Syllabus

This section tests awareness of national and international events, history, politics, and current affairs.

• Indian History
• Indian Geography
• Indian Economy
• Indian Polity & Constitution
• Scientific Research
• Award
• Sports
• Current affairs

KVS AO Reasoning Ability Syllabus

This section measures logical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

• Analogy
• Similarities and differences
• Word building
• Relationship concepts
• Arithmetic number series
• Semantic Series
• Number Series
• Coding and decoding
• Small & Capital letters/numbers coding
• Decoding and classification

KVS AO Computer Knowledge Syllabus

This section evaluates understanding of basic computer operations, IT concepts, and applications.

• Characteristics of Computers
• Computer Organisation including RAM
• ROM
• File System
• Input Devices
• Computer Software
• Relationship between Hardware and Software
• Operating System
• MS-Office
• Information Technology and Society-Indian IT Act, Digital Signatures
• Application of information technology in Government for E-Governance, Mobile/Smartphone
• Information Kiosks

KVS Administrative Officer Tier 2 Detailed Syllabus 2025

Below is the complete post-specific Tier-2 syllabus verbatim:

Tier II : Detailed syllabus for the post of Administrative Officer

1. Office Procedure & Office Management

2. General Financial Rules-2017 as amended from time to time.

3. Fundamental Rules & Supplementary Rules

4. Medical Attendance Rules & CGHS

5. Travelling Allowance Rules

6. LTC Rules

7. CCS Leave Rules

8. CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965

9. CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964

10. CCS (Pension) Rules-2021 & National Pension System

11. Provident Fund Rules

12. Reservation Policy

13. Recruitment Rules

14. Legal proceedings

15. Quarter Allotment Rules

16. Seniority Rules

17. Promotion Rules

18. Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS)

19. Condemnation of Articles

20. Right to Information Act 2005

21. Implementation of Rajbhasa

22. Pay Fixation

23. Financial Upgradation under MACP

24. Confirmation and Probation

25. Counting of Past services.

26. POSH & POCSO Acts

Preparation Strategy for KVS Administrative Officer 2025

• Begin with Tier-1 basics: reasoning, numbers, language, and GK; revise daily for speed.
• Create rule-wise notes: FR/SR, GFR-2017, TA/LTC, Pension, PF, Leave Rules, Conduct & CCA Rules.
• Study RTI, MACP, Recruitment Rules, Reservation Policy, and CPGRAMS in detail.
• Practice descriptive writing for Tier-2 on administrative topics.
• Attempt OMR-based mock tests for Tier-1 & Tier-2 to build accuracy under negative marking.
• Revise office procedures, Rajbhasha implementation, legal proceedings, and service-related acts regularly.
• Solve previous papers to understand pattern and difficulty level.