General Reasoning :
1. Arithmetic Number Series/Letter and Symbol Series
2. Spatial Orientation
3. Observation
4. Figures/Verbal Classification
5. Relationship concepts
6. Arithmetical Reasoning
7. Non-verbal series
8. Analogies
9. Discrimination
10. Visual Memory
11. Similarities and Differences
12. Spatial Visualization
13. Coding and Decoding
14. Statement and Conclusion
15. Logical Deduction
16. Statement and Argument
17. Cause and Effect
18. Making Judgments
General Hindi :
1. Vocabulary
2. Grammar
3. Synonyms
4. Translation of Sentences
5. Fill in the Blanks
6. Error Detection
7. Comprehension
8. Phrases/Muhavare
9. Plural Forms etc
General English :
1. Verb
2. Comprehension
3. Unseen Passages
4. Tenses
5. Fill in the Blanks
6. Vocabulary
7. Voice
8. Adverb
9. Antonyms/Synonyms
10. Subject-Verb Agreement
11. Error Correction
12. English Grammar
13. Articles
14. Sentence Rearrangement
15. Idioms & Phrases
General Knowledge :
1. Important Days & Dates
2. Indian History
3. Books and Authors
4. Indian National Movement
5. Awards and Honors
6. Budget and Five Year Plans
7. General Polity
8. Current Affairs – National & International
9. Indian Economy
10. States & Capitals of India
11. International & National Organizations
12. Science – Inventions & Discoveries
13. Science & Technology
14. Sports
15. Abbreviations
16. Countries & Capitals
Numeric Ability :
1. Ratio and Proportion
2. Simple Interest
3. Chain Rule
4. Permutation and Combination
5. Decimal Fraction
6. Time and Work
7. Stocks and Share
8. Probability
9. Logarithm
10. Average
11. Numbers
12. Problems on Ages
13. Area
14. Square Root and Cube Root
15. Height and Distance
16. Surds and Indices
17. Boats and Streams
18. Allegation or Mixture
19. Banker’s Discount
20. Races and Games
21. Time and Distance
22. Volume and Surface Area
23. Simplification
23. Pipes and Cistern
24. Partnership
25. Problems on HCF, LCM
26. Compound Interest
Basic Computer Literacy :
1. Hardware: Covers the study of computer components and devices
2. Software: Focuses on the understanding of computer programs and applications
3. Database & Data Warehouse: Explores the concepts of data storage and management
4. Importance and Impact of ICT: Analyzes the significance and influence of Information and Communication Technology
5. Need for ICT: Discusses the reasons and requirements for adopting ICT in various domains
6. Future Scope of ICT: Explores the potential and possibilities of ICT in upcoming trends
7. Telecommunication: Studies the methods and technologies of communication over long distances
8. Cloud Computing: Examines the concept of using remote servers for data storage and processing
Subject Knowledge Test (Geography) :
1. Geography as a discipline
2. Origin and Evolution of the Earth
3. Interior of the Earth and Distribution of oceans and continents
4. LandformsMineral and rocks- classification of rocks, rock cycle. Important minerals geomorphic process
5. Climate
6. Water (Ocean)
7. Life on the Earth
8. India
9 Physiography
10. Climate, Vegetation and SoilClimate: factors controlling climate of India
11. Natural Hazards and disastersCauses, Consequences and management in India Environmental Hazards: Floods, droughts
12. Human Geography: Nature and Scope.
13. People (World and India)
14. Human Activities: (World and India)
15. Transport, Communication and Trade(World and India)
16. Human settlements (World and India)
17. Geographical perspective on selected issues and problems
18. General Cartography (Practicals)
NVS PGT Geography Exam Pattern 2026
Tier-1 Preliminary Exam
Duration : 120 Minutes
Negative Mark : 01
| S.No. |
Subject |
No.of Question |
Marks |
| Part-I |
General Reasoning |
20 |
60 |
| Part-II |
Numeric Ability |
20 |
60 |
| Part-III |
Basic Computer Literacy |
20 |
60 |
| Part-IV |
General Knowledge |
20 |
60 |
| Part-V |
Language Competency Test (English) |
10 |
30 |
| Part-VI |
Language Competency Test (One other Modern
Indian Languages*) |
10 |
30 |
| |
Total |
100 |
300 |
Tier-2 Subject Knowledge Test
Negative Marking : 0.25
| S.No. |
Subject |
No.of Question |
Marks |
Duration |
| 1. |
Subject Knowledge Test (Objective) |
60 |
60 |
150 Minutes |
| 2. |
Subject Knowledge Test (Descriptive) |
10 |
40 |
| |
Total |
70 |
100 |
150 Minutes |
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