Kendriya Vidyalayas: 10,173 Posts Vacant, Education Ministry Reports

• Over 10,000 posts are vacant across Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) in India, as informed by the Education Ministry.
• Out of 56,520 sanctioned posts, 10,173 are vacant, including 8,457 teaching and 1,716 non-teaching positions.
• Vacancies arise from retirements, resignations, new schools, transfers, and promotions.
• KVS has made over 33,000 appointments since 2014, but also relies on contractual teachers as a temporary measure to avoid disruption.

Why It Matters: Kendriya Vidyalaya vacancies affect student education and employment.