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    Training (FAQ)

    1. Has KVS formulated its Training Policy?

    Ans: Yes, KVS has formulated its Training Policy.

    2. Does KVS has its own training Institute?

    Ans: Yes, KVS has its 05 Zonal Institutes of Education and Training (ZIETs) as given below:
    ZIET Gwalior (started in 2002)
    ZIET Mumbai (started in 2003)
    ZIET Mysore (started in 2004)
    ZIET Chandigarh (started in 2009)
    ZIET Bhubaneswar (started in 2012)

    3. What is the nature and duration of the various training programmes conducted by KVS?

    Ans: The existing pattern of training of KVS Officers, Teachers & Non-teaching staff is as under:
    Orientation Courses - 3 Day Course
    Induction Courses - 7 to 10 Day Course (done for newly recruited personnel)
    In-Service Courses - 21 to 22 Day Course
    Refresher Courses - 3 to 5 Day Course
    Workshops - 1 to 5 Day course

    4. What are the broad aims of In-service Education & Training?

    Ans: To sensitize the teachers towards the needs, interest and problems of the students.
    Capacity building and change in attitude of the teachers of Kendriya Vidyalayas.
    To update the employee with changes and developments taking place in the arena of education.

    5. What is the schedule of trainings to be conducted every year in the ZIETs?

    The Training Calendar for all ZIETs for the session (from April to March, every year) is approved by the KVS(HQ) and is observed by all ZIETs for the trainings to be conducted every year in the ZIETs.

    6. Does Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan have provision for advance TA/DA for workshop, training to teachers?

    Ans: KVS follows TA/DA rules in accordance with Govt. of India rules.

    7. What is the provision of leave in lieu of any training programme conducted during Breaks/Vacations/Holidays?

    Ans: Incase an employee attends a training programme for 10 or more continuous days during breaks or vacation he is eligible for earned leave as per KVS norms.
    Incase an employee attends a training programme on holidays or the number of days are less than 10 days during breaks/vacation then he is eligible for compensatory casual leave (CCL) as per KVS norms.

    8. From which date will the implementation of 50 hours of CPD every year suffice to replace the 21- day in-service training every six years?

    Ans: The notification for restructuring of the 21-day in-service course to implement 50-hours of CPD was issued vide letter no. 11- ACTR0Ltr/11/2023-AC(TRG)/1530- 59, dated 03.12.2024. It is effective from this date only.

    9. Where will the teachers record their 50 hours of CPD?

    Ans: Teachers must upload the certificates of the courses done by them on the KVS Samagam portal(app.kvs.gov.in

    10. Can the offline courses be replaced with the online courses?

    Ans: It is mandatory to complete 50 hours of CPD, out of which at least 30 hours of offline/ face-to-face courses in a year. The remaining 20 hours may be completed in offline or online manner. However, one cannot complete all 50 hours of CPD in the online mode, but one can complete all 50 hours in the offline mode.

    12. If a teacher completes more than 50 hours in a year, will the extra hours carry over to the next year?

    Ans: No, CPD hours completed in one year will not be carried forward.

    14. I have done induction course for 10 days. How many hours will that count?

    Ans: For the offline phase of the induction course, 6 hours will be counted for each day. For the online phase, the number of hours given in the schedule will be counted.

    16. How to upload certificate in SAMAGAM PORTAL?

    Ans: Step-by-step guidelines are given in letter no. 11-ACTR0Ltr/11/2023- AC(TRG)/1775-1804, dated 03.01.2025

    17. Can we upload relieving certificate/ attendance given by venue instead of certificates in Samagam portal?

    Ans: Relieving orders and attendance certificates cannot be uploaded. The principal will issue a certificate for uploading on basis of the relieving order/ attendance certificate.

    18. How can a teacher's course be unverified again after verifying it from school login?

    Ans: After verification by the Principal, the portal is locked for further editing.
    Hence, verification should be done with utmost care. However, if any error still persists, the editing can be done at the RO level.

    19. How will I get CPD completion certificate?

    Ans: CPD completion certificate will be generated on KVS Samagam portal once the principal verifies 50 hours of CPD done by the teacher.

    22. Will the certificates obtained in January 2025 (from online courses with a January 2025 date) be valid for uploading on the Samagam Portal by January 31, 2025?

    Ans: Case 1: The course completed in December 2024 and the certificate is issued in January 2024- It should be uploaded for the year 2024.
    Case 2: The course is completed in January 2025 and the certificate is issued in January 2025- It should be uploaded for the year 2025.

    23. Do the teachers having more than 30 years of experience have to complete 50 hours of CPD?

    Ans: Yes, 50 hours of CPD every year is mandatory for every teacher, irrespective of their length of service/experience.

    24. What is last date to complete CPD for a year?

    Ans: 31 December of every calendar year

    25. How will the tracking of CPD done on teachers’ transfer?

    Ans: Teachers should update their CPD on the Samagam portal as soon as a course is completed and request the Principal to verify it. All the certificates uploaded on the Samagam portal will be transferred to the new school of the teacher through PIMS.

    26. Do we need to upload all the certificate or course done even if we reached 50 hours of CPD training?

    Ans: Though only 50 hours of CPD every year are mandatory, but if a teacher goes beyond 50 hours of training in a year, s/he should upload the certificates of all their courses on the Samagam portal for record-keeping.

    27. If offline hours are not completed due to due to any genuine reason, what is the option to complete offline hours?

    Ans: Online courses should be completed every year. If a teacher is unable to complete a minimum of 30 hours of offline/face-to-face training any year (under special circumstances only),the competent authority may permit him/her to complete it in the
    subsequent years.Please refer to letter no 11-ACTR0Ltr/11/2023-AC(TRG)/1775-1804, dated 03.01.2025, for more details.

    28. Who will be responsible if the teacher is unable to complete 30 hours of off- line training in a year?

    Ans: The teacher has to take initiative and inform the Principal for getting his/her offline courses completed at school/ cluster/ RO/ ZIET/KVS HQ level by including the activities mentioned in the latest CPD guidelines.

    29. I am (OH)disabled teacher ,can i do 50 hours online CPD COURSE as offline courses are not fully available for me?

    Ans: KVS provides an inclusive atmosphere in all offline courses which are done at HQ/ ZIET/ RO/Cluster/school level.

    30. Who will give the CPD certificate to the Principal?

    Ans: The Deputy Commissioner of the region is the competent authority.

    31. My Selection Scale is due in Month of December 2026. How I will be eligible to get it through CPD in place of 21 days in service Course?

    Ans: December 2024 onwards, only 50 hours of CPD every year will be considered for senior scale/ selection grade. For previous years, DPC will decide on basis of existing KVS norms.

    32. Is CPD compulsory for all the teachers or only for those who haven't done any in-service course in last 6 years? Can teachers in foreign school also do it?

    Ans: As per NEP 2020 mandate, 50 hours of CPD is mandatory for all teachers, irrespective of when they have done their in-service course. Teachers posted in foreign KVs also have to complete 50 hours of CPD.

    33. Can we add the certificate of courses done in previous years (2022-2023) on the Samagam portal?

    Ans: No
    In case a teacher is in the zone of senior scale/ selection grade in 2025, these courses will be considered. The record of such courses should be maintained at school level.

    34. There are multiple guidelines issued by KVS on CPD. Which guidelines should be followed by teachers?

    Ans: CPD is a dynamic process. Hence, the CPD Guidelines are updated frequently. Always, the latest guidelines will be applicable. Presently, the guidelines issued on
    28.03.2025 are the latest one.

    35. How can we upload information about content development for website,study material preparation, and other significant work given by the KVS HQ or KVS RO for which we do not have a certificate?

    Ans: Where no certificate is available, the Principal will issue a certificate for all such courses/ activities on basis of the evidence provided by the teacher. The RO will issue such certificate for the Principals involved in such activities.

    37. Can one topic done in a year be repeated in the next year too? (At the school level)

    Ans: If the Principal feels that there is a need to repeat a course, s/he is the competent authority to permit so.

    38. I have taken 40 online Live interactive Sessions on different topics under PM e-Vidya Programme during this year, Whether these sessions are counted in CPD hours?

    Ans: Please refer to CPD Guidelines issued by KVS HQ.2025 onwards, 02 hours of CPD will
    be counted for a half hour session on PM e-Vidya for the teachers deputed through proper channel.

    39. Will Scout & Guides training at the regional level be considered under CPD? Can NCC orientation training be covered under CPD?

    Ans: Scouts & Guides and NCC Adult Training programmes may be included in CPD.Camps where students are involved are not included in CPD.

    40. Are the courses done under Project Inclusion by Sri Aurobindo Society eligible??

    Ans: Yes
    Completing all the modules of ‘Project Inclusion’ comes to 7.5 hours of online training.

    41. Does evaluation of CBSE answer sheets count in CPD? Does evaluation of the answer sheets of all home exams count in CPD?

    Ans: Evaluation of answer sheets is a regular part of teacher’s job profile. It is not included in KVS CPD Guidelines.

    42. Does setting of question papers count in CPD?

    Ans: Setting of question papers is a regular part of teacher’s job profile. It is not included in KVS CPD Guidelines for 2025.

    44. Will reading of books for subject enrichment be considered as CPD?

    Ans: Reading of books is a part of routine teaching-learning. Hence, it is not counted in CPD certification.

    45. Can we choose own CPD courses or are they assigned? How will the teachers teaching subjects like work education, art education, and work experience, and librarians complete 50 hours of CPD?

    Ans: Both cases are accepted- teachers can choose their own courses and seek permission from the Principal for pursuing that course. KVS HQ/RO/ Principal can assign a course to them. Courses for all cadres are available in ZIET and RO training calendars. Teachers can request to be deputed for the workshops of their need. Online courses NCERT, CBSE,Project Inclusion, The Teacher App,etc. can be chosen by the teacher themselves.

    47. Can school-organized training programs be included in CPD?

    Ans: The Principal is the competent authority to decide on the inclusion
    of courses in CPD. KVS HQ has issued instructions for school/cluster level training programme vide letter no. F.No: 11-ACTR/6/2024-AC(TRG)/ 25360/2349-2378, dated
    07.03.2025.

    50. I have attended some non-KVS workshops. Will they be considered in CPD?

    Ans: Courses from the Govt. agencies like CBSE, NCERT, etc. should be
    preferred.However, if a course is done from a private agency, the agency should be approved by the KVS HQ/ RO for its courses to be included in CPD.

    51. Where can we get information about the face-to-face courses available in KVS?

    Ans: ZIETs and ROs issue their own calendar which can be accessed on their websites.

    53. Principals have been given the responsibility of tracking the CPD hours completed by Teachers. Should Principals also do 50 Hours of CPD?

    Ans: Yes, Principal, Vice-principal, and Headmaster should also complete 50 hours of CPD every year.

    54. Do Rajbhasha classes constitute CPD?

    Ans: Yes, if done in a workshop mode

    55. Will the credit courses done from IGNOU or SWAYAM portal be considered online or offline?

    Ans: The course done through distance learning will be considered as online mode.

    58. Whether the courses by National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) are included in CPD?

    Ans: Only those courses conducted by NPTEL that are related to profession of education and educational administration will be included in CPD.

    60. If sessions undertaken on official invitation to State Govt. / Private Schools as RPs, can that be considered as bona fide sessions?

    Ans: Such sessions will be considered only if the teacher has been deputed
    by the competent authority.

    61. Are ECCE and FLN courses applicable for TGT and PGT teachers?

    Ans: The Principal is the competent authority to assess the need of the teachers.

    63. Will preparing the students for various competitions be considered in CPD?

    Ans: Preparing the students for competitions is job profile of a teacher. It is not under CPD.

    65. Will M.A/M.Sc./M.Com courses from various universities be considered in CPD?

    Ans: No,
    From 2025, courses for Career Management Process (CMP), like Bachelor’s degree and Master’s Degree, will NOT be considered as CPD.

    67. Are various assignments given by ZIETs and ROs a part of CPD?

    Ans: The activities conducted in workshop mode only will be eligible for being counted in CPD.