The executive head of the administrative pyramid is the Commissioner who executes the policies laid down by the Samiti’s Executive Committee. He/she is assisted at the Headquarters level by Joint Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners and Assistant Commissioners. At the Regional level, he/she is assisted by the Deputy Commissioners and Assistant Commissioners.

The Samiti has established 8 Regional Offices (ROs) for the administration and monitoring of Navodaya Vidyalayas under their jurisdiction.