🚨 URGENT: CBSE DRQ 2026 Online application deadline: 22/12/2025 at 11:59 PM | Apply now at www.cbse.gov.in!
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CBSE Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026
150+ Vacancies | Group A, B & C | All India Competitive Examination
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Total Posts
150+
Last Date
22/12/2025
Pay Level
Level 2-10
Selection
Written + Interview
Age Limit
27-35 Years
Job Notification Overview
📚 About CBSE & Recruitment
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is a premier autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It conducts public examinations for Secondary and Senior Secondary levels across affiliated schools nationwide.
CBSE invites online applications from eligible candidates for 150+ vacancies across multiple positions in Group A, B, and C through the Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ2026). Selected candidates will be posted at any of the CBSE offices across India.
150+
Total Posts
9
Different Posts
3
Groups (A, B, C)
All India
Competitive Exam
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Publication | 02/12/2025 | ✅ Released |
| Online Application & Registration Opens | 02/12/2025 | ✅ OPEN NOW |
| Last Date for Online Application | 22/12/2025 (11:59 PM) | ⏰ 16 Days |
| Last Date for Fee Submission | 22/12/2025 (11:59 PM) | ⏰ 16 Days |
| Admit Card Release | To be notified | 📅 Jan 2026 onwards |
| Written Examination | To be announced | 📅 Tentative Jan/Feb 2026 |
| Interview Process | Post-written exam | 📅 To be notified |
👥 Post-wise Vacancy Details (Group & Pay Level)
| Post Code | Group | Designation | Pay Level | Max Age | Total Posts | Vacancy Details (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/25 | Group A | Assistant Secretary | Level 10 | 35 | 8 | 1/0/3/1/3 (+1 PwBD) |
| 02/25 | Asst. Professor & Asst. Director (Academics) | Level 10 | 30 | 12 | 2/1/2/1/6 | |
| 03/25 | Asst. Professor & Asst. Director (Training) | Level 10 | 30 | 8 | 1/0/2/0/5 | |
| 04/25 | Asst. Professor & Asst. Director (Skill Education) | Level 10 | 30 | 7 | 1/0/1/0/5 (+1 PwBD) | |
| 05/25 | Accounts Officer | Level 10 | 35 | 2 | 0/0/0/0/2 | |
| 06/25 | Group B | Superintendent | Level 6 | 30 | 27 | 4/2/7/2/12 (+1 PwBD) |
| 07/25 | Junior Translation Officer | Level 6 | 30 | 9 | 1/1/2/0/5 (+1 PwBD) | |
| 08/25 | Group C | Junior Accountant | Level 2 | 27 | 16 | 3/1/4/1/7 (+1 PwBD) |
| 09/25 | Junior Assistant | Level 2 | 27 | 35 | 5/3/10/3/14 (+1 PwBD) |
📌 Note: SC=Scheduled Caste, ST=Scheduled Tribe, OBC=Other Backward Classes, EWS=Economically Weaker Section, UR=Unreserved, PwBD=Person with Benchmark Disability
✅ Eligibility Criteria
🎓 Educational Qualification
- Group A Bachelor's/Master's Degree
- Group B Bachelor's Degree
- Group C 12th Pass/Diploma
Note: From any recognized university/institute. Specific qualifications required for specialized posts.
🎂 Age Limit (As on Date of Application)
- Group A Posts 30-35 Years
- Group B Posts 30 Years
- Group C Posts 27 Years
Age Relaxation: SC/ST (5 yrs), OBC (3 yrs), PwBD (10 yrs), ESM (varies)
🌍 Nationality
- Eligibility Indian Citizen
- Nepal/Bhutan Subjects Eligible
- Tibetan Refugees Before 01/01/1962
- PIO/OCI As per Government rules
💼 Other Requirements
- Nationality Cert If Applicable
- Physical Fitness For Certain Posts
- Medical Test At Final Stage
- Background Check Mandatory
💰 Pay Scale & Salary Structure
Level 10
Group A Posts
Assistant Secretary, Accounts Officer, Asst. Professors & Directors | ₹56,100-177,500
Level 6
Group B Posts
Superintendent, Junior Translation Officer | ₹35,400-112,400
Level 2
Group C Posts
Junior Accountant, Junior Assistant | ₹19,900-63,200
7th Pay Commission Pay Scales | DA, HRA, Other Allowances applicable | Benefits as per Government norms
🏆 Selection Process
1
Written Exam
2
Typing Test
3
Document Verify
4
Interview
5
Medical Test
- Written Examination: Objective Multiple Choice, Marks vary by post (100-300 marks)
- Typing Test: For certain posts (English/Hindi 30-40 wpm)
- Document Verification: Original certificates, caste cert (if applicable), ID proof
- Interview & Group Discussion: For final shortlisted candidates
- Medical Fitness: Standard medical examination by approved medical officer
- Final Merit List: Based on written exam + interview performance
💳 Application Fee
₹150
Group A & B
Refundable on qualifying written test
₹100
Group C
Refundable on qualifying written test
FREE
SC/ST/PwBD
No application fee required
Payment Mode: Online only (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
Last Date for Fee Submission: 22/12/2025 (11:59 PM)
📝 How to Apply (Online)
Step-by-Step Application Process:
- Visit Official Website: www.cbse.gov.in
- Click on: "Apply Online for DRQ 2026" or Recruitment link
- Register: Create new account with Email ID & Mobile Number
- Fill Application Form: Personal, educational, and professional details
- Upload Documents: Photo (20-50KB, JPG), Signature, Certificates (PDF)
- Select Posts: Choose preferred post(s) and exam center
- Review Details: Check all information before submission
- Pay Examination Fee: Online payment through secure gateway
- Submit Application: Get application number (save for reference)
- Download Confirmation: Print receipt for records
⚠️ Important Instructions:
- Ensure all details match your certificates exactly (Name, DOB, qualification)
- Use a clear, recent color passport-size photograph (<3 months old)
- Signature should be in running hand, not capital letters
- Upload all mandatory documents (no document = application rejection)
- Pay fee before last date (22/12/2025, 11:59 PM)
- Keep active e-mail ID & mobile number throughout selection process
- No offline or manual applications accepted
- Multiple applications with different details will be rejected
- Shortlisted candidates only called for written exam
- Admit cards released 10-15 days before exam
