CBSE Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 – Detailed Notification (DRQ2026)

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released an official notification inviting online applications for Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ2026) on an All-India Competitive Examination basis. The notification includes multiple Group A, B, and C positions such as Assistant Secretary, Assistant Professor/Assistant Director, Accounts Officer, Superintendent, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Accountant, and Junior Assistant.

The recruitment notification is released under No: CBSE/Rectt.Cell/14(88)/2025, dated 02.12.2025.
Only online applications are accepted; applications submitted by post, email, or hand will be rejected.

Vacancy Overview

CBSE has announced a total of 118 posts across different categories, distributed according to vertical and horizontal reservation norms including SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwBD, and Ex-servicemen.

Below is a summary list of announced posts:

• Assistant Secretary (Group A)
• Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics / Training / Skill Education) (Group A)
• Accounts Officer (Group A)
• Superintendent (Group B)
• Junior Translation Officer (Group B)
• Junior Accountant (Group C)
• Junior Assistant (Group C)

CBSE reserves the right to increase or decrease vacancies depending on administrative requirements.

Important Dates

The timeline for registration and fee submission:

• Online Application Start: 02.12.2025
• Last Date to Apply Online: 22.12.2025 (up to 11.59 PM)
• Last Date for Fee Submission: 22.12.2025 (up to 11.59 PM)

Note: Even if the last date is extended for administrative reasons, the eligibility cut-off date remains 22.12.2025.

Nationality / Citizenship

Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.

Eligibility Criteria by Post

Below are the minimum educational requirements, age limits, and recruitment stages.

A. Group A Posts

1. Assistant Secretary

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
• Maximum Age: 35 years.
• Recruitment Stages:
  1. Tier-1 – MCQ Objective Screening
  2. Tier-2 – Objective + Descriptive Main Exam
  3. Tier-3 – Interview

2. Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics / Training / Skill Education)

• Educational Qualification: Post Graduate Degree in any discipline with 55% marks.
• Desirable Qualifications:
  • B.Ed / M.Ed
  • NET / SLET
  • NET-JRF
  • Doctorate (PhD)
• Maximum Age: 30 years
• Stages:
  1. Tier-1 – Objective Screening
  2. Tier-2 – Objective + Descriptive Main Exam
  3. Tier-3 – Interview (30 marks)

3. Accounts Officer

• Required Qualification: One of the following:
  • Bachelor’s Degree with Economics / Commerce / Finance / Accountancy / Business Studies / Cost Accounting OR
  • Bachelor’s Degree + SAS/JAO(C) exam from Govt. audit/account services OR
  • Post-graduate degree in related subjects OR
  • MBA (Finance) / Chartered Accountant / ICWA
• Desirable: Experience in budgeting, auditing, fund management, investments etc.
• Maximum Age: 35 years.
• Recruitment Stages: Tier-1 → Tier-2 → Interview.

B. Group B Posts

1. Superintendent

• Qualifications:
  1. Bachelor’s Degree
  2. Knowledge of MS Office, Windows, large database handling.
• Typing Requirement: 35 wpm (English) / 30 wpm (Hindi) — qualifying only.
• Age Limit: 30 years
• Stages: Tier-1 → Tier-2 → Skill Test.

2. Junior Translation Officer

• Educational Requirements:
  Master’s in Hindi with English OR Master’s in English with Hindi OR
  other combinations of Hindi/English as medium/elective at degree level.
• Also Required: Diploma/certificate in translation OR 3 years of translation experience.
• Age Limit: 30 years.
• Stages: Tier-1 → Tier-2 (Objective + Descriptive).

C. Group C Posts

1. Junior Accountant

• Qualification: 12th with at least one commerce/accountancy/finance/economics subject.
• Typing: 35 wpm (English) / 30 wpm (Hindi) – mandatory.
• Age Limit: 27 years.
• Stages: Tier-1 → Tier-2 → Skill Test.

2. Junior Assistant

• Qualification: 12th pass or equivalent.
• Typing: Same 35/30 requirement.
• Stages: Tier-1 → Tier-2 Descriptive → Skill Test.
• Age Limit: 27 years.

Age Relaxations

Relaxations as per Govt. of India guidelines:

Reservation Categories

Reservation applies for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/ESM as per central government norms. You must produce valid certificates in the prescribed format.

Application Fees

Application + Processing fees:

For SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women

• Application: Nil
• Processing: ₹250
• Total: ₹250

For UR / OBC / EWS

• Group A: 1500 + 250 = ₹1750
• Group B: 800 + 250 = ₹1050
• Group C: 800 + 250 = ₹1050

Fee is non-refundable. No other payment methods (DD, Cash, Postal Orders, etc.) will be accepted.

Mode of Payment

Payment must be made online via:

• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Internet Banking
• UPI

On successful payment, an e-receipt will be generated.

Exam Pattern Overview

Every post has Tier-based examinations. Tier-1 is always Objective MCQ in OMR format. Tier-2 is mostly a combination of Objective + Descriptive.
Some Group B and C posts require Skill Tests (typing), only qualifying.

Tier-1 Pattern (Common for all except some differences)

• Duration: 2 hours
• Sections:
  • Current Affairs & General Awareness
  • Reasoning & Analytical Ability
  • Numerical Ability & Data Interpretation
  • Hindi & English Comprehension
  • Computer Knowledge

Negative Marking

• +3 marks for correct
• –1 mark for incorrect
• Multiple marked answers count as incorrect.

Expected Level of Exam

Exam Centres

Tier-1 exams will be held at 19 cities including:
Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi/Noida/Gurugram, Guwahati, Lucknow, Patna, Ranchi, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada etc.

CBSE reserves rights to modify/change centres based on logistics.

Documents Required at Exam Centre

You must bring:

1. Printed Admit Card
2. Passport size photo (same as uploaded)
3. Original photo ID: Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN / DL / Passport
4. PwBD certificate (if applicable)
5. Scribe declaration (if applicable)

Posting Locations

If you are selected you may be posted at:
Headquarters, Regional Offices, Sub-Regional Offices, Centre of Excellence (ACCPD Raebareli).
Cities include Ajmer, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada, and more.

Posting requests or influence will lead to cancellation.

General Conditions

• Only one application allowed per post. Multiple entries = rejection.
• Separate application & fee needed for multiple posts.
• No re-evaluation of answer sheets.
• Merit list is post-wise.
• Experience must be justified via employer certificate on official proforma.

Syllabus Allocation Strategy

CBSE has grouped posts by similarity of exam content at Tier-1.
Example:

• Post Codes 01/25–05/25 and 07/25 share a single Tier-1 exam.
• Post Codes 08/25 & 09/25 share a single Tier-1.

You are applying for multiple posts must submit separate applications, otherwise Tier-1 scores will not be reused.

Unfair Means Rules

Severe penalties apply for cheating, impersonation, or malpractices, including:

• 2-year ban
• cancellation of results
• possible criminal action

Notification & Apply Link

Final Advice Before Applying

• Keep scanned documents (photo, signature, certificates) ready.
• Read the instructions in the online form carefully – wrong entries cannot be modified later.
• Ensure your eligibility based on qualifications and age as of 22.12.2025.
• Apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute server issues.

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