CBSE has released the Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ-2026) notification for 124 Group A, B & C vacancies including Assistant Secretary, Assistant Professor, Superintendent, Junior Assistant and more. Eligible candidates can apply online from 02 to 22 December 2025. Selection will be through written exam, skill test and interview as applicable.
This is a great opportunity for candidates seeking central government jobs in education and administration.
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CBSE Direct Recruitment 2026 Details
| Organization Name | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Post Name | Group A, B & C Various Posts |
| Advertisement No. | CBSE/Rectt.Cell/14(88)/2025 |
| Job Category | Central Government Job |
| Total Vacancy | 124 Posts |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Apply Start Date | 02/12/2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22/12/2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 22/12/2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, Skill Test, Interview |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Pay Scale | As per 7th CPC Pay Matrix |
| Official Website | https://www.cbse.gov.in |
Vacancy Details (Post-wise)
| Post Code | Post Name | Group | Pay Level | Max Age | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/25 | Assistant Secretary | A | Level-10 | 35 Years | 08 |
| 02/25 | Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics) | A | Level-10 | 30 Years | 12 |
| 03/25 | Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Training) | A | Level-10 | 30 Years | 08 |
| 04/25 | Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Skill Education) | A | Level-10 | 30 Years | 07 |
| 05/25 | Accounts Officer | A | Level-10 | 35 Years | 02 |
| 06/25 | Superintendent | B | Level-6 | 30 Years | 27 |
| 07/25 | Junior Translation Officer | B | Level-6 | 30 Years | 09 |
| 08/25 | Junior Accountant | C | Level-2 | 27 Years | 16 |
| 09/25 | Junior Assistant | C | Level-2 | 27 Years | 35 |
Place of Posting
Selected candidates may be posted at any CBSE office across India, including:
- Regional Offices
- Sub-Regional Offices
- Centres of Excellence
- ACCPD, Raebareli
Posting to a specific office is not a matter of right and will be decided purely on administrative requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
- Candidate must be a citizen of India.
Educational Qualification (Post-wise)
Assistant Secretary (Group A)
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university
- Selection: Tier-1 + Tier-2 + Interview
Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics / Training / Skill Education)
- Post-Graduate Degree with 55% marks
- Desirable: B.Ed/M.Ed, NET/SLET, NET-JRF, PhD
- Selection: Tier-1 + Tier-2 + Interview
Accounts Officer
- Degree/Post-Graduate in Commerce, Finance, Accounts, Economics
- OR CA / ICWA / MBA (Finance)
- Selection: Tier-1 + Tier-2 + Interview
Superintendent
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Computer knowledge required
- Typing: 35 wpm English / 30 wpm Hindi
- Selection: Tier-1 + Tier-2 + Skill Test (Qualifying)
Junior Translation Officer
- Master’s Degree in Hindi/English with translation qualification or experience
- Selection: Tier-1 + Tier-2
Junior Accountant
- 12th Pass with Commerce/Accounts related subject
- Typing required
- Selection: Tier-1 + Tier-2 + Skill Test (Qualifying)
Junior Assistant
- 12th Pass
- Typing required
- Selection: Tier-1 + Tier-2 + Skill Test (Qualifying)
Age Limit (as on 22/12/2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 27–35 Years (Post-wise)
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Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Govt rules |
| Women | 10 Years |
| CBSE Departmental Employees | No Age Bar |
Application Fee
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women
| Group | Total Fee |
|---|---|
| Group A | ₹250 |
| Group B | ₹250 |
| Group C | ₹250 |
UR / OBC / EWS
| Group | Total Fee |
|---|---|
| Group A | ₹1750 |
| Group B | ₹1050 |
| Group C | ₹1050 |
Fee once paid is non-refundable.
Selection Process (Summary)
- Tier-1: MCQ Based Screening Test
- Tier-2: Objective + Descriptive Written Exam
- Tier-3: Interview / Skill Test (Post-wise)
- Document Verification & Medical Examination
Exam Pattern (Tier-1 – Common)
- General Awareness & Current Affairs
- Reasoning & Intelligence
- Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
- Hindi Language
- English Language
- Computer Knowledge
Marking:
+3 for correct answer
−1 for wrong answer
Cities of Examination (Tier-1)
Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Dehradun, Delhi/NCR, Guwahati, Ludhiana, Lucknow, Patna, Prayagraj, Pune, Panchkula, Raipur, Ranchi, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada.
How to Apply
- Visit the CBSE official website
- Open DRQ-2026 recruitment link
- Register with email & mobile number
- Fill the application form carefully
- Upload documents, photo & signature
- Pay the fee online
- Submit and download confirmation page
Important Instructions
- Only online applications are accepted
- Separate application required for each post
- Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected
- Admit cards will be released online only
- Final selection subject to document verification