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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is a premier national educational board under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is responsible for conducting major school-level examinations and setting academic standards.
CBSE Recruitment DRQ 2026: 124 Group A B C Posts Apply Online
Vacancy Details
A total of 124 vacancies are available for Group A, B, and C posts including Assistant Secretary, Assistant Professor, Accounts Officer, Superintendent, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Accountant, and Junior Assistant. The application window is open from 2nd to 22nd December 2025.
Age and Education Qualification
Age Limit (as on 22.12.2025):
- Assistant Secretary, Accounts Officer: Max 35 years
- Assistant Professor, Superintendent, Junior Translation Officer: Max 30 years
- Junior Accountant, Junior Assistant: Max 27 years
Educational Qualification:
- Assistant Secretary: Bachelor’s degree
- Assistant Professor: Post Graduate with 55% marks
- Accounts Officer: Bachelor’s in Commerce/Economics/Finance or CA/ICWA/MBA
- Superintendent: Bachelor’s degree + computer knowledge
- Junior Translation Officer: Master’s in Hindi/English + translation diploma/experience
- Junior Accountant: 12th with Accountancy/Commerce + typing speed
- Junior Assistant: 12th + typing speed
Salary Details
Selected candidates will receive a salary as per the 7th Central Pay Commission:
- Group A Posts (Level 10): ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
- Group B Posts (Level 6): ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
- Group C Posts (Level 2): ₹19,900 – ₹63,200
Application Fees
The non-refundable application and processing fee is as follows:
- UR/OBC/EWS: ₹1750 (Group A), ₹1050 (Group B & C)
- SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women: ₹250 (Processing only)
- CBSE Regular Employees: Nil
How to Apply
- Visit the official CBSE recruitment portal.
- Click on the DRQ2026 application link.
- Register with basic details to generate Registration ID and Password.
- Log in using your credentials and fill out the application form with personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, and necessary documents as per the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application/processing fee online via debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking.
- Submit the application and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.
- Keep the Registration ID and Password safe for all future correspondence.
Important Dates
Application Start Date: 2 December 2025
Application End Date: 22 December 2025
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Fee Payment Last Date: 22 December 2025
Exam Date: To be notified
Admit Card: Available before the examination date
Result Date: Will be announced after the exam
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Job Summary
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Ministry of Education, Govt. of India |
| Posts | Assistant SecretaryAssistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics/Training/Skill Education)Accounts OfficerSuperintendentJunior Translation OfficerJunior AccountantJunior Assistant |
| Total Vacancies (Post-wise) | Assistant Secretary – 8 Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics) – 12 Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Training) – 8 Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Skill Education) – 7 Accounts Officer – 2 Superintendent – 27 Junior Translation Officer – 9 Junior Accountant – 16Junior Assistant – 35 Includes vertical & horizontal reservation as per notification |
| Pay Scale | Group A: Level-10 (Assistant Secretary, Assistant Professor & Assistant Director – all streams, Accounts Officer) Group B: Level-6 (Superintendent, Junior Translation Officer) Group C: Level-2 (Junior Accountant, Junior Assistant) |
| Job Location | CBSE HQ/Regional/Sub-Regional Offices/Centres of Excellence across India; all-India transfer liability |
| Educational Qualification | Assistant Secretary: Bachelor’s Degree Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics/Training/Skill Education): PG Degree (55%+) + desirable B.Ed/M.Ed/NET/SLET/JRF/Ph.D Accounts Officer: Degree in Commerce/Accounts/Fin/Eco/Business/MBA(Fin)/CA/ICWA/SAS/JAO etc. Superintendent: Bachelor’s + Computer Knowledge Junior Translation Officer: PG in Hindi/English with required combination + Diploma/3-yr Translation Exp Junior Accountant: 12th with commerce/finance/business subjects Junior Assistant: 12th pass |
| Age Limit (Upper Age) | Assistant Secretary & Accounts Officer: 35 yrs Assistant Professor & Assistant Director: 30 yrs Superintendent/Junior Translation Officer: 30 yrs Junior Accountant/Junior Assistant: 27 yrs Minimum age for all: 18 yrs Relaxation: SC/ST 5 yrs • OBC-NCL 3 yrs • PwBD (UR) 10 yrs • PwBD (OBC) 13 yrs • PwBD (SC/ST) 15 yrs • Women 10 yrs • Ex-Servicemen as per rules • CBSE employees – no upper age bar |
| Selection Process | Tier-1 (OMR Objective Test) → Tier-2 (Objective + Descriptive)Group A: Tier-1 + Tier-2 + Interview → Final Merit (Tier-2 + Interview) Superintendent/Junior Accountant/Junior Assistant: Tier-1 + Tier-2 + Typing Test (Qualifying) JTO: Tier-1 + Tier-2 only Minimum 30% marks each tier |
| Exam Pattern & Marking | Tier-1: 100 Qs • 300 Marks • 2 Hrs • Negative marking +3/-1Sections: GA/CA, Reasoning, Quant, English, Hindi, Computer Tier-2: Post-specific content + descriptive components (Essay/Precis etc.) |
| Typing Requirement | Superintendent/Junior Accountant/Junior Assistant → 35 wpm English / 30 wpm Hindi (Qualifying) |
| Application Fee | Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM: No exam fee → Only ₹250 processing UR/OBC/EWS Group A: ₹1500 + ₹250 = ₹1750 Group B/C: ₹800 + ₹250 = ₹1050 CBSE employees: Nil |
| Application Mode | Online only (No offline/post applications accepted) |
| Official Website | https://www.cbse.gov.in |
| Notification PDF | https://www.cbse.gov.in/cbsenew/documents/Detailed_Advertisement_Direct_Recruitment_02122025.pdf |
| Apply Online | Through CBSE website → Direct Recruitment DRQ-2026 portal |
| Experience Requirement | Accounts Officer: Desirable finance/budget/audit/mgmt experience JTO: Mandatory diploma/3-yr translation exp Others: Experience depends on eligibility rules |
| Reservation Rules | SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/Ex-SM as per Central Govt norms; certificates as per Govt format & valid for year of recruitment |
| Exam Centres | Tier-1 likely in major cities: Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi-NCR, Guwahati, Lucknow, Patna, Pune, Ranchi, Kolkata, Hyderabad etc. (full city list included in notification) |
| Medium of Exam | English + Hindi bilingual (except language sections) |
| Service Conditions | All-India posting; governed by CBSE Service Rules 1985; probation on appointment |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | All educational, age and reservation qualification must be valid as of 22.12.2025 |
FAQ
What is the last date to apply for CBSE Direct Recruitment Quota 2026?
The last date to submit the CBSE DRQ 2026 application form is 22nd December 2025 (11:59 PM).
How can I apply for CBSE Group A B C Vacancies 2026?
Candidates must fill the online application form through the official CBSE recruitment portal within the specified dates (2nd to 22nd Dec 2025).
How many vacancies are there in CBSE Direct Recruitment Quota 2026?
A total of 124 vacancies are available across various Group A, B, and C posts under this recruitment.
What is the selection process for CBSE DRQ 2026?
The selection process includes Tier-I (MCQ), Tier-II (Objective + Descriptive), and Interview/Skill Test for shortlisted candidates.
This information is published for immediate reference purposes only. Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying.