The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the official notification for Group A, Group B, and Group C Recruitment 2026 under the Direct Recruitment Quota Examination (DRQ-2026). This recruitment drive offers 124 vacancies for several administrative and academic posts such as Assistant Secretary, Assistant Professor, Superintendent, Junior Accountant, and Junior Assistant. Interested candidates from 12th pass to postgraduate level can apply online through the official website before the deadline.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 02 December 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 02 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 27 December 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 27 December 2025 |
| Tier-I Exam Date | 31 January – 01 February 2026 |
| Tier-I Answer Key Release | February 2026 |
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹1500 (approx. depending on post)
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women: No Fee
- Payment Method: Online through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI.
(Fee may vary depending on the post applied.)
Post Details & Eligibility
| Post Name | Total Vacancy | Age Limit | Minimum Education Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Secretary | 08 | Up to 35 Years | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university |
| Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics) | 12 | Up to 30 Years | Postgraduate Degree with 55% Marks |
| Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Training) | 08 | Up to 30 Years | PG Degree with 55% Marks |
| Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Skill Education) | 07 | Up to 30 Years | PG Degree with 55% Marks |
| Accounts Officer | 02 | As per rules | Commerce / Finance related qualification |
| Superintendent | 27 | 18–30 Years | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Junior Translation Officer | 09 | 18–30 Years | Master’s Degree in Hindi / English |
| Junior Accountant | 16 | 18–27 Years | B.Com / Commerce related degree |
| Junior Assistant | 35 | 18–27 Years | 12th Pass + Typing Skill |
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Central Government rules.
Category Wise Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR (General) | — |
| EWS | — |
| OBC | — |
| SC | — |
| ST | — |
| Total | 124 Posts |
(Detailed category-wise distribution is available in the official notification.)
Syllabus & Exam Pattern
The CBSE Group A, B, C Recruitment Exam is conducted in multiple stages:
Tier-I (Objective Test)
- Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Subjects:
- General Awareness
- Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Language
- Duration: 90–120 Minutes
Tier-II
- Descriptive / Skill Test depending on the post
- Typing test or professional test for some posts.
Final Stage
Document Verification
Interview / Skill Test (if applicable)
Important Links
| Download Result | Click Here |
| Download Answer Key | Click Here |
| Check Answer Key Notice | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download Exam City Details | Click Here |
| Check Exam City Notice | Click Here |
| Check Tier-I Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Online Correction Link | Click Here |
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| Check Correction Notice | Click Here |
| Check Corrigendum Notice | Click Here |
| Check Official Notification | Click Here |
| CBSE Official Website | Click Here |