The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the notification for Group A, Group B, and Group C Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 under the Direct Recruitment Quota Examination (DRQ-2026). This recruitment drive offers 124 vacancies for posts such as Assistant Secretary, Assistant Director, Superintendent, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Accountant, and Junior Assistant.
Candidates across India with 12th pass, graduation, or postgraduate qualifications were eligible to apply online through the official CBSE website. Don’t miss important updates regarding the exam and result announcements for this central government recruitment.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 02 December 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 02 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 December 2025 |
| Application Fee Last Date | 27 December 2025 |
| Tier-1 Exam Date | 30, 31 January & 01 February 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | 11 February 2026 |
| Result Declaration | 02 March 2026 |
| Tier-2 Exam Date | 18, 19, 25 & 26 April 2026 |
The recruitment examination was conducted in multiple phases including Tier-1 and Tier-2 exams followed by further selection stages.
Application Fee
- Group A (Gen / OBC / EWS): ₹1750
- Group B & C (Gen / OBC / EWS): ₹1050
- SC / ST / PwD: ₹250
- Payment Method: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or Online Payment Gateway.
Post Details & Eligibility
| Post Name | Total Vacancy | Age Limit | Minimum Education Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Secretary | 08 | Up to 35 Years | Master’s Degree / Relevant Experience |
| Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics) | 12 | Up to 30 Years | Postgraduate Degree |
| Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Training) | 08 | Up to 30 Years | Postgraduate Degree |
| Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Skill Education) | 07 | Up to 30 Years | Postgraduate Degree |
| Accounts Officer | 03 | Up to 35 Years | CA / ICWA / MBA (Finance) |
| Superintendent | 15 | Up to 30 Years | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Junior Translation Officer | 10 | Up to 30 Years | Master’s Degree in Hindi/English |
| Junior Accountant | 20 | Up to 27 Years | B.Com / Commerce Background |
| Junior Assistant | 41 | Up to 27 Years | 12th Pass + Typing Skill |
| Total | 124 Posts |
Age relaxation applies as per Government of India recruitment rules.
Category Wise Vacancy
| Category | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| UR | As per notification |
| EWS | As per notification |
| OBC | As per notification |
| SC | As per notification |
| ST | As per notification |
| Total | 124 Posts |
The detailed reservation distribution varies depending on the specific post category.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Tier-1 Examination
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | |
| Reasoning Ability | |
| English Language | |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
Tier-2 Examination
- Subject-specific questions based on the applied post
- Descriptive or objective format depending on post.
Selection Process
Tier-1 Written Examination
Tier-2 Exam / Skill Test (if applicable)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Candidates who qualify the written exam proceed to the next stage of recruitment.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Group A | Pay Level-10 (₹56,100+) |
| Group B | Pay Level-6 (₹35,400+) |
| Group C | Pay Level-2 (₹19,900+) |
Salary is based on the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix along with other government allowances.
Important Links
| Check Tier-II Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| 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 |