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Introduction
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released its Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ2026) notification. This recruitment drive offers opportunities across Group A, B, and C posts, including Assistant Secretary, Assistant Professor, Accounts Officer, Superintendent, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Accountant, and Junior Assistant.
This blogpost provides a comprehensive guide to vacancies, eligibility, exam pattern, fees, and important dates—optimized for search engines to help aspirants find accurate information quickly.
Key Highlights
- Notification Date: 02 December 2025
- Application Window: 02 December – 22 December 2025
- Mode of Application: Online only
- Exam Stages: Tier-1 (MCQ), Tier-2 (Objective + Descriptive), Interview/Skill Test (post-specific)
- Posting: PAN-India across CBSE offices
Vacancy Details
| Post | Group | Pay Level | Max Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Secretary | A | Level-10 | 35 |
| Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics/Training/Skill) | A | Level-10 | 30 |
| Accounts Officer | A | Level-10 | 35 |
| Superintendent | B | Level-6 | 30 |
| Junior Translation Officer | B | Level-6 | 30 |
| Junior Accountant | C | Level-2 | 27 |
| Junior Assistant | C | Level-2 | 27 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Group A: Bachelor’s/Postgraduate degree (depending on post), with desirable qualifications like B.Ed/M.Ed, NET, Ph.D.
- Group B: Bachelor’s/Master’s with translation or computer knowledge.
- Group C: 12th pass with typing skills (35 wpm English / 30 wpm Hindi).
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10–15 years), Women (10 years), Ex-servicemen as per rules.
Exam Pattern
- Tier-1: 100 questions, 300 marks, 2 hours. Subjects include Current Affairs, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English/Hindi, Computer Proficiency.
- Tier-2: Objective + Descriptive papers, post-specific.
- Skill Test: Typing test for Group B & C posts (qualifying only).
- Interview: For Group A posts.
Application Fees
- Group A (UR/OBC/EWS): ₹1750
- Group B (UR/OBC/EWS): ₹1050
- Group C (UR/OBC/EWS): ₹1050
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women: ₹250 (processing fee only)
- CBSE employees: NIL
Important Dates
- Application Start: 02 December 2025
- Application End: 22 December 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Fee Payment Deadline: 22 December 2025 (11:59 PM)
Applicants are advised to carefully read the official notification before submitting their application.
