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CBSE Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Assistant Secretary, Superintendent, Junior Assistant & Other Posts

14/12/2025

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ-2026) notification inviting online applications for Group A, B, and C posts. This is a major opportunity for candidates seeking central government jobs in education administration across India. Eligible candidates can apply online from 2 December 2025 to 22 December 2025 through the official CBSE recruitment portal. The recruitment will be conducted through Tier-I and Tier-II examinations, interviews, and skill tests, depending on the post applied for .

CBSE Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Organization: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Recruitment Name: Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ-2026)
Job Location: Across India
Application Mode: Online
Last Date to Apply: 22 December 2025

CBSE Vacancy Details 2026

CBSE has announced vacancies across multiple posts under Group A, B, and C categories.

Group A Posts

Assistant Secretary – 8 Posts
Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics) – 12 Posts
Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Training) – 8 Posts
Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Skill Education) – 7 Posts
Accounts Officer – 2 Posts

Group B Posts

Superintendent – 27 Posts
Junior Translation Officer – 9 Posts

Group C Posts

Junior Accountant – 16 Posts
Junior Assistant – 35 Posts

Vacancies include reservation for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories as per Government of India rules .

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CBSE Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Online Application Start Date: 2 December 2025
Last Date to Apply Online: 22 December 2025 (up to 11:59 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment: 22 December 2025

CBSE Eligibility Criteria 2026

Educational Qualification

Assistant Secretary

Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university

Assistant Professor & Assistant Director

Post-Graduate Degree with minimum 55% marks
Desirable: B.Ed / M.Ed / NET / Ph.D

Accounts Officer

Degree in Commerce/Economics/Finance or MBA (Finance) / CA / ICWA

Superintendent

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Bachelor’s Degree with computer knowledge

Junior Translation Officer

Master’s Degree in Hindi or English with translation qualification

Junior Accountant

12th Pass with Commerce-related subjects + typing skill

Junior Assistant

12th Pass + typing skill

Age Limit (as on 22 December 2025)

Group A: Up to 35 years
Group B: Up to 30 years
Group C: Up to 27 years

Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen as per rules .

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CBSE Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

For SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women

All Groups: ₹250 (Processing Fee only)

For UR / OBC / EWS

Group A: ₹1750
Group B: ₹1050
Group C: ₹1050

Fee payment must be made online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI .

CBSE Selection Process 2026

The selection process varies by post and may include:

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Tier-I Objective (MCQ) Examination
Tier-II Objective & Descriptive Examination
Interview (Group A posts)
Skill / Typing Test (Group B & C posts)

Final selection will be based on merit as per CBSE recruitment norms .

CBSE Exam Centres

Tier-I examination will be conducted in major cities including Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, Pune, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Patna, Guwahati, Vijayawada, and more. Final allotment of exam centres will be decided by CBSE .

How to Apply for CBSE Recruitment 2026

Visit the official CBSE website
Navigate to the Recruitment / DRQ-2026 section
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number
Fill in the online application form carefully
Upload required documents
Pay the application fee online
Submit and download the confirmation page

Only online applications will be accepted. The CBSE Recruitment 2026 is an excellent opportunity for graduates and post-graduates aiming for a prestigious government job. Interested candidates should apply well before the deadline and start preparing for the competitive examination. For complete details, candidates are advised to read the official CBSE notification PDF carefully before applying .