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 .
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
- 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 .
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:
- 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 .
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
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