Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the official notification CBSE/Rectt.Cell/14(88)/2025 dated 02.12.2025 inviting online applications for Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ-2026). This is a massive all-India recruitment drive for Group A, B, and C posts across CBSE offices.

Eligible candidates can apply online from 02 December 2025 to 22 December 2025 (11:59 PM).

This article covers vacancies, eligibility, salary, exam pattern, syllabus, age limit, fees, and how to apply.

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? CBSE Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particular	Details
Organization	Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Notification	DRQ 2026
Posts	Group A, B & C
Apply Mode	Online
Application Dates	02.12.2025 to 22.12.2025
Selection Process	Tier-1, Tier-2, Interview/Skill Test
Job Location	Any CBSE Office Across India
Official Website	cbse.gov.in

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? CBSE Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details

CBSE has released vacancies for 9 different posts under Group A, B, and C categories.

Group A Posts

Post Name	Post Code	Total Vacancies
Assistant Secretary	01/25	08
Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics)	02/25	12
Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Training)	03/25	08
Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Skill Education)	04/25	07
Accounts Officer	05/25	02

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Group B Posts

Post Name	Post Code	Total Vacancies
Superintendent	06/25	27
Junior Translation Officer (JTO)	07/25	09

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Group C Posts

Post Name	Post Code	Total Vacancies
Junior Accountant	08/25	16
Junior Assistant	09/25	35

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? PwBD Reservation Details

PwBD vacancies are available for the following categories:

• Blindness & Low Vision
• Deaf & Hard of Hearing
• Locomotor Disability
• Autism, Intellectual Disability, SLD, MI
• Multiple Disabilities

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? Posting Locations for CBSE Recruitment 2026

Selected candidates can be posted at any CBSE office:

Ajmer, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Delhi, Dubai, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Noida, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Kolkata, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada, and Sub-Regional Offices Srinagar, Jammu, Shimla, Gangtok, Agartala, Itanagar, Raebareli.

Posting request influence may lead to cancellation of candidature.

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? CBSE Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility varies according to the post. Below is a summary:

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1. Assistant Secretary (Group A)

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Age Limit: 35 years
• Selection: Tier-1 + Tier-2 + Interview

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2. Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics/Training/Skill Education)

• PG Degree with 55% marks
• Desirable: B.Ed/M.Ed, NET, JRF, PhD
• Age Limit: 30 years
• Selection: Tier-1 + Tier-2 + Interview

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3. Accounts Officer

• Graduation with Commerce/Economics/Finance OR
• MBA (Finance)/CA/ICWA
• Age Limit: 35 years
• Selection: Tier-1 + Tier-2 + Interview

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4. Superintendent (Group B)

• Graduation + Computer Knowledge
• Age Limit: 30 years
• Selection: Tier-1 + Tier-2 + Typing Test (Qualifying)

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5. Junior Translation Officer (JTO)

• Master’s in Hindi/English + Translation Diploma
• Age Limit: 30 years
• Selection: Tier-1 + Tier-2

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6. Junior Accountant (Group C)

• 12th with Accountancy/Commerce/Finance subjects
• Typing Skill Mandatory
• Age Limit: 27 years

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7. Junior Assistant (Group C)

• 12th Pass
• Typing Skill Mandatory
• Age Limit: 27 years

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? Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST	5 Years
OBC (NCL)	3 Years
PwBD (UR)	10 Years
PwBD (OBC)	13 Years
PwBD (SC/ST)	15 Years
Women	10 Years
Ex-Servicemen	As per rules
CBSE Employees	No age bar

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? CBSE Recruitment 2026 – Application Fees

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

Group	Total Fee
A	?250
B	?250
C	?250

For UR / OBC / EWS

Group	Total Fee
Group A	?1750
Group B	?1050
Group C	?1050

Mode of Payment: Online only

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? CBSE Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process

Selection is based on:

• Tier-1 (MCQ/OMR)
• Tier-2 (MCQ + Descriptive)
• Interview / Skill Test (as applicable)

The exam pattern varies for each post (A, B & C).
All exams include:

• General Awareness
• Reasoning
• Numerical Ability
• Hindi & English
• Computer Knowledge
• Subject-related paper in Tier-2

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? CBSE Recruitment 2026 – Syllabus (Brief)

Common Topics:

• Current Affairs
• General Studies
• Indian Polity
• History & Geography
• Science & Technology
• Computer Awareness
• Communication Skills
• Subject-specific topics (Tier-2)

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? How to Apply for CBSE Recruitment 2026?

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official CBSE website: cbse.gov.in
2. Go to Recruitment ? DRQ 2026 Online Application
3. Register with email ID and mobile number
4. Fill the application form carefully
5. Upload documents:
   • Photo
   • Signature
   • Certificates
6. Pay the application fee
7. Download & print the application form

Important: Only online applications are accepted.

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? CBSE Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

Event	Date
Opening of Online Application	02.12.2025
Closing of Online Application	22.12.2025 (11:59 PM)
Fee Payment Last Date	22.12.2025
Exam Dates	To be notified

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? Important Notes

• Candidates must hold required qualifications before applying.
• Final-year candidates are not eligible.
• Posting preference will NOT be entertained.
• Certificates must be in prescribed format.

Important links

Official Notification CBSE

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? Conclusion

The CBSE Recruitment 2026 notification is a major opportunity for graduates, postgraduates, teachers, accounts professionals, and freshers seeking stable central government jobs. With multiple posts across India, the recruitment offers excellent career growth in an esteemed national education board.

If you meet the eligibility criteria, apply before 22 December 2025.