Overview for CBSE Recruitment 2026
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, has released a significant notification for the Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ2026).Which invites online applications for multiple Group A, B, and C posts, with national-level competitive examinations determining selection. The selected candidates can be posted at any CBSE office across India
Important Dates
Date of Indicative Notification – 2nd December 2025
Application Online Start Date : – 2nd December 2025
Application Apply Online Last Date –22 December 2025
Application Fee Payment Last date : 22nd December 2025 (up to 11:59 P.M.)
Vacancy Details
CBSE has announced vacancies across different groups (A, B, and C). Below is the breakdown of the posts and the distribution of seats among different categories (UR, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS).
Grand Total Vacancies: 124
| Group | Post Name | Total |
|---|---|---|
| A | Assistant Secretary | 08 |
| A | Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics) | 12 |
| A | Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Training) | 08 |
| A | Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Skill Education) | 07 |
| A | Accounts Officer | 02 |
| B | Superintendent | 27 |
| B | Junior Translation Officer | 09 |
| C | Junior Accountant | 16 |
| C | Junior Assistant | 35 |
Application Fees
| APPLICATION FEES Group A Posts For UR/OBC Candidates: ₹1500 (Application) + ₹250 (Processing) = ₹1750 For SC / ST /PWD/Female Candidates: ₹250 Processing Fee. Group B Posts For UR/OBC Candidates: ₹800 (Application) + ₹250 (Processing) = ₹1050 For SC / ST /PWD/Female Candidates: ₹250 Processing Fee. Group C Posts For UR/OBC Candidates: ₹800 (Application) + ₹250 (Processing) = ₹1050 For SC / ST /PWD/Female Candidates: ₹250 Processing Fee. |
Salary
| Post Name | Pay Level (7th CPC) |
|---|---|
| Assistant Secretary | Level – 10 |
| Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics) | Level – 10 |
| Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Training) | Level – 10 |
| Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Skill Education) | Level – 10 |
| Accounts Officer | Level – 10 |
| Superintendent | Level – 6 |
| Junior Translation Officer | Level – 6 |
| Junior Accountant | Level – 2 |
| Junior Assistant | Level – 2 |
Educational Qualification Details
The candidates must meet the specific educational criteria for each post as of 22.12.2025.
- Assistant Secretary: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University.
- Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics/Training/Skill Ed): Post Graduate Degree in any discipline with at least 55% marks.
- Desirable: B.Ed./M.Ed, NET/SLET/Ph.D. earns you extra weightage in the interview.
- Desirable: B.Ed./M.Ed, NET/SLET/Ph.D. earns you extra weightage in the interview.
- Accounts Officer: Bachelor’s degree with Economics, Commerce, Accounts, Finance, or Business Studies. Alternatively, an MBA (Finance), CA, or ICWA is accepted.
- Superintendent: Bachelor’s Degree is required, along with working knowledge of computers (MS-Office, Internet).
- Junior Translation Officer: Master’s Degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory subject (or vice versa). Alternatively, a Master’s in any subject with Hindi/English medium and the other language as a subject, plus a Diploma in translation or 3 years of experience.
- Junior Accountant: Class 12th with Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, or Commerce
OR Bachelor’s degree in related fields. - Junior Assistant: Class 12th (or equivalent).
- Typing: Must possess a typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on a computer.
Age Limit
| Post Name | Group | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Secretary | A | 35 years |
| Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics) | A | 30 years |
| Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Training) | A | 30 years |
| Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Skill Education) | A | 30 years |
| Accounts Officer | A | 35 years |
| Superintendent | B | 30 years |
| Junior Translation Officer | B | 30 years |
| Junior Accountant | C | 27 years |
| Junior Assistant | C | 27 years |
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer): +3 years
- PwBD (Unreserved/EWS): +10 years; (OBC): +13 years; (SC/ST): +15 years
- Ex‑Servicemen: Up to +3 years after deducting military service
- Central Government Civilian Employees: Up to 40 years (45 for SC/ST) for 3 years’ service
Selection Process
The selection process is merit-driven and includes:
- Tier-1 screening
- Tier-2 examination
- Interview where applicable
- Skill test (typing), wherever mandated
Important Links
| Apply Online Start Date | 2nd December 2025 | |||||
| Apply Online Close Date | 22nd December 2025 | |||||
| DOWNLOAD NOTIFICATION | CLICK HERE | |||||
| Official Website | Click Here | |||||
FAQ
Where will the exams be held?
Tier-1 exams will be held in various cities including Delhi/NCR, Pune, Chennai, Patna, Guwahati, etc. You can give your preference, but the Board decides the final allocation.
I am a woman candidate; do I have to pay the fee?
Women candidates are exempted from the Application Fee, but you must still pay the Processing Fee of ₹250
Can candidates apply offline?
No. Only online applications will be accepted.
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