CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (CBSE), an Autonomous Organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has announced the Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ2026) for filling up 124 Group A, B & C posts on All India Competitive basis. Eligible Indian citizens can apply online from 2nd December 2025 to 22nd December 2025.
The Candidates must carefully go through the detailed CBSE Recruitment 2025-26 notification to ensure they meet the essential qualifications, age criteria, category reservations, and other eligibility before submitting the online application.
CBSE Recruitment 2025-26 – 124 Group A, B & C Vacancies
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Organization |
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
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Post Names |
Assistant Secretary, Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics/Training/Skill Education), Accounts Officer, Superintendent, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Accountant, Junior Assistant |
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Total Vacancies |
124 |
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Age Limit |
Post-wise (Max 27-35 years) |
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Pay Scale |
Group A: Level-10; Group B: Level-6; Group C: Level-2 |
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Minimum Qualification |
Post-wise (Bachelor’s/Master’s/12th Pass) |
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Selection Process |
Tier-1 (MCQ) + Tier-2 (Objective/Descriptive) + Skill Test (if applicable) + Interview (for Group A) |
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Job Location |
Any CBSE Office/Regional Office/Centre across India |
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Last Date |
22/12/2025 |
✅ CBSE Recruitment 2025-26 Post-wise Vacancies:
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Group |
Post Name |
Total Vacancies |
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A |
Assistant Secretary |
08 |
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A |
Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics) |
12 |
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A |
Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Training) |
08 |
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A |
Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Skill Education) |
07 |
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A |
Accounts Officer |
02 |
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B |
Superintendent |
27 |
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B |
Junior Translation Officer |
09 |
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C |
Junior Accountant |
16 |
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C |
Junior Assistant |
35 |
✅ CBSE Recruitment 2025-26 Age Limit (as on 22.12.2025):
- Assistant Secretary / Accounts Officer (Group A) → Maximum 35 years
- Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics/Training/Skill Education) (Group A) → Maximum 30 years
- Superintendent / Junior Translation Officer (Group B) → Maximum 30 years
- Junior Accountant / Junior Assistant (Group C) → Maximum 27 years
- Relaxations: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC-NCL: 3 years, PwBD: 10/13/15 years (UR/OBC/SC-ST), Women: 10 years, Ex-Servicemen: Service deduction + 3/5 years, etc. (as per GoI rules)
- Minimum Age: 18 years for all posts
✅ CBSE Recruitment 2025-26 Essential Qualifications:
- Assistant Secretary (Group A): Bachelor’s Degree from recognized University/Institution.
- Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics/Training/Skill Education) (Group A): Post Graduate Degree with 55% marks (50% for reserved categories).
- Accounts Officer (Group A): Bachelor’s Degree in Economics/Commerce/Accounts/Finance/Business Studies/Cost Accounting or equivalent (SAS/JAO, PG in related, MBA Finance/CA/ICWA).
- Superintendent (Group B): Bachelor’s Degree + Working knowledge of Computer (MS Office, etc.).
- Junior Translation Officer (Group B): Master’s Degree in Hindi/English or equivalent with Diploma/3 years experience in translation.
- Junior Accountant (Group C): 12th Class with Accountancy/Business Studies/Economics/Commerce etc. + Typing: 35 wpm English/30 wpm Hindi.
- Junior Assistant (Group C): 12th Class or equivalent + Typing: 35 wpm English/30 wpm Hindi.
✅ CBSE Recruitment 2025-26 Selection Process:
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Group A Posts: Tier-1 (MCQ Screening) → Tier-2 (Objective + Descriptive) → Interview |
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Group B & C Posts: Tier-1 (MCQ) → Tier-2 (Objective/Descriptive) → Typing/Skill Test (Qualifying) |
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Document Verification for all shortlisted candidates |
✅ CBSE Recruitment 2025-26 Application Fee:
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Category |
Group A | Group B | Group C |
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SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women |
₹ 250/- (Processing Fee) |
₹ 250/- (Processing Fee) |
₹ 250/- (Processing Fee) |
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Unreserved/OBC/EWS |
₹ 1750/- (₹1500 + ₹250) |
₹ 1050/- (₹800 + ₹250) |
₹ 1050/- (₹800 + ₹250) |
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Board’s Regular Employees |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
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Payment Mode |
Online (Debit/ Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI) | ||
✅ CBSE Recruitment 2025-26 Important Dates:
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Commencement of Online Registration |
02nd December 2025 |
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Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment |
22nd December 2025 (11:59 PM) |
✅ CBSE Recruitment 2025-26 Important Links:
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CBSE Detailed Notification |
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CBSE Apply Online Link |
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CBSE Official Website |
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Join IndGovtJobs Alert Channels |
✅ How to Apply CBSE Recruitment 2025-26:
Applications are invited only through online mode via the CBSE Recruitment Portal. Follow these steps for successful submission:
➢ Step 1: Visit the official apply online link from 02.12.2025 and complete the registration process with valid email and mobile number.
➢ Step 2: Fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately; upload scanned photograph, signature, and required documents (as per specifications in notification).
➢ Step 3: Select the post code(s) you wish to apply for (candidates can apply for multiple posts if eligible).
➢ Step 4: Pay the application/processing fee online through Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI before 22.12.2025 (11:59 PM).
➢ Step 5: Submit the form and take a printout of the application acknowledgment for records.
✅ Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the total number of vacancies in CBSE Recruitment 2025-26?
124 posts across Group A (37), Group B (36), and Group C (51) in various positions like Assistant Secretary, Superintendent, Junior Assistant, etc.
What are the important dates for application?
Online applications start from 02.12.2025 and close on 22.12.2025 (up to 11:59 PM), including fee payment.
What is the age limit for Group A posts?
Maximum 30-35 years depending on the post, with relaxations for reserved categories, PwBD, Women, ESM, etc. as per GoI norms.
What is the selection process for Group B & C posts?
Tier-1 (MCQ Screening), Tier-2 (Objective + Descriptive), followed by qualifying Typing/Skill Test and Document Verification.
What is the application fee for Unreserved candidates?
₹1750/- for Group A, ₹1050/- for Group B & C (inclusive of processing fee); ₹250/- processing fee only for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women.
What are the minimum qualifications for Junior Assistant?
12th Class Pass with typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi.