CBSE Direct Recruitment 2025-26 (DRQ2026) – Official notification released by the Central Board of Secondary Education for Group A, B, and C posts. Read complete details including eligibility, salary, age limit, selection process, and official links below.
Organization Information
- Organization Name (English): Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Organization Name (Hindi): केन्द्रीय माध्यमिक शिक्षा बोर्ड (के. मा. शि. बो.)
Posts and Salary Details
| Post | Group | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Approx. Basic Pay Range (₹) |
| Assistant Secretary | A | Level-10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics / Training / Skill Education) | A | Level-10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Accounts Officer | A | Level-10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Superintendent | B | Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Junior Translation Officer | B | Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Junior Accountant | C | Level-2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| Junior Assistant | C | Level-2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
Note: Salary ranges are as per 7th CPC. Only Pay Levels are officially mentioned in the notification.
Job Location and Employment Type
Posting can be anywhere in India at CBSE Headquarters, Regional Offices, Sub-Regional Offices, Centres of Excellence, or ACCPD Raebareli. Offices include Ajmer, Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Bhopal, Bengaluru, Chennai, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Delhi, Gurugram, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Noida, Patna, Prayagraj, Pune, Kolkata, Raipur, Ranchi, Thiruvananthapuram, and Vijayawada.
- Employment Type: Regular (Direct Recruitment)
- Country: India
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 02 December 2025
- Last Date to Apply / Fee Payment: 22 December 2025 (up to 11:59 PM)
- Eligibility Cut-off Date: 22 December 2025
Application Process
- Applications must be submitted online only through the CBSE official website.
- Offline, postal, or email submissions will not be accepted.
- Applicants must fill all details carefully, upload required documents, and pay the applicable fee online.
- Take a printout of the submitted form and fee receipt for document verification.
Eligibility Criteria
All candidates must be Indian citizens and meet the educational and age criteria as of 22 December 2025.
| Post | Essential Qualification | Age Limit |
| Assistant Secretary | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institution. | Maximum 35 years |
| Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (All streams) | Post-Graduate Degree (minimum 55%) with relaxation for reserved categories. Desirable: B.Ed/M.Ed, NET/SLET/NET-JRF, Ph.D. | Maximum 30 years |
| Accounts Officer | Bachelor’s/Master’s in Commerce/Finance/Accounts or MBA (Finance)/CA/ICWA/SAS/JAO. | Maximum 35 years |
| Superintendent | Bachelor’s degree with knowledge of MS Office and computer applications. | Maximum 30 years |
| Junior Translation Officer | Master’s in Hindi or English with translation diploma/certificate or 3 years’ experience in translation. | Maximum 30 years |
| Junior Accountant | 12th Class with subjects like Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Commerce, or related. Typing: 35 wpm (English) or 30 wpm (Hindi). | Maximum 27 years |
| Junior Assistant | 12th Class or equivalent qualification. Typing: 35 wpm (English) or 30 wpm (Hindi). | Maximum 27 years |
Age 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 Government of India rules (5 years for Group A).
- Departmental Candidates (CBSE Employees): No upper age bar.
Reservation Policy
Reservation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories as per Government of India norms. PwBD categories include OA, OL, BL, LV, HH, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, and other benchmark disabilities with 40% or more disability as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
Application Fees
| Category | Group A (₹) | Group B/C (₹) |
| UR / OBC / EWS | 1750 | 1050 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women | 250 | 250 |
| CBSE Regular Employees | Nil | Nil |
Note: Fees once paid are non-refundable and to be paid through online mode only.
Selection Process
- Group A: Tier-1 (MCQ) → Tier-2 (Objective + Descriptive) → Interview.
- Group B/C: Tier-1 (MCQ) → Tier-2 (Objective/Descriptive) + Typing/Skill Test (Qualifying).
- Evaluation: Final merit based on Tier-2 and Interview marks (where applicable).
- Negative Marking: +3 for correct, -1 for wrong answer in Tier-1.
Helpline & Contact Details
- Helpline Numbers: 011-24050353, 011-24050354 (09:30 AM – 05:30 PM on working days)
- Email: drq2026@cbseshiksha.in
Disclaimer: This information is based on the official CBSE Direct Recruitment Notification dated 02.12.2025. Applicants are advised to verify all details through the official website before applying.