Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), an organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has released a significant notification for the Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ2026). The board has invited online applications for various Group A, B, and C posts on an All India Competitive Examination basis. The positions range from high-level administrative roles like Assistant Secretary to essential support roles like Junior Assistants.
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CBSE Group A, B, C Various Posts Recruitment 2025 : Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 02.12.2025 |
| Start Date of Online Application | 02.12.2025 |
| Last Date for Submission | 22.12.2025 (upto 11:59 P.M.) |
| Last Date for Fee Submission | 22.12.2025 (upto 11:59 P.M.) |
| Cut-off Date for Eligibility | 22.12.2025 |
CBSE Group A, B, C Various Posts Recruitment 2025 : Vacancy Details
| Post Code | Name of Post | Group | Pay Level | Total Vacancies |
| 01/25 | Assistant Secretary | A | Level 10 | 8 |
| 02/25 | Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics) | A | Level 10 | 12 |
| 03/25 | Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Training) | A | Level 10 | 8 |
| 04/25 | Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Skill Education) | A | Level 10 | 7 |
| 05/25 | Accounts Officer | A | Level 10 | 2 |
| 06/25 | Superintendent | B | Level 6 | 27 |
| 07/25 | Junior Translation Officer | B | Level 6 | 9 |
| 08/25 | Junior Accountant | C | Level 2 | 16 |
| 09/25 | Junior Assistant | C | Level 2 | 35 |
Total Vacancies: 124
CBSE Group A, B, C Various Posts Recruitment 2025 : Eligibility
To apply, you must meet specific age and educational criteria as of the closing date, 22.12.2025.
Educational Qualification
- Assistant Secretary: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University.
- Assistant Director (Academics/Training/Skill): Post Graduate Degree in a relevant discipline with at least 55% marks.
- Accounts Officer: Bachelor’s degree with Economics/Commerce/Accounts/Finance or MBA (Finance)/CA/ICWA.
- Superintendent: Bachelor’s Degree and working knowledge of computers.
- Junior Translation Officer: Master’s Degree in Hindi with English (or vice versa) or Diploma in Translation.
- Junior Accountant: 12th Class with Accountancy/Business Studies/Commerce/Economics.
- Junior Assistant: 12th Class or equivalent and a typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on a computer.
CBSE Group A, B, C Various Posts Recruitment 2025 : Age Relaxation
The maximum age varies by post (e.g., 35 years for Assistant Secretary, 30 years for Junior Translation Officer, 27 years for Junior Assistant). However, relaxation is provided for reserved categories:
| Category | Age Relaxation Permissible |
| SC/ST | 05 Years |
| OBC (NCL) Centre List | 03 Years |
| PwBD (Unreserved) | 10 Years |
| PwBD + OBC (NCL) | 13 Years |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 Years |
| Women | 10 Years |
| CBSE Regular Employees | No Bar |
CBSE Group A, B, C Various Posts Recruitment 2025 : Application Fee and Process
Applications are accepted via Online Mode Only. Fees must be paid online via Debit/Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI. The fee structure consists of an Application Fee (where applicable) and a mandatory Processing Fee for all.
| Category | Post Group | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total Fee |
| UR/OBC/EWS | Group A | ₹ 1500 | ₹ 250 | ₹ 1750 |
| UR/OBC/EWS | Group B & C | ₹ 800 | ₹ 250 | ₹ 1050 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women/ESM | All Groups | Nil | ₹ 250 | ₹ 250 |
CBSE Group A, B, C Various Posts Recruitment 2025 : Salary
The posts offer competitive salaries based on the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Levels.
| Post Name | Pay Level |
| Assistant Secretary / Assistant Directors / Accounts Officer | Pay Level – 10 |
| Superintendent / Junior Translation Officer | Pay Level – 6 |
| Junior Accountant / Junior Assistant | Pay Level – 2 |
CBSE Group A, B, C Various Posts Recruitment 2025 : Selection Process
The selection process generally involves multiple stages depending on the post:
- Tier-1: MCQ Based Preliminary Screening Examination (Common screening for grouped posts).
- Tier-2: Objective Type (OMR Based) & Descriptive Type Written Main Examination.
- Interview: Only for Group A posts (Assistant Secretary, Assistant Directors, Accounts Officer).
- Skill Test: Typing test for Junior Assistant and Junior Accountant (Qualifying in nature).
Note: There is a negative marking of 1 mark for every incorrect answer in Tier-1.
CBSE Group A, B, C Various Posts Recruitment 2025 : Exam Pattern
The Exam Pattern for Tier-1 (MCQ) is consistent across most administrative posts (Assistant Secretary, Superintendent, Junior Accountant, Junior Assistant).
Tier-1 Exam Structure:
| Test Part | Component of the Test | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| Part-I | Current Affairs, General Awareness | 20 | 60 | 2 Hours |
| Part-II | General Mental Ability, Logic & Reasoning | 20 | 60 | |
| Part-III | Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Data Interpretation | 20 | 60 | |
| Part-IV | General Hindi Comprehension | 10 | 30 | |
| Part-V | General English Comprehension | 10 | 30 | |
| Part-VI | Basic Knowledge of Computer Proficiency | 20 | 60 | |
| Total | All Sections | 100 | 300 | 120 Mins |
Note: For Tier-2, the exam is usually 3 hours and includes specific subjects related to the post (like Accounts for Accounts Officer or Translation for JTO) along with descriptive writing.
CBSE Group A, B, C Various Posts Recruitment 2025 : Syllabus
Tier-1 Syllabus
- Current Affairs & General Awareness: Latest events, national and international news.
- General Mental Ability & Reasoning: Coding-decoding, series, logical deductions, analytical ability.
- Arithmetical & Numerical Ability: Basic mathematics, percentage, average, ratio, data interpretation.
- Hindi & English: Comprehension, communication skills, grammar usage.
- Computer Proficiency: Basic computer operations, MS Office, internet usage.
Tier-2 Syllabus (Post Specific Examples)
- Assistant Secretary / Superintendent: Includes Indian History, Culture, Economy, Geography, Polity, Constitution, Ethics, Public Administration, and Essay Writing.
- Junior Accountant: Includes Financial Accounting, Taxation, Auditing, Budgeting, and Business Studies along with General Awareness.
- Junior Assistant: Descriptive test including Essay Writing (Hindi/English), Letter Writing, and Precis Writing (English only).
CBSE Group A, B, C Various Posts Recruitment 2025 : Preparation Tips
- Understand the Level: For Group A, it is Graduation/Post-Graduation level. For Group C (Junior Assistant), Tier-1 is Secondary level and Tier-2 is Senior Secondary level.
- Focus on Accuracy: With a heavy negative marking of 1 mark per wrong answer (while getting 3 marks for a correct one), guessing is risky.
- Computer Skills: Do not ignore the computer proficiency section as it carries significant weight (60 marks).
- Typing Speed: For Junior Assistant applicants, start practicing typing immediately to reach the 35 w.p.m. (English) or 30 w.p.m. (Hindi) benchmark.
CBSE Group A, B, C Various Posts Recruitment 2025 : Admit Card
Admit Cards will be issued online through the official CBSE website. They will not be sent by post. Candidates must download the e-Admit Card and carry a printed copy along with a valid original Photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, etc.) to the examination center.
CBSE Group A, B, C Various Posts Recruitment 2025 : Result
The results will be declared on the CBSE website. The Board will release the Answer Keys for Tier-1 first, inviting challenges from candidates. The final result will be based on the final answer keys. There is no provision for re-evaluation of the answer sheets.
