Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ-2026) notification for the recruitment of eligible candidates to 124 Group A, B and C posts through All India Competitive Examination. The recruitment includes Assistant Secretary, Assistant Professor/Assistant Director (Education, Training, Skill Education), Accounts Officer, Superintendent, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Accountant and Junior Assistant. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the CBSE official website from 02 December 2025 to 22 December 2025.
CBSE Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online
- Organization Name: Central Board of Secondary Education
- Advertisement No: CBSE/Rectt.Cell/14(88)/2025
- Post Name: Group A, B and C
- Total Vacancy: 124
- Qualification: 12th Pass, Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, PG degree
- Age Limit: 18-35 years
- Apply Mode: Online
- Apply Start Date: 02.12.2025
- Apply Last Date: 22.12.2025
- Selection Process: Examination, Interview, Skill Test
- Official Website: www.cbse.gov.in
CBSE Group A, B and C Recruitment 2025 - Vacancy Details
- Assistant Secretary - 08
- Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics) - 12
- Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Training) - 08
- Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Skill Education) - 07
- Accounts Officer - 02
- Superintendent - 27
- Junior Translation Officer - 09
- Junior Accountant - 16
- Junior Assistant - 35
Total Vacancies: 124
CBSE Recruitment - Eligibility Criteria
(1) Assistant Secretary
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University/ Institution.
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 35 years
(2) Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics / Training / Skill Education)
Qualification:
- Postgraduate Degree with 55% marks in any discipline with 55% marks from a recognized University/ Institute.
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
(3) Accounts Officer
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree with Commerce/Economics/Accounts/Finance/Business Studies
OR - SAS/JAO qualified
OR - Postgraduate Degree in relevant subject
OR - MBA (Finance)/CA/ICWA
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 35 years
(4) Superintendent
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of Computer/Computer Applications.
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
(5) Junior Translation Officer
Qualification:
- Master’s degree (Hindi & English combination) + Diploma/3 years experience in translation.
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
(6) Junior Accountant
Qualification:
- 12th with Accountancy/Business Studies/Economics/Commerce etc.
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 27 years
(7) Junior Assistant
Qualification:
- 12th Class or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board or University + Typing Test.
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 27 years
CBSE Group A, B and C Recruitment - Pay Scale
- Assistant Secretary: Level-10 (Group A)
- Assistant Professor & Assistant Director: Level-10 (Group A)
- Accounts Officer: Level-10 (Group A)
- Superintendent: Level-6 (Group B)
- Junior Translation Officer: Level-6 (Group B)
- Junior Accountant: Level-2 (Group C)
- Junior Assistant: Level-2 (Group C)
Central Board of Secondary Education Recruitment - Application Fee
For Unreserved/ OBC/ EWS Category -
- Group A Posts: Rs. 1750/-
- Group B Posts: Rs. 1050/-
- Group C Posts: Rs. 1050/-
For SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Ex-Servicemen/ Women Category -
- Group A Posts: Rs. 250/-
- Group B Posts: Rs. 250/-
- Group C Posts: Rs. 250/-
CBSE Recruitment Notification - How to Apply
Candidates can follow the steps below to apply online:
- Visit the official website CBSE: cbse.gov.in.
- Open the Recruitment / DRQ-2026 section.
- Register with your valid mobile number & email ID.
- Fill the online application form carefully.
- upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
CBSE Group A, B and C Recruitment - Selection Process
(1) Group A Posts -
Selection will be done through three stages:
- Tier-I Examination (Objective MCQ – OMR Based)
- Tier-II Examination (Objective + Descriptive)
- Interview
(2) Group B Posts -
(i) Superintendent
- Tier-I Examination (Objective)
- Tier-II Examination (Objective + Descriptive)
- Skill Test (Typing Test - Qualifying)
(ii) Junior Translation Officer (JTO)
- Tier-I Examination (Objective)
- Tier-II Examination (Descriptive)
- Final selection based on Tier-II marks.
(3) Group C Posts -
- Tier-I Examination (Objective MCQ)
- Tier-II Examination (Objective + Descriptive)
- Skill Test
- Typing Test (Qualifying only)
CBSE Notification 2025 - Important Dates
- Start Date of Online Application: 02.12.2025
- Last Date of Online Application: 22.12.2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 22.12.2025
Important Links:
- Click Here: Notification PDF
- Click Here: Official Website
CBSE Group A, B and C Recruitment 2025 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q1. How many vacancies are there?
- Answer: There are 124 vacancies.
Q2. What is the mode of application for CBSE recruitment?
- Answer: The application process is completely online through the official CBSE website.
Q3. What is the last date to apply?
- Answer: The last date to apply online is 22 December 2025 (11:59 PM).
