The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released its biggest direct recruitment notification of the year! Through Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ2026), CBSE is filling 124 Group A, B & C posts on a permanent basis across its Headquarters, Regional Offices, Centres of Excellence and Sub-Regional Offices.
This is a golden opportunity for graduates, post-graduates, 12th pass candidates, and experienced professionals looking for a prestigious central government job under the Ministry of Education.
Important Dates – CBSE Recruitment 2025
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 02 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 22 December 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 22 December 2025 (11:59 PM) |
Note: Even if the last date is extended due to administrative reasons, eligibility will be determined as on 22.12.2025.
Total Vacancies: 124 Posts
| Post Code | Name of Post | Group | Pay Level | Total Vacancies | Max Age (as on 22.12.2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/25 | Assistant Secretary | A | Level-10 | 08 | 35 years |
| 02/25 | Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics) | A | Level-10 | 12 | 30 years |
| 03/25 | Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Training) | A | Level-10 | 08 | 30 years |
| 04/25 | Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Skill Education) | A | Level-10 | 07 | 30 years |
| 05/25 | Accounts Officer | A | Level-10 | 02 | 35 years |
| 06/25 | Superintendent | B | Level-6 | 27 | 30 years |
| 07/25 | Junior Translation Officer | B | Level-6 | 09 | 30 years |
| 08/25 | Junior Accountant | C | Level-2 | 16 | 27 years |
| 09/25 | Junior Assistant | C | Level-2 | 35 | 27 years |
| Total | 124 |
Category-wise Vacancy Breakup
- SC: 18
- ST: 08
- OBC-NCL: 31
- EWS: 11
- UR: 56
- PwBD: 07
- Ex-Servicemen: 05 (only in Group C posts)
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification (Quick Look)
| Post | Minimum Qualification | Desirable |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Secretary | Bachelor’s Degree from recognized university | – |
| Assistant Professor & Asst Director (All streams) | PG with 55% marks (5% relaxation for reserved categories) + B.Ed/M.Ed/NET/PhD desirable | NET/SLET, PhD preferred |
| Accounts Officer | B.Com / M.Com / MBA(Finance) / CA / ICWA / SAS qualified | Experience in Accounts/Audit |
| Superintendent | Any Bachelor’s Degree + Computer knowledge | – |
| Junior Translation Officer | Master’s in Hindi/English + Diploma in Translation or 3 years experience | – |
| Junior Accountant | 12th with Accountancy/Commerce + Typing | – |
| Junior Assistant | 12th Pass + Typing (35 wpm English / 30 wpm Hindi) | – |
Age Relaxation (as on 22.12.2025)
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (Group A) | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (Group B&C) | Service + 3 years |
| Women Candidates | Up to 10 years |
| CBSE Regular Employees | No upper age limit |
Selection Process
- Group A Posts → Tier-1 (MCQ Screening) → Tier-2 (Objective + Descriptive) → Interview
- Group B Posts → Tier-1 (MCQ) → Tier-2 (Objective + Descriptive) + Typing Test (Qualifying)
- Group C Posts → Tier-1 (MCQ) → Tier-2 (Descriptive) + Typing Test (Qualifying)
Typing speed of 35 wpm English or 30 wpm Hindi is mandatory (qualifying in nature) for Superintendent, Junior Accountant & Junior Assistant posts.
Application Fee (Expected – will be updated on portal)
Usually:
- UR/OBC/EWS: ₹1500 (Group A), ₹1000/800 (Group B&C)
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women/ESM: Exempted
How to Apply for CBSE Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official website → cbse.gov.in or the dedicated recruitment portal (link will be activated on 02.12.2025)
- Register using valid email & mobile number
- Fill the online application form
- Upload photo, signature, certificates
- Pay application fee (if applicable)
- Submit and take printout
Direct Apply Link → Will be active from 02 December 2025 (we will update here instantly)
Official Notification PDF
Download CBSE DRQ 2026 Official Notification PDF (42 pages – released on 02.12.2025)
Why You Should Not Miss This Opportunity
- Permanent Central Government job
- Pay Level 2 to Level 10 (₹19,900 – ₹1,42,400 basic + allowances)
- Posting in Delhi, Regional Offices (Chennai, Bengaluru, Guwahati, Patna, etc.) & even Dubai
- Excellent career growth – many past recruits are now Senior Officers in CBSE
Last Date: 22 December 2025 (11:59 PM) Start preparing your documents and keep visiting the official CBSE website from 2nd December onwards.
Download Official Notification
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