Organization: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), An Autonomous Organization under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India
Notification No.: CBSE/Rectt.Cell/14(88)/2025
Notification Date: 02 December 2025
Recruitment Mode: Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ2026) – All India Competitive Examination
Application Mode: Online
About CBSE DRQ2026
CBSE invites online applications for multiple Group posts through the Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ2026). The examination is conducted on an all-India basis to fill vacancies across various cadres, including Assistant Secretary, Assistant Professor & Assistant Director, Superintendent, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Accountant, and Junior Assistant, among others. Horizontal reservations for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) apply as per Government norms and are earmarked post-wise.
Post-wise vacancy details
Note: Maximum age limits are as per the post and must be read with applicable relaxations. Horizontal reservation for PwBD and ESM applies.
| Post Code | Group / Post | Pay Level | Max Age | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | PwBD (Horizontal) | ESM (Horizontal) | Place of Posting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Assistant Secretary | Level-10 | 35 | — | — | 03 | 01 | — | — | — | Any of the Board’s Offices |
| 03/25 | Assistant Professor & Assistant Director | Level-10 | 30 | 02 | 01 | 02 | 01 | 06 | — | — | Any of the Board’s Offices |
| 04/25 | Assistant Professor (Training) | Level-10 | 30 | 01 | — | — | 05 | 08 | — | — | Any of the Board’s Offices |
| 05/25 | Assistant Professor (Skill Education) & Assistant Director (Skill Education) | Level-10 | 30 | — | — | 01 | 05 | 07 | 01 | — | Any of the Board’s Offices |
| 06/25 | Accounts Officer | Level-10 | — | — | — | 02 | 02 | — | — | — | Any of the Board’s Offices |
| 07/25 | Superintendent | — | — | 04 | 02 | 07 | 02 | 12 | 27 | 01 | Any of the Board’s Offices |
| 08/25 | Junior Translation Officer | Level-6 | — | 01 | 01 | 02 | — | 05 | 09 | 01 | Any of the Board’s Offices |
| 09/25 | Junior Accountant | Level-2 | 27 | 03 | 01 | 04 | 01 | 07 | 01 | 05 | Any of the Board’s Offices |
| — | Junior Assistant | — | 27 | — | — | 14 | — | 35 | 01 | — | Any of the Board’s Offices |
Note: Some cells in the source text were not fully legible; applicants must refer to the detailed CBSE advertisement for exact post-wise totals and category distributions.
PwBD earmarked posts and suitability
No. of posts earmarked under PwBD categories: As per the detailed advertisement. Below are the suitability categories mentioned in the notice:
| Group / Post | Advertised PwBD | PwBD Category Earmarked | Categories of PwD Suitable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Secretary | 01 | (B) D, HH | OA, BA, OL, BL, OAL, BLOA, BLA, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, MDy; MD involving (a) to (d) above; “A” |
| Assistant Professor & Assistant Director | — | D, HH | OA, OL, BL, OAL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV; (D) SLD, MI |
| Assistant Director (Skill Education) | — | B, LV; D, HH | OA, BA, OL, BL, OAL, BLOA, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, MDy; MD involving (a) to (d) above |
| Superintendent | 01 | — | MD involving (a) to (d) above; SLD, MI |
Abbreviations (indicative): OA – One Arm, OL – One Leg, BL – Both Legs, OAL – One Arm & One Leg, BA – Both Arms, BLOA/BLA – variations of limb involvement, CP – Cerebral Palsy, LC – Leprosy Cured, Dw – Dwarfism, AAV – Acid Attack Victim, MD/MDy – Muscular Dystrophy, HH – Hard of Hearing, D – Deaf, LV – Low Vision, SLD – Specific Learning Disability, MI – Mental Illness. Applicants must verify the exact definitions and suitability criteria in the detailed advertisement.
Eligibility criteria (general)
- Nationality: Indian citizens only.
- Age limits: As specified per post (e.g., 35 for Assistant Secretary; 30 for most Level-10 Assistant Professor/Director posts; 27 for certain Level-2/Junior posts). Age relaxations apply as per Government norms.
- Educational qualifications: As per post requirements in the detailed advertisement (e.g., relevant degree(s)/specialization for Professor/Director roles; accountancy credentials for Accounts Officer; translation qualifications per Level-6; clerical/finance basics for Junior Accountant; standard administrative competencies for Junior Assistant).
- Reservations: SC/ST/OBC/EWS as per Government norms with valid certificates; horizontal reservation for PwBD/ESM as applicable.
Selection process
- Mode: All India Competitive Examination (DRQ2026) with post-specific assessment stages as notified.
- Stages: Computer-based test and/or written examination, skill tests where applicable (e.g., translation/typing), followed by document verification and medical fitness.
- Merit & tie-breaking: As per CBSE recruitment rules; details will be specified in the detailed notice.
How to apply
- Application portal: Visit CBSE’s official website and navigate to the recruitment section. Ensure you read all instructions before applying.
- Registration: Create an account with accurate details (name and date of birth must match Class X certificate).
- Form fill-up: Choose the correct Post Code, enter academic and category details, and upload documents in prescribed formats.
- Submission: Review thoroughly and submit. Save/print the acknowledgment for future reference.
Advisory: Apply well before the last date/time to avoid portal load issues.
Documents required
- Photo & signature: As per portal specifications.
- ID proof: Aadhaar/PAN/Passport/Driving License (as specified).
- Educational certificates: Class X (DOB), degree/qualification certificates, mark sheets.
- Category certificates: SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwBD/ESM as per prescribed formats.
- Experience certificates: Where required, indicating role, duration, and responsibilities.
General instructions
- Accuracy: All entries must be correct; discrepancies may lead to rejection.
- Communication: CBSE will communicate through the official portal/registered email/mobile only.
- Corrigendum: Any changes/addenda will be uploaded on the CBSE recruitment portal.
Table of contents
- About CBSE DRQ2026
- Post-wise vacancy details
- PwBD earmarked posts and suitability
- Eligibility criteria (general)
- Selection process
- How to apply
- Documents required
- General instructions
