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CBSE Recruitment 2025-2026: Apply Online for Assistant Secretary, Junior Assistant, Accounts Officer & More Posts (DRQ2026)

CBSE Recruitment 2025-2026: Apply Online for Assistant Secretary, Junior Assistant, Accounts Officer & More Posts (DRQ2026)

CBSE Recruitment 2025-2026: Apply Online for Assistant Secretary, Junior Assistant, Accounts Officer & More Posts (Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026)

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, has officially opened the application window for the **Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ2026)** [1]. This is a major opportunity for candidates seeking prestigious government jobs on an All India Competitive Examination basis, with multiple vacancies across Group A, B, and C categories [1]. Aspiring candidates must ensure they submit their applications only through the online mode before the deadline of 22.12.2025 [2], [3].

This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about the **CBSE Recruitment 2025**, including detailed vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria for posts like Junior Assistant and Assistant Secretary, the multi-tier examination scheme, and application fee structure. The selection process involves written examinations and, for certain posts, interviews or skill tests, making thorough preparation essential for securing these CBSE Jobs.

Table of Contents: CBSE Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026

Total Vacancies and Post Details for CBSE Recruitment 2025

The **CBSE Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ2026)** notification details various posts across different pay levels. The total number of vacancies is provisional and subject to change based on actual administrative requirements [2], [4]. Candidates should note the specific Group and Pay Level for the posts they are interested in, such as the Junior Assistant (Group C, Pay Level 2) or the Assistant Secretary (Group A, Pay Level 10) [5], [6].

Post Code Group Details of Posts Pay Level Max. Age Total Vacancies
01/25 A Assistant Secretary Pay Level – 10 35 08
02/25 A Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics) Pay Level – 10 30 12
03/25 A Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Training) Pay Level – 10 30 08
04/25 A Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Skill Education) Pay Level – 10 30 07
05/25 A Accounts Officer Pay Level – 10 35 02
06/25 B Superintendent Pay Level – 6 30 27
07/25 B Junior Translation Officer Pay Level – 6 30 09
08/25 C Junior Accountant Pay Level – 2 27 16
09/25 C Junior Assistant Pay Level – 2 27 35

Candidates applying for the **CBSE Recruitment 2025** must ensure they meet the specific age limits stipulated for each post. The maximum age for the Assistant Secretary and Accounts Officer is 35 years, while candidates for the Junior Assistant and Junior Accountant positions must not exceed 27 years of age [5], [6].

Important Dates and Application Process

All interested candidates for the **Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ2026)** must apply online within the stipulated timeframe [1]. Applications submitted via post, hand, or email will not be considered and will be summarily rejected [2].

  • Duration of Online Registration of the Application: W.E.F. 02.12.2025 to 22.12.2025 [3].
  • Last Date for Submission of Online Application: 22.12.2025 (Up to 11:59 P.M.) [3].
  • Last Date of Submission of Fee: 22.12.2025 (Up to 11:59 P.M.) [3].

The crucial date for determining eligibility, including educational qualifications and age limits, shall be the last date for receipt of the online application, which is 22.12.2025 [3], [7]. Candidates must possess the essential qualification by the time of submission of the online application; those whose final examination results are awaited need not apply for the **CBSE Jobs** [8].

Important Note on Applications: Candidates may apply for more than one post if eligible, but **separate applications and separate requisite fees** must be paid for each post [9]. The application portal will only accept online applications [2].

Detailed Eligibility and Educational Qualifications for CBSE Recruitment 2025

Group A Posts: Assistant Secretary, Accounts Officer, Assistant Professor

  • Assistant Secretary (Post Code 01/25): Essential qualification is a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University/Institution. Age limit is 35 years [10].
  • Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics/Training/Skill Education): Essential requirement is a Post Graduate Degree in any discipline with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) from a recognized University/Institute. Applicable concession (5% relaxation) is provided to reserved categories [10], [11]. The age limit is 30 years [12]. Desirable qualifications include B.Ed./M.Ed., NET/SLET, NET-JRF, or a Doctorate Degree [12].
  • Accounts Officer (Post Code 05/25): Essential requirements include:
    • Bachelor’s degree with Economics/Commerce/Accounts/Finance/Business Studies/Cost Accounting as one of the subjects [12]. OR
    • Bachelor’s degree and having passed the SAS/JAO(C) examination conducted by any Account/Audit Services/Department of the Central/State Govt. [13]. OR
    • Post Graduate degree in Economics/Commerce/Accounts/Finance/Business Studies/Cost Accounting [13]. OR
    • M.B.A. (Finance)/Chartered Accountant/ICWA [13].
    The age limit for the **Accounts Officer** position is 35 years [14].

Group B Posts: Superintendent, Junior Translation Officer

  • Superintendent (Post Code 06/25): Essential requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent, along with working knowledge of Computer/Computer Applications such as Windows, MS-Office, handling of large database, and Internet [14]. The age limit is 30 years [15].
  • Junior Translation Officer (Post Code 07/25): Essential qualifications require a Master’s Degree in Hindi with English, or vice-versa, at the Degree Level [15], [16]. Alternatively, a Master's in any subject other than Hindi/English, with Hindi or English medium and the other as a compulsory/elective subject at the Degree Level, is acceptable [16], [17]. Additionally, a recognized Diploma or Certificate Course in translation (Hindi to English and vice-versa) OR three years of experience in translation work in a Central or State Government Office is mandatory [17]. The age limit is 30 years [17].

Group C Posts: Junior Accountant, Junior Assistant

Candidates applying for the Group C CBSE Jobs must satisfy the lower age criteria and qualification requirements:

  • Junior Accountant (Post Code 08/25): Essential qualification is 12th Class from a recognized Board/University with Accountancy/Business Studies/Economics/Commerce/Entrepreneurship/Finance/Business Administration/Taxation/Cost Accounting as one of the subjects [18]. A mandatory typing speed of **35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on Computer** is required, which will be qualifying in nature [19]. The age limit is 27 years [19].
  • Junior Assistant (Post Code 09/25): Essential qualification is 12th Class or equivalent from a recognized Board or University [19]. A typing speed of **35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on Computer** (corresponding to 10500 KDPH/ 9000 KDPH) is also mandatory (qualifying in nature) [20]. The age limit is 27 years [20].

It is crucial that candidates ensure their qualifications are strictly in accordance with the notified requirements, and the result must have been declared on or before the last date for submitting the online application (22.12.2025) [4].

Examination Scheme: Tier I, Tier II, and Interview/Skill Test

The selection process for the **Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ2026)** involves multi-tier examinations, often followed by an interview or skill test. The medium of examination will be bilingual (Hindi and English), except for the Hindi & English Comprehension sections [21].

Tier-1 Preliminary Screening Examination (Common for many posts)

Tier-1 is an objective (MCQ) type OMR Based examination, typically lasting 2 hours, carrying a total of 300 marks [22], [23], [24], [25], [26], [27], [28]. The scheme of examination for posts like Assistant Secretary, Accounts Officer, and Group B posts often includes 100 questions divided into six parts [29], [25]:

  1. Current Affairs, General Awareness (20 Questions, 60 Marks) [29].
  2. General Mental Ability, General Intelligence, Logical Reasoning, and Analytical Ability (20 Questions, 60 Marks) [29].
  3. Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Data Interpretation (20 Questions, 60 Marks) [29].
  4. General Hindi Comprehension and Communication Skill (10 Questions, 30 Marks) [29].
  5. General English Comprehension and Communication Skill (10 Questions, 30 Marks) [29].
  6. Basic Knowledge of Computer Proficiency (20 Questions, 60 Marks) [29].

In Tier-1, three (03) marks are awarded for every correct answer, and one (01) mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. Unanswered questions receive zero marks [30].

Note on Grouping: For administrative ease in this **CBSE Recruitment 2025**, applicants for Post Codes 01/25 to 05/25 and 07/25 will appear for a single Tier-I test. Applicants for Post Codes 08/25 to 09/25 will also appear for a single Tier-I test. The Superintendent (Post Code 06/25) will have a separate Tier-I test due to its distinct syllabus and level [31].

Tier-2 Main Examination and Subsequent Stages

Candidates shortlisted from Tier-1 (in a 1:10 ratio) proceed to Tier-2, which combines Objective Type (OMR Based) and Descriptive Written components [32].

  • Assistant Secretary & Accounts Officer: Tier-2 is followed by an Interview/Personal Interaction (50 marks), for which candidates are called in a 1:5 ratio [32], [33]. The final merit for these Group A **CBSE Jobs** is based on performance in Tier-2 and the Interview [34], [33].
  • Assistant Professor & Assistant Director: Tier-2 focuses heavily on Education Systems and concepts like NEP, NCF [35]. This is followed by an Interview (30 marks) [35].
  • Superintendent & Junior Accountant: Tier-2 is followed by a Skill Test (qualifying in nature), for which candidates are called in a 1:5 ratio based on Tier-2 performance [36], [37]. The skill test mandates a typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on the computer [15], [19].
  • Junior Assistant: Tier-2 is a Descriptive Written Examination lasting 2 hours and 15 minutes, covering Essay Writing, Application/Letter Writing, and Precis Writing [38]. This is followed by a qualifying Skill Test [39].

Cut-off Criteria

The cut off marks for Tier-1 and Tier-2 are designed with relaxation for reserved categories: 5% below the UR category cut-off for OBC/EWS, and 10% below the UR cut-off for SC/ST/PwBD [40]. However, no candidate will be considered for selection if they secure less than 30% of the maximum marks in any tier of the examination (Tier-1 and Tier-2) [40].

Reservation and Age Relaxation Policy for DRQ2026

Reservation for SC, ST, OBC (NCL) Centre List, EWS, PwBD, and ESM categories will be applicable as per Government of India rules [41]. Candidates seeking reservation benefits must possess valid requisite certificates in the prescribed format on the closing date of application (22.12.2025) [42], [7].

Age Relaxation Permissible Beyond Upper Age Limit (Crucial Date 22.12.2025)

The permissible age relaxation for the **CBSE Recruitment 2025** is as follows [43], [44]:

Category Age-relaxation Permissible
SC/ST 05 Years
OBC (NCL) Centre List 03 Years
PwBD (Unreserved) 10 Years
PwBD [OBC (NCL) Centre List] 13 Years
PwBD (SC/ST) 15 Years
Ex-Servicemen (Group A) 05 Years
Women 10 Years
Departmental Candidates (Board’s Regular Employees) No Bar

EWS and OBC (NCL) Specific Rules: EWS candidates must have a certificate issued for the Financial Year 2024-25, valid for the year 2025-26 [45]. Candidates seeking OBC (NCL) reservation must ensure they possess the caste/community certificate (applicable for Centre list only) and do not fall in the creamy layer on the crucial date of 22.12.2025 [41].

PwBD Categories: The reservation covers several specified disabilities, including Blindness and low vision (B, LV), Deaf and hard Hearing (D, HH), Locomotor disability, Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability (SLD), and mental illness (MI), and multiple disabilities [46], [2]. Only persons suffering from not less than 40% of the relevant benchmark disability are eligible for relaxation/reservation [47]. Specific posts, such as **Assistant Secretary**, have earmarked vacancies for certain PwBD categories like D, HH [48]. The Junior Assistant post also has one vacancy reserved for PwBD category B) D, HH [49].

Application Fee Structure for CBSE Jobs 2025

The examination fee for the **CBSE Recruitment 2025** consists of two components: Application Fee and Processing Fee [8]. The processing fee is mandatory for all applicants [8]. Payment must be made exclusively through Online Mode using Debit Cards, Credit Cards (except Rupay CC on UPI, PPI Wallet, and Credit Line), Internet Banking, and UPI [8], [50]. Fees once paid are non-refundable [50], [32].

Group Category Application Fee (₹) Processing Fee (₹) Total Fee (₹)
Group A (Assistant Secretary, Accounts Officer) Unreserved/OBC/EWS 1500 250 1750
Group B & C (Superintendent, Junior Assistant) Unreserved/OBC/EWS 800 250 1050
All Groups (A, B, C) SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women - 250 250
All Groups (A, B, C) Board’s Regular Employee(s) Nil Nil Nil

Place of Posting and Exam Cities

The selected candidates for the **DRQ2026** positions are liable to be posted in any of the Board’s offices, including Regional Offices, Centre of Excellence/ACCPD Raebareli, and Sub-Regional Offices [2]. These posts carry All India transfer liability [51]. Posting to the Headquarters or any specific Regional Office is not a matter of right and depends solely on administrative requirement [2].

Regional Offices and Exam Cities

The Tier-1 examination will be conducted across several cities related to the Regional Offices of **CBSE**. These examination cities include (but are not limited to) [52]:

  • Ahmedabad (Gujarat)
  • Ajmer (Rajasthan)
  • Bengaluru (Karnataka)
  • Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)
  • Bhubaneshwar (Odisha)
  • Chennai (Tamil Nadu)
  • Dehradun (Uttarakhand)
  • Delhi / Noida / Gurugram (Delhi / NCR)
  • Guwahati (Assam)
  • Ludhiana (Punjab)
  • Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh)
  • Patna (Bihar)
  • Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh)
  • Pune (Maharashtra)
  • Panchkula (Haryana)
  • Raipur (Chhattisgarh)
  • Ranchi (Jharkhand)
  • Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala)
  • Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh)

The allocation of examination centres is determined by the Board, and while preferences are considered, the Board reserves the right to allot a Centre in a city other than the candidate's preference anywhere in India due to logistical or administrative reasons [53].

Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates preparing for the **CBSE Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026** must strictly adhere to the examination rules. Candidates must report at the Examination Centre two hours before the commencement of the exam [54]. Essential documents to bring on the day of the exam include [55], [56]:

  • Printed copy of the Admit Card downloaded from the CBSE website.
  • One passport size photograph (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form) for pasting on the attendance sheet.
  • Original, valid, and non-expired photo IDs (PAN card/Driving License/Voter ID/Passport/Aadhaar Card with photograph/E-Aadhaar with photograph/Ration Card with photograph).
  • PwBD certificate, if applicable [57].

Unfair Means (UFM) practices, such as using prohibited electronic devices (Mobile Phone/Calculator/Camera/Electronic Watches) or bringing textual material, are strictly prohibited [58], [59], [60]. Indulging in UFM practices will result in disqualification and debatement for 02 years from Board’s examinations, along with potential criminal prosecution [61]. Candidates must ensure they have not submitted multiple applications for the same post, as this will lead to summary rejection [62]. For the **Junior Assistant** and **Junior Accountant** posts, proficiency in typing speed is a crucial qualifying component [19], [20].

For any queries regarding the **CBSE Recruitment 2025**, applicants should contact the Help Line Number 011-24050353 and 011-24050354 between 09:30 am to 05:30 pm on working days or email drq2026@cbseshiksha.in [63], [64].

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about CBSE DRQ2026

Q1: What is the maximum age limit for the Assistant Secretary position in the CBSE Recruitment 2025?

A: The maximum age limit for the **Assistant Secretary** (Post Code 01/25, Group A) is 35 years [5], [10]. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories (SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, etc.) as per Government of India rules [43].

Q2: What is the crucial date for determining eligibility for the DRQ2026 posts?

A: The crucial date for determining various eligibility criteria, including Educational Qualifications and age limit, is the last date for receipt of the online application, which is **22.12.2025** [3], [7]. All qualifications must be possessed by the candidate on or before this date [8], [4].

Q3: Do I need to apply separately if I am eligible for the Junior Assistant and Junior Accountant positions?

A: Yes, if a candidate wishes to apply for more than one post, such as **Junior Assistant** and **Junior Accountant**, they must submit separate applications and pay the requisite fee separately for each post [9]. Although these posts share a single Tier-I test, separate applications are mandatory [31].

Q4: What is the role of the Skill Test for posts like Superintendent and Junior Accountant?

A: For positions like **Superintendent** and **Junior Accountant**, the Skill Test is mandatory but qualifying in nature [15], [19]. It primarily involves demonstrating a required typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on a computer [15], [20]. Candidates are called for the Skill Test in a 1:5 ratio based on their Tier-2 performance [36], [37].

Q5: Where will the selected candidates for the CBSE Jobs be posted?

A: Selected candidates are liable to be posted or subsequently transferred anywhere in India in any of the offices of the Board, including Regional Offices, Sub-Regional Offices, and Centres of Excellence. The posts carry All India transfer liability, and specific posting requests will not be entertained [2], [51].

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