The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a major recruitment notification for its Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ2026). This drive aims to fill 124 vacancies across various Group A, B, and C posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official CBSE website.

📜 Brief Information about the Institution

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is a premier national-level board of education in India for public and private schools, controlled and managed by the Government of India. Established in 1929, it operates as an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education. CBSE is renowned for its comprehensive curriculum, conducting the final examinations for Class 10 and Class 12, and various entrance examinations for professional courses, such as NEET and formerly AIEEE. Headquartered in New Delhi, it has numerous regional offices across the country and abroad, striving to provide quality education and foster academic excellence.

📋 Important Information

🏢 Type of Recruitment

This is a Permanent recruitment drive conducted through the Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ2026) on an All India Competitive Examination basis.

👨‍🏫 Post Positions in Detail

The recruitment is for the following positions:

• Assistant Secretary
• Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics)
• Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Training)
• Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Skill Education)
• Accounts Officer
• Superintendent
• Junior Translation Officer
• Junior Accountant
• Junior Assistant

💰 Pay Level / Salary in Detail

📊 Subject-wise Vacancy Details

🎓 Qualification as per Subject or Category

• Assistant Secretary: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University/Institution.
• Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics/Training/Skill Education): Post Graduate Degree in any discipline with 55% marks (or equivalent grade).
• Accounts Officer: Bachelor’s Degree with Economics/Commerce/Accounts/Finance/Business Studies/Cost Accounting as a subject OR MBA (Finance)/Chartered Accountant/ICWA.
• Superintendent: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent, with working knowledge of computers. A typing speed of 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi is mandatory.
• Junior Translation Officer: Master’s Degree in Hindi/English with the other language as a compulsory or elective subject. Must have a recognized Diploma or Certificate course in translation.
• Junior Accountant: 12th Class from a recognized Board with Accountancy/Business Studies/Economics/Commerce as one of the subjects. A typing speed of 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi is mandatory.
• Junior Assistant: 12th Class or equivalent qualification. A typing speed of 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi is mandatory.

📍 Job Location

Selected candidates can be posted in any of the Board’s offices across India. This includes Regional Offices, Centres of Excellence, and Sub-Regional Offices located in cities like Delhi, Dubai, Ajmer, Bengaluru, Chennai, Guwahati, Lucknow, Pune, and many others.

📝 Detailed Application Procedure

1. Visit the Official Website: Candidates must apply online through the official CBSE website.
2. Registration: Register using a valid email ID and mobile number to receive a provisional Registration Number and Password.
3. Fill Application Form: Log in and fill in all the required details accurately, including personal information, educational qualifications, and experience.
4. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature as per the specified format.
5. Fee Payment: Pay the application and processing fee online using Debit/Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI.
   • Unreserved/OBC/EWS:
     • Group-A posts: ₹1750/-
     • Group-B & C posts: ₹1050/-
   • SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women:
     • All posts: ₹250/- (Processing Fee only)
6. Final Submission: After successful payment, submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page and e-receipt for future reference.

🗓️ Important Dates

🔗 Official Website and Notification PDF