The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced a major recruitment drive inviting online applications for 124 vacancies across various Group A, B, and C posts. This initiative, under the Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ2026), aims to fill key positions such as Assistant Secretary, Assistant Professor, Assistant Director, Junior Accountant, Accounts Officer, and several other important roles. Candidates must submit their applications online before the deadline on December 22, 2025. Here we will cover all important details like eligibility criteria, application process, selection process and other key details.
CBSE Recruitment 2026
| Organization | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Posts | 124 |
| Post Name | Group A, B, and C |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date To Apply | December 22, 2025 |
| Selection Process | Check Notification |
| Official Website | cbse.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Assistant Secretary: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
- Assistant Professor / Assistant Director: Master’s Degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks.
- Accounts Officer: Degree in Commerce/Finance/Accounts OR MBA (Finance)/CA/ICWA.
- Superintendent: Bachelor’s Degree in any stream.
- Junior Translation Officer: Master’s Degree in Hindi/English with Diploma/Certificate in Translation or experience.
- Junior Accountant: 12th Class pass with Commerce/Accounts/Bookkeeping as a subject AND typing speed of 35 w.p.m. (English) or 30 w.p.m. (Hindi).
- Junior Assistant: 12th Class pass from any recognized board AND typing speed of 35 w.p.m. (English) or 30 w.p.m. (Hindi).
Age Limit (As of Dec 22, 2025)
- Group A (Assistant Secretary/Accounts Officer): Max 35 Years
- Group A (Assistant Professor/Director): Max 30 Years
- Group B (Superintendent/JTO): Max 30 Years
- Group C (Junior Accountant/Junior Assistant): Max 27 Years
Selection Process
The selection process consists following stages:
- Tier-1 Examination
- Tier-2 Examination
- Skill Test
- Interview
How to Apply Online For CBSE Recruitment 2026
Follow below steps to complete application process:
- Go to the official website at cbse.gov.in.
- Look for the “Recruitment” tab and click on “Recruitment of Group A, B, and C 2025 (DRQ 2026)”.
- Register with valid email and mobile number.
- Fill application form with personal, educational and contact details.
- Upload scanned documents such as photo, signature and educational certificates.
- Pay application fee.
- Submit and take printout for future reference.
Important Links
| Notification | Check Here |
| Apply Online | Check Here |
