CBSE Direct Recruitment 2026: recruitment for 118 vacancies including Assistant Secretary, Accounts Officer, Superintendent, JTO, Junior Accountant & Junior Assistant. Apply online by 22 December 2025
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the Direct Recruitment Quota Examination (DRQ-2026) notification for 118 posts across Group A, B, and C categories. Eligible candidates can apply online for posts such as Assistant Secretary, Assistant Professor & Assistant Director, Accounts Officer, Superintendent, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Accountant, and Junior Assistant. The online application process has started on 02 December 2025 , and the last date to apply is 22 December 2025 .
CBSE Direct Recruitment 2026
Job Overview (Table) Details Information Organization Name Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Advertisement No. CBSE/Rectt.Cell/14(88)/2025 Total Posts 118 Post Names Various Group A, B & C Posts Application Start Date 02 December 2025 Last Date to Apply 22 December 2025 (11:59 PM) Application Mode Online Official Website https://cbse.gov.in
Post Details (Table) Post Name Total Posts Assistant Secretary 08 Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics) 12 Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Training) 08 Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Skill Education) 07 Accounts Officer 02 Superintendent 27 Junior Translation Officer 09 Junior Accountant 16 Junior Assistant 35
Eligibility, Education Qualification & Experience Group A Posts Assistant Secretary
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University.
Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics/Training/Skill Education)
Post-Graduate Degree with 55% marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD).
Desirable:
B.Ed./M.Ed.
NET/SLET/NET-JRF
Ph.D.
Accounts Officer
Bachelor’s degree with Economics / Commerce / Accounts / Finance / Business Studies / Cost AccountingOR
Degree with SAS/JAO examOR
Post-Graduate in relevant fieldOR
MBA (Finance) / CA / ICWA
Desirable:
Experience in audit, budgeting, accounts, fund management.
Group B Posts Superintendent
Bachelor’s Degree
Working knowledge of computers.
Junior Translation Officer
Master’s Degree in Hindi/English with relevant subject combinations
Diploma/certificate in translation OR 3 years translation experience
Group C Posts Junior Accountant
12th Class with Accountancy/Business Studies/Economics/Commerce etc.
Typing speed: 35 wpm English / 30 wpm Hindi.
Junior Assistant
12th Class or equivalent
Typing speed: 35 wpm English / 30 wpm Hindi.
Age Limit Post Maximum Age Assistant Secretary 35 years Assistant Professor & Assistant Director 30 years Accounts Officer 35 years Superintendent 30 years Junior Translation Officer 30 years Junior Accountant 27 years Junior Assistant 27 years
Age Relaxation As per Govt. of India rules:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC (NCL): 3 years
PwBD: 10–15 years
Women: 10 years
Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
CBSE Employees: No age bar
Salary Post Pay Level Assistant Secretary Level-10 Assistant Professor & Assistant Director Level-10 Accounts Officer Level-10 Superintendent Level-6 Junior Translation Officer Level-6 Junior Accountant Level-2 Junior Assistant Level-2
Application Fees SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women Group Total Fee Group A ₹250 Group B ₹250 Group C ₹250
Unreserved / OBC / EWS Group Total Fee Group A ₹1750 Group B ₹1050 Group C ₹1050
Important Dates Event Date Start Date 02 December 2025 Last Date 22 December 2025 (11:59 PM) Last Date to Pay Fee 22 December 2025 Exam Date To be notified
Selection Process & Syllabus Selection stages vary by post and include:
Tier-1: OMR-based MCQTier-2: Objective + Descriptive examTier-3: Interview (for Group A)Skill Test: For Superintendent, Junior Accountant, Junior Assistant
Common Subjects in Exams
General Awareness
Reasoning
Numerical Ability
English & Hindi
Computer Knowledge
Subject-specific syllabus (Post-wise)
How to Apply Online?
Visit the CBSE official website: cbse.gov.in
Click on “Direct Recruitment DRQ-2026” link.
Register with basic details.
Fill the online application form carefully.
Upload photo, signature, and documents.
Pay the application fee online.
Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
Important Links Candidates must apply only through the official CBSE website. Before applying, read the full notification carefully. Do not trust unofficial links or intermediaries.
