Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Answer Key 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi, has released the latest notification for the Group A, B, and C recruitment of various non-teaching posts, including the Assistant Secretary, Assistant Director, Accounts Officer, Superintendent, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Accountant, and Junior Assistant on a direct recruitment basis. The exam was conducted in 31 January 2026 – 01 February 2026, and the last date to submit the application form was 27 December 2025. Candidates Can Also Check All Details on Official Website cbse.gov.in For Answer Key using their Enrollment Number, Registration Number, or Date of Birth by logging into the portal.
CBSE Group A, B, C Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Recruitment Agency | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Group A, B, C (Assistant Secretary, Assistant Professor, Superintendent, Junior Accountant, Junior Assistant, etc.) |
| Total Post | 124 Posts |
| Advt, No. | CBSE/Rectt.Cell/14(88)/2025 |
| Exam Date | 31 January & 1 February 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | To be released |
| Answer Key Release Date | 11 February 2026 |
| Answer Key Download Link | www.cbse.gov.in |
| Official Website | @cbse.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Answer Key Date | 11 February 2026 |
| Exam Date | 30-31 Jan, 1 Feb 2026 |
| Notification Date | 2 December 2025 |
| Apply Online Start Date | 2 December 2025 |
| Apply Online Last Date | 27 December 2025 |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS (Group-A) | Rs.1750/- |
| General/ OBC/ EWS (Group-B, C) | Rs.1050/- |
| SC / ST / PWD | Rs.250/- |
| Payment Mode | Online |
Age Limit as on 22/12/2025
| Criteria | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | Maximum age shall be reckoned as on the closing date of application i.e. 22.12.2025. |
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Age-relaxation permissible beyond the upper age limit |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 05 Years |
| OBC (NCL) Centre List | 03 Years |
| PwBD (Unreserved) including women | 10 Years |
| PwBD [OBC (NCL) Centre List] including women | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) including women | 15 Years |
CBSE Group A, B, C Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
| Post Code | Post Name | Max. Age | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/25 | Assistant Secretary | 35 | 08 |
| 02/25 | Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics) | 30 | 12 |
| 03/25 | Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Training) | 30 | 08 |
| 04/25 | Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Skill Education) | 30 | 07 |
| 05/25 | Accounts Officer | 35 | 02 |
| 06/25 | Superintendent | 30 | 27 |
| 07/25 | Junior Translation Officer | 30 | 09 |
| 08/25 | Junior Accountant | 27 | 16 |
| 09/25 | Junior Assistant | 27 | 35 |
| Total | 124 |
CBSE Group A, B, C Recruitment 2025 Qualification
Assistant Secretary:
- Essential: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University/ Institution.
Assistant Professor & Assistant Director:
- Post Graduate Degree in any discipline with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) from a recognized University/ Institute with provision of applicable concession to the respective categories.
- Desirable:
- i. B.Ed./M.Ed or equivalent from a recognized University/ Institute.
- ii. NET/SLET
- iii. NET-JRF
- iv. Doctorate Degree from a recognized University/ Institute.
Accounts Officer:
- Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree of a recognized University/ Institution with Economics/ Commerce/ Accounts/ Finance/ Business Studies/ Cost Accounting as one of the subject.
- OR
- Bachelor’s degree of a recognized University/Institution and having SAS/JAO(C) examination conducted by any Account/Audit Services/Department of the Central/State Govt.
- OR
- Post Graduate of a recognized University/Institution with Economics/ Commerce / Accounts/ Finance/ Business Studies/ Cost Accounting as one of the subject.
- OR
- M.B.A. (Finance)/Chartered Accountant/ICWA.
- Desirable:
- 1. Experience in the field of Accounts compilation, Budget, Internal Audit, and Commercial Accounting.
- 2. Experience in the field of investments/fund management/ securities.
Superintendent:
- Essential:
- (i) Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
- (ii) Working knowledge of Computer/Computer Applications such as Windows, MS-Office, handling of large database, Internet.
Junior Translation Officer:
- Essential:
- Master’s Degree of a Recognized University in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the Degree Level.
- OR
- Master’s Degree of a Recognized University in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the Degree Level.
- OR
- Master’s Degree of a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi medium and English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the Degree Level.
- OR
- Master’s Degree of a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with English medium and Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the Degree Level.
- OR
- Master’s Degree of a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and English as a compulsory or elective subject or either of the two as a medium of examination and the other as a compulsory or elective subject at Degree Level.
Junior Accountant:
- Essential:
- 12th Class from a recognized Board/ University/ Institution with Accountancy/ Business Studies/ Economics/ Commerce/ Entrepreneurship/ Finance/ Business Administration/ Taxation/ Cost Accounting as one of the subject.
- AND
- A typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on Computer.
Junior Assistant:
- Essential:
- (i) 12th Class or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board or University.
- (ii) A typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on Computer (35 w.p.m. and 30 w.p.m. correspond to 10500 KDPH/ 9000 KDPH on an average of 5 key depressions for each word).
CBSE Group A, B, C Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern
A. Tier-1
| TEST | COMPONENT OF THE TEST | NUMBER OF QUESTIONS | TOTAL MARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-I | Current Affairs, General Awareness | 20 | 60 |
| Part-II | General Mental Ability, General Intelligence, Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability | 20 | 60 |
| Part-III | Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Data Interpretation | 20 | 60 |
| Part-IV | General Hindi Comprehension and Communication Skill | 10 | 30 |
| Part-V | General English Comprehension and Communication Skill | 10 | 30 |
| Part-VI | Basic Knowledge of Computer Proficiency | 20 | 60 |
| Total | 100 | 300 |
B. Tier-2
| TEST | COMPONENT OF THE TEST | NUMBER OF QUESTIONS | TOTAL MARKS | NUMBER OF QUESTIONS | TOTAL MARKS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part-I | Current Affairs | 10 | 30 | 04 | 20 |
| Part-II | Indian History and Culture | 04 | 12 | 04 | 20 |
| Part III | Indian Economy | 04 | 12 | 04 | 20 |
| Part-IV | Indian Geography | 04 | 12 | 04 | 20 |
| Part-V | Science & Technology | 04 | 12 | 04 | 20 |
| Part-VI | Concepts, Issues and Dynamics of Public Administration and Management | 08 | 24 | 04 | 20 |
| Part-VII | Constitution of India, Polity, Governance | 08 | 24 | 04 | 20 |
| Part-VIII | English Language and Comprehension | 08 | 24 | 02 | 10 |
| Total | 50 | 150 | 30 | 150 |
C. Interview:
- Final merit will be based on the basis of performance in Tier-2 and Interview.
CBSE Group A, B, C Recruitment 2026-26 Selection Process
- Written Exam
- Skill Test (as per post requirement)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
CBSE Group A, B, C Answer Key 2026 Direct Download Link
- Candidates who appeared for the Tier-I examination can download the scanned image of their OMR answer sheet and the provisional answer keys through the link provided below.
- The Board has specified that the link will remain active only for a limited period.
- Candidates are advised to download their sheets immediately.
How to Download the CBSE Answer Key PDF?
- Visit the official website: cbse.gov.in.
- Navigate to the “Recruitment” section Click on “Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026” and find the answer key/public notice link.
- Log in using your Roll Number and Date of Birth.
- Your answer key with recorded responses will appear on screen.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
CBSE Group A, B, C Answer Key 2026 Important Links
| CBSE Answer Key Notice | Click Here |
| CBSE Answer Key Download Link | Click Here |
| CBSE Recruitment Notification PDF | Click Here |
| CBSE Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| CBSE Official Website | Click Here |
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