📋 Full Details
⚠️ Short Information: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the Skill Test Admit Card for Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ2026) for Group A, B and C Posts. Eligible and interested candidates can read the full notification and download their admit card.
📅 Important Dates
| Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Event | Date |
| Application Begin | 02-12-2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online (Extended) | 27-12-2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment (Extended) | 27-12-2025 |
| Tier-I Exam Date | 31 January & 01 February 2026 |
| Tier-I Admit Card Release | 28-01-2026 |
| Tier-II Exam Date | 18, 19, 25 & 26 April 2026 |
| Tier-II Result Date | 15-05-2026 |
| Skill Test City Intimation | 30-06-2026 |
| Skill Test Admit Card Release | 08-07-2026 |
💳 Application Fee
| Application Fee | |
|---|---|
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS — Group A Posts | ₹1750/- |
| General / OBC / EWS — Group B / C Posts | ₹1050/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women — All Groups | ₹250/- |
| CBSE Regular Employees | NIL |
| Payment Mode | Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI) |
🎂 Age Limit (as on 22-12-2025)
| Age Limit | |
|---|---|
| Category | Detail |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age — Assistant Secretary / Accounts Officer | 35 Years |
| Maximum Age — Asst. Professor/Director, Superintendent, JTO | 30 Years |
| Maximum Age — Junior Accountant / Junior Assistant | 27 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Relaxation | +3 Years |
| SC / ST Relaxation | +5 Years |
| PwBD Relaxation | +10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Govt. of India norms |
📋 Post-Wise Vacancy Details (Advt. No. CBSE/Rectt.Cell/14(88)/2025)
| Post-Wise Vacancy Details | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Pay Scale | Age Limit | Eligibility |
| Assistant Secretary | 08 | Pay Level-10 | 18–35 Years | Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University |
| Asst. Professor & Asst. Director (Academics) | 12 | Pay Level-10 | 18–30 Years | PG Degree (any discipline) with 55% marks |
| Asst. Professor & Asst. Director (Training) | 08 | Pay Level-10 | 18–30 Years | PG Degree (any discipline) with 55% marks |
| Asst. Professor & Asst. Director (Skill Education) | 07 | Pay Level-10 | 18–30 Years | PG Degree (any discipline) with 55% marks |
| Accounts Officer | 02 | Pay Level-10 | 18–35 Years | Bachelor's/PG in Commerce/Finance/Accounts or MBA(Finance)/CA/ICWA |
| Superintendent | 27 | Pay Level-6 | 18–30 Years | Bachelor's Degree with working knowledge of computers |
| Junior Translation Officer | 09 | Pay Level-6 | 18–30 Years | Master's Degree in Hindi/English with translation diploma/experience |
| Junior Accountant | 16 | Pay Level-2 | 18–27 Years | 12th (Commerce stream) + typing 35 wpm English/30 wpm Hindi |
| Junior Assistant | 35 | Pay Level-2 | 18–27 Years | 12th Class + typing 35 wpm English/30 wpm Hindi |
| Total | 124 | — | — | — |
📝 Exam Pattern
| Exam Pattern | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage | Type | Marks / Questions | Duration |
| Tier-I (Screening) | Objective (MCQ), OMR-based | 150 Questions / 450 Marks (+3 correct, -1 wrong) | 2 Hours |
| Tier-II (Main, for Superintendent) | Objective (OMR) + Descriptive (Written) | As per official notification | As per official notification |
| Skill Test (Qualifying) | Typing Test (for Junior Assistant/Junior Accountant) / Interview (for Group A) | Qualifying only — no marks added to merit | As notified per shift |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
| Eligibility Criteria | |
|---|---|
| Criteria | Detail |
| Educational Qualification | Varies post-wise — from 12th Class (Junior Assistant/Junior Accountant) to Bachelor's/Master's Degree (Assistant Secretary, Assistant Professor & Assistant Director, Accounts Officer, Superintendent, JTO). See vacancy table above. |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen |
| Typing Speed (Group C posts) | 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on Computer |
🔗 Important Links
| Important Links | |
|---|---|
| Link | Action |
| Skill Test Admit Card / Apply Portal | Apply Online |
| Detailed Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Exam Pattern / Syllabus | Click Here |
| Official Website | Official Website |
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When was the CBSE Group A, B, C Skill Test Admit Card 2026 released?
Ans. CBSE released a public notice for downloading the Skill Test admit card for the Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ2026) on 08 July 2026.
Q. How can I download my CBSE Skill Test Admit Card?
Ans. Visit the official CBSE recruitment portal, find the Skill Test admit card link, and log in with your registration/application number along with your date of birth or password.
Q. Is the Skill Test qualifying in nature?
Ans. Yes, the Skill Test/typing test is qualifying only. No marks from this stage are added to the final merit list, which is based on Tier-I/Tier-II performance.
Q. What documents are required at the Skill Test venue?
Ans. Candidates should carry a printed copy of the Skill Test admit card, a valid original photo ID proof, and any documents specified in the official notice.
⚠️ All details are informational. Always verify from the cbse.gov.in before applying.