The Central Board of Secondary Education has officially announced the Direct Recruitment Quota (DRQ) Examination 2026 Tier-1 exam dates for various Group A, B & C posts, including Assistant Professor, Superintendent, Junior Accountant, Junior Assistant and other administrative roles. The Tier-1 exam will be conducted on 31 January 2026 and 1 February 2026 across designated centres nationwide.
CBSE Direct Recruitment Quota 2026 Tier-1 Exam Schedule
Below is a summary of key information about the CBSE DRQ 2026 Tier-1 exam schedule that candidates should note: The Tier-1 exam dates have been released for the DRQ 2026 cycle, which is conducted on an All-India competitive basis for a total of 124 Group A, B & C vacancies. The qualifying Tier-1 exam is the first stage of selection and will be followed by Tier-2 and interview stages for shortlisted candidates.
The Tier-1 examination will consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to assess candidates’ aptitude and domain knowledge relevant to the applied posts.
CBSE DRQ 2026 Admit Card & Application Recap
The online application process for the CBSE Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 was conducted between 02 December 2025 and 22 December 2025 through the official CBSE recruitment portal cbse.gov.in. Candidates who successfully registered within the deadline will be eligible to download their Tier-1 admit card from the official portal once it is released. The admit card will contain important information such as the exam centre, date, timing and candidate details, and candidates must carry a valid photo ID along with the admit card to the exam hall.
What Candidates Should Expect After Tier-1?
Following the Tier-1 exam:
- Qualified candidates will be shortlisted for Tier-2 examinations based on performance in the initial screening.
- Further stages such as written main exams or interviews will be conducted for specific posts depending on the selection process defined in the notification.
- Candidates are advised to regularly check cbse.gov.in for official updates, admit card release notifications, examination instructions, and post-exam schedule details as provided by the board.
The announcement of the CBSE DRQ 2026 Tier-1 exam dates provides clarity for aspirants preparing for central recruitment, helping them finalise their preparation strategy well in advance.
