CBSE Direct Recruitment Exam 2026 Admit Card Released for Group A, B & C
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• Updated on 29 Jan, 2026, 12:10 PM, by Arman Kumar
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the Direct Recruitment Examination 2026 admit cards for Group-A, Group-B and Group-C Tier-I exams. Tier-I tests are scheduled to be conducted on 31 January and 1 February 2026. Candidates must download and print their hall tickets from the official portal ahead of the exam dates
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued the admit cards for the Direct Recruitment Examination 2026 for candidates applying to Group A, Group B and Group C posts under the Direct Recruitment Quota (DRQ-2026). These hall tickets are mandatory for candidates to appear in the Tier-I competitive tests planned as part of the recruitment process for various non-teaching and administrative positions
Release and Exam Schedule
The CBSE recruitment admit cards have been made available online for eligible candidates. The board will conduct the Tier-I examination on 31 January 2026 in two shifts and on 1 February 2026 in one shift. Before releasing the admit cards, CBSE had published the exam city intimation slips, which inform candidates about their assigned examination cities and dates. Candidates should ensure they download and print their hall tickets well before the exam days to avoid last-minute difficulties.
How to Download the Admit Card?
Candidates appearing in the CBSE Direct Recruitment 2026 exams should follow the steps below once the admit cards are released:
- Visit the official CBSE recruitment portal on cbse.gov.in.
- Navigate to the Recruitment / Admit Card section.
- Enter application number and date of birth.
- Submit login credentials to view the admit card.
- Download and take a print-out of the hall ticket for the exam day.
After downloading, candidates must verify details such as name, photograph, exam date, shift and centre address. Any discrepancies should be reported to the board before the exam.
Examination Details
The Direct Recruitment Examination 2026 under CBSE covers a competitive Tier-I written test designed for various Group A, B and C posts including administrative and academic roles. The exam pattern typically consists of a Computer-Based Test (CBT) with multiple-choice questions covering general awareness, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English language and subject-specific sections. After the Tier-I stage, selected candidates may proceed to further stages such as Tier-II, interviews or skill tests based on the notified recruitment process.
Candidate Advisory
Candidates are advised to download their admit cards early and check all details carefully. It is important to carry the printed hall ticket along with a valid photo identity proof to the examination centre on the day of the test. Candidates should avoid unofficial sources for downloads and rely solely on the official CBSE portal for admit card access and updates.
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