December 29, 2025: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has opened a one-time application correction window for the Direct Recruitment Quota (DRQ) 2026 examination. The edit facility launched on December 29, 2025 and will remain available until 11:59 PM on December 30, 2025, allowing candidates to make necessary changes to specific parts of their application forms on the official website cbse.gov.in before final submission. The DRQ 2026 exam is being conducted to recruit staff for various Group A, Group B, and Group C posts under the Central Board of Secondary Education for the upcoming recruitment cycle. This correction opportunity is provided to ensure accuracy and completeness in candidates’ applications, with clear guidelines on which fields can and cannot be edited.
CBSE DRQ 2026 Correction Window: Editable and Non-Editable Fields
The correction window allows candidates to correct only certain parts of their submitted application forms. Editable fields include key personal and professional details, whereas certain critical fields remain permanent and cannot be changed once submitted.
Editable Fields in DRQ 2026 Application
Before accessing the correction portal, applicants should know which details they can update during the window:
Candidate’s name (minor spelling corrections)
Father’s name and mother’s name spelling changes
Nationality and gender
Educational qualifications
Photograph and signature (only if unclear or incorrect)
Post preferences and order of preference for multiple positions.
These edits help candidates rectify mistakes in personal and application data, which can be crucial during later stages of recruitment.
Non-Editable Fields
Certain core application details remain unchangeable during this correction period. These include:
Registered mobile number and email ID
Exam city or examination centre
Application number
Date of birth
Category or sub-category
Disability details (if applicable)
Permanent address and Aadhaar details
Candidates should have ensured these details were correctly entered at the time of initial application, as no edits will be entertained for these sections now.
How to Use the DRQ 2026 Application Correction Portal?
Applicants who wish to update permitted details should follow these steps:
Visit the official CBSE recruitment portal at cbse.gov.in.
Navigate to the DRQ 2026 application correction window link.
Log in using the registered application number and password.
The application form will open with editable fields highlighted.
Make necessary changes in the allowed fields only.
Review the modified information carefully.
Pay any additional fee, if applicable due to changes made.
Submit the amended application and download the confirmation page for records.
This structured process ensures candidates can correct errors effectively before the correction window closes on December 30, 2025.
Importance of the Correction Window for DRQ 2026 Applicants
This correction facility is a one-time opportunity for candidates to ensure their application details are accurate before the recruitment process moves forward to subsequent stages like written exams, document verification, and interviews. As no further chances for correction will be provided after this window, candidates must carefully review their submissions within the designated period. Applicants are advised to act promptly and make all necessary edits before the 11:59 PM deadline on December 30, 2025 to avoid any issues in the later phases of the CBSE DRQ 2026 recruitment process.
