CBSE DRQ Answer Key 2026 Released for Group A, B & C Posts

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued the Direct Recruitment Quota (DRQ) Answer Key 2026 for candidates who appeared in the Group A, B and C recruitment examination held in late January and early February. This provisional answer key is now available to download online from the official CBSE website, allowing candidates to evaluate their responses and estimate probable scores before the final key is published.

How to Download CBSE DRQ Answer Key 2026?

Candidates must follow a few simple steps to download the answer key:

1. Visit the official CBSE portal (cbse.gov.in).
2. Locate and click on the “DRQ Answer Key 2026” link.
3. Log in using your credentials (such as application number and password).
4. Download and save the provisional answer key PDF for review.

The answer key contains correct responses to all questions from the recruitment examination and helps candidates assess their performance.

Objection Process for CBSE DRQ Answer Key 2026

CBSE has also opened the objection window for candidates who find discrepancies in the provisional answer key. Applicants should note the following:

• Log in to the official portal with your credentials.
• Click on the “Raise Objection” link next to the relevant question.
• Provide supporting evidence or documentation for your challenge.
• Submit the objection before the deadline specified on the website.

Candidates are advised to review the answer key thoroughly and submit any objections within the stipulated period to ensure they are considered in the review before the final answer key is issued.

What’s Next After Objection Submission?

Once the objection window closes, CBSE will review all valid challenges submitted by candidates. After the review, the board is expected to release the final answer key 2026, which will be used as the basis for result calculation and score declaration. Candidates should regularly check the official CBSE website for updates on the final answer key and subsequent recruitment result announcements.