The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the Direct Recruitment Quota (DRQ) Tier-1 Examination Answer Key 2026. Candidates who appeared for the Tier-1 examination can now download their Answer Key, Response Sheet, and Question Paper from the official website.
CBSE has also opened the Answer Key Challenge window, allowing candidates to raise objections within the prescribed time limit.
📌 Recruitment Overview
- Organization: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Recruitment Name: Direct Recruitment Quota (DRQ) 2026
- Exam Level: Tier-1
- Category: Answer Key Released
- Mode: Online
- Answer key available from: 12 February 2026
📅 Important Dates
- Answer Key Release Date: 11 February 2026
- Challenge Window: As per official notification (within specified deadline)
- Objection Fee: As mentioned in official notice (per question basis)
Candidates are advised to submit objections before the deadline, as no representations will be accepted afterward.
📝 How to Download CBSE DRQ Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official CBSE website – www.cbse.gov.in
- Click on the link for “DRQ Tier-1 Answer Key 2026”
- Login using your credentials
- Download the Answer Key and Response Sheet
- Cross-check your answers
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❓ How to Challenge the Answer Key
If candidates find any discrepancy in the provisional answer key, they can:
- Submit objections online
- Pay the required fee per question
- Upload supporting documents (if required)
Only online objections submitted within the deadline will be considered.
🧾 What Happens After the Challenge Process?
- CBSE will review all objections
- Valid objections will be accepted
- Final Answer Key will be published
- Tier-1 Result will be declared accordingly
📢 Important Instructions
- Keep your login credentials ready
- Save a copy of the answer key and response sheet
- Carefully verify all responses before submitting objections
- Refund policy (if applicable) will follow CBSE norms
Public Notice (OMR and Answer Keys )
🔎 Why This Is Important?
The release of the answer key allows candidates to:
- Estimate their probable score
- Identify mistakes
- Prepare for the next stage of recruitment