CBSE DRQ Tier-II Exam Schedule 2026 Released – Exams from 18 to 26 April
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the Tier-II exam schedule for Direct Recruitment Quota (DRQ) 2026. According to the official notice, the Tier-II examinations will be conducted from 18 April to 26 April 2026 for various Group A, B, and C posts.
Candidates who successfully qualified the Tier-I examination will be eligible to appear in the Tier-II exam, which is the next stage of the recruitment process.
The recruitment drive aims to fill 124 non-teaching vacancies in CBSE through the Direct Recruitment Quota.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | December 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 02 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 December 2025 |
| Tier-I Exam | 31 January – 01 February 2026 |
| Tier-I Result | 02 March 2026 |
| Tier-II Exam Dates | 18, 19, 25, 26 April 2026 |
CBSE Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment Quota (DRQ) |
| Posts | Group A, B, C Non-Teaching Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 124 |
| Exam Stages | Tier-I, Tier-II, Skill Test / Interview |
| Tier-II Exam Date | 18 April – 26 April 2026 |
| Job Location | India |
| Official Website | cbse.gov.in |
CBSE DRQ Tier-II Exam Schedule 2026
| Exam Date | Shift | Post |
|---|---|---|
| 18 April 2026 | Morning | Assistant Secretary |
| 18 April 2026 | Afternoon | Accounts Officer |
| 19 April 2026 | Morning | Superintendent |
| 19 April 2026 | Afternoon | Junior Translation Officer |
| 25 April 2026 | Morning | Assistant Professor / Assistant Director |
| 26 April 2026 | Morning | Junior Assistant |
The exact exam timing and exam center details will be mentioned on the admit card released by CBSE before the exam. Morning Shift: 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM and Afternoon Shift: 02:30 PM to 05:30 PM
CBSE Recruitment 2026 Posts List
The recruitment includes the following positions:
- Assistant Secretary
- Assistant Professor
- Assistant Director
- Accounts Officer
- Superintendent
- Junior Translation Officer
- Junior Accountant
- Junior Assistant
These posts belong to Group A, Group B, and Group C categories under the CBSE recruitment drive.
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Selection Process
The selection process for CBSE DRQ Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Tier-I Written Examination
- Tier-II Written Examination
- Skill Test / Interview (for certain posts)
- Document Verification
Candidates who clear Tier-II will proceed to the next stage depending on the post applied for.
How To Download CBSE DRQ Tier-II Exam Schedule 2026
- Visit the official website cbse.gov.in.
- Go to the Recruitment / Latest Notifications section.
- Click on CBSE DRQ Tier-II Exam Schedule 2026.
- Download the official notice PDF.
- Check the exam dates and instructions.

Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | https://cbse.gov.in |
| Exam Schedule Notice | Available on CBSE Portal |






