The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is conducting its recruitment drive for 124 vacancies, including Junior Assistant and other administrative roles. The CBSE Recruitment Tier 2 Exam Date 2026 has been officially confirmed for April 18, 19, 25, and 26, 2026.
The CBSE Recruitment 2025 drive aims to fill 124 Group A, B, and C positions, such as Junior Assistant, Assistant Secretary, Assistant Professor, Assistant Director, Accounts Officer, Junior Translation Officer, and Junior Accountant. With the first stage successfully concluded, the CBSE Recruitment Tier 2 Exam Date 2026 has been finalized for April 18, 19, 25, and 26, 2026. Refer to this guide for the complete post-wise schedule and shift timings.
CBSE Recruitment 2025
The comprehensive CBSE Recruitment Notification PDF details all 124 vacancies for Junior Assistant and various specialized roles. This official document serves as a complete resource for eligibility criteria, age relaxation policies, the updated selection process, and the latest exam patterns.
CBSE Tier 2 Exam Date 2026 Out
On March 7, 2026, the Central Board of Secondary Education issued the formal notice regarding the Tier 2 Exam schedule on their official portal at https://www.cbse.gov.in/. The Tier 2 examinations are set to take place on April 18, 19, 25, and 26, 2026. Candidates should review the official exam shift timings provided in the announcement image below.
CBSE Recruitment 2025 Vacancy
CBSE, New Delhi, has announced 124 vacancies across several categories including Assistant Secretary, Assistant Professor (Academics/Training/Skill Education), Assistant Director, Accounts Officer, Superintendent, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Accountant, and Junior Assistant. The detailed category-wise vacancy distribution is outlined below.
| Post Code | Group | Name of Posts | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC NCL | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/25 | A | Assistant Secretary | 08 | 03 | 01 | – | 03 | 01 |
| 02/25 | Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics) | 12 | 06 | 02 | 01 | 02 | 01 | |
| 03/25 | Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Training) | 08 | 05 | 01 | – | 02 | – | |
| 04/25 | Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Skill Education) | 07 | 05 | 01 | – | 01 | – | |
| 05/25 | Accounts Officer | 02 | 02 | – | – | – | – | |
| 06/25 | B | Superintendent | 27 | 12 | 04 | 02 | 07 | 02 |
| 07/25 | Junior Translation Officer | 09 | 05 | 01 | 01 | 02 | – | |
| 08/25 | C | Junior Accountant | 16 | 07 | 03 | 01 | 04 | 01 |
| 09/25 | Junior Assistant | 35 | 14 | 05 | 03 | 10 | 03 |
CBSE Recruitment 2025 Eligibility
To qualify for the CBSE Recruitment 2025-26 process, applicants must strictly adhere to the educational prerequisites and age limitations stipulated in the official notification.
Educational Qualification
Aspiring candidates must ensure they meet all mandated educational qualifications before submitting their online applications for the CBSE recruitment drive.
| Post | Educational Qualification |
| Assistant Secretary | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University/ Institution. |
| Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics/Training/ Skill Education) | Post Graduate Degree in any discipline with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) from a recognized University/ Institute with provision of applicable concession to the respective categories*. |
| Accounts Officer | Bachelor’s degree of a recognized University/ Institution with Economics/ Commerce/ Accounts/ Finance/ Business Studies/ Cost Accounting as one of the subject (OR) Bachelor’s degree of a recognized University/Institution and having SAS/JAO(C) examination conducted by any Account/Audit Services/Department of the Central/State Govt (OR) Post Graduate of a recognized University/Institution with Economics/ Commerce / Accounts/ Finance/ Business Studies/ Cost Accounting as one of the subject (OR) M.B.A. (Finance)/Chartered Accountant/ICWA. |
| Superintendent | (i) Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent. (ii) Working knowledge of Computer/Computer Applications such as Windows, MS-Office, handling of large database, Internet. |
| Junior Translation Officer | Master’s Degree of a Recognized University in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the Degree Level (OR) Master’s Degree of a Recognized University in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the Degree Level (OR) Master’s Degree of a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi medium and English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the Degree Level. (OR) Master’s Degree of a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with English medium and Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the Degree Level. (OR) Master’s Degree of a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and English as a compulsory or elective subject or either of the two as a medium of examination and the other as a compulsory or elective subject at Degree Level. (AND) Recognized Diploma or Certificate Course in translation from Hindi to English and vice-versa or three years’ experience in of translation work from Hindi to English and vice-versa in a Central or State Government Office, including Government of India undertaking. |
| Junior Accountant | 12th Class from a recognized Board/University/Institution with Accountancy/Business Studies/ Economics/ Commerce/ Entrepreneurship/ Finance/Business Administration/Taxation/Cost Accounting as one of the subjects. (AND) A typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on Computer. |
| Junior Assistant | (i) 12th Class or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board or University. (ii) A typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on Computer (35 w.p.m. and 30 w.p.m. correspond to 10500 KDPH/ 9000 KDPH on an average of 5 key depressions for each word) |
Age Limit (as on 22/12/2025)
Candidates are required to have reached a minimum age of 18 years as of December 22, 2025. Please verify the upper age limit requirements in the data table below.
| Posts | Max. Age |
|---|---|
| Assistant Secretary | 35 |
| Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics) | 30 |
| Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Training) | 30 |
| Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Skill Education) | 30 |
| Accounts Officer | 35 |
| Superintendent | 30 |
| Junior Translation Officer | 30 |
| Junior Accountant | 27 |
| Junior Assistant | 27 |
Age Relaxation: In accordance with government norms, candidates belonging to reserved categories are entitled to upper age relaxation.
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) Centre List | 3 years |
| PwBD (Unreserved) including women | 10 years |
| PwBD [OBC (NCL) Centre List] including women | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) including women | 15 years |
| Women | 10 years |
CBSE Online Application Form 2025
Eligible candidates may apply online via the official CBSE website at https://www.cbse.gov.in/. The deadline for submitting the online application form was December 27, 2025 (11:59 PM). Successful applicants are expected to have completed the submission well before the deadline to avoid potential technical issues.
CBSE Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
The examination fee comprises two components: an application fee and a mandatory processing fee. Please note that the application fee is exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen and female candidates. All payments must be made strictly through the online portal.
(i) For SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Ex-Servicemen/ Women: Exempt from application fees.
| Group | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total |
| A | — | Rs. 250/- | Rs. 250/- |
| B | — | ||
| C | — |
(ii) For Unreserved/OBC/EWS: Applicable fees apply as per standard notification guidelines.
| Group | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total |
| A | Rs. 1500/- | Rs. 250/- | Rs. 1750/- |
| B | Rs. 800/- | Rs. 1050/- | |
| C | Rs. 800/- | Rs. 1050/- |
Steps to Apply Online for CBSE Recruitment 2025
Follow these comprehensive steps to successfully complete your application for the CBSE Recruitment 2025 drive.
- Visit the official website of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), https://www.cbse.gov.in/.
- Click on the “Recruitment” tab in the header menu bar, then proceed to the next webpage.
- Click on the “Recruitment of Group A, B, and C 2025” option, then proceed to the next webpage.
- Register yourself to obtain your login credentials, which include your application number and date of birth.
- Enter your basic and educational qualification details, and upload the required documents, including your photograph and signature.
- Finally, pay the required application fee through the available payment gateway and submit the application form. Please refer to the official notification for the specified fee structure.
- Download the application form and print it.
CBSE Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The selection process for CBSE roles varies by position. Junior Assistant candidates proceed through Tier 1 and a Skill Test, while Superintendent roles require qualifying through Tier 1, Tier 2, and a mandatory Skill Test.
- Tier 1 – The Tier 1 exam consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
- Tier 2 – The Tier 2 exam will be held for superintendent posts, consisting of Objective type (OMR-based) and Descriptive (Written) Examinations.
- Skill Test – Based on candidates’ performance in the Tier-1/Tier-2 exam, the candidates will be called for the Skill Test. The skill test/ typing test is qualifying in nature, and no mark will be counted for the final merit list.
CBSE Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern
To perform well, candidates should thoroughly analyze the CBSE Exam Pattern 2025 for their respective posts to structure their preparation strategy effectively.
CBSE Superintendent Exam Pattern 2025 for Tier 1
- The CBSE Superintendent Tier 1 exam consists of an objective (MCQ) type (OMR Based) Examination.
- In the Tier 1 exam a total of 150 MCQ) types will be asked for a total of 450 marks.
- The time duration of the exam will be 2 hours.
- For each correct answer, 3 marks will be rewarded and 1 mark shall be deducted for every incorrect answer.
- The level of the Tier 1 exam will be Senior Secondary.
| CBSE Superintendent Exam Pattern 2025 for Tier 1 | |||
| Part | Subjects | Total No. of Questions | Total Marks |
| Part I | Current Affairs, General Awareness | 30 | 90 |
| Part II | General Mental Ability, General Intelligence, Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability | 30 | 90 |
| Part III | Arithmetical & Arithmetical Ability, Data Interpretation | 30 | 90 |
| Part IV | General Hindi and English | 30 | 90 |
| Part V | Computer Proficiency | 30 | 90 |
| Total | 150 | 450 | |
CBSE Superintendent Exam Pattern 2025 for Tier 2
- The CBSE Tier 2 exam consists of Objective type (OMR Based) and Descriptive (Written) Examination.
- The time duration of the exam will be 3 hours.
- The level of the Tier 2 exam will be graduation.
- In CBSE Junior Superintendent Tier 2 objective type part 3 marks shall be awarded for every correct answer 01 mark shall be deducted for every incorrect answer.
- Candidates have to score a minimum of 30% marks in each part separately i.e. Objective (OMR) Type and Descriptive (Written) Type question papers to qualify for the exam.
| CBSE Superintendent Exam Pattern 2025 for Tier 2 | ||||
Test Name |
Objective Type | Descriptive Type | ||
| Total No. of Question | Total Marks | Total No. of Question | Total Marks | |
| Current Affairs | 10 | 30 | 4 | 20 |
| Indian History and Culture | 4 | 12 | 4 | 20 |
| Indian Economy | 4 | 12 | 4 | 20 |
| Indian Geography | 4 | 12 | 4 | 20 |
| Science & Technology | 4 | 12 | 4 | 20 |
| Concepts Issued and Dynamics of Public Administration and Management Syllabus | 8 | 24 | 4 | 20 |
| Constitution of India, Polity, Governance | 8 | 24 | 4 | 20 |
| English Language and Comprehension | 8 | 24 | 2 | 10 |
| Total | 50 | 150 | 30 | 150 |
CBSE Junior Assistant Exam Pattern 2025
- The CBSE Junior Assistant Exam is divided into 5 parts namely General Knowledge, Reasoning and Mathematical Ability, General Hindi and English, Basic Knowledge of Computers, Awareness of School Education etc.
- The exam consists of Objective multiple-choice OMR-based questions.
- A total of 100 questions will be asked for a total of 300 marks.
- For every correct answer, 3 marks will be provided and there will be negative marking 1 mark shall be deducted for every incorrect answer.
- The language of the question paper will be bilingual i.e. both in Hindi and English.
- The level of the exam will be senior secondary.
| CBSE Junior Assistant Exam Pattern 2025 | |||
| Paper | Subjects | Total No. of Questions | Total Marks |
| Part I | General Knowledge, Current Affairs and General Awareness about the Environment (Bilingual) | 30 | 90 |
| Part II | Reasoning and Mathematical Ability (Bilingual) | 25 | 75 |
| Part III | General Hindi and English | 25 | 75 |
| Part IV | Basic Knowledge of Computer Operation | 10 | 30 |
| Part V | Awareness about School Education, Examination Board and its Administration, etc. | 10 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 300 | |
CBSE Recruitment 2025 Salary Structure
Selected candidates for Group B and C positions are entitled to a competitive monthly salary, comprehensive allowances, and long-term job security. View the detailed pay structure in the table below.
| Post Name | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
| Group A | Pay Level: 10 | Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 |
| Group B | Pay Level: 6 | Rs. 35,400/- to Rs. 1,12,400/- |
| Group C | Pay Level- 2 | Rs. 19,900/- to Rs. 63,200/- |
CBSE Tier 2 Exam Date 2025- FAQs
Q. What is CBSE Recruitment 2026 Exam Date?
The CBSE Recruitment Tier 2 Exam is scheduled to take place on April 18, 19, 25, and 26, 2026.
Q. For which posts CBSE Notification PDF released?
The official CBSE Notification PDF covers the complete recruitment details for all Group A, B, and C vacancies.
Q. What is the selection process for Superintendent Posts under CBSE Recruitment 2026?
Selection for Superintendent positions under the CBSE Recruitment 2026 involves a three-stage process: Tier 1, Tier 2, and a Skill Test.
Q. What is the application fee for CBSE Recruitment 2026?
The application fee for Unreserved, OBC, and EWS category candidates is set at Rs. 800/- per post.
Q. What is the minimum age limit to apply online for CBSE Recruitment 2025?
To be eligible for the CBSE Recruitment 2025, candidates must meet the minimum age requirement of 18 years.
Q. What is the salary for CBSE Junior Assistant posts?
Appointed Junior Assistants will be compensated within the pay scale of Rs. 19,900/- to Rs. 63,200/-.
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