CBSE DRQ exam 2026 tier 1 schedule released: Check post-wise exam dates, shift details
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced the Tier 1 exam dates for the Direct Recruitment Quota (DRQ) 2026. This recruitment drive is being conducted to fill several Group A, Group B, and Group C posts in CBSE offices across the country. Candidates who applied for these posts can now begin their final exam preparation. According to the official public notice, the Tier 1 examination will be held on January 31 and February 1, 2026. The exam will be conducted in offline mode at various centres. This recruitment is important for candidates seeking government jobs in academic and administrative roles under CBSE. Applicants are advised to regularly check the official website for further updates related to the examination and selection process.
CBSE DRQ exam schedule 2026
As per the official notice, the CBSE DRQ 2026 Tier 1 exam will be conducted on January 31 and February 1, 2026. The examination will be held in two shifts each day. The exact shift timing, reporting time, and exam centre details will be mentioned on the admit card. The Tier 1 exam will act as a screening test for candidates applying to various posts.Check the official schedule released below:
The recruitment drive includes vacancies under Group A, B, and C categories. Some of the major posts are Assistant Professor, Director, Assistant Director, Superintendent, Assistant Secretary, Accounts Officer, Junior Accountant, and Junior Assistant. All candidates who submitted their applications successfully must appear for the Tier 1 exam. Performance in this exam will decide shortlisting for the next stages of recruitment.
Admit card and selection process
The Tier 1 admit card shall soon be made available by CBSE on its official website. Using their login details, candidates will be able to download the admit card. The admit card shall be an important piece of information containing the date of the exam, shift timing, address of the examination centre, and instructions for the exam day. Along with a valid photo ID, candidates must bring a printed copy of the admit card to the examination centre.The selection process for CBSE Direct Recruitment 2026 includes multiple stages. Tier 1 is the first stage. Based on the post, candidates may have to appear for Tier 2 exams, skill tests, interviews, or document verification. Final selection will depend on performance in all required stages and meeting the eligibility conditions.Candidates are advised to follow all exam instructions carefully and stay updated through the official CBSE website.
