CBSE Group A, B, C Tier-II Exam Date OUT. Check Notice 

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued the official public notice for Tier-II examination under DRQ2026 (Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026) for Group A, B, and C non-teaching posts. This comes after Tier-I results were declared on March 2, 2026. Shortlisted candidates should stay alert for the upcoming Tier-II schedule, venue, and admit card details on the official site.

🔻 Organization Name

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), under Ministry of Education, Government of India.

🔻 Update Type

Public Notice for Tier-II Examination (DRQ2026) – released on 6 March 2026. This is a heads-up notice, not the date announcement. It states: "The date(s), schedule and venue for the Tier-II Examination will be notified in due course on the official website." Also, final answer key for Tier-I released on the same day.

🔻 Recruitment Overview

DRQ2026 aims to fill 124 non-teaching posts in Group A, B, and C categories across CBSE offices. Posts include Assistant Secretary (Group A), Superintendent (Group B), Junior Assistant, Junior Accountant (Group C), and others like Accounts Officer, Junior Translation Officer. Total applications were high (over 1.79 lakh registered, around 94k appeared in Tier-I).

🔻 Selection Process

Tier-I: Objective MCQ (OMR-based) screening – already conducted on 31 Jan & 1 Feb 2026; result and cutoffs out on 2 March 2026.

Tier-II: Objective (OMR) + Descriptive written main exam (skill test/typing test for some Group B/C posts).

Final stages: Document verification, medical exam (and interview for Group A where applicable).

Tier-II is the main scoring round – prepare for both MCQs and descriptive answers.

🔻 Important Instructions for Candidates

Visit cbse.gov.in every day (Recruitment > Notice/Announcements section).

Keep your Tier-I roll number, registration ID, DOB, and password handy for future logins (admit card download).

Only trust official CBSE sources – ignore WhatsApp/Telegram rumors about fake dates.

Start/continue preparation now: descriptive writing practice is key for many posts.

🔻 Who should NOT apply and why

(Application closed, but for awareness): If age/qualification doesn't match, you have a criminal record, or you can't handle possible postings anywhere in India (CBSE has offices nationwide). Also skip if you want only teaching jobs or hate desk/admin work.

🔻 Is this job good for freshers?

Yes, very much – especially Group C roles like Junior Assistant or Junior Accountant are perfect entry-level for fresh graduates. Many posts need just a bachelor's degree + basic skills. Group A/B may favor some experience, but freshers with strong prep can crack it. Stable hours, no heavy fieldwork, and education board prestige make it attractive.

🔻 Is the salary worth it?

Definitely worth it for government job seekers. Pay follows 7th CPC levels: Group C starts at Level 2-4 (₹19,900–₹81,100 basic), Group B Level 6-7 (₹35,400+), Group A higher (Level 10+). Add DA (currently high), HRA (27-30% in cities), TA, medical, NPS pension, and allowances. Job security + perks beat most private jobs for similar qualifications.

🔻 Promotion and career growth

Excellent long-term growth. Promotions via seniority, departmental exams, and performance. Example: Junior Assistant → Senior Assistant → Superintendent → Section Officer → higher roles. Group A posts lead to officer-level quickly. Opportunities in headquarters (Delhi) or regional offices, with training and stability.

🔻 Previous year cutoff

For this cycle: Tier-I cutoffs released with result on 2 March 2026 (check official PDF for category/post-wise – generally 120-160 marks range for qualifying, varies by group/category). Past similar recruitments had similar trends; Tier-II has separate qualifying norms.

🔻 Comparison with similar jobs

Like SSC CGL/CHSL for Group B/C posts, but CBSE offers better work-life balance (education-focused, less travel). Compared to KVS/NVS non-teaching or other board jobs, CBSE has more central postings and reputation. Less hectic than railway/SSC field roles.

🔻 Common mistakes students make

Not checking official site daily after notice – dates can drop anytime. Focusing only on objective prep and skipping descriptive practice. Not preparing documents/certificates for DV stage. Relying on unofficial sources for updates.

🔻 Real preparation advice

For Tier-II: Practice descriptive answers (essays, letters, precis) with good structure/handwriting. Revise post-specific syllabus (e.g., accounts for Junior Accountant, admin rules).

Mock tests for objective part + current affairs, reasoning, English, GK.

Daily 4-5 hours study, stay fit, and track cbse.gov.in. Join trusted prep groups but verify everything officially.

🔻 Why this job is a good opportunity

Central government job in a top education body like CBSE – prestige, lifetime security, pension benefits, and role in nation's schooling system. With limited vacancies (124), qualifying Tier-I puts you in a good spot. Great for Haryana locals too (possible nearby postings).

🔻FAQs

Q 1. How will I know when Tier-II admit card is out?

Check Recruitment section on cbse.gov.in regularly. You'll need login credentials to download it once released.

Q 2. What is included in Tier-II exam?

Objective OMR-based questions + descriptive paper (and skill/typing test for some posts). Check detailed advertisement for your specific post.

Q 3. Where can I see my Tier-I result and cutoff?

Download the result notice PDF from cbse.gov.in and search by roll number or check category-wise cutoffs.

Q 4. What if I miss checking the website?

Set daily reminders or bookmarks. Official updates only – no unofficial sources.

Q 5. Is there any chance of delay in Tier-II?

Possible, but CBSE usually announces soon after Tier-I result. Prepare assuming it could be in coming months.